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OTTOLOCK HEXBAND Bike Lock
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The newest addition to the OTTOLOCK lineup, the Hexband bike lock is stronger than cable locks and lighter than a U-lock. It's made of six layers of high-temper stainless steel bands wrapped in a cut-resistant internal aramid fiber jacket Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downlegitxavenged
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Apr 30, 2019
Yeah, dont buy this. Just dont. You can literally cut through this lock with tin snips. Here is a video of it being done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7ah3RA0Alo
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A community member
May 25, 2019
legitxavengedLinked lock is previous version, as many will argue, however here's the Hexlock with same "level of security".
https://youtu.be/D15QH72xfPA
MrJenssen
43
Apr 29, 2019
It's a neat idea. But I'd like to see a version of this that was actually heavy-duty. The same design, just thicker and stronger. If it's ON the bike anyway, a little added weight doesn't matter anyway. I like the design with how it rolls up onto your bike when you pack it together, and there's no chance of it bumping into your legs while you use the bike.
But for a lock that doesn't seem much more secure than most regular bike locks... it's a tenth of the price. Other locks might be a tad more bulky, but not so much more bulky that it's worth a 10x price difference.
Make an even more solid version of this, and I might be on board. Even if the price would go up further.
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MrJenssen
43
Apr 30, 2019
You're right, it would probably be problematic if it were to be made thicker, harming its flexibility and so on. I guess my main issue is just the price. I get the intended use. Basically that of a regular bike lock, but less bulky and a little more practical. But when the price is 5-10x more expensive than a simple bike lock, it's a little hard to swallow. I'm not debating whether you're charging "too much" considering the price of production and so on, if it theoretically cost you $69 to produce and you sell it for 70, I understand that you can't go any lower. But the fact of the matter is that there are so many other locks out there that do the same level of security for a so much lower price. If it's meant to be a sort of luxury item, there's nothing wrong with that. But at least I personally am on the fence about it and the asking price is not convincing me. That's all I guess.
I would like to mention that I really appreicate you responding to people in here by the way!
A community member
May 25, 2019
MrJenssenJust FYI, this lock is as weak as previous against proper tools. https://youtu.be/D15QH72xfPA
dangerdiabolik
10
Apr 29, 2019
this isnt intended to be a heavy duty lock. just something light weight to lock your bike while youre nearby or pop into a store or something. thinking of picking this up to lock my front wheel to the frame while using my u lock
Decko
44
Apr 29, 2019
The company commented below that this is a newer model which should be stronger than the one in the video I posted earlier. So it may not have the same issue.
Anyone considering this might want to watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7ah3RA0Alo
tl;dr it is extremely easy to cut
tl;dr it is extremely easy to cut
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fhamley
5
May 24, 2019
Yes, no insurance policy because the lock can be cut with a common pair of cutters. Okay. :)
Great product, really!
RealMustang
6
Apr 29, 2019
I know all bike locks are easily cuttable but this one looks like it can't unless you got a saw, can someone confirm this?
BuzzTom
6
May 1, 2019
Most pro thieves are using small, rechargeable grinders. Slice through most locks like butter. U-locks, except for the most narrow ones, are VERY susceptible to tiny bottle jacks that pop them like a cork. Good, narrow u-locks are robust and need larger bolt cutters, not easily concealable, to pop, and even then, unless you get the hardened ones, the ones that have insurance and cost more than a few dollars, you'll have a decent chance.
aierk
6
May 1, 2019
Weird story. Say you bought the daily commuter for $250, as you said well over $150.
Insurance won't get your bicycle back. Especially if you're a bicycle commuter, wouldn't you just prefer to keep the bicycle that you currently have? I mean, I have renter's insurance but I don't have a policy on either of my bicycles specifically.
More to the point, both of the bicycles I have were free. Can't buy a free bicycle.
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BuzzTom
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Apr 29, 2019
I'm quite a purponent of proper cycling security, as I've gotten a full carbon Orbea 29er stolen that had a "decent" lock on it. Here's a test of this Ottolock. https://lock-lab.com/high-security-and-challenge-locks/1272-review-ottolock-bike-lock-avoid/
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