Abstract: A bicycle lock carrier assembly includes a bicycle lock carrier including a resting surface that includes a lock receiving member and one or more mounting provisions for securing to a frame of a bicycle, and a bicycle lock including a lock that fits inside the lock receiving member. The lock includes a lock member that is arranged to engage a locking structure of a portion of the bicycle lock which is outside the lock receiving member when the bicycle lock is placed on the resting surface, so as to lock the bicycle lock to the lock receiving member of the bicycle lock carrier.

Abstract: A lock assembly includes a lock element, and a lock housing including a receptacle for receiving therein the lock element. The lock housing includes a lock device that in a locked configuration is in locking engagement with the lock element and in an unlocked configuration is not in locking engagement with the lock element. A magnetic member magnetically holds the lock element in the receptacle against a force of gravity in the unlocked configuration.

Abstract: A bicycle lock (10) includes a plurality of link members (12), which are pivotally connected to one another by joint members (14). Each joint member (14) passes through an aperture (24) formed in each link member (12). One of the link members (12) is connected to a locking device (16). A joint member protector (203-217), which has a rounded surface, is adjacent each joint member (14).

Abstract: A lock assembly includes a lock element, and a lock housing including a receptacle for receiving therein the lock element. The lock housing includes a lock device that in a locked configuration is in locking engagement with the lock element and in an unlocked configuration is not in locking engagement with the lock element. A magnetic member magnetically holds the lock element in the receptacle against a force of gravity in the unlocked configuration.

Abstract: A bicycle seat assembly includes a mounting platform that includes one or more bicycle seat post attachment members and a receiving member for receiving thereon or therein a portion of a bicycle seat. The mounting platform includes a quick release locking mechanism, which includes a lever attached to a bolt, which is assembled to a locking lug arranged to move and lock against a locking surface formed in the portion of the bicycle seat.

Abstract: A bicycle seat assembly includes a bicycle seat including a front portion and a rear portion and rear portion and mounting platform attachable to a bicycle seat post or seat post adaptor of a bicycle. One portion of the bicycle seat releasably attaches to a portion of the mounting platform and another portion of the bicycle seat releasably attaches to another portion of the mounting platform.

Abstract: A bicycle lock (10) includes a plurality of link members (12), which are pivotally connected to one another by joint members (14). Each joint member (14) passes through an aperture (24) formed in each link member (12). One of the link members (12) is connected to a locking device (16). A joint member protector (203-217), which has a rounded surface, is adjacent each joint member (14).

Abstract: A U-lock including a U-shaped shackle that includes two legs extending from a bow, the legs being received in a locked orientation in apertures formed in a crossbar, and a lock mechanism coupled to the crossbar for locking the legs with the crossbar. At least one of the legs and the bow of the U-shaped shackle has a cross-sectional shape of a polygon which has flat sides and none of the flat sides are parallel to each other.

Abstract: A bicycle seat assembly (10) includes a bicycle seat (12) including a front portion (12N) and a rear portion (12R) and mounting platform (16) attachable to a bicycle seat post (22) or seat post adaptor of a bicycle (40). One portion of the bicycle seat (12) releasably attaches to a portion of the mounting platform (16) and another portion of the bicycle seat (12) releasably attaches to another portion of the mounting platform (16).

Abstract: Bicycle apparatus for use with a bicycle that, includes a bicycle seat post, the apparatus including at least one bicycle seat support member (14), a pair of locking members (28,30) mechanically linked to the bicycle-seat support member (14), and a lock (32) adapted to lock the locking members (28,30) to each other, wherein in a first position the bicycle seat support member (14) is securable to a bicycle seat post of a bicycle for use as a bicycle seat support, and in a second position the bicycle seat support member (14) is arranged for locking the bicycle by being locked with the locking members (28,30) and the lock (32).

Abstract: Bicycle apparatus for use with a bicycle that includes a bicycle seat post, the apparatus including at least one bicycle seat support member, a pair of locking members mechanically linked to the bicycle seat support member, and a lock adapted to lock the locking members to each other, wherein in a first position the bicycle seat support member is securable to a bicycle seat post of a bicycle for use as a bicycle seat support, and in a second position the bicycle seat support member is arranged for locking the bicycle by being locked with the locking members and the lock.