Yerka Bike: The Anti-Theft Bike

Faced with the widespread occurrence of bicycle thefts in all Italian regions, one possible solution is a bike model that cannot be separated from the pole where it is parked, and therefore cannot be carried away "by force" and cutting the frame would mean destroying it. It is called Yerka bike and it is a anti-theft bicycle designed so that the frame itself becomes a lock.
Practically:

the frame is divided into two jointed parts
when you park your bike, open the frame
lo wrap around a pole, lamppost, or railing
close the frame with a integrated lock

The only drawbacks to this type of bicycle are weight and price. The additional anti-theft mechanism and reinforced parts can make the bike heavier than a traditional urban bike. These bikes tend to be more expensive than standard ones, which can be secured with a simple lock, because they use more complex technology and require semi-artisanal production. The basic, non-electric model starts at around €700, while electric models start around €2.300.

Yerka Bike: The Bike That Wraps Around a Pole to Prevent Theft

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