There was a time then the whole world was crazy about the cycle and all the cycles around the world were fitted with Aligarh lock at that time. The frame lock was not made anywhere in the world except Aligarh. Its technology and design were prepared by technicians of the Aligarh lock industry. That lock was manufactured in more than hundreds of factories here.

 But now the time has changed and this industry has been reduced to 30% only. In addition to the decreased demand for bicycles, the increasing demand for the cable lock and wire lock also results in the lagging demand of frame locks.

All kinds of locks are made in Aligarh from the vault to furniture and are export to different countries from here, but by the year 1980, Aligarh was recognized worldwide for its bicycle lock. Konark Lock, Link Lock, Harrison Lock, Master Bajaj Lock, and other well-known brands had established unitary rule on domestic and foreign markets. At that time, 70 to 100 skilled laborers worked in a factory. With passing time, the design of the bicycle changed and the demand also started decreasing because of the bike market. Ranger Cycle replaced Standard Cycle.

The locks installed in them started being made in other countries as well with new technologies. Cable and wire lock started trending in the market. Due to the fashion look, the demand of Aligarh's frame lock started decreasing. After 2005, Chinese made cheap wire and cable locks came in the market, this directly affected the manufacturing unit of Aligarh.

President of Aligarh Manufacturing Bicycle Lock Association Hari Om Aggarwal said that Aligarh bicycle locks had a worldwide identity but changing trends brought the crisis on this business.

Also, due to the shortage of skilled laborers, the manufacturers of the bicycle lock became henchmen. Cable and wire locks are assembled by labors at home. The bicycle used to be a means of transport before, now it has become just a hobby. Now this lock is being made in only 20-25 factories.

Director of Link Locks Mohammad Ali said that the market also changes from time to time. Once upon a time, the bicycle was the only means of transport for farmers. Now the Ranger cycle has come in place of standard bicycles which decreases the demand for frame lock in the market. Cable and wire locks are also stepped in the market causes a huge fall in the market of frame locks.

According to V.D Gupta, chairman, Konark lock Pvt Ltd, until 25 years ago there was good demand for the frame lock market. At that time riding a bicycle was not limited to hobbies and health but was also a main source of transport. Due to lack of market demand, we pulled our hands.