Various embodiments provide for a bike-supported communication network that manages and facilitates communications between components of an electric bicycle and a wireless network. In some embodiments, the systems and methods determine that a mobile device associated with the electric bicycle is in contact with a mount disposed on the electric bicycle, and cause a lock assembly to unlock the electric bicycle in response to the determination that the mobile device is in contact with the mount.

An apparatus for supporting wheeled vehicles in an upright position includes a first elongated wheel support member having a proximal end, a distal end and a pair of first elongated left and right side members connecting the proximal and distal ends, and a second elongated wheel support member having a top end, a bottom end and a pair of second elongated left and right side members connecting the top and bottom ends. The first wheel support member is connected near its distal end to the second wheel support member, and the apparatus further includes a first strut which extends between the first and second left side members and a second strut which extends between the first and second right side members.

An apparatus for supporting wheeled vehicles in an upright position includes a first elongated wheel support member having a proximal end, a distal end and a pair of first elongated left and right side members connecting the proximal and distal ends, and a second elongated wheel support member having a top end, a bottom end and a pair of second elongated left and right side members connecting the top and bottom ends. The first wheel support member is connected near its distal end to the second wheel support member, and the apparatus further includes a first strut which extends between the first and second left side members and a second strut which extends between the first and second right side members.

A bicycle mounting system for securing a bicycle to a surface comprising a body having an open end and a closed end wherein the closed end can have a first hole and a second hole. The bicycle mounting system can have a stationary bar and a moveable bar wherein the moveable bar that can be selectively moveable between an open position and a closed position through the first hole and the stationary bar can be coupled to the body through the second hole. A cover can be removably coupled to the open end wherein the cover can be secured to the surface.

A bicycle mounting system for securing a bicycle to a surface comprising a body having an open end and a closed end wherein the closed end can have a first hole and a second hole. The bicycle mounting system can have a stationary bar and a moveable bar wherein the moveable bar that can be selectively moveable between an open position and a closed position through the first hole and the stationary bar can be coupled to the body through the second hole. A cover can be removably coupled to the open end wherein the cover can be secured to the surface.

A security system for use with bicycles. The security system includes a tube having two tube halves attached to the down tube of a bicycle and includes two movable arms adapted to releasably hold onto an existing structure. An electromagnet is also attached to the tube for releasably attaching to metallic structures. The two arms and electromagnet can be controlled using a remote control fob or cell phone. A surface detection sensor attached to the handlebars of the bicycle is also employed to locate the bicycle in the event of theft.

The disclosed apparatus may include a pin that is pushed in between two spokes of a wheel to lock the vehicle and removed from between the spokes of the wheel to unlock the vehicle. In one embodiment, a single-sided lock may include a pin holster for securing the pin while the vehicle is unlocked. In some embodiments, a single-sided lock mechanism may be permanently affixed to and/or built in to a vehicle, increasing the ease of use of the single-sided lock by preventing users from misplacing the lock. In one embodiment, a single-sided lock may include a mechanism for preventing accidental re-locking of a lock that has just been unlocked, further improving the user experience. Various other methods, systems, and apparatuses are also disclosed.

Systems and methods are provided for locking a cycle. A clutch system of the cycle includes a forward lock system configured to alternatively prevent or allow operation of the cycle in a forward direction. A shaft extends through the clutch system. An actuator is configured to move the forward lock system along the shaft between a lock position and a free position. A controller is configured to shift the actuator, via a signal from a processor, between the lock position and the free position. The cycle is configured to be locked against forward operation by the clutch system.

Systems and methods are provided for locking a cycle. A clutch system of the cycle includes a forward lock system configured to alternatively prevent or allow operation of the cycle in a forward direction. A shaft extends through the clutch system. An actuator is configured to move the forward lock system along the shaft between a lock position and a free position. A controller is configured to shift the actuator, via a signal from a processor, between the lock position and the free position. The cycle is configured to be locked against forward operation by the clutch system.

An anti-theft lock for bicycles and other vehicles powered by a person, which lock can be switched over from a locking state into a move state, containing means for tamper-proof attachment of the lock to the vehicle, and a control unit for switching over the lock from the locking state into the move state, and vice versa, is characterized in that the control unit has a receiver for signals of an associated mobile transmitter which are transmitted in a wireless fashion and means for determining the distance of said control unit from the mobile transmitter; the control unit switches over the lock into the locking state if the distance exceeds a threshold value and the vehicle is simultaneously not travelling; and the control unit switches over the lock into the move state if the distance undershoots a threshold value.