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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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OTTOLOCK

Apr 30, 2019

MrJenssenThank you for your insights. Some information for you - This new lock is 2.25x thicker (steel) than original using 6 layers of stainless steel versus 3. This is the outer boundary of the form factor to make it coil to a reasonable diameter without the bands loading and kinking (or taking a permanent set). We've worked on this for over two years. The process of producing the bands is actually quite complex before we even get to the quality of the materials used in the entire product. The original OTTOLOCK form factor is extremely resistant to cutting force tools like wire or bolt cutters. It is less resistant to shear cutting, but this new HEXBAND steel thickness is 10% greater than the rated thickness of hand-held aviation shears (snips). The product has been tested at length and will surprise thieves (and critics) on how difficult to defeat, and thus we believe superior to cables. "Heavy duty" may be in the eye of the beholder. The product can be defeated with rotary saw blades but it is not the intent to replace a U-lock. With all of this said, please see our design intent & proper use guidelines: https://ottodesignworks.com/use-guidelines

MrJenssen

Apr 30, 2019

OTTOLOCKYou'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!

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