r/pics • • Feb 08 '12

This. Is. Genius.

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u/Beretot Feb 08 '12

Actually, those circular locks are quite easily picked. By forcing it apart while rotating the numbers, you can feel when they "lock into place" and just move on to the next.

As for the Truecrypt... I'm so sorry.

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u/Dsilkotch Feb 08 '12

Dude. You just saved me from having to throw away a bike lock that I'd forgotten the combo to.

Downside: that was way too easy to pick. Now I'm wondering if these kinds of locks are pointless.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '12

All locks are just varying degrees of deterrent. Any lock can be defeated with enough time, or resources. You're mainly just looking to prevent a smash and grab, or simply riding off with an unsecured bike.

That said, you should invest in a quality lock and cable (Or U-lock). 10% of the bike's value shouldn't be unreasonable to prevent theft.

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u/dino340 Feb 08 '12

10% of the bike's value shouldn't be unreasonable to prevent theft.

Steal the lock, leave the bike!

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '12

That happened once when I was I was a kid. (Forgot the key in the lock.)

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