Photo: Kryptonite

Wear a helmet when you ride your bike to prevent brain damage. Bring a Kryptonite Evolution Mini to prevent mental depression from bike theft.

There are a variety of bike locks on the market and a million excuses not to buy an expensive lock. There are also a lot of locks still attached to parking meters without a bike.

Do the math.

It’s a daily concern for riders around the world. However, the Kryptonite Evolution Series will ease worry, at least temporarily. Bikes are never truly safe from theft.

The Kryptonite Evolution Mini has a security rating of 9/12 . It features a 13mm steel shackle that is resistant to bolt cutters and is reinforced with a cylinder cross bar.

The new design has a redesigned disc-style cylinder to defend against leveraged attacks. The lock is also small and mobile enough to fit in a riders’ bike pocket or belt loop.

The Evolution Mini includes three keys, a mini light, a bike mount, and insures a bike up to $2000 USD

To learn more about securing bikes, check out Kryptonite’s “How To” Guide To Locking Bikes.

Ultimately, the best way to prevent bike theft is a cheap bike and a very expensive lock.

Cost: $60 | Where to buy: BicycleBuys.com

Photo: Crank Brothers

Whether you’re venturing out into the woods on your mountain bike or hitting the urban streets on your polished fixie, you need the Crank Brothers Multi-19 Tool in your back pocket.

It’s armed with hex wrenches, screwdrivers, open wrenches, spoke wrench, and a powerful chain tool. It weighs in at 175 grams and is small enough to knock out Rocky Balboa.

Oh yeah, it comes with an aluminum tool flask to protect the goods. What more can you ask for?

Minor Setback: It can’t fix everything on your bike.

Cost: $33 USD

Where to buy: REI.com