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Yerka Bikes unveils anti-theft bicycle

Chile-based Yerka Bikes has launched an anti-theft bicycle which comes with an integrated lock in its structure. The company says the frame and seat post can become a hermetic lock that can adapt to any structure in seconds. In addition, the bicycle’s wheels provide anti-theft nuts to boost the vehicle's security. The project stems from a collaboration between engineering student Andrés Roi and former classmates Cristóbal Cabello and Juan José Monsalve who founded Yerka Bikes at the Adolfo Ibáñez Un
July 9, 2018 Read time: 1 min
Chile-based Yerka Bikes has launched an anti-theft bicycle which comes with an integrated lock in its structure. The company says the frame and seat post can become a hermetic lock that can adapt to any structure in seconds.  


In addition, the bicycle’s wheels provide anti-theft nuts to boost the vehicle's security.

The project stems from a collaboration between engineering student Andrés Roi and former classmates Cristóbal Cabello and Juan José Monsalve who founded Yerka Bikes at the Adolfo Ibáñez University.

Anti-theft bikes can be purchased through the website or at stores in Madrid and Hamburg.

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