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[787] LiteLok Gold Cut in 16 Seconds!

3.9M views · Nov 21, 2018 · 4:47 · 0 HN recommenders · 3 mentions · discussed 2020–2023

LockPickingLawyer cuts through a LiteLok flexible bike lock with cable cutters in about 16 seconds, one of several videos defeating the product.

Why Hacker News points people here: Used in bike-lock discussions as evidence that the LiteLok is weak, and a reminder that LPL reviews are a trusted benchmark for lock security.

What Hacker News said 3

Cites itkrnMay 2020

“LitLok cut in 16 seconds”

Shows a LitLok cut in 16 seconds.

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> Because the average bike price is going up it also becomes interesting to steal parts. A decent handlebar + shifters are easy to sell individually. That's an interesting point. Doesn't that make a folding full-size bike the only real solution? Something like Changebike DF-611MB: link > There are a few new lock types which are supposed to work better against angle grinders like Tex-lock or LitLok. After a quick search... Tex-lock cut in 32 seconds: link LitLok cut in 16 seconds: this video

in “France offers each cyclist €50 for bike repairs once lockdown ends” · view on HN
CriticalcroteSep 2020

“The kevlar fibers don't really work in practice.”

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The kevlar fibers don't really work in practice. Turns out you can just use a pair of shears or a boltcutter. Examples: link this video

in “Threat modelling case study: bicycles” · view on HN
CriticalhowlingMar 2023

“I'm skeptical of any bike lock's security that is not reviewed by LPL.”

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This is the same company that creates the touted highly secure LiteLok Gold that LPL cuts in 16s. this video I'm skeptical of any bike lock's security that is not reviewed by LPL.

in “Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists in City of London” · view on HN