Chains have been around since ancient times and massive chains in Constantinople even closed the Golden Horn to ships. But in modern times chains can ensure a bike will still be there when you leave it for a while. The problem is that not all changes are created equal or up to the level that thieves can’t cut it.
Any chain can be cut or broken – which explains why pieces of the chain from the Golden Horn can be seen in a museum today – but the Alexander Wang Bike Lock, which features uncoated blackened steel links mated to solid brass American Locks keyed lock looks so menacing that thieves will move on. The faux snake skin finish along with that sturdy lock might be all it takes to make sure your bike is where you left it.
Stroll into any bike shop looking for a chain lubricate and prepare to be inundated with numerous choices. From synthetic to ‘biodegradable’ options, picking a lube usually comes down to a recommendation from a shop mechanic or a friend who works on their own bikes. Each year at Interbike there seems to be a new lube making its debut, but is there really any need to change from what already works? This year there was one company bringing a lube to market that maybe worthy of trying something new. Slick Lube of Newark, Delaware has a product line with a laundry list of features, some of which have not appeared in any other chain lubes. 
