Can these be locked/secured in any kind of way to protect valuables left in them?
853160
Not really. You may be able to secure in some way, but if someone really wants to get contents, they can break the zipper track or tear thru outside with a knife.
424953
If by a locking device to prevent theft, no. As for a pin to lock each half together into one piece, yes.
1352838
Mine is now in the boat in storage so I can't look at it, but I doubt it. You would need three locks and they would be easily broken off, I suspect.
502838
These are very tiny. Entire lock is no more than 1/4 inch. Not to be used for securing anything valuable. We used them as party favours. Can be opened without any effort. Hope this helps.
612977
you can buy straps that can stick ends together put them on each end side of the device & lock them.
173267
After watching the video you sent, the answer is, yes they are protected. I had never heard of such a thing. Thanks for making me a little wiser.
168535
I have found no way to lock it. But its not a deal breaker. I loved it so much I bought another one and I may buy a third one.
1225596
I dont think you would be able to lock them securely. They just have little eye holes on them. The case is really nice, but not secure in any way... Hope this helps you.
1842517
The only way I can think of to lock them in to prevent theft of the grippers themselves would be to run some round-stock (metal bar) through the hole in the tightening handles and drill holes for locks on each end of the bar. That would prevent a thief from being able to unscrew them once they are tightened.
1775291
Most likely something like that could be done. I don't rely on the locks, and take the bikes in the room when we travel. We cable the bikes the folding Wizard rack that we have if we park and go shopping or eat if we can't visually see the bikes. We have pricey bikes, and we regard this as a carrying device, not a foolproof antitheft mechanism.
773783
Yes, there is a small hole near the handle on both lids which join together when the case is closed. You could slip a padlock or some other lock on the case there. That being said, your question is whether the case could be SECURELY locked... remember, the case is constructed of lightweight plastic, so whether it is locked or not, it could rather easily be broken apart or cut with a box cutter, or something of that nature. The lock would only act as a deterrent for someone fully intending to get inside the case.
2249329
They do not lock and they come separately. You don't have to use them if you don't need to.
1167241
Neither. Again, as I reviewed earlier...this is not a safe you want to store anything valuable. It is easily defeated by thieves and there are numerous youtube videos demonstrating how
1473552
I don't believe there is a way to completely secure them. but someone would at least need the small tool that comes with them to remove them. Overall they are great racks.
1925164
Yes, under each latch there is an eyehole that you can use a padlock on. I keep mine locked with a single pad lock and it is secure
2192825
Not with normal use. They seem very secure. I do not open and close everyday.
340180
There isn't a built-in way to lock the zippers. But you could get creative and use zip ties or a small luggage lock.