If you’ve ever fumbled with your bicycle lock with cold fingers, you’ll understand the merit of key-less fingerprint operated security. The Grasp lock combines the world’s smallest optical fingerprint sensor with hardened steel alloy to create a fuss-free alternative to conventional locks.
The high-tech lock is on course to reach its crowd funding target on Kickstarter, where it can be bought for £85.
The problem for British cyclists hoping to use the lock in conjunction with a cycle insurance policy is that it has yet to pass the Sold Secure testing process. Without this accreditation, the insurance against theft from a public place is likely to be void.
The Grasp Lock allows you to give access to family and friends using the app. Once the setup is complete, you can add up to 20 fingerprints to the lock. User access can be removed from the manage page, and you can also set time intervals for when others have access to your lock.
Environmentally friendly cycle insurance
On the face of it, one cycle insurance policy is much like another, but the devil is the detail. How much excess you will be charged is just one of the things that varies wildly between providers. Another is so called ‘new-for-old’ replacement – many insurers use this term, but if your bicycle is more than a few years old, devalue it severely. This means you are left out of pocket when you come to replace it.
ETA bicycle insurance has a low standard excess of 5% (minimum £25) and offers a new-for-old for life – how ever old the bike, if it’s stolen you get enough to buy a new model.
For 25 years we have been providing straightforward, affordable bicycle insurance. Whether you use your bike to commute, shop, race or amble in the park, ETA Cycle Insurance has you covered. We never devalues bikes no matter their age, allow you to buy your replacement bike wherever you like, replace stolen quick release components and we handle claims in-house. Can your insurance provider say the same?
We have been voted Britain’s most ethical insurer. Furthermore, every cycle insurance policy you buy helps support the work of the ETA Trust, our charity campaigning for a cleaner, safer transport future.
Rory Harkins
I’m not putting my fingerprint on anything that talks to the Internet.
A password can be reset, credit cards cancelled but you can’t change your fingerprints.