RumPuncher Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Looks like the pen wins!!! The revelation that a cheap ball-point pen can open the Kryptonite-brand bike lock and other circular-key locks has captured the attention of cyclists around the world. But a Winnipeg locksmith says it's old news to professionals, who have known for years cyclists have been putting too much faith in locks. "Any lock in the world can be broken. That's why there are policemen," said the locksmith, who wished to remain anonymous. He added it was no surprise to him that some bike locks are easily picked with a ball-point pen. "We've known that for 15 years," he said. For the past week, an Internet video showing how to pick the locks was one of the hottest downloads. The Kryptonite locks are sold worldwide and are often said to be leaders in the industry. Now many bike stores are pulling their supply from the shelves faster than you can download the video. "Honestly, to me it seems kind of odd you can pick the lock with a two-cent pen. You'd think Kryptonite would have had their bases covered," said Olympia Cycle & Ski store manager J. L. Russell, who estimated he has sold between 100 and 200 of the locks last year at the store on St. Mary's Road. The locks sold for $46.99, with an option to purchase a $1,500 guarantee for an extra $10 to $20. Russell has stopped selling the Kryptonite locks, packaged as the Kryptolock, and said he isn't sure what he'll tell his customers. http://www.cambriabike.com/SALE/accessory/Images/kryptonite_7500_mini_u-lock.jpg'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 this has been posted several times now. the word is on the street people are talking the rumor mill is spinning. well, in this case all the talk and rumors are true. thank gawd i spent the exxxtra dough and copped the motorcycle lock is all i'm sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crave Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 they'll get shitty and mention the word: SEARCH. good info to know though, a double couldn't hurt, only help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 the ones with normal keys work fine.. http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/images/fahgettaboudit_200.jpg'> http://www.12ozprophet.com/ubb/icons/icon26.gif'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 damn... sorry about that. My boss just came in and told me like it was late breaking news.... plus the article I linked came from a google news story only 4 hours ago. but damn..... I have a motorcycle lock too... but with a round key. then again.... I never really leave my bike outside. It comes with me.... always on my right side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLIK$ Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 jeeeez agent M... :nope: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr430n5_666 Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 HOW TO PICK LOCKS WITH A BIC PEN: http://www.kak.ru/images/archive/17/polygraf/chihold/Shevtsova3.jpg'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Trotter Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Hmmm, I've just butchered four perfectly good biros trying to open my Kryptonite-4 with them and didn't manage. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong? Has anyone actually done this themselves or is it bullshit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackstand Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 It works and their was already a thread about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Originally posted by trackstand It works and there was already a thread about it... sorry.... I couldnt stop myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mental invalid Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 yeah but the locks are still superman proof... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabo 2 Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 get 2 locks, different brands. and take the saddle off any time you leave it on road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bruno Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 i just tried for about 15 minutes to no avail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Priest Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Originally posted by mental invalid yeah but the locks are still superman proof... Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porque Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 ...you have to be using the right kind of pen for starters...one of those bic crystal pens with the ridged plastic sides...and i don't think it works on all u-locks...it's something to be very mindful of though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimendk Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 ive got a mini kryptonite U lock with the orange rubber on it... are they candidates for lock picking?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUSK Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer910 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 why dont you just lock it up and take the seat with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMad.GIF Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 ive got a mini kryptonite U lock with the orange rubber on it... are they candidates for lock picking?? I'm outside stealing your bike as we speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebradrips Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 stealing bikes is fucked up. but breaking locks is fucking fun yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famecrazy Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Try stealing this faggots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJONATHONX Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 If it's not a barrel key lock made between 2003 and 2004 then it's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 BUMP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUSK Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 i be on that....kryptonite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veintiocho Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Try stealing this faggots. i know, it's old, but :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranx0 Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Bullshit. I was at it for an hour and nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I own a bike I paid $50 for, works great, less stealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydoses Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 most bikes worth stealing will have the updated key version of any ulock. that was a nice trick years back though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampFightOner Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 If you guys didn't ride bikes then people wouldn't steal them. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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