GBatT actually people have measured the craptacularity of locks using the length of LPL's video for quite a while already and it's pretty rarely inaccurate. 🔐
I like these videos on kinda low-end locks. Aside from pen testers and people parcticing locksport, these are the the kinds of locks most people will buy, because they're affordable and "look tough" in a photo. Basically, an attack is the only way to review a product designed to withstand attacks.
Thank you this is helpful. There are 2 abandoned bicycles next to my house that are locked with 2 of these via velos. they have been there at least 4 months, are in terrible shape. I’ve reported to my city twice, asking for their removal, I get no response. So now I’m looking forward to a different removal approach 😂
I've been using this lock for 2 and a half years in Boston, so far it's been enough of a deterrent that no one's tried to steal the bike. Something went wrong in the core last week and I had to get a new one, but I prefer this over the last Abus ultra 410 I tried.
it is a junk lock. A $20 allow quality lock sold for way more. Claims to be 15mm thick but is 12mm. Pop it with a medium bolt cutter in 10 seconds, cheap cordless angle grinder will go through it like butter
Could you do a video on gutting or machining open a slider lock and also a disc lock to show us how they work and how the picks work to open them? There seems to be no videos on this subject.
Holy shit LPL u have gained so many subs since i last checked in on some lock picking videos. im glad to see all your hard work is paying off you are one of my favorite pickers.
For my current location, this is good enough. When I move to big cities like New York city, then will go for the kryptonite u lock or just carry the bike into the store.
passerby184 when I was in college, I worked at an auto parts store. One night, while cleaning up, I found an empty package for a locking gas cap. Whoever stole it forgot to take the keys. I hope he put it on his car.
It seems like these low-cost slider locks are becoming very common and are not held to particularly tight tolerances. I feel like there is an opportunity here to develop some kind of slider raking tool which would be able to open these types of locks very quickly.
Love watching the locks picked! I’d like to see a move style set up pick. Have a time limit and some kind of door lock that is blocking the escape route.
Why do you just pick padlocks and variances thereof? Why not a door lock? I just spent nearly $500 replacing my door locks after kicking out a roommate. I'd like to know if it was a wise investment. They are electronically-controlled, but do have a keyhole. They are Schlage FE 595.
@@forced2makethisbloodyaccou355 I’d say this totally depends on the implementation. Though most seem to be so bad that you are better of building your own. For example a Raspberry Pi with a key-only SSH login and all other ports closed should be very secure.
The cable isn'r meant to secure the bike. You're supposed to use the U-lock through the frame and rear wheel and secure it to a bike stand or pole. The cable is to secure the front wheel only.
Actually looking at one right now. Considering it's in a town of around 3,000 in a bedroom community to the big city in Kansas that isn't on I-70, I doubt the kids are roaming around prepared to pick a dual sidebar lock, carrying battery powered angle grinders, or torches or other destructive tools. The fact it can be opened with a tension wrench and a thin hook gives me hope for that day my son loses the key. It comes with a code tag, which I guess you could use to get another key, but at this price point why bother. Definitely going to go with a disc detainer lock of higher quality when I get off my crippled hind end and start riding my bike again which is a 6061 Al 24" cruiser class dirt racer. I have seen what comparable bikes sell for, and it's not trivial.
Also, mine seems to have more heft. The plastic is for sure molded around the lock body, but looks a little more substantial than yours. The U section is the same, but the lock body has considerable weight. Some of it is definitely made of cast Chinesium alloy and a sledge might do it in but it will keep honest people honest for now.
I was looking up proper ways too lock your bike because I recently had one stolen from me and this video comes up. I just bought a expensive e bike and now I'm paranoid.
Honestly it is more about courtesy that "look I have my bike locked please don't steal it Mr or Mrs or they/them" If someone really wants to steal it they will do it one way or the another. I mean lets say you might go out cycling on a routine to a place and someone can track you and see what time you come, how long is your bike on standby and study the perfect opportunity to get the gold. Unless it is police registering of your cycle or a strong moral community that watch outs on suspicious folks who pick cycles one is really helpless all by themselves. Honestly people should be rewarded monetarily if they notice and take actions against people who are very evidently out in the open in a public space stealing a bike. That way one can ensure a strong community safety net. .
2.0 2-in-1 Heavy Duty Bicycle U-lock and Woven Steel Cable for Added Protection Seamless security and added protection are yours in all weather conditions, anywhere you go. Our Via Velo 2-in-1 lock system, with 14 mm (0.55 in) U-lock pick, pull and drill-resistant double bolt locking mechanism and debris cover, combined with a 1800 mm (70.87 in) woven steel cable, brings convenience and performance together. Includes a handy mounting bracket and 2 specialized safety keys. Designed for functionality and maximum protection. Durable and simple to use when you’re on the go. Best for medium to high-crime areas. Keep your bike secure everywhere! Technical Specifications: Thick 14 mm (0.55 in) including rubber casing, heat-hardened steel shackle with a 34.3 kN rating protects against cutting and leveraging. Tough double bolt crossbar locking mechanism offers twice the security against prying and jacking. Pull and drill-resistant lock cylinder. Pick-resistant lock stops knocking and bumping. Flexible 1800 mm (70.78 in) woven steel cable with smoke-grey transparent PVC coating secures both wheels, accessories and more. Convenient mounting bracket ensures safe and compact storage when cycling; no need to pack your lock in a separate carry case or knapsack. 2 keys specially designed to be difficult to copy. Product weight 1.45 kg / 3.2 lbs
Love your videos, especially the ones concerning bicycle locks. In the Netherlands, where there are more bicycles than people, a popular brand of locks is AXA. Most people still use two locks though. Is it possible for you to review a AXA bicycle lock? I was thinking of the "AXA Cherto Compact 95 kettingslot zwart ART-2" or the AXA Ringslot Defender met ART 2 keurmerk. Cheers!
I know youve picked so many locks before so I doubt that you cannot do it. But I am just curious if you test pick the lock beforehand to make the video go smoothly.
For or just £5 to £10 more than this piece of junck you can get the "OnGuard Brute" that will only be defeated with an angle grinder & is highly unlikely to be picked by bicycle theives.
Amazon reminds me of a show barker, willing to promote and sell anything. One would believe (hopefully) that a company with it's fiscal resources might invest a little in ethical sale and honest reviews, but there again I am eternally hopeful!
HI LPL!! WHY DONT U DEAL WITH LEVER LOCK (wing-key lock)? I M FROM ARMENIA, AND I NOTICED THAT THIS TYPE OF LOCKS I MENTIOND ARE NOT POPULAR IN UR STATE. WHY? 10X!
These videos are somewhat interesting, but when you check out how thieves beat these types of locks, it's not by picking them. They cut through them with an angle grinder. Less skills and less tools required.
Not bad for the price I guess. I have a 400 dollar bike and I genuinely don't think anyone would go through the effort of picking this to get to it. I just wanna make sure that they can't just bolt-cutter their way through a cable.
In real life no one is gonna pick it and probably won't be as good as you. How easy for a regular person to pick it is this and how difficult it is to cut this lock? Since it locks from both sides I assume they'd need to cut both sides before it opens?
▪ Right now I'm debating between buying 4 or 5 cheaper u-locks [like this one], OR the Altos SAF lock , along with 1 cheapER U-lock . [I already have a wheel disc alarm lock coming in too] Plus I wanna get some GPS trackers, but that's probably gonna be tomorrow's mission. 🟥
I feel like one day LPL will get a lock where he just cant hold back. "This is the lockpicking lawyer and what I have for you today is an utter piece of shit, dont buy this cheap Chinese plastic load of ass"
What about pipe attacks and your hydraulic cutter? Is it susceptible to bumping? Nobody's picking these locks in the real world, I want to know whether it will slow them down enough to force them to choose to steal another bike!
I guess I wonder how many basic petty criminals actually know how to pick locks. Do I actually need to get a bike lock that's hard to pick or just one that's going to be difficult and noisy to break?
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Reads title - sounds impressive.
Looks at time - maybe not.
Interesting metric. Before buying.. checking the length of the video :)
GBatT actually people have measured the craptacularity of locks using the length of LPL's video for quite a while already and it's pretty rarely inaccurate. 🔐
I always check the time. It's a good indicator.
these videos cause me such destabilization. i love his skill but, now i know there is no point in buying locks
I love this channel. Great audio, video and commentary.
I like these videos on kinda low-end locks. Aside from pen testers and people parcticing locksport, these are the the kinds of locks most people will buy, because they're affordable and "look tough" in a photo. Basically, an attack is the only way to review a product designed to withstand attacks.
I'm looking for a good lock. Do you recommend some?
I’m so happy you said it was a fat click
You into fat clicks?
@@two_tier_gary_rumain he likes them bbw clicks
@@shaqwiththecombo Clicks with picks.
Gary Rumain picks of clicks
"This is the LPL and what I have for you today..."
Sometimes I open his videos only to listen to this few words
8 sliders and 2 side bars are no match for the lock picking lawyer.
Especially when it’s crap!
Thank you this is helpful.
There are 2 abandoned bicycles next to my house that are locked with 2 of these via velos. they have been there at least 4 months, are in terrible shape.
I’ve reported to my city twice, asking for their removal, I get no response. So now I’m looking forward to a different removal approach 😂
Smashed it in... put a link to this video in the Amazon listing review comments. Lol
Hahaha! Nice one :))
Ha! Nasty!
I've been using this lock for 2 and a half years in Boston, so far it's been enough of a deterrent that no one's tried to steal the bike. Something went wrong in the core last week and I had to get a new one, but I prefer this over the last Abus ultra 410 I tried.
it is a junk lock. A $20 allow quality lock sold for way more. Claims to be 15mm thick but is 12mm. Pop it with a medium bolt cutter in 10 seconds, cheap cordless angle grinder will go through it like butter
I really don't want to be a criminal but the UA-cam algorythm really wants me to watch videos about picking locks and opening locked doors.
UA-cam knows how addictive these vids are. Beware
UA-cam doesn't want you to get your stuff stolen. Not the worst thing in the world at least.
"and *we* just open this up" - WOW i'm so good ^^
I have absolutely no use for knowing knowing how to pick locks but watch your videos religiously.
Could you do a video on gutting or machining open a slider lock and also a disc lock to show us how they work and how the picks work to open them? There seems to be no videos on this subject.
Yes please! That would be great!
I second the request!
And my axe!
He gutted the same type of lock core in 586 ua-cam.com/video/7TWvEkmrZZ8/v-deo.html
Thanks for finding that video, very helpful.
Is there one for disc detainer cores?
Holy shit LPL u have gained so many subs since i last checked in on some lock picking videos. im glad to see all your hard work is paying off you are one of my favorite pickers.
For my current location, this is good enough. When I move to big cities like New York city, then will go for the kryptonite u lock or just carry the bike into the store.
This channel features some of the most dapper savagery I've ever seen.
"Dapper savagery" that's exactly the term for it. I love it
I have a question. Assuming this lock costs $27 right now, if you secured a $26 bike with it, would the thief take the bike or the lock?
A $26 bike is still a bike. This lock just makes your bike harder to pedal up a hill.
What's the point of stealing a lock without its key?
passerby184 when I was in college, I worked at an auto parts store. One night, while cleaning up, I found an empty package for a locking gas cap. Whoever stole it forgot to take the keys. I hope he put it on his car.
@@puckcat22679 Maybe he put it on an enemy's car...
@@scrubnick ah they very well could have known about leaving the keys. No they didn't forget they meant too.
Videos like these are what make me really want to get into lock picking as a hobby
I just bought that exact one for 16.76$ us (22.52$ cdn) shipping included!!!
I'm so proud that my lock is on the TV, it's famous!
It seems like these low-cost slider locks are becoming very common and are not held to particularly tight tolerances. I feel like there is an opportunity here to develop some kind of slider raking tool which would be able to open these types of locks very quickly.
Only the cheaper Chinese sliders. The Yuema, for example, would be a lot harder to pick because of its rotating core.
Love watching the locks picked! I’d like to see a move style set up pick. Have a time limit and some kind of door lock that is blocking the escape route.
The best way to protect ur bike is to not leave it outside at all. If u have to I'd spam 10 locks on it
One of these days, he's going to find a lock that opens the moment he puts tension on it.
Like video 820? 😋
@@lockpickinglawyer That's right, I forgot about that one. The "stale Dorito grade" lock.
Mr. LPL, I'm curious, how long did it take for you to choose which tension wrench to use, and which pick size to use?
“High security plastic to lock up your Big Wheel”
This guy should design his own lock, be really cool to see what he comes up with
What video was the one where a bike lock sent message to your phone that it's been tampered with?
You're like the Bob Ross of lock picking
Great pick brother, love to see more of your gun locks
Good video but would have liked you to test if the shackle or lock body was hardened.
If you take all the lousy locks you have on hand, maybe you can create one good lock. :-)
You know how sturdy the lock will be based on the video time that TLPY uses
Great video brother, picking was flawless ,content great ,keep em coming!
“Got a fat click outta him”
Why do you just pick padlocks and variances thereof? Why not a door lock? I just spent nearly $500 replacing my door locks after kicking out a roommate. I'd like to know if it was a wise investment. They are electronically-controlled, but do have a keyhole. They are Schlage FE 595.
He has done picked them all.... look ot his older videos
See that "[848]" - he's done a lot.
Re-keying would have been cheaper but then you wouldn't have the fancy new features. Nice looking lock there.
You probably just waisted $500-in assuming US dollars. Electronic locks are useless.
@@forced2makethisbloodyaccou355 I’d say this totally depends on the implementation. Though most seem to be so bad that you are better of building your own. For example a Raspberry Pi with a key-only SSH login and all other ports closed should be very secure.
*Serious question: Why not pick the lock without looking inside it beforehand? What difference if any would that have made?*
Snicker Snicker snort! A laughing to the bank does the manufacturer go!
You can also cut through the wire cable easily.
I know, because my bike was stolen.
How much was your bike worth?
The cable isn'r meant to secure the bike. You're supposed to use the U-lock through the frame and rear wheel and secure it to a bike stand or pole. The cable is to secure the front wheel only.
I love the sound of the vids
The keys remind me of my Chevy Colorado set of keys.
that would make a good practice lock for sliders
Actually looking at one right now. Considering it's in a town of around 3,000 in a bedroom community to the big city in Kansas that isn't on I-70, I doubt the kids are roaming around prepared to pick a dual sidebar lock, carrying battery powered angle grinders, or torches or other destructive tools. The fact it can be opened with a tension wrench and a thin hook gives me hope for that day my son loses the key. It comes with a code tag, which I guess you could use to get another key, but at this price point why bother. Definitely going to go with a disc detainer lock of higher quality when I get off my crippled hind end and start riding my bike again which is a 6061 Al 24" cruiser class dirt racer. I have seen what comparable bikes sell for, and it's not trivial.
Also, mine seems to have more heft. The plastic is for sure molded around the lock body, but looks a little more substantial than yours. The U section is the same, but the lock body has considerable weight. Some of it is definitely made of cast Chinesium alloy and a sledge might do it in but it will keep honest people honest for now.
Hey LPL I'm super interested in becoming an illegal hardened criminal what tools do I need to steal the most bikes in a day?
I was looking up proper ways too lock your bike because I recently had one stolen from me and this video comes up. I just bought a expensive e bike and now I'm paranoid.
Honestly it is more about courtesy that "look I have my bike locked please don't steal it Mr or Mrs or they/them"
If someone really wants to steal it they will do it one way or the another. I mean lets say you might go out cycling on a routine to a place and someone can track you and see what time you come, how long is your bike on standby and study the perfect opportunity to get the gold.
Unless it is police registering of your cycle or a strong moral community that watch outs on suspicious folks who pick cycles one is really helpless all by themselves.
Honestly people should be rewarded monetarily if they notice and take actions against people who are very evidently out in the open in a public space stealing a bike. That way one can ensure a strong community safety net. .
2.0 2-in-1 Heavy Duty Bicycle U-lock and Woven Steel Cable for Added Protection
Seamless security and added protection are yours in all weather conditions, anywhere you go. Our Via Velo 2-in-1 lock system, with 14 mm (0.55 in) U-lock pick, pull and drill-resistant double bolt locking mechanism and debris cover, combined with a 1800 mm (70.87 in) woven steel cable, brings convenience and performance together. Includes a handy mounting bracket and 2 specialized safety keys.
Designed for functionality and maximum protection.
Durable and simple to use when you’re on the go.
Best for medium to high-crime areas.
Keep your bike secure everywhere!
Technical Specifications:
Thick 14 mm (0.55 in) including rubber casing, heat-hardened steel shackle with a 34.3 kN rating protects against cutting and leveraging.
Tough double bolt crossbar locking mechanism offers twice the security against prying and jacking.
Pull and drill-resistant lock cylinder.
Pick-resistant lock stops knocking and bumping.
Flexible 1800 mm (70.78 in) woven steel cable with smoke-grey transparent PVC coating secures both wheels, accessories and more.
Convenient mounting bracket ensures safe and compact storage when cycling; no need to pack your lock in a separate carry case or knapsack.
2 keys specially designed to be difficult to copy.
Product weight 1.45 kg / 3.2 lbs
What position is it hardest for someone to pick locks from? I'm guessing from underneath?
Do you have a video of a trailer hitch lock? My buddy just bought a truck and it didnt come with the key
How about a pointer to a video that explains all the times that you use?
Great review buddy. 😎
Can the general public buy the tools that you use?
Thank You
BRING OUT THE RAMSET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have you ever heard of a padlock brand called best? We use them at work for securing security sensitive equipment, wondering if they're any good.
I wish you would make and sell a decent (AND AFFORDABLE) bike lock for us. U make every lock look like its just a paperweight
Is there an unpickable lock? I think from a technical standpoint it would make a fascinating review.
He did a 10-best I think.
Nice pick, as always.
Does this particular lock just have unfortunate bitting, or would any lock of the same model be as easy to pick?
nice detailed analysis :)
How easily would those hydrologic cutters do on that shackle?
This channel randomly appeared in my feed and at first I thought he said "This is the lock picking voyeur." 😬
Lotus technically that's what us fans would be saying if we narrated the video
Could you add destructive testing to all your bike lock videos?
Ever got a BNSF 105 lock ? The only reason it would be hard to pick is because they bend keys lol.
Ok, he’s got the tension bar in, let me tap the screen to see how much time is left in this video. Oh, boy. This is gonna be a bad lock.
Love your videos, especially the ones concerning bicycle locks. In the Netherlands, where there are more bicycles than people, a popular brand of locks is AXA. Most people still use two locks though. Is it possible for you to review a AXA bicycle lock? I was thinking of the "AXA Cherto Compact 95 kettingslot zwart ART-2" or the AXA Ringslot Defender met ART 2 keurmerk. Cheers!
AXA is not typically available in the US.
Send him one.
You'd need to send him one.
In this video I will be opening the via velo u lock using a piece of straw that I found
Can you do a video on locks you recommend
I know youve picked so many locks before so I doubt that you cannot do it. But I am just curious if you test pick the lock beforehand to make the video go smoothly.
For or just £5 to £10 more than this piece of junck you can get the "OnGuard Brute" that will only be defeated with an angle grinder & is highly unlikely to be picked by bicycle theives.
Amazon reminds me of a show barker, willing to promote and sell anything. One would believe (hopefully) that a company with it's fiscal resources might invest a little in ethical sale and honest reviews, but there again I am eternally hopeful!
I'd really like to see an instructional of the inside of these 'slider' things.
See video 586. 👍
@@lockpickinglawyer thanx
Is it always your first time picking it? Or do u practice on it once or twice?
HI LPL!! WHY DONT U DEAL WITH LEVER LOCK (wing-key lock)? I M FROM ARMENIA, AND I NOTICED THAT THIS TYPE OF LOCKS I MENTIOND ARE NOT POPULAR IN UR STATE. WHY? 10X!
Never picked sliders any advice for starting out
Sneezed once and missed the whole picking.
I would like to see the Abus ivy 8210
Why does it seem like 4 is always binding
Fun fact: Velo is actually the French for... Bicycle !
Ehhhh which lock I buy then....
I can see the maf gas coming out. 20 seconds tops.
Haha I have this lock but I also have an Abus D lock to use with it.
How often do you go through picks? It seems they get bent a lot when you pick them. I don't pick myself so I have no clue :)
can you brute force this lock? (considering the plastic bit)
Well this dude can pick any locks and all lock will break and pick at some point
I have the SigTuna version of this lock :| I guess it's time to buy a better lock :( Thanks as always.
Enjoy the locks but omg always a bike lock
These videos are somewhat interesting, but when you check out how thieves beat these types of locks, it's not by picking them. They cut through them with an angle grinder. Less skills and less tools required.
LOL that's amazing
Just wondering what was first: Amazon with amazing locks or amazing locks tat can be opened with no key in sixty seconds....
I bought a bell catalyst 550 and it’s the same one
Not bad for the price I guess. I have a 400 dollar bike and I genuinely don't think anyone would go through the effort of picking this to get to it. I just wanna make sure that they can't just bolt-cutter their way through a cable.
In real life no one is gonna pick it and probably won't be as good as you. How easy for a regular person to pick it is this and how difficult it is to cut this lock? Since it locks from both sides I assume they'd need to cut both sides before it opens?
Had this lock cut and my bike stolen last week in broad daylight in a public space, must not be that hard to cut either.
▪
Right now I'm debating between buying 4 or 5 cheaper u-locks [like this one],
OR the Altos SAF lock , along with 1 cheapER U-lock .
[I already have a wheel disc alarm lock coming in too]
Plus I wanna get some GPS trackers, but that's probably gonna be tomorrow's mission.
🟥
I feel like one day LPL will get a lock where he just cant hold back. "This is the lockpicking lawyer and what I have for you today is an utter piece of shit, dont buy this cheap Chinese plastic load of ass"
bolt cutter test!
are you FU***** KIDDING ME? That thing is supposed to protect my bike, not be opened without a key in like 6,8 seconds!!
Too easy thanks for the video..
🚴
What about pipe attacks and your hydraulic cutter? Is it susceptible to bumping? Nobody's picking these locks in the real world, I want to know whether it will slow them down enough to force them to choose to steal another bike!
Well you would think if they bought a pricey bike. They would buy the best lock and chain on the market.
What's pricy to you? My gf had her $200 second-hand bike stolen. We will by an $80+ lock next time, not a $30 one.
you are good
I guess I wonder how many basic petty criminals actually know how to pick locks. Do I actually need to get a bike lock that's hard to pick or just one that's going to be difficult and noisy to break?