A bicycle and bicycle parking and lock system wherein a hub locking device that is secured to a bicycle cooperates with a parking rack. The bicycle includes an engagement member that is secured to an axle of the bicycle. The engagement member selectively removably cooperates with a recess formed in the parking and lock system. The parking and lock system includes a number of upstanding members that are positioned to generally flank the front wheel of a bicycle to maintain the bicycle in a generally upright orientation. Each or select number of the upstanding members include a lock system that cooperates with the locking engagement member so as to secure the respective bicycle with respect to the parking system.

A stand for securely parking a wheeled vehicle, particularly a bicycle, motorcycle, motor scooter or the like, is itself provided with a locking mechanism for locking the vehicle relative to the stand. This conveniently obviates the need for a vehicle owner to carry his own locking devices and related equipment, such as chains and cables, all of which can be cumbersome and heavy. The stand uses cable-actuated latch mechanisms to either provide the locking functionality directly or as a mechanism for securely retaining a cable or chain provided as part of the stand in a locking state.

A bicycle lock includes a housing having a retractable spool positioned therein, a flexible cable releasably wound about the retractable spool and partially exposed exterior of the housing, a fastener attached to the flexible cable and located exterior of the housing, and a locking mechanism located at the housing and selectively engaged with the fastener and the retractable spool. Advantageously, when the fastener is inserted into the locking mechanism and the locking mechanism is disposed at a first position, the flexible cable has a fixed longitudinal length. Advantageously, when the fastener is removed from the locking mechanism and the locking mechanism is disposed at a second position, the flexible cable has an adjustable longitudinal length. Notably, the first position is a locked position, and the second position is an unlocked position.

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).

A bicycle and bicycle parking and lock system wherein a hub locking device that is secured to a bicycle cooperates with a parking rack. The bicycle includes an engagement member that is secured to an axle of the bicycle. The engagement member selectively removably cooperates with a recess formed in the parking and lock system. The parking and lock system includes a number of upstanding members that are positioned to generally flank the front wheel of a bicycle to maintain the bicycle in a generally upright orientation. Each or select number of the upstanding members include a lock system that cooperates with the locking engagement member so as to secure the respective bicycle with respect to the parking system.

A stand for securely parking a wheeled vehicle, particularly a bicycle, motorcycle, motor scooter or the like, is itself provided with a locking mechanism for locking the vehicle relative to the stand. This conveniently obviates the need for a vehicle owner to carry his own locking devices and related equipment, such as chains and cables, all of which can be cumbersome and heavy. The stand uses cable-actuated latch mechanisms to either provide the locking functionality directly or as a mechanism for securely retaining a cable or chain provided as part of the stand in a locking state.

An electronic control lock of a bicycle has an electronic controller, a kickstand lock, and a frame lock. The kickstand lock includes a kickstand and a stand control device. When locking, the stand control device stops the kickstand from being kicked up, causing inconvenience or impossible to ride the bicycle. The frame lock includes an inserting element and a frame control device. When locking, the frame control device makes the inserting element unable to be pulled out. Thus the inserting element can fasten the bicycle with a chain. When unlocking, the stand control device and the frame control device are controlled by the electronic controller, which is controlled by a user, to allow the kickstand being kicked up and the inserting element being pulled out. The kickstand lock and the frame lock can be locked or unlocked without traditional keys.

A bicycle rack includes a wall bracket, a pivotable member coupled to the wall bracket and configured to pivot on an x-axis, the pivotable member having a first tire member and having a hydraulic damper (or other shock absorber/linear actuator) interposed between the first tire member and a cam pin, an arm pivotably coupled to the pivotable member, the arm configured to pivot on a y-axis, a gas spring (or other spring) interposed between the arm and pivotable member and configured to provide the force needed to maintain the position of the bicycle on the bike rack, the arm further including a hook coupled at the distal end for securing a tire of a bicycle. The gas spring aids the user in easily raising and lowering the bicycle to a desired storage height, which may be above the head.