[Waitlist] Via Velo Heavy Duty Bicycle U-Lock $19.96 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Via Velo Sports via Amazon AU

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hywindz on 27/07/2022 - 11:06 amazon.com.au (622 clicks)
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Found this lightning deal from amazon whilst searching for a bike/scooter lock. Normal price $48.96. Seems better than cheapest I could find at kmart $17.

Description:

DURABLE ALL-WEATHER PROTECTION - Via Velo bike U-lock with hexagonal PVC cover resists corrosion from water, dust and dirt to prolong the life of your lock. All-weather performance means peace of mind and better security

️ ️ EASY AND STRONG TO LOCK YOUR BIKE - The bike lock with thickness(including rubber casing):14mm,250mm x 150mm U shack to lock and go! Locking your bike and your wheels with 10mm x 180cm cable, fast and easy with our quick, no-hassle system. Great bike safety tool

️ AMAZING CONVENIENCE AND SECURITY - 2 keys for convenience! The bike U-lock comes with 2 keys. One of them you can take and use in daily life and the other you can leave at home in case the trouble when you lose one carelessly

️ SIMPLY INSTALLING BRACKET ON YOUR BIKE - Convenient high-quality mounting bracket means your lock goes with you, Our bracket is suitable for bike tube:20-42mm. Pls refer to our picture to install the bracket Value for your money

️ WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE: 3-year warranty applies to U lock for US, CA, UK, EU Cyclists, 90-day money back policy, 24-hour online customer service. If you are not satisfied with it, you get a full refund unconditionally. Rest assured

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  WhyAmICommenting on 27/07/2022 - 11:14

  Yay, thanks OP! Now I can go more places with my escooter and not drag it around inside.

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  00 on 27/07/2022 - 11:17

  +9

  Via Velo Bicycle U-Lock Picked by the LockPickingLawyer YouTuber
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ9ZGgLkfJo

  "lock mechanism supported by black plastic"

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    sortius on 27/07/2022 - 11:19

    +1

    Hehehe, came to do the same.

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    M00Cow on 27/07/2022 - 11:39

    +1

    Whilst I really enjoy LPL, I think you'll find not many bike/scooters stolen by picking locks. It's a bit hard to do in the open & it's fairly obvious.

    If he'd tapped it with a hammer, or opened it with a screwdriver, yeah I'd be concerned.

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      brotherfranciz on 27/07/2022 - 12:01

      +2

      It's a bit hard to do in the open & it's fairly obvious.

      You'd be surprised how brazen the thieves can be. To most passers-by who won't be paying close attention, the lock picking just looks like someone trying to open the lock with a key.

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        bboz on 27/07/2022 - 13:34

        The easiest place to hide is out in the open.

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      dbmitch on 27/07/2022 - 12:21

      Seems more likely they'll use a tiny band saw to saw through it than pick the lock, as you said, it's amazing how often people just leave alone someone clearly sawing through steel.

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        M00Cow on 27/07/2022 - 12:25

        This is all you really need.
        https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-angle-grinder-skin…

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  M00Cow on 27/07/2022 - 11:18

  +1

  Ta! It's probably crap, but it's a deterrent compared to the other crap that's around.

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    00 on 27/07/2022 - 11:21

    +2

    probably crap

    it is crap

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  lawyerz on 27/07/2022 - 11:24

  +2

  mmmm get a better lock. they last forever, and can be resold second hand easily.

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    00 on 27/07/2022 - 11:27

    +1

    yes, don't support buying this landfill

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    park it on 27/07/2022 - 11:29

    Which one would you recommend?

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      lawyerz on 27/07/2022 - 11:31

      +1

      whatcha locking up? and how expensive is your bike/scooter/skateboard?

      Are you carrying it by hand/backpack/bicycle pannier/attached on bike frame?

      I've got several ranging from least secure to more secure and switch between them based on needs but if weight/size is no concern, this is solid https://g.co/kgs/JG7UEc - it is 7.5x more expensive than this amazon lock, but you can resell it for most of its original value at the end of the day, or try to get a second hand one. Note theres a regular and XL version of this lock.

      I also really like this lock but it looks like it's been discontinued https://mobil.abus.com/uk/on-road/Locks/U-Shackle-Locks/U-Sh… was cheaper at around $80-$90 at the time of purchase.

      end of the day if you get something in these articles or use the one that the lockpickinglawyer uses (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpVOTEOMRuE), you can't go too wrong.

      https://lockjudge.com/lockpickinglawyer-best-bike-locks/
      https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-bike-loc…
      https://thebestbikelock.com/
      https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-lock/

      whatever you do, avoid cheap flimsy cable lock unless its for the 2 mins run-in-and-out scenarios - those things litterally take 3 seconds to cut open.

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        peter05 on 27/07/2022 - 11:46

        +3

        you're suggesting to spend in some cases as much as what some members may spend on the bike itself, on a lock

        and important factor is the use case, if you're just using it to hold in place while you are in a cafe then i'd say this one works perfectly fine

        if you're commuting and leaving it parked up on the street or overnight then it may make more sense to get a better lock but neither of the two you mentioned feature any sort of protection for your ancillary bits and pieces, ie both wheels or helmet etc

        for the purposes of stopping that teenager running off with your bike i think this more than suffices

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          dbmitch on 27/07/2022 - 12:14

          @peter05: reminds me why I ended up justifying getting a Brompton for commuting, after the costs of additional equipment piled up and ongoing insurance costs due to the fear of my last bike being stolen anyway, I just decided I'm just going to hold that sucker in my cold dead hands while I have my coffee.

          Of course this doesn't apply for everyone, nothing can replace the need for a full-sized bike. if your bike is very special/one-of-a-kind, and has to go through some sketch areas, insurance may be worth the peace of mind.

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  bargaino on 27/07/2022 - 11:45

  The bike lock with thickness(including rubber casing):14mm,

  Very misleading claim :-( So really 10mm shackle?
  Meh, $20, not all my bikes are worth a fancy lock and this beats a cable.

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    WhyAmICommenting on 27/07/2022 - 16:02

    12.8mm I think LPL suggested.

    But he was worried about some plastic inside the locking mechanism. It might have been fixed since then though - I heard there was a revision about a year ago.

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  paulaus on 27/07/2022 - 14:09

  Ozito battery angle grinder 15 seconds and bikes gone