TMD's $280 Smart Bike Lock Blends Bluetooth, Kevlar and ART-2 Certification

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TMD, a company with a background in securing bank ATMs, has launched its first bicycle lock priced at $280. The TMD Chain Lock features a Bluetooth proximity sensor and motion alarm alongside a hardened steel chain core wrapped in Dyneema and Kevlar fibers. The combination of lightweight flexibility and tough materials sets it apart from typical smart locks on the market. It also carries ART-2 certification, a standard recognized by insurers, which could help owners qualify for coverage benefits.

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