Master Lock Street Cuffs

There is nothing more depressing than speaking to an enthusiast who has had his bike stolen. And, while it is true, that Vespas are outfitted with one of the most advanced ignition key systems, theft is always in the back of your mind when you leave your bike outside. So, what do you do? Do you lug around a 6-foot 15lb chain everywhere you go? Sure, the chain may deter a thief, but it also may deter you from bringing other things on your ride. This is why we went hunting for an alternative to the behemoth chains that are strewn around NYC. What we found was the Master Lock Street Cuff system, and boy are we impressed!

At first glance the 9-link Street Cuffs are eerily reminiscent of what will happen if you steal a bike— you will be put in handcuffs! However, it is this ingenious design that allows these 4lb cuffs to protect your bike and provide you with ample storage space for all your other personal belongings.


By having two push-button cuffs with keyless locking ability, you can easily open your glove compartment, take out your cuffs, lock one to the front or rear spoke, and the other to a stationary point of attachment (ie traffic meter/sign/etc), or you can easily have a locking point installed to the frame of the scooter so that you can lock it to itself. Regardless of what you lock to, your bike is extremely secure because the Street Cuffs lack a fixed anchor point for leverage and leave virtually no space for jacks. In addition, the lock’s core is heat-treated making it invincible to even the best lock-pick.

And, if you’re still not convinced that this is the ideal lock for you, Masterlock with put their money behind their product—“If theft of your bicycle, motorcycle, scooter, ATV or snowmobile is due to the Master Lock product being broken or opened by forceful means, Master Lock will pay you the value of your bicycle, motorcycle, scooter, ATV or snowmobile up to $US 4,000 (subject to the limitations and conditions the “Limited Anti-theft Warranty)”


In conclusion, if you want to sleep well at night knowing that your bike is secure, then get yourself the newly released Master Lock Street Cuffs. Because, with this lightweight low-bulk locking system, once you lock your bike, your bike is permanently secured until you unlock it!