# Bike sharing

## [**BLOOM1 Bluetooth Ring Lock**](https://shop.bloomsharing.com/products/bluetooth-ring-lock-by-bloom)

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The BLOOM1 Lock is designed to help you launch an automated bike share quickly.  The BLOOM1 is a locking device that is mounted on the rear of the bicycle to disable the rear wheel when engaged.  The locking mechanism is released electronically by Bluetooth and locked manually by the user.

BLOOM1 is a waterproof, solar powered, BLE lock with a conveniently long standby that can also be charged by USB.  Designed to fit a wide variety of bike types, the BLOOM1 is an affordable, flexible locking mechanism to get you sharing immediately. &#x20;

The BLOOM1 locking mechanism can be added to your BLOOM share with the Admin App, available [here](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=admin.sharedbikes.bloom). Once added to your system, use the generated QR codes to allow users to scan, unlock and ride.

### Specifications

Weight: 450g\
Waterproof: IP67 waterproof rating\
Size: 159 x 136 x 36 mm (78 mm hole spacing)\
Battery: 3.7V 700mAh\
Solar panel charging: 6V 20mA\
USB charging: 5V 500mA\
Charge time: 3 hrs by USB\
Standby: 60 days (excluding solar charging)

### Sizing

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Check compatibility with your bikes with this sizing guide for the BLOOM1 lock
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## **RING+ Bluetooth Ring Lock by Republic Bike**

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RING+ is an enterprise level dockless locking solution that uses solar powered, Bluetooth smart locks for custom mounting on Republic Bike custom fleet bicycles.

The locking hardware is mounted on the rear of the bike and, when engaged, immobilizes the bike. RING+ can be tethered to a geo-fenced, fixed parking position or be used to create a dockless bike share, perfect for fast executions and flexible programs.

### Specifications

Waterproof: IPX5\
Battery: 3.7V 5000mA\
Solar panel charging: 6V 40mA solar panel\
Standby: 35μA standby discharge, 24 months<br>
