Meet the inventor taking on bike crime
But, despite having carefully locked it up, it was soon taken. 'I was really upset, because I actually did get quite attached to it,' says Barron.
Most cyclists can relate: according to one recent UK study, 70 per cent have had at least one bike stolen. Often beloved, they rarely make it back to their rightful owners.
But unlike other cyclists, who often feel helpless against determined thieves, Barron's skill set meant he was able to do something about it. A former Rolls-Royce engineer, he has three degrees in design and engineering and taught product development to university students.
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