[671] Bell Catalyst 750 Bike Lock Picked

[@metamorphicorder]

Cant be a 4 minute pick on a bell product. He must have tossed in extra patter. Yep. Just over two minutes. And for 16$ thats a freakin great lock.

[@Crow.Author]

This is the lock I use. I’ve never been afraid of it being picked, as it can be a bear to open even with the Key.

[@amandajensen3382]

I have the 550 model, and can confirm it can be tricky to get open even with the key. The last locks I had on my bike were snapped by bolt cutters, which is why I bought this beefier one.

[@thelonercoder5816]

Yep. I remember one time this lock made me 45 minutes late for work because the key just wouldn't work lol. So I can't imagine trying to lockpick it.

[@NCHobbies]

LMAO

[@kevreilly7]

Mine is sticking and wont open either,,,,Any ideas?

[@AlbertLebel]

Not a bad lock for the price. Nicely picked LPL, always a pleasure

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Thanks.

[@SunsetAlgorithm]

I have this exact lock, no complaints on my end after two years of use. Can't beat that price

[@terryschneider7344]

These are very good locks for the value. I've purchased 5 of them on clearance for 7.50 each. Great video.

[@Bialy_1]

Rip off plastic cover out of one, then you will be able to say was that a good deal or not, i can bet there is simple way to open this lock and no one will be forced to use lockpicking to open it...

[@BobBobson]

Time to test it with the screw spreader?

[@bird718]

i like the screw spreader

[@DanielTekmyster]

Destructive test!!

[@jimmywalls2049]

Can you do a video on brute force opening on this lock please ._.

[@LokiCDK]

In my use case, this represents a near perfect security situation. Just need to make it a bit harder to pick and we're golden. My bike's value is slightly less than $1000 :D

[@skygh]

And as always, another great open and review. Thanks LPL!

[@ZOMBIEHEADSHOTKILLER]

I bought this lock the other day, because of this review. i also bought one BosnianBill suggested. we will see how they work out.

[@52flyingbicycles]

Yooo this is the lock I have! It’s mostly a deterrent because there are so many bikes locked by cords or only by the (detachable) front wheel. A little hard to take off because you gotta weave through the wheel, frame, and rack.

[@rashb3994]

Sweet. I mostly park on the street anyways. I have one already but wanted a second lock for the other wheel. Was thinking my second lock should be a different but I'll just buy the same in a different color. Thanks!

[@rideitlikeyoustoleit7640]

I bought one of these two years ago for my motorcycle and it's great, easily the best deal on a decent U lock but if you get one, OIL OIL OIL IT! This thing arrives completely dry inside, and the Amazon reviews are full of poor folks who can't open theirs. I saturated mine with Brake Free and now it's actually smooth.

[@jonesparza2323]

Yeah alot of these stuck u locks could be saved by just spraying wd40 inside the shafts

[@pizzaivlife]

You make it look easy, but that looks like a great lock

[@matthewf1979]

I wondered why railroads still use disc detainer locks. S&G makes one hell of a strong padlock with a very deep core that's easy to operate after being exposed to the elements.

[@darkflames2725]

This is the bike lock I have and now im scared someone will watch this and take my bike XD

[@elerdinnoirwanderfalke]

This is the bike lock I wanted to buy but now I'm scare someone will watch this video and take my bike

[@redhunter1535]

Do you still have your bike?

[@patheticsheepleeverywhere7114]

He just said he doubts anyone would be picking this lock in the street and it was a very good deal for the price

[@mikportgal221]

Were is your bike located ? Asking for a friend

[@YuanLiuTheDoc]

This says a lot about Amazon Essentials' bike lock (featured in a more recent episode) that costs 70% more.

[@JamesPhillipsOfficial]

16mm shackle, it's bolt cutter proof, that's good enough for me haha.. i think every lock ever made has been picked, even the sargeant and greenleafs but there's only a handful of people in the entire world who can get them open.. maybe we need new locking technology not like the fingerprint scanner but do away with the pins.. maybe a mini computer chip that opens with push button fob that you carry and acts like the key encrypted with really long pieces of code to interact with the locking bolts and a 10 year disc battery that u can take out for extra security.. the problem with pins and dials is anyone has access and it's been a problem for years

[@thumperlockpicking9269]

What about a torch, would you think they wouldhonor their agreement

[@jort93z]

its not TECHNICALLY force, is it?

[@LokiCDK]

I guess that depends on your definition of force.

[@waltlars3687]

The mass of this lock acting as a heat sink would slow down any street punk useing anything less than a full blown Oxy acetylene cutting dual tank set up

[@JaxRandomVideos]

Just picked it up in the clearance isle for $5!

[@THR33STEP]

I don’t have a disc detainer lock pick. They look pretty challenging to use. Looks like fun!

[@two_tier_gary_rumain]

You can pick them up on eBay from China with a plastic practice lock. But follow LPL's advice (and Bosnian Bill's) about modifying the pick. I ordered this one earlier last month and it arrived at the end of the month - www.ebay.com.au/itm/Disc-Type-Transparent-P-adlock-w-Disc-Blade-Detainer-Lock-Practice-Opening-Kit/201856478517 It seems to be on sale now at 5% off. Oops! Just noticed that they've all been sold. There are others, though.

[@cafe80s]

Awesome channel! I've been wondering about this lock for a while. I would like to know the quality of the shackle vs hacksaw & bolt cutters.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Pretty good.

[@psiddey]

This is a decent lock for the low price, if I was in sudden desparate need for a lock I can pop into my local Walmart and grab one. It looks beefy but even with all the plastic I wouldn't like to carry it as it's quite heavy.

[@USARAY1947]

Would like to see a file test on the shackle and a spreader test to see how much of a bargain this cheap lock really is.

[@nikolaikalashnikov4253]

You sound like one of the guys on *_Burn Notice_*

[@c.cicchelli216]

When you watch lock picking lawyer open same ulock you purchased. Yes! I need you could do it! While anyone using your same techniques on my lock would be haneious.

[@ofekpearl]

I am sure Bill is now looking for some way to make this tool too LOL

[@pcfreak1992]

I just checked Amazon in Europe and it's about $60 here :D

[@lockpickinglawyer]

☹️

[@patheticsheepleeverywhere7114]

Thats because libtards and SJW's have destroyed Europe

[@danielroglich3309]

Great video brother thanks for sharing it with us

[@wakeupgeoff]

Is the lock body and shackle really hardened though as they claim?

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Yes. I always check.

[@diecarly]

soooo...the real question here is, who at Bell is actually going to pay someone a thousand dollars if given a picture of this lock destroyed on a public bike rack? are they going to shut you down with technicalities? send you a new lock? what if provided security footage of a thief screwspreading or ramsetting this lock to smithereens in broad daylight and happily running off with a brand new track bike.

[@monkeyjuju7441]

zaarl without actually checking, I'd be willing to bet you could easily find very pissed off posts on consumer websites angry that bell comes up with every excuse in the book for why they can't reimburse you for your stolen bike, or at the very least make you jump through hoop after hoop with a small likelihood of actually getting anything in the end.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

These offers are notoriously hard to collect, as intended by the company.

[@ionpanda6291]

Nice video.Keep up the good work.

[@ArmoredRabbit]

BRUTEEE FORCE

[@mancraft18]

Ramset you have a new challenge

[@goneutt]

Weird, I think I saw one of those in use today.

[@bird718]

any chance we can see a file test on the lock to see how hardened it is?

[@lockpickinglawyer]

They did well. 👍

[@kitkatrina1337]

i can't be the only one here after watching someone almost get decapitated by this, right

[@ninjobrown6868]

I have this lock, a bit on the heavy side, but I like it.

[@t.roberts1354]

my wife has missssed place for 2 years now, the keys most important is the new bike lock, the bike has not been ridden yet with a 6 ft long cable. i am a craftsman but I'm ??? What can I do a bell catalyst 750 lock, i do not think my 4ft. bolt cutter can cut the lock without breaking the jaws of the cutter?

[@javiermoreno4280]

I have got one, but mine does not come with a disc detainer lock.

[@princekai1]

break by force? could you ramjet this?

[@kilometrekm]

Is there any pin-tumbler lock with a deep-buried core design like this?

[@computerapple4]

Sigtuna seems like they make the same lock. That's what. I'm using hopefully they are the same

[@kevreilly7]

Forgwt bikes. This is a must for genys!!

[@reidparks6200]

Had a bike get stolen that was locked with this exact bike lock just a few months back. Theif was kind enough to re-lock my lock around the tree I use for parking and just took the bike. I think the keys for this lock are not as unique as some for other brands.

[@veraxis9961]

Would the use of plastic internal components possibly make it vulnerable to melting with something like a blowtorch?

[@bird718]

who would use a blowtorch on a bike lock in the street?

[@Dmanthepowerful]

bird718 seems about as conspicuous as other methods to brute force it

[@terrandroid]

use a bottle jack and collect the 1000 bucks

[@waltlars3687]

Up to 1,000.00 based on the value and probley want a copy of the police report insurance companies and they Lawers are in the business of not giveing out money unless they have no choice or way out That why they inculd clauses

[@deanncummins1938]

How would you use a bottle Jack

[@ThePsycotrip]

thanks man appreciate it!!

[@kenneychappuis1853]

I use this lock to secure my ladders on my service truck

[@MrGray-dx8sw]

Do a video on a master lock combination lock

[@Rattlingaries81]

Hey have you ever heard of pin tumbler lock jigglers or used some before

[@JMLockpicking]

Nice vid.

[@nyllie6239]

as soon as i heard 16$ i went to search if its anywhere available in my country but nope. only for 60€ on amazon :( are there any other locks that are worth buying and dont break the bank to secure my bikes during the summer?

[@pyratemage]

Is that tool of your make\design or possibly just modified by you? The tip looks to be ground down from the normal stock tools look as seen in the vid. Nice work, either way.

[@AK-ic1yj]

Please test the Skunk Lock next!!!!

[@ChernoBueno]

What locking mechanism is this called buddy

[@ianitor]

I'd be interested to see a comparison with the Bell Catalyst 550. That's the one I have. The key is different, and for some reason (possibly the cable and integrated mounting bracket?) it is about $5 more than the 750 on amazon.

[@lockpickinglawyer]

It’s on my to do list. 👍

[@ianitor]

@@lockpickinglawyer I bought this bike lock long before learning lots of stuff (ok, basically everything I now know) about locks on this channel. I feel like it isn't going to be a super interesting lock to you, but it does have a key that I haven't yet seen on the subset of your videos that I've watched

[@ianitor]

video [711] has the same kind of key... just watched it.

[@danielkazi6361]

Picked one up at Walmart today for a the expensive price of $5:47 with tax I am not even joking (there offering a 75% off sale right now you could pick up a new chain for $2:50) only problem is that it’s missing the key

[@kevreilly7]

Mine is sticking even with key. Any ideaa??

[@waltlars3687]

I use this lock after I had a cable lock cut and a 17 year old MTB was stolen

[@Bialy_1]

I can bet that under that plastic cover is hiden some nasty secret that will be the biggest weaknes of that U-lock...

[@DonzLockz]

Good for the price and ok for a cheap bike maybe. 😕🍺✌

[@lockpickinglawyer]

That’s my thought as well.

[@Ponlets]

i have this lock and its cool

[@pbalerig]

Hey there. This is the lock that I have. I'm not as educated as you are on these bike locks. What is a good direction to improve over this?

[@tomhejda6450]

LPL, can I ask you, is there a way how to contact you? I didn't find any, and the message I sent your way was probably lost. I think I've got a lock at home that might be interesting to you.

[@jimmywalls2049]

Tom Hejda I want to see this lock

[@lockpickinglawyer]

If you sent a DM, I don’t check them (and it says so in my about tab). Email is best. Channel name at gmail.

[@Grek121]

looks like magnum or magnum u-lock (Magnum Industries Limited)

[@rideitlikeyoustoleit7640]

Good catch, all from the same factory in China, no doubt.

[@Freedom89984]

Same as the Vinz lock who you can buy in Europe for 30 euro’s.

[@createdluck628]

thanks for posting now the whole world knows how to pick my lock 👍

[@ArcticAstrophysics]

I got this lock for $10 dollars at Walmart because they put it in the wrong spot :D

[@nolansykinsley3734]

Are the locking pawls spring loaded?

[@lockpickinglawyer]

Not in the normal way. Not shimable, as I stated.

[@TomTravelling]

So, unlikely to be picked. But: hydraulic cutter? Ramset? Bottle jack? Torch? Get thee to your garage, lawyer.

[@holben27]

These are 5$ rn at my local walmart

[@fallback8314]

anyone know if it's REALLY 16mm??

[@annaruyer4681]

what will happen with the ramjet ???

[@two_tier_gary_rumain]

Do you mean the Ramset?

[@annaruyer4681]

yea

[@two_tier_gary_rumain]

It would slice through it like a hot knife through butter. Even the manifold spreader would experience little resistance.

[@VittorioZamparella]

Hello LockPickingLawyer, I'd like to have a dis/confrimation of this Bell lock beeing the same as the Tonyon TY328 (www.tonyon.com/test/gsl/enproxl.asp?Page=2&id=6#) as well as the Oxford HD (kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ-ZoXlum6apqtk) beeing the same as Tonyon TY TY323. I had to open a brandless U lock without the keys and it was formidable, so I wanted to discover the producer. I am now convinced that what I have in my hands ia TY328. I have seen it by many different brands online and in shops in europe. BTW: 60cm stanley bolt cutter could not open enough; 2-tons car jack bent the arch a bit but kept slippin away; 750kgs car jack *bent* itself; battery dremel-like fried up. The only solution was a 4 minutes cut with 700W angle grinder and cutting disc. If you are interested I'll publish some pics when I'll dissect the mechanism. Or do you want it sent maybe?

[@robbi27]

Brute force attack !!!! Please

[@leondus2000]

That the lock I got a Walmart and even had any problems until yesterday when I walked out of Target and discovered my bike was gone, but they left means a lock

[@mariomercado2915]

Can you send me the key I lost my key please

[@Wet_shrimp]

this is LPLs least viewed video on this channer

[@lem6540]

How do I even open this shi

[@two_tier_gary_rumain]

Picked in under 2 minutes. Real security rating 2/5.

[@BobBobson]

Do you have the tools and experience to pick it? How many mass produced locks are exceptionally pick resistant? 5 spools and 6 serrated keypins and he got it open in under a minute: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKunc2qCYq15gLM Pick goes in at 1:12 and it's open at 2:03. That's what, 51 seconds? What's your security rating for that?

[@two_tier_gary_rumain]

Based on what I've seen of the LPL, it's a 1 per minute.

[@BobBobson]

Based on the number of videos that are 5 minutes or less, I'm assuming 99% get a 2 or under. Something like the Bowley is about the only thing that might get a 5, simply due to the warding design.

[@two_tier_gary_rumain]

Have you seen the video of it being picked? Didn't take long but the guy doing it (I forget who it was now) designed special picks based on the key's bitting. A bit of a cheat but still ... The Bowley padlock might prove more of a challenge.

[@BobBobson]

Gary Rumain "You need special tools designed to pick this one lock that you have to make yourself..." That tells me it's pretty damn secure.

[@themagickalmermaid]

You Had To Rehearse All This Many Times Before Able To Do So Easily!

[@michaelhardin4113]

I HAD 2 OF THESE LOCKS ON MY BIKE ONE AROUND A GAS LINE AND ONE THROUGH BACK WHEEL AND SOME HOW MANY BIKE STILL GOT STOLE PROLLY HAVE TO DESTROY BIKE TO STEEL IT

[@themagickalmermaid]

Dude we don't get an edited video!! it could have taken you five hours for all we know!