Best E-bike Lock? Angle Grinder-Proof Hiplok D1000 Test

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[@ghofling]

I agree with you, Micah. Even the grinder eventually cuts through the lock, it would be after several discs, a lot of noise and the chance to get caught. In my opinion, the lock delivers on it’s promise.

[@benbraceletspurple9108]

Remember you need to fill cuts. The first cut doesn't do much. So a total of 10 discs. A second lock would take even more discs due to fatigue of holding the grinder. And another battery.

[@bluenose7984]

Also you have to cut through both sides of the lock to get it off the bike, I've seen people take 5 blades to get through both sides with a mains operated grinder which a thief wont have on the side of the road. Awesome lock.

[@kurisu7885]

Not to mention it looks like it took nearly two full battery charges.

[@JohnDoe-gg6kc]

Most thieves dont even care any more, they know the cops arent wasting time on these calls.should have a frag explosive in it, true protection

[@punkdigerati]

You didn't mention that you would have to do that twice, because it's dual shackle. You have to cut through both sides to remove the bike.

[@larryc1616]

Yup just like the NY Kryptonite U lock. You need to cut 2x with multiple change of disks and batteries.

[@manoz6194]

@@larryc1616 My ebike was stolen on Monday which was locked with a Kryptonite Evolution lock. I was only in the supermarket for no more than 5 minutes and when I came back all that was left was my lock in 2 pieces. Looks like they used an angle grinder on it. The kryptonite locks can be cut very quickly with angle grinders so now I looking for a grinder proof lock because my work as a food delivery guy is reliant on my ebike.

[@larryc1616]

@manoz6194 the 13mm evolution is too thin. Get one with a diamond rating like the 18mm NY kryptonite. Use a disk brake lock with alarm too. Add a 3rd chain lock if in a bad neighborhood and Hide an airtag in the battery compartment. Good luck next time!

[@manoz6194]

@@larryc1616 I bought the NY lock but I'm still paranoid about it so I ordered the Litelok X1 too which is actually lighter and specially made for angle grinder use. I got an alarm which is motion detected which is also a light and I've ordered a Galaxy Tag and a holder for the saddle. It's a ebike not a motorbike. I think the thieves were lying in wait

[@josephpmcl1241]

​@@manoz6194let us know how the litelock works out I'm thinking of getting it. I'm sorry to hear your bike was stolen, it's unlucky, and it always happens at the worst time!

[@IVAN_ENT]

This is alot more impressive than I expected tbh ,an angle grinder with enough discs will cut through practically anything within reason and this held up far far longer than a normal u lock

[@1958pc]

Now looking to buy one of these. I've been looking for this level of peace of mind and, it's been reviewed by you, I think I can trust it.

[@oldsoldier4209]

I’m new to the channel, but really enjoying the content. At age 52, my knees aren’t what they used to be, and biking has become rare. So, I’ve been looking into Ebikes for assistance with uphill slopes. I’m learning quite a bit here, and not just about bikes. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and making it easy to grasp. 🤠👍

[@duMaurier15]

ebiking is fun!! just be careful where you store or park it. They are worth money and easy to steal.

[@wiIdtumor]

Same, but I'm 19 and I'm just using them so I can reach my dad's house without needing a car or money for gas

[@ronstone6045]

I was looking for a great lock for my grandson’s e bike. You did a great video. Thank you Ron

[@ozzie444]

Excellent. I'm gonna get a couple of these D1000 locks for my eBikes. At their website they say this lock is around 4 lbs in weight, which is very good for the quality of security it is. Bottom line is it is very, very, very unlikely that a bike thief will have a half dozen high quality cutting discs and 3 or 4 spare fully charged batteries with him that he would need to cut this lock. So yeah, for all intents and purposes this lock is angle grinder proof.

[@TeoTewaki]

how wrong one's assumptions can be...heh

[@LateNightFire]

Same, im sure once he makes the first cut after like 4 blades and 3 batteries, before realizing he’ll have to cut the other side as well, then do it all over on the second lock.

[@Martty55]

You gave that lock a good try, now I know which lock to buy if ever needed, thanks

[@smokeyoldboyable]

You did a fantastic job of demonstrating hip log D 1000 with the angle grinders

[@cricketmonday1469]

That was just an impresively resistant lock. I love it. Must say that's what I need to keep mom home friday nights!

[@zechariahsmith1764]

That lock is awesome! Thanks for stress testing it for us viewers.

[@sgtfirefighter]

I agree partially with a person who posted previous to me, there is no such thing on the market 'yet' as an angle grinder proof lock. But still it is very impressive, as I own a couple of e-bikes, one worth at least 6 grand (just in parts) I will definitely be looking into this lock! But I do suggest that anyone who values their e-bike also purchase and install a very loud vibration sensitive alarm, GPS tracking and e-bike insurance. The combination of a great lock (like this one appears to be), a loud alarm and locking it securely in a public area is most of the time effective at deterring thieves. Make sure any alarm you buy is vibration sensitive, placed in a spot that is hard to muffle (like under the seat facing up), and secured at a minimum with stainless or coated steel zip ties.

[@djcm6326]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqeyi2abptxqpMk LOOKS LIKE MID TO END OF 2022 FOR REGULAR ORDERING

[@sgtfirefighter]

@@djcm6326 That sucks, I doubt I will remember by then. It's crazy how long it takes once something is done being tested even by people on KZbin before it comes to market.

[@SellingNewYorkCiti]

Could you recommend an alarm

[@sgtfirefighter]

@@SellingNewYorkCiti Sure, I tested out several different ones from Amazon and the one I really like is a no name wireless vibration sensitive alarm, that lets you choose how sensitive to make it, link at the bottom. It appears there's an updated version to the one in the link, and the alarm is sold by several vendors on Amazon, you might want to check to see if there's a better price. Test it outside and/or with ear protection it's very loud, and can be overly sensitive on the highest setting. I clicked on your pic, nice videos. I would have never thought to use a hammer on a drill to get the hammer drill effect. And great narration, to many DIY videos are not narrated or not narrated with enough detail making them hard to follow. Keep making videos, especially construction / power tool videos there's not enough of those done by females. In my experience, I find the way women explain DIY / working with tools to be much easier to follow, with a much better breakdown of what they are doing and why. I work with power tools everyday and watch many KZbin videos on it. I am your newest subscriber, I hope you will make many more videos. If there's anything else just let me know, I have built an ebike and 2 recumbent e-trikes, all high powered. My newest recumbent e-trike tops out at 45mph at the moment, soon to be much faster. smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07VB86TT9?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

[@fender1000100]

Good advice. I caught a thief red handed trying to steal my Fiido M1 pro a few months ago. I had only left it for 20 minutes while I went to buy some food. He ran like a scared rat when he saw me. I never leave my bike unattended for more than 30 minutes in public. I have a tracker in it. A very jarring loud alarm. And two bolt cutter proof locks on it. Only someone with an angle grinder might have a chance. And as soon as these HIPLOK d1000s go mainstream. Im getting two of them. I work too hard for my money. To let any low life just take my stuff. To sell on for peanuts to feed their addictions.

[@apollosays7225]

Truly appreciate this video and saved it for future reference! can't praise you enough for educating us with non-promotional ideas and products. Good on Hiplok for sending you a lock as promo.

[@noe616]

June 8, 2022 My bike was stolen. I was using a reliable large U lock. The worst thing is the long walk back to my home. This definitely will be my next lock.

[@geegee8625]

Such is life

[@blautens]

Impressive cut resistance. As others have stated, now the lock mechanism itself should be tested by The LPL. I'm also torn between safety and convenience - it seems pretty bulky/heavy, suitable only for a true ebike (too much for my analog bike).

[@twocansams6335]

Seems like a good lock that you would use on a condo or apartment bike room or rack near your car parking spot.

[@jacquesblaque7728]

Please clue me how "analog" applies here, assuming you know what the word means, since you'd clearly be using all your digits on it. (Hands & feet) Might go for un-assisted.)

[@TheAnonyy]

put it in your backpack thats where i' have always put my u lock not this hiplock though.

[@lisat9707]

Depends on how much you value your bike. Honestly this lock will likely be a lifetime of use. So might be worth it. And besides as bulky or heavy as it may be it definitely beats walking out of somewhere and finding your bike gone. A nice bike will be lighter and this lock will protect it!

[@hotandnasty]

It’s right at 4lbs. So not too bad imo. Has an internal size of 155mm x 92mm, external size of 225mm x 155mm, 20mm thick shackle (including protective coating).

[@BullzOfSteel]

dont forget that the lock is locked on both sides of the shackle, so that means they would have to make two full cuts in order to get the lock off the bike.

[@JG-gj4op]

According to their kickstarter website, the lock is made out of a ceramic composite, which means that it may be vulnerable to a screw spreader attack, as the material is more brittle than metal. Still, in order to use a screw spreader, you have to be able to fit it between the bars of the lock, so if you lock your bike in such a way that there is no room for it, you are still good. Another possible attack would be a hydraulic cutter, which might shatter the material. The LPL has used one of these on steel locks, so maybe he would be able to try it on this one when you send it.

[@duMaurier15]

I think it is the same composite as the Challenger 2 tank.

[@jacquesblaque7728]

How about "Jaws of Life" hydraulic kit? Rather than BFI (brute force & ignorance) mechanical approaches. Professional bike thieves could easily carry it in their van. And it's QUIET. OTOH, how 'bout we legally mandate VIN code on multiple locations on any valuable vehicle. If you can't fence it, why bother stealing it? Any lock would then be just an inconvenience factor and a "flag" that you're in the wrong line of work.

[@BlPlN]

A hydraulic cutter or simply a hydraulic crimper with a custom die set would probably do it. Likewise, I wonder how it'd fare against a nut splitter if it's a brittle material.

[@dosadosa112]

I haven't had any HUGE issues with this lock yet! kzbin.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!!

[@warmon6]

Looks like a worthy challenger to the Altor SAF lock.

[@davidwebber7941]

Looks like a genuine deterrent to bike thieves. I think they would look for easier and faster targets. Time and equipment needed would put this way down their list of targets in my opinion. Great demonstration, thank you

[@aquariuskiwilog]

I would have wanted to see what happens when you are through, if the lock is still rigid enough to be difficult to open up any gaps on it to be able to remove it from something it is attached to. Because it would be amazing if one would be required to cut two sides of it of, or bend on it even after cutting into one side.

[@harrellshomesteadwoodworks]

Came here to say this!

[@stinkycheese804]

You will have to make two cuts to get it off, unless one very thick cut and managed to use a pry bar to bend (or crack) it further open. I would call that twice as good but not at all amazing, since if they can complete one cut, they can use same method for a 2nd cut, simply taking twice as long and that difference might be more than enough to make the thief move on, OR it might make them just start cutting the bike away from the lock instead of the lock away from the bike to at least get something for their efforts.

[@JohnFRr]

Thanks, great video! I laughed when I saw they claimed their lock was angle grinder proof and figured you were going to quickly debunk it. While I think you could eventually have made it through, using who knows how many blades, it would make a huge scene if you were trying to do this somewhere public. And e-bike thieves aren't looking to make a public scene, so unless your bike is stored somewhere out of sight and sound, I'd say they passed the test.

[@geegee8625]

I now have a D1000 and now I have peace of mind im certain my bike is going nowhere especially with the motion alarm

[@victrolux]

And from what I understand after you would theoretically cut through one side you actually have to do the same thing on the other side. Now I’ve also heard suggestions that the crossbar part or whatever that’s called might be more vulnerable by drilling into the key area. Either way I have one of these on order.

[@WraggyTheGamer]

from what i have seen from other KZbinrs you only have todo one side on this lock but im okay with that with how long it takes just todo one side

[@matthewsmith2432]

A key to locking the bike is to place the lock so it's difficult to hammer against the ground. It would not be fixed as it is in this test, so would taka longer still if the test had been in situ

[@davidrim8309]

Wow! If they have a bigger D-lock for Ebikes, I’m definitely going to look into getting one

[@PhilAndersonOutside]

People mentioning (here, elsewhere) that The Lockpicking Lawyer could likely pick this in minutes, keep in mind he is in the .1% of master lockpickers on the planet. Few, if any bike thieves, even in a city like NY, have his level of skills. Also know, if you see the Lockpicking Lawyer pick this in his home office, that's not the same as being on the street, under potential watchful eyes. Granted, a wizard lock picking bike thief could buy a couple of these legit, learn how to defeat them, then go on a binge picking them.

[@pawelhyzopski6456]

Neither you will see with angle grinder. But with lockpick i can pretend i am unlocking it. If it survies few min thats good. But i would rather see mcnally. He is expert in showing disappointment 😂 If its rake resistant and no spring spring, it will do.

[@dsrgarage]

Good deal on not doing sponsored videos and giving honest reviews

[@TheRealJerseyJoe]

I have to say, that's a pretty impressive deterrent.

[@84nickster84]

love ur videos used to watch it when i was in chicago and u were in israel and now im watching u from israel . im so glad ur doing so well!!!

[@ronspencer6668]

Also, (and it may have been noted elsewhere..) you will have to cut the other side of the "U" as the lock won't just fall apart with one cut-through. A thief will need maybe 15 wheels and two spare batteries? Nice lock. Spendy but nice. Cheers.

[@Bryan46162]

FYI: There's many different types of grinder blades and they're designed to tackle different grades of metal. They all look identical, but they will have wildly different performance depending on what they're cutting. It would defiantly be interesting to see how the grinder preforms with a blade matched to the material it's suppose to cut. Regardless, unless a thief knows what material the lock is made from, this is kind of a moot point.

[@geegee8625]

Errr excuse me lad but are you a bike thief

[@maxmoovin]

Okay. I'm definitely purchasing this 'U' Hiplock. Badazz hard steel. Great video.

[@Silverripples]

I am surely buying this lock

[@rogbfishin]

The Lectric XP bike in background is worth locking up. I have 200 miles on mine, use it 3 days a week when I park 2 miles from the office, spends most of the time folded up in back of my Subaru.

[@MikeC_CdnEng]

I'm late to the party, but that's impressive! But you have to start the party w/ two intros: "Best angle grinder", and "best discs for cutting buffered tungsten (whatever) alloy." (Serious, big difference in hand tools and replaceables.) I'm thinking the remarkable thick & dense rubber is there to chaff the sides of the cutting disc wasting a large amount of what should be cutting energy as useless friction. (Hense, "buffered" alloy.) Nicely done!

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

Micah, That was pretty impressive, BUT just like everyone else I want to see LPL attack this. I know he would pick it easily, but I'm more interested in him trying a destructive attack. Great vid.

[@warrenscorner]

But he has those special tools that nobody else has. I would like to see him go at locks like your average thief would.

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

@@warrenscorner Yes, EXACTLY. The man has a gift to expose the weaknesses that we miss and thieves know. Micah's test sure makes me think this lock is great. If LPL agrees, maybe we can thwart more scumbags from steeling our property.

[@geegee8625]

The LPL IS A TUTOR for bike thieves step by step guide on how defeat and overcome bike lock mechanism, Why do honest bike owners heap glorification on this co conspiratorial SHOW OF

[@WhoEls]

"Keep in mind these are high quality angle grinder discs made in Japan" - LPL after going through like butter.

[@warrenscorner]

I am definitely putting that lock in my Amazon wish list!

[@BillWalters-kx8sw]

You can get pipe cutters and cut directly through the pipe that the lock is secured to, I seen it happen the other week lol

[@TehNarrator]

The problem would definitely be the size of the Ulock. You likely wouldn't find any bike post or steel beam to fit that lock on, that couldn't be cut far faster and easier.

[@manoz6194]

Take off the silicone sleeve to increase the area for locking.

[@andrewlupton2120]

Good video. I think a bike thief would give up after the first cutting disc. I know this lock is heavy and expensive but I guess that's the price you pay for that level of protection.

[@jamesquigley8628]

I don't remember getting the notice for this video. Good content and Be Well.

[@wkrupper]

I'm very impressed, I've cut nearly everything with my angle grinder.

[@keithforbes8482]

Best I've ever seen.. Thx for doing the work of enlightenment!

[@kkibler1471]

Amazing test, but where is the weak point that the crook will get to? Probably where the lock attaches or the lock itself. Please post that video too. Thanks for your wonderful educational videos.

[@willsmooth45]

Literally shocked was expecting a good laugh but damn was I proved wrong and I’m actually very impressed with the durability of that lock

[@jesusacovarrubias1390]

Impressive lock. I’m sold .

[@mookie1178]

Thanks for video, I have been looking for a good lock👍🏻👍🏻

[@1motorandy]

Good job testing. I've seen the claims but we weary of them. Thanks!

[@gerrywong295]

Very impressive lock, and as usual great video too! Thanks

[@scubatrucker6806]

Looks like a great lock to buy.

[@donbrooks8479]

That one tough lock! Great video!

[@europainvicta3907]

I saw another uTube vid (I can’t remember the link) where they eventually cut the lock using 7 blades and the grinder was mains powered. They also tested the lock and it was break proof. But they didn’t pick it.

[@Denkan378]

litelok x1 and this one is really the best to buy.

[@downhillskier7]

Try Diablo metal cutting blade on the Hip lock

[@TopSpinWilly]

A rolling pin center would be cool. Thanks man, William in Vancouver

[@newt2010]

Whatever that core is made of is insane and eats cutoff wheels for lunch. Thanks for the test

[@TruthToldTV7]

Combine that hard to cut lock with a bike alarm that notifies your phone when somebody touches your bike. And you can be on top of a bike thief( No Diddy😏)before he can get done doing all that sawing. Plus the sound of an angle grinder going for that long is going to draw somebody's attention. Either way I would still buy one.😂

[@ScottLive1]

Very impressive glad I saw your site

[@michaelmccarroll4202]

simple and effective as usual! Thanks for the video

[@stephenouma]

Where did you but that lock? Ebay/Amazon does not have it

[@daktari3055]

I’m sold.

[@davemeise2192]

Well done. Good lock and great to see how well it stands up to grinders. If a diamond cutting stone was quicker (as some comments have mentioned) I presume it would take too long to make it worthwhile for a thief. Good review.

[@TeoTewaki]

is between 3 to 4 minutes quick enough for you?

[@aszthrotep4632]

litelok x3 is also another beast

[@prwillow]

The one issue with this is: What would you actually attach this to? any bike-stand, fence or whatever... none of that would be angle grinder proof as well :)

[@flolou8496]

Yeagh, I'm wondering the same thing after watching the video, which is why I'm worried about spending more than 300.00 for an Ebike, since it seems any one with a little skill and the right tool, could by pass the super lock, by cutting into the fixed bike rack, or fence, but unless you have some other idea, I was wondering what about discouraging a thief by trying to use this super strong lock by locking up the front wheel or back wheel, requring a thief to know how to disassemble one of the wheels, than have to replace it, before tyring to sell it again at there local pawn shop, etc...

[@lightsoutmedia7370]

My son just texted me today from Cali 6/8/22 and said someone stole his EBike last night that we just got him in February and just ordered him another one and I need this type of lock,and before watching this vid I had no idea ppl would be walking around with angle grinders stealing bikes

[@stackingdimes6939]

That’s pretty good man , nobody is gonna stand there and use 3 or more blades in plain view.

[@rhysstatham7407]

The lock maybe disc cutter proof it’s going to be the object the lock is secured to that the bike thieves will target I suspect.

[@Hernandez694]

This video is awesome, love your work.

[@joeadam444]

What a beast of a lock!!

[@barrybateman9857]

Good test! You've convinced me...

[@jamesconner3437]

In a suburb, we don't see too many guys brave enough to grind on locks in daylight, so any high quality lock -or two - will work well. Indeed, in the southern states, grinding on a lock attracts a couple of concealed carry guys. But yes, the key mechanism is different, as picking at a lock looks more like an owner just having temporary trouble.

[@dudeonbike800]

The D1000 is the solution I've been waiting for. 35 years using the best locks on the market without suffering a theft. (Using the Altor SAF lock, reinforced NY Fagedaboutdits, Rock Locks, Cuffs, Bad Bones, the works.) Stay ahead of the dirtbags and you'll probably keep your bike! Top 3 stupid KZbin bike theft comments: 1) LPL can pick it in 20 seconds! 2) They'll just cut the frame! 3) They'll just cut the rack! Or you can familiarize yourself with bike theft, talk to law enforcement and learn some things about the issue. Here's some useful advice from an experienced bike owner and thief thwarter. Not smug pot shots from the comments section! First, bike thieves don't pick locks. LPL is doing the world a huge disservice by giving the consumer bad information. Don't worry about lock picking.* Second, a bike thief CAN cut the frame, but they usually won't. It's the most valuable part of a bike and it defeats the purpose of stealing a bike: to sell quickly for drugs. Yes, there are exceptions, but they're rare. Thieves are lazy morons who will go for the easiest pickings. So chances are rare. But IF YOU ARE WORRIED, then lock your bike better! Don't just lazily lock through the top tube and walk away. Ideally, remove your front wheel and run your lock through the front whee, then the rear wheel between the stays and to the rack. This means a thief would have to cut through BOTH wheels to steal the frame. They won't waste their time. If you don't want to worry about your wheels and can't be bothered with that, then lock THROUGH YOUR HEAD TUBE! This contains the fork steerer tube and is MUCH harder to cut through. That plus the cables & stuff in the way, a thief will move on to easier targets. Third, racks can get cut, but again it's rare. Why go to the trouble when a thief wants a quick bike to steal and sell for $100? When your well-locked $2k bike is next to a poorly-locked $800 bike, the thief will take the easy bike to steal. Rules: Use a quality lock. Or two. Or two different styles. Be creative! Don't leave a bike locked up outside over night. Buy renter's insurance. Use GPS trackers. Record your serial number. Register your bike(s). There are always exceptions! *And yes, I'm very familiar with the BicPick method. I've worked on and re-keyed 7-pin cylinder locks in the past. (Fun with the Dremel and altering the pin lengths!) This was the exception and Kryptonite backed up and replaced their defective product. The older Kryptonites with Ace-II cylinder locks are BicPick proof, BTW. Don't throw them away!

[@disaffectedmale]

Diamond disc would get through that ok. They don't lose much diameter as you use them either so you wouldn't be hampered by the wheels reducing in size.

[@christopherrobbins7825]

Totally diggin the vibe. Hopefully I can win a book. Thanks again

[@elliottl2916]

Great video. Impressive test

[@rkirby61]

Wow…make me want to snatch one of these up!

[@kurisu7885]

I'm lookign at Etrikes again and this lock, if I can find it, looks like a seriously good one.

[@jimhatch5873]

I'd be interested in the LPL test too. But for a grinder attack, why not use a diamond blade on it instead of the standard cheap metal cutting ones?

[@raylivengood8040]

Probably has “smokers cough” from all of that dust. At least it appears that it would slow a would be thief down, and that demo was with the lock clamped down.

[@BradFunk01]

Impressive lock!

[@lostthebox4403]

That is impressive. I would be interested to see how it held up to a single blade, possibly with rubber cut away, then a shot of freon before cooling.

[@Stryford1]

That's quite impressive! I hope the lock is just as impressive at being pick-proof. Micah, send that ruined bike lock over to another KZbinr, LockPickingLawyer, to see how hard it is to pick the lock. If it takes a longer-than-usual time to pick it then I just might buy one! Also, how heavy is that bike lock?

[@larrybowers64]

Thanks Micah, very informative!

[@MegaWebsters]

Now imagine doing that in at a public bike park without the assistance of vice clamp. Awesome lock.

[@saifcathum3423]

Carbide tipped reciprocating metal saw blade. Something like a Diablo Steel Demon 9 inch blade from Home Depot for less than $20. Carbide tooling can cut just about anything including hardened steel.

[@stinkycheese804]

It's a ferro-ceramic composite something, so while I agree that a carbide blade might make more progress, it would tend to also chip teeth off and be more expensive to wear through blades. IMO a larger diameter, thicker ceramic cutoff wheel makes the most sense. And a better grinder than Ryobi's. Theirs cuts out power if you (more easily) bog it down so the cutting time is greatly increased compared to some more formidable contractor grade grinders.

[@Here-2-Learn]

That was five months ago and there’s still a waiting list I wonder if this lock will ever be available

[@rayglasscock9667]

You should have had the lock loosely secure not held tight that would have made it even more difficult to cut with it being able to move it would have kept jamming trapping!? I’m impressed See if you can do another test with it fix too a old bike I think you’re going to be more impressed

[@19jc80]

I've been watching a lot of your battery build videos. You really need to make a video on how to build a battery that follows the shape of the fender of a Onewheel and how to tie it in to the power supply so it functions in tandem with the stock battery. They have all these videos about adding battery packs to the fender, but it makes the board look like it came out of Mad Max or something. Which isn't bad if that's what you're going for, but it just seems like an additional battery that would give 2x the range that's integrated into the fender and doesn't look like some bulging mass would be a huge hit.

[@billd5332]

Did you try this on the Lectric XP before you cut it to see how it fits?

[@pamlamar1253]

Wow! Great video! Good info !

[@unclegeorge7845]

$300 kind of caught me off guard but I don't ride a $2500 bike either. Fun show - thanks.

[@johnlynch4990]

Good information on that lock

[@alanrose3843]

Wow that is some lock. Nice video.

[@frigbychilwether]

Hi, interesting but what sort of key is used ? That might be the weakest point.

[@jamesmoore9511]

What about freeze and hammer. Liquid nitrogen to freeze and embrittle metal - used to be how to break locks way back then (1960s - 1980s) not sure if it get used by thieves today.

[@Pelican1Flyer]

I have to say that is an impressive lock. Wonder how the Folylock Forever would hold up?

[@kamelsr]

What does The Lockpicking Lawyer say about this lock?

[@boywonder2799]

Impressive only issue that lock is small for that frame bike. It does not look like can fit it around frame and attach to anything.

[@Viti50]

Sold. Thanks for the video

[@smedleybutler1969]

You should have finished the cut,I want to see if the shackle could be moved after the cut!