Hi Lock Noob. I've never picked one of these, but some wafer locks have "wedge" shaped wafers on the part of the wafer that does the locking, and some have serrations as you mentioned. Wedge shaped wafers do cause the core or plug to counter rotate as they are pressed to the shearline ( allowing picked wafers to "fall" or become "unpicked" ) Both serrated or wedge shaped wafers are trickier to pick than "straight" wafers of course, so well done!
These type of locks was very common when I grew up in Norway back in the 70s and 80s and bikes usually came with them already fitted. Most of them had simple warded mechanisms. Yet stolen bikes was rare. People driving around in a van scooping up bikes just wasn't a thing.
Ha - I'm in the Netherlands where LITERALLY ~80% of bikes have this lock. I tried to pick one a few years ago, got frustrated, and just destroyed it :)
@@LockNoob I guess, they are never picked by a thief. The bikes are just carried away. I think, the resist bolt cutters and similar means better than most cabel locks.
Are you doing both sides (up and down) at the same time? Or you just need to pick either up or down?? Ive lost my key of a lock of that brand and im checking about lockpicking because i have no idea what to do with the bike! I dont wanna look like a thief on the street 😢
Nice pick! You're quite adept at flipping that pick to change direction. What are your thoughts on those wafer picks that pick both sides at once (designed for automotive doors I think) ? As for the lock...it needs some way of mounting or attaching it to the bicycle.
If you look at the slots on the sides inside of the lock, that is how it is mounted. Most bikes (in the Netherlands at least, but I assume more of Europe) have the ability to mount these. They don't need to be securely held, just held in position. When it's locked, the back wheel is tied to the frame. I think these are actually one of the best locks for bikes. I wish they were generally available in North America. I bought one to put on my bike along with some mounted clamps, but the geometry just doesn't work unfortunately.
@@parapicktog7734 It's not a massive difference between bikes. There some hardpoints on my frame for mounting accessories that interferes with where the clamps need to be attached. In Europe, the bikes would have a mounting hole in the right spots like a water bottle cages.
@@Infrared73it's convenient to park fast but not very secure, someone can get through in seconds with double side rakers wafers or even just go with your bike somewhere else by rolling it on the front wheel haha
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I can’t explain it, but this was a surprisingly fun lock to pick, even if it’s a bit awkward to get in a vice! 😃👍🔐
Hi Lock Noob. I've never picked one of these, but some wafer locks have "wedge" shaped wafers on the part of the wafer that does the locking, and some have serrations as you mentioned. Wedge shaped wafers do cause the core or plug to counter rotate as they are pressed to the shearline ( allowing picked wafers to "fall" or become "unpicked" ) Both serrated or wedge shaped wafers are trickier to pick than "straight" wafers of course, so well done!
P.S. Should have said with wedge shaped wafers, the top and bottom wafer housings in the core are wedge shaped as well.
Thanks 🙏 if I get another one, I’ll take it apart to see inside
Excellent picking 👍
Yeah that's a nice lock.
Thanks 🙏
Wow. Brilliant picking. You have a true gift. I cant even imagine trying to pick something like that.
Very kind of you
Awesome picking there, Ash! Thank-you. 🙂👍
I really must look out for some reasonably decent wafer locks and try them out.
Pretty cool lock, and excellent picking as always Ash! Love tuning in for each video 👍👍😁😁
Thanks 😊
That was one cool pick. Well done.
Thanks 🙏
These type of locks was very common when I grew up in Norway back in the 70s and 80s and bikes usually came with them already fitted. Most of them had simple warded mechanisms. Yet stolen bikes was rare. People driving around in a van scooping up bikes just wasn't a thing.
I’ve had so many of my friends have bikes stolen with disc cut shackles makes me so mad
Nice now that looks like fun.
👍👍
It was!
Ha - I'm in the Netherlands where LITERALLY ~80% of bikes have this lock. I tried to pick one a few years ago, got frustrated, and just destroyed it :)
Yeah, in Germany as well. At least on less expensive bikes. Quite effective , if someone just wants to steal a bike for riding somewhere.
They are not easy picks
@@LockNoob I guess, they are never picked by a thief. The bikes are just carried away.
I think, the resist bolt cutters and similar means better than most cabel locks.
nicely done Ash mate and great video😊🇬🇧😎👊👍
Cheers Leon mate
Hi everyone can a AXA or ABUS lock similar to this, can The wafers or pins be damaged if not lock picked correctly please. Great video thankyou.
kuh-THUNK... lol. nothing quite like that feeling. takes the experience from 8/10 to an easy 11/10 every time.
Agreed. Great sound!
Are you doing both sides (up and down) at the same time? Or you just need to pick either up or down??
Ive lost my key of a lock of that brand and im checking about lockpicking because i have no idea what to do with the bike! I dont wanna look like a thief on the street 😢
Abus do build their locks really well.
You could wear that key like a sword it is that long : )
Where I will get it?
Nice pick! You're quite adept at flipping that pick to change direction.
What are your thoughts on those wafer picks that pick both sides at once (designed for automotive doors I think) ?
As for the lock...it needs some way of mounting or attaching it to the bicycle.
If you look at the slots on the sides inside of the lock, that is how it is mounted. Most bikes (in the Netherlands at least, but I assume more of Europe) have the ability to mount these. They don't need to be securely held, just held in position. When it's locked, the back wheel is tied to the frame.
I think these are actually one of the best locks for bikes. I wish they were generally available in North America. I bought one to put on my bike along with some mounted clamps, but the geometry just doesn't work unfortunately.
@@Infrared73 thank you. I didn't know bike design differed between Europe and North America.
@@parapicktog7734 It's not a massive difference between bikes. There some hardpoints on my frame for mounting accessories that interferes with where the clamps need to be attached. In Europe, the bikes would have a mounting hole in the right spots like a water bottle cages.
@@Infrared73It's more in Netherland and Germany that you see those locks
@@Infrared73it's convenient to park fast but not very secure, someone can get through in seconds with double side rakers wafers or even just go with your bike somewhere else by rolling it on the front wheel haha
Tough one.
Yeah!
You were pushing to the left and then turning to the right, don't fool us
Wut? This isn’t a hard lock to pick…
95 k 5 k more to go
Wish you'd try a different angle so your hand isn't affecting the auto focus, thanks though
Yeah, that’s on me, sorry
No bicycle ;; to use as an example ??
I mostly don’t do picking that would represent a real life scenario - it gives the wrong impression of the hobby
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You’re slipping! 😉
@@LockNoob I'm sryy 😭