Turn your cycle helmet into a lock

The Cappucino is a tiny lock that promises to transform any cycle helmet into a means of securing a bicycle.

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The makers say the lock can be used in place of a conventional lock, but this is an audacious claim. In urban areas we think it would be far from robust enough and most insurers in Britain specify that a cycle lock must be rated as Sold Secure. Far better to use it as a way of locking your helmet to your bike so you don’t have to carry it.

In its favour, the Cappucino certainly does not take up valuable space in your back pack or pannier as the tiny combination lock makes use of the helmet's chin strap. The lock snaps into place between the two ends of the helmet strap's quick-release buckle. The Cappucino costs less than £15 - further information is available at cappucinolock.com

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Use you head: Protect your bicycle

Most bicycle insurance policies cover the essentials like theft, but it's only when you dig a little deeper in the policy wording that you discover where they stand on details such as storage requirements. It's vital that when you buy cycle insurance, you check whether the policy suits you and the way you use your bike. For example, while some insurers are strict on shed security, the ETA allows does not specify the standard of lock you use on the shed door. Read a full summary of what is covered with bicycle insurance from the ETA or get an instant quote.

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