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why does no one do a test with a battery operated angle grinder, that would be a much more realistic real world example

Unless thieves are walking around with power generators to supply mains power to give serious torque for the angle grinders then either one of these are going to be fantastic security on the street.

28 seconds 1st cut on the skunklok carbon..litlok x1 better choice.

A good test for relative strength. Probably more accurate to use a portable battery powered grinder as they have less power for time.

Do you know if the Skunklock Carbon is just as durable as the D1000 and Litelok x3?

Anyone knows the size of mount bracket for Litelok X1? Cannot find anywhere...

I thought the skunklock was supposed to have some sort of puke inducing chemical inside of it. That was their main selling feature.

Could you do a test of Abus new angle grinder resistant lock, Super Extreme 2500?

Thanks for the interesting video and the information in the description. Seems to be on the weaker side of anti angle grinder locks, because its a lot faster and easier than the litelok x1, x3 and hiplok d1000 as well as abus granit super extreme 2500.

Can't find tests on the skunklok carbon anti grinder u lock. $179

DX1000 is even better 5-10 disks to cut that monster

This video has just sold thousands of these two locks, both excellent choices!

Hey I recommend to you to test the abus super extreme 2500, it's called much saver than everything on the market atm.... Hmpf

What happened to the full sized fahgettaboudit lock?

They can start putting bear spray spray or something inside the locks so when they grind it, it starts spewing out as they grind spraying it all over.

Where I live, they have bike upside down U's/loops planted in the ground. So by the train station, a friend of a friend had his Ebike locked there. They didn't bother with the lock they just cut through the "U" the bike and lock were attached to and took the bike! Seems like there is nowhere safe.

I have watched several videos testing bike locks. No one has actually done the tests under ALL of the following conditions. 1. Use portable grinder popular with thieves. 2. Include in the tests the time to change out blades and batteries on the portable grinders. In real life that time would add to cutting the locks. 3. Locking the bike locks in a more realistic scenario wrapping the rear wheel, frame and bike rack. 4. Additional second or third lock wrapping around front wheel, frame and bike rack. 5. Steps to take if you encounter thief while in progress.

Invalid test. In real life, the crook won't have a vice to hold the lock

Why is everyone touting the hip lock D1000? So what if it took more discs and it was still cut faster, wasn't it? That's the way it seems from the video, unless im missing something

couldn't someone add hair or some material to the locks to jam the Angle Grinder?

The problem is that U-locks are often difficult to attach and many bike racks only allow you to lock the wheel. In a world with plenty of solid bike racks that allow you to attach the frame this would be very useful.

Im confused with Final results. Cut 2 are total time with the first cut ? or time alone for cut 2 side ? It takes less time when grinder motor is hot or you didnt hold grinder with same presure as Cut 1 ???

What would be your advice? One X3 or two X1s on my e-bike?

Nice to see a comparison, probably spot on for the street as power drain on the grinder battery plus change of blades would hopefully be enough to deter thieves. How do they stack up with a diamond cut blade like a DeWalt Extreme Metal Cutting Disc

it would be more realistic to use a portable grinder than a corded . a portable will run the battery down fairly quickly using that much force .

Est ce que les disques que vous utilisez sont de bonne qualité et sont ils prévus pour le métal.car il y a des disques pour tous types de matériaux

Thanks for the test. Now I wonder how difficult these are to be picked.

Can't get Litelok in Canada! Only hiploc! Why is that?

So the LiteLok is better because it takes over a minute longer

Cut it without a vise

I had to return my d1000 because it was too small to go over my tire. I hated to send it back . The feel alone was amazing. The look was cool and different. The weight felt heavy duty and solid. There was no clicking around sound. And i like that it was compact. It is definitely on my favorite lock list.

I put an order in for a litelok ×3 just yesterday. After seeing this video. At the price of 249, faster delivery 279, but it shows up on my pay card $358.00$ wt wt. What kind of tricky is going on here 😂😂 . Im going to intercept the order.

I have the D1000. It’s awesome. Love that I don’t have to worry about someone cutting and stealing my bike. But, wish I would have gone with the X3. I thought the slight size difference would be insignificant, but the D1000 is just small. It means I never get to lock a wheel. And sometimes have a hard time even locking the frame. I also got the D1000 transport case, thinking I’d be able to strap it to my bike or my hip but totally not realistic. So heavy. And, I worry about the bare plastic clips wearing on my carbon frame. So, it goes in a backpack anyway.

Just had my X1 through the post..Its defo a step above my other two 'Gold Secure' D-Locks...I feel a lot better locking up my bike now....!

poor grinding skills, but you cant expect much better from a junkie in the field. but both these locks are too expensive

Thank you for taking the time and putting in the effort.

Litelok X3 features an Abloy Sentry disc detainer lock, which requires a special tool with a specific picking tip in order to pick open the lock and a fairly experienced lock picker with fairly in-depth knowledge of the inner workings of the lock can pick it open. Hiplock D1000 features a slider lock, which only requires a thick strong paper clip and a bobby pin in order to pick open the lock and a novice lock picker with fairly basic knowledge of the inner workings of the lock can pick it open.

The good thing about the D1000 is that because it's a dry cut, you get clouds of orange dust flying around which creates a mess and is way less stealth in a public place.

Minks

I would get the one that's cheaper

Thank you

Looking at this video I still don't know why my bike wasn't stolen because I had exactly the same Kryptonite New York locking my front wheel to the bike rack and a Abus Granit X-plus 540 long shackle u-lock going around the seat-stay tubes, through the spokes of the rear wheel and around the other side of the bike rack. The thief cut through the Abus with an angle grinder at the top of the U shackle, from there it would have been easy to bend out both sides of the shackle but the thing that really puzzled me is that the thief cut through the kryptonite new york in the same position, at the very top of the u-section, realised that he wouldn't be able to bend the shackle because it was much thicker than the Abus. So he tried to make a second cut on one of the straight sections of the U shackle - maybe one or a combination of things happened. The angle grinder died or more lightly, trying to make the second cut the angle grinder slipped and slashed through the front tyre - realising that he wouldn't be able to ride the bike away he just left the bike literally seconds before I got back to the bike rack to find my bike surrounded by concerned onlookers. A very lucky escape for me, I ordered two Litelok X1s but I think it's time to get some sort of GPS tracker fitted to the bike - a Specialized Turbo Vado 5.0 SL e-bike in the city is a very tempting draw for bike thieves!

As stated from various posts; if a thief wants it they WILL get it. The best solution is to 1. Force them to take time to steal it 2. Use the best lock you can afford even if it’s not angle grinder proof. Sometimes just having a good lock stops the simple opportunistic thief. 3. Keep your bike in the open where less brazen thieves will not want attention 4. Get insurance for your bike as you can’t depend on 1-3 to prevent it from being taken. And 5? Use common sense and just enjoy your bike.

I'd like to see these locks tested with a stihl saw on full revvs i bet it'd be quick especially with the right blade on

Great video exactly what i was looking for.

Too bad they don't make a lock for a 3 wheeler

Both act as their own alarm. Anyone cutting one is lucky to have only the police show up. It’s easier to cut whatever they are attached to. Future bike security racks are going to need re-engineering.

impressive!!

I think it would be even harder to defeat fitted to the wheel , it would move around for sure.

Cyclist forgot his lock so used his shoelace instead.