There are many kinds of bicycle locks, there are simple keys
but easily broken, and there are complicated but usually will make the thief to
give up.
If you want to be safe, of course you would choose a
complicated bicycle lock. Do you think that something safe should mean
complicated? Is there no strong bike lock but doesn't make trouble every time
you want to lock and open it?
Linka is a smart bicycle lock that looks like a handcuff.
With a construction made of steel and weighs less than 500 grams, Linka doesn't
need to be removed from your bike. It will be stuck to the back of your bike
brake bridge, and then locks the rear wheel when it is active. Practical and
effective!
But the uniqueness of Linka lies in the automatic feature.
Linka can be connected with a smartphone via Bluetooth 4.0. After a successful
pairing, Linka will detect whenever you are in the vicinity.
Simply put, find a bike parking lot, press a button, and
then Linka will lock. When you back up to your bike, Linka will detect the
presence of your smartphone and open the lock automatically.
But what if your smartphone runs out of battery and Linka
can't detect its existence? Do you have to leave your bike and return to home
by bus? Don't worry, Linka has been equipped with 4-digit passcode that can be entered via the
button - this passcode should be set in advance through the companion app on
Android or iOS.
So what happens when all these safeguards fail because the
thief decides to carry your bike rather than opens the lock? Linka has been
equipped with 3-axis accelerometer to recognize this situation. At the time it
really happened, Linka will turn on the 100 dB siren and simultaneously sends a
notification to your smartphone.
Because it's packing Bluetooth, Linka also requires battery
to function. The good news, this battery is claimed can last up to one year in
a one-time charge. When the battery begins to run out, the companion
application will remind you.
Linka currently has met its target in Kickstarter. You can
order one unit for $ 99, or $ 139 with an additional lasso chain along 76 cm.