Why Onewheel Riders Need a Lock That Travels Light
, by Lisa Mallean , 4 min reading time
One of the best things about riding a Onewheel is the freedom.
You can cruise across town, meet friends, grab a coffee, run an errand or simply take the long way home. But eventually, almost every rider runs into the same question:
What do you do with your board when it can’t come inside?
A Onewheel is already a substantial piece of gear. Adding a heavy chain or rigid, oversized U-lock can defeat some of the simplicity that makes riding so appealing in the first place.
That’s where TIGR offers a different approach.
Security Without the Extra Bulk
The TIGR Mini and Mini+ were designed around a simple idea: serious physical security shouldn’t have to mean carrying unnecessary weight.
The TIGR Mini weighs approximately 15 ounces, while the Mini+ weighs approximately 17 ounces and provides additional locking space.
Both use TIGR’s flexible high-carbon steel band and compact lock cylinder, creating a lock that is easy to carry while still built for real-world security.
For Onewheel riders, that combination of low weight and flexibility matters.
You want a lock you’ll actually bring with you.
Because even the best lock isn’t much help if you leave it at home.
A Flexible Fit for Every Onewheel
Not every lock works with every Onewheel.
Traditional rigid U-locks require enough clearance between the board and wheel, which can limit compatibility with some Onewheel models.
TIGR takes a different approach.
Our flexible high-carbon steel band bends and adapts around the board, giving riders more options for positioning the lock and securing it to a fixed object.
That flexibility also means TIGR locks fit all Onewheel sizes and models, not just boards with enough clearance to accommodate a rigid U-lock.
For riders, that means fewer compromises and more choices when it’s time to lock up.
Made for the Stops Between Rides
Maybe you’re grabbing lunch.
Stopping for coffee.
Heading into class.
Meeting friends.
Or making a quick stop where carrying your Onewheel inside simply isn’t practical.
A compact, flexible lock gives you another option.
TIGR locks can secure around the board and a fixed object, such as a substantial bike rack or railing, providing a physical layer of security without adding several pounds of extra gear.
The Mini+ offers approximately 4" × 8" of locking space, while its flexible band gives you more freedom in how and where you secure your board.
That adaptability is especially valuable when the anchor point or locking angle isn’t perfectly convenient.
Why Flexibility Matters
Rigid locks give you one basic shape to work with.
TIGR’s flexible band gives you options.
It can conform around the board and accommodate different angles and anchor points, making it easier to work with the real-world places riders actually stop.
That could be a bike rack, railing or another secure fixed object.
The goal is simple: give riders a lock that works with their board rather than forcing their board to work around the lock.
Lightweight Does Not Mean Disposable
TIGR was built around the belief that security products should be intelligent, practical, and thoughtfully engineered.
Our locks use a flexible high-carbon steel band designed to resist common cutting attacks, paired with a compact locking mechanism that is quick and simple to use.
TIGR locks are also independently ART certified, providing riders with third-party validation of their security performance.
That combination - lightweight design, flexible construction, durability, and tested security- is what separates TIGR from the bulky chains and rigid locks riders often have to choose from.
Lock Smart
No lock can completely eliminate the risk of theft.
That means how you use your lock matters just as much as which lock you carry.
Whenever you secure your Onewheel:
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Lock it to a solid, fixed object.
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Choose a visible, well-traveled location whenever possible.
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Keep unattended stops reasonably short.
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Avoid leaving your board locked outside overnight or for extended periods.
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Position the lock so there is as little unnecessary space as possible around the board and anchor point.
A lock should give you another layer of protection—not a false sense of security.
Your Board Is Heavy Enough
Onewheel riders choose their boards because they want freedom, mobility and a different way to move through the world.
Your security should fit that same philosophy.
Flexible enough to fit. Strong enough to trust. Light enough to ride with.
Whether you choose the compact TIGR Mini or the Mini+ with additional locking room, you get a lightweight security option designed to work across the full range of Onewheel models.
Lock the stop. Keep the ride light.
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