picking a u-lock for my bicycle

by **rho** » 21 Jul 2005 12:11

I know this sounds stupid but I lost the key to my bikelock. Now I'm trying to pick it and I don't have the slightest clue what I am doing. Can anybody give me tips on how to go about picking a U-Lock? I can go check the brand name too if that information would help.

thanks!

by **Santos718** » 21 Jul 2005 12:20

Pictures or more detail would help.

by **Chrispy** » 21 Jul 2005 17:17

Santos718 wrote:Pictures or more detail would help.

A lot.

by **n2oah** » 21 Jul 2005 17:36

Pin-tumbler?
Tubular?
Disc lock?

by **NKT** » 21 Jul 2005 18:21

I'd guess a key was involved, somewhere... :roll:

by **Chrispy** » 24 Jul 2005 18:00

NKT wrote:I'd guess a key was involved, somewhere...

Possibly..... :wink:

by **sillyboy** » 27 Jul 2005 14:02

OOO i love a challenge. I have 2 great methods for these lock types if its the one i am thinking of. Well which lock is it then?

by **stickypicky** » 27 Jul 2005 18:55

what are yer methods siilyboy,i have not done one either but i would like to know in case i ever come up with one myself. i picked a filing draw with a nail file i ground down.It worked a treat,i think it is a master key pick,may be Rho could try that.

by **sublime progie** » 27 Jul 2005 19:34

sticky that wont work for a bike lock. fileing cabinets are wafer locks and bike locks are either pin tumbler or tubular locks. i would also like to know your meathods also.

by **Chrispy** » 27 Jul 2005 20:04

Methods for which type? Pin, disc, or tubular? There are many types of bike locks around. There are even ones with the payphone-type locks (cross keyway, like the head of a phillips screwdriver). There are a lot of lockies and professionals on this site, they probably know your 'methods'. So share with us and we'll find out.

by **geno** » 27 Jul 2005 20:10

If you lost the key then the lock is useless now. I'm assuming its a tubular type lock. Just cut it off.

Where is the lock? Did you lock it to a rack and then lose the key?

by **sillyboy** » 28 Jul 2005 0:43

Hi Stickypicky

well this method is kind of intense..... you will be popping these open in mere seconds, I noticed that you are from Aurtralia which is perfect cos you guys have a Tool Store chain there that seels the perfect tool for these.

I am gonna try figure out how to send you a message on this thing and give it to you that way...... try keep it under your hat cos with this method it really makes these locks useless

by **stickypicky** » 28 Jul 2005 3:45

Hi Sillyboy. i got your PM,you a right i didn't at first understand what you mean.I went to the hardware store and i got the steel things you said :lol:

Then from the bike shop they said i could have the locks that they had lost keys so were no good for them.I make the tool you say to and i practise last night for 2 hours then YAY YAY i get the first one

I try another one and 5mins this time Well i can tell you i am so happy for myself. i have now done all of them so am quite good now.I went to my nehbors house and say i want to pick your bike lock and he say no one can open ha ha i did it in 1 min,he his eyes pop i am pleased,now i think i want to be a locksmith,this is for me i know. Can you tell me your other high security methods you mentson to me.

by **Chrispy** » 28 Jul 2005 6:05

Not going to share? :wink:

by **Mad Mick** » 28 Jul 2005 8:28

sillyboy

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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 2:43 am Post subject:

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Hi Stickypicky

well this method is kind of intense..... you will be popping these open in mere seconds, I noticed that you are from Aurtralia which is perfect cos you guys have a Tool Store chain there that seels the perfect tool for these.

I am gonna try figure out how to send you a message on this thing and give it to you that way...... try keep it under your hat cos with this method it really makes these locks useless

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stickypicky

Joined: 27 Jul 2005
Posts: 9
Location: australia
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 5:45 am Post subject:

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Hi Sillyboy. i got your PM,you a right i didn't at first understand what you mean.I went to the hardware store and i got the steel things you said
Then from the bike shop they said i could have the locks that they had lost keys so were no good for them.I make the tool you say to and i practise last night for 2 hours then YAY YAY i get the first one I try another one and 5mins this time Well i can tell you i am so happy for myself. i have now done all of them so am quite good now.I went to my nehbors house and say i want to pick your bike lock and he say no one can open ha ha i did it in 1 min,he his eyes pop i am pleased,now i think i want to be a locksmith,this is for me i know. Can you tell me your other high security methods you mentson to me.

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Hmmmm....PM sent, then reply posted 3 hours later, stating these mysterious tools had been obtained and the opportunity taken to practice for two hours last night???
"Last night" implies that the poster has slept before posting...

This conversation seems strange too:
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I think we're being had. :wink:

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