It's a tough world out there and to battle it, it's always good to know your enemy. Truth is, most bad guys out there aren't looking for good bikes; they're looking for bad locks. A recent McGill study showed that most bicycle theft is constituted by low-reward in exchange for low-risk (you can read more about this here). About 90% of street theft is related to inexpensive street drugs. Cable locks are cut with cable-cutters and cheap U-locks are bent open with crowbars. Higher risk attacks with grinders are extremely rare. Here are the locks you need to keep your bike secure.

Sometimes the best part about riding a bike is what you're doing at your destination. Whether you're pulling out a picnic blanket or loading up groceries, here are some great options for the rear carrier already there on your Benno bike! Whether a permanently mounted basket, a removable basket, or a removable bag, you can make the destination activity part of the journey!

If you're riding at night, you need a bell and lights by law (but also in the name of safety!). In Toronto, at least, bells and lights on a bicycle are strictly enforced. We offer theft-resistant bolt-on sets or high=powered USB clip-on sets. Did you know you also need reflective tape? While rarely enforced it is required by law on the front and rear frame of your bike.

Our mechanics thank you for choosing your accessories in advance so we can get your bike totally ready for adventures outside! Thank you for supporting Curbside Cycle, and thank you most of all for choosing to ride a bike! You're making the world a better and a more beautiful place!