Great video! One thing to consider is how locks can wear over time. Dirt and grime buildup can make it harder for the locking mechanism to engage fully, especially on older locks. This actually happened to me with an OnGuard armored cable lock I had for several years. After a while, it wouldn't fully engage the bolts. I couldn't get it to click shut properly, and it would sometimes slip out of engagement. I'm not sure if something broke internally or what caused it, but luckily, OnGuard was very helpful. This is a good reminder to check your lock regularly for proper engagement, especially if it's a few years old. Here's a tip: Make sure both ends of the U-lock (or shackle on a cable lock) are fully seated in the locking arm. A crooked insertion or misalignment might leave one side unsecured. To check this, try gently pulling on the U-lock after it's locked. If there's any give, double-check the engagement. While pulling won't stop bolt cutters completely, it's a good way to identify a potential weakness. For extra security, some U-locks have a slight resistance when fully engaged. Try giving it a little twist to see if it budges. If you notice your lock isn't engaging properly, register it with the manufacturer (most offer replacements) and consider getting a new one. Remember, a U-lock with a cable lock provides even more security for your bike.

This only demonstrates why the thief used a different tactic to overcome the weakest aspect of the unit, rather than trying to use cutters on the one strong component. They may have used a car jack in the span to wedge the shackle away from the bar where the mechanism itself failed.

Have just ordered one of these. Will be using my bike to pop into our local town, I see plenty of £300-£400 bikes locked up with £5 cable locks, so I'll park where they all park. My bike will be the last one to get nicked👍

Good video showing the strength of the steel 💯

I was just waiting for it to cut and the off cut shoot into the side of your van!

Thanks for this. That's really strong! The only thing that would get through that is a hydraulic cropper. Thanks.

if you dont want your bike nicked, two locks - the onguard Brute is pretty good for one of them ... pretty cheap too

He lacks the strength of a opioid addict.

I bougth one of this on a garage sale, just for 8 dollars, it works fantastic!

What differance does it make if it cuts or not, bike still got stolen.

Yeah, put a brand new pair of 42 inch bolt cutters on that. Not some dull pair that's obviously too small.

Nice! thanks

I'm reassured by this, I've just ordered the gold standard one from the same maker

Lockpicking Lawyer has a video on these. He ruined the jaws of his hydraulic bolt cutter on the hardened steel. But he can pick the lock.

I have that one. Its a freaking beast.

I got one so hope my bike is secured now :) like

*Nice lock for the price.* The other channel used the hydraulic cutter and failed too ! The lock manufacturer can increase the security by wrapping the lock core into a thick cut-proof fiber tube, so that it can not fit into the cutter without any other work. This will prevent the evil people from trying. We need better bicycle locks on our planet. This one might be a good start.

What is security level?..

It looks like they don't' need so must trouble :) They open it without bolt cutters.

I think you would cause more damage to the bike using the method you exhibit. Most probably some hydraulic bottle jack was used to pop it out.

If a lock resists those huge bolt cutters it is more than enough just because thieves never pick and no one resists an angle grinder, it doesn't matter how expensive, wide or hardened it is.

most ulocks lasts 5 seconds if you use a long tube to twist the ulock against the locking post/pillar/frame/whatever. its u locks fatal desing flaw.

You can adjust the bulk whoppers, so they’re not so wide apart

The thing is , nowadays most thieves cary a battery powered grinder with a pack of wheels ..

Hay q probar el Napoleón con un hombre más grande y fuerte no tan delgado para que sea completa la evidencia

He used a bottle jack to force it

Ese candado es de poco milímetros de espesor por eso lo cortó, ,el candado tiene que ser de 14mm para arriba de buen acero , para ser difícil o imposible cortar con cizalla manual o hidráulica

is that a bull dog onguard 13mm?

what onguard was it?brute?and only got a quick shot of you croppers..the jaws looked a bit shot

How thick of the lock shackle? Please

The lock is left from the stolen bike ??? How did the thieves manage to open the lock?

Use the 42" Irwin Record bolt cutter and if it survives again then we can call it cutter proof.The 30" will not work on this lock.

Что это за модель или названия ?

my shackle won't get that hard

I haven't had any HUGE issues with this lock yet! kzfaq.infoUgkxfyHDlEqk6hqu9acdvK5NGzZsGKSokSbv It seems sturdy and like it will get the job done. I really like that it has a twisting lock feature to keep out dirt and debris. However, the mounting system is much too light for the lock, and continues to get loose/move around. It's mostly made of plastic parts, and I've had to tighten it a few times in the past week or so that I've had it. I'm worried that it's going to break off at some point while I'm riding. I'm considering just scrapping that part, but that would mean having to carry the heavy lock i my backpack and adding more weight. I wish I could have given this more stars, but without the mounting system, it's just another heavy lock that I have to cart around. UPDATE: Increased rating to 5 stars because the seller offered to provide a new lock and mounting system. Really appreciate the attention to customer service!!

I got 2 of my bike stolen with this lock. I don’t know how the fuck people do it. I’m still looking for the person that sole it lacking.

The steel is tempered. just get a blow torch. Heat a spot till it goes red then cut. It will go through like butter

WOWWWW

Send it to LockPickingLawyer so he can use the hydraulic cutter on it.

El ladron pudo forzarlo usando palanca con dos llaves de apretar tuercas o enfriandolo con aire a presiòn

It's only a 2 pin lock, most likely bike had its front wheel removed and spun in the air from the back wheel using lever force to distort the lock until one of the 4mm pins gave and then reassembled the bike to ride off, quite common, vids are on youtube. Still pretty good hardening, would poss defeat a hydraulic cutter too.I would guess if she had 2 of these she would still have the bike as the thief was tool-less. Irony this lock resists tool attack well but succumbed to hand attack! Most detemined thieves have angle grinders now , its on the london police channel, 3 of these would be good, maybe 4? Cost £50? Hopefully his battery goes flat before he gets your bike free!

Big clue... IF it is on display blah blah blah. My two theft deterants are, riding a $100 Kmart bike and... It never leaves my side/sight.... Not sure how i would go in the Netherlands. Maybe no one steals bikes cause everyone has them?

Best lock in world =)))

Bolt cutters. Won’t cut it ! Use a wireless grinder , spinning the frame will break the locking mechanism . Best use 2 dlock stop frame being moved

hammer for a u lock 2 seconds

Wrong angle

Tell her to buy a kryptonite u lock can't go wrong

Cut the piece of bike its wrapped around fix the break.....done

Se continuasse, romperia kkkkk

I want that to be the end of the story, but there are hydraulic bolt cutters.

Kryptonite is overated

Maybe the thief picked the lock and thats also why you cant put the key in

1:50 of talking jesus christ

Think it will. Be more difficult. If done It. Like a thief... AND. In public?? , cuz. U R. Asleep. When at. Night? ... Just a waste of. Time. When do. It at. Night. Right?!

Get a bigger bolt cutter

What kind of bolt cutters is it