LITELOK X: Tested in New York City

Attendees had the chance to test the locks themselves, experiencing first-hand how long it would take to angle grind through their own bike locks, simulating a bike thief's challenge.

Most people were shocked just how fast they could get through their locks. Bike theft methods have changed over the past few years. More than ever, thieves are choosing angle grinders as a means to get away with a bike quickly, snipping through locks in seconds.
 

Jillian Alvarez shared her experience on the event: 

 
No lock is undefeatable but at LITELOK we have carefully engineered the LITELOK X1 & LITELOK X3 to resist angle grinder attacks to slow the thief down. 

What better way to demonstrate this than by having cyclists test it out themselves. There was a lot of disbelief in how quickly locks can be defeated. A few seconds can mean the difference in whether your bike is stolen or not. 

Many people in NYC cycle as part of their job, lifestyle, and as a less stressful way to get around the city. This does not come without challenges! From cars parking in bike lanes, dangerous drivers, and bike thieves. These are things riders have to navigate daily.

Neil Barron & Rob Brunt  

Rob is the Chief Outreach Officer for Project 529 Garage and a retired Bike Theft Detective from the Vancouver Police.