Folding bicycle lock designed to reduce theft risk while staying compact and easy to carry. Sturdy folding links fold into a small shape and are wrapped in a soft, wear‑resistant, environmentally friendly outer layer to protect your bike's paint. Key benefits Reliable theft deterrence: Provides solid security for bicycles, significantly lowering the chance of vehicle theft when used properly. Compact portability: Multiple strong folding components collapse into a small shape that is lightweight and easy to carry in a backpack or hang on a bicycle frame. Frame protection: Soft, wear‑resistant outer material prevents scratches and preserves the bicycle's finish and appearance. Versatile and practical: Adapts to varied terrain and locking points by easily wrapping around both bicycles and fixed objects. Cost‑effective choice: A relatively inexpensive option that balances security, portability, and protection—well suited for safer, monitored environments. Function and performance Folding mechanism: Sturdy, interconnected folding links give rigidity when locked and compactness when stored. Compatibility: Designed to wrap around most bike frames and common fixed objects (posts, racks, railings) encountered in everyday use. Materials: Durable internal components combined with an environmentally friendly, soft outer sleeve for long service life and surface protection. Performance context: used as a primary lock in medium‑risk, monitored settings (campuses, public parking with surveillance, foot‑traffic areas) or as a convenient secondary lock for added security. Typical use scenarios 1) Daily commuting with multiple stops: Keep the lock in a backpack or attached to the frame for quick locking at transit stations, coffee shops, or workplace bike racks during a commute. 2) University campus parking: Secure your bike on campus racks or railings where there is regular foot traffic and surveillance coverage. 3) Short urban errands: Quickly wrap and secure your bike to a signpost or public rack while shopping or running brief errands in town. Practical notes Carrying: Lightweight and foldable for easy transport—suitable for commuters and riders who frequently need to carry their lock. Protection: Outer sleeve reduces risk of paint damage, helping maintain the bike's appearance and extend its usable life. Intended environment: Designed for safer environments and everyday convenience; use additional security measures in higher‑risk locations. This lock balances portability, frame protection, and reliable day‑to‑day security for commuters, students, and urban cyclists who need a practical, easy‑to‑carry solution.