http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Options for cutting off bike lock in city en Wed, 13 May 2026 05:16:24 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15822#post-206456 Wed, 09 Dec 2015 15:10:00 +0000 seanspotatobusiness 206456@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Someone from The Bike Station removed it with an angle grinder for £15 after I showed the bike was mine (I have the key to the rear frame-integrated lock). That was a bit cheaper than hiring one after including the cost of a suitable cutting disc. It took less than two minutes and made many pretty sparks.</p> <p>Thanks for your input, everyone. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15822#post-206203 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 22:13:31 +0000 sallyhinch 206203@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>This seems apposite <a href="http://bikeportland.org/2015/12/04/169656-169656" rel="nofollow">http://bikeportland.org/2015/12/04/169656-169656</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15822#post-206178 Sun, 06 Dec 2015 17:28:32 +0000 wee folding bike 206178@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A year ago my key broke off outside the Armadillo after a Madness gig in the Hydro. I went back a few days later with pliers and a junior hacksaw. After trying to turn the stump of the key I gave up and used the hacksaw. Took 15-20 mins. The security guards at the Armadillo never said anything. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15822#post-205962 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:59:18 +0000 drnoble 205962@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I seem to remember that @magnatom head some issues with a D lock after pedal on Parliament, and The Bike Station obliged with a battery powered angle grinder. A few minutes, and no awkward questions later, the bikes were free. </p> <p>Possibly worth telling the police before you do such, but if you have some proof to convince meddling bystanders, then maybe not required </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15822#post-205939 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 23:02:59 +0000 Darkerside 205939@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I sense some kind of blind trial is in order.</p> <p>In the interests of science. Obviously. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15822#post-205935 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 22:40:18 +0000 Uberuce 205935@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Is it an urban myth that you're meant to call the polis and inform them you're going to be angle grinding in this fashion?</p> <p>I'd be inclined to do so just as a courtesy, but my mind is enquiring and that smells of urban myth. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15822#post-205931 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 22:24:58 +0000 I were right about that saddle 205931@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>What @crowriver said. Three minutes. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15822#post-205929 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 22:01:14 +0000 crowriver 205929@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Angle grinder. 5 minutes tops. I presume there are battery operated models these days? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15822#post-205914 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 19:38:18 +0000 14Westfield 205914@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A worrying number of years ago i lost my keys in town and had to get the fire brigade to come and melt the lock off my bike with their oxy-acetylene blowtorch!<br /> No idea if this is still an option but that made very short work of the same type of lock..</p> <p>Alternatively ive also heard D locks are susceptible to bottle jacks prising them apart. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15822#post-205911 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 19:10:59 +0000 Stickman 205911@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I seem to remember that The Bike Station have helped out in the past with broken locks. Maybe worth giving them a call? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15822#post-205910 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 18:50:17 +0000 Colonies_Chris 205910@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I had something similar happen in Leith a while back. Called an emergency locksmith (unfortunately I can't remember which one). They showed up in a van, cut the shank with a power saw. Charged only £20. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15822#post-205908 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 18:40:22 +0000 MediumDave 205908@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Grab the fragment with needlenose pliers and see if you can turn it</p> <p>Assuming the metal part of the shackle is 12mm or less 42" bolt cutters should do it easily:</p> <p>E.g. </p> <p><a href="http://www.speedyservices.com/c21020215-s-eclipse-drop-forged-handle-bolt-cutters-42in" rel="nofollow">http://www.speedyservices.com/c21020215-s-eclipse-drop-forged-handle-bolt-cutters-42in</a></p> <p>A hacksaw and many blades will probably work but will take ages. </p> <p>If you can get the lock on the floor (or something very solid - big stack of paving slabs or something) a cold chisel and big hammer might work. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15822#post-205905 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 18:07:01 +0000 seanspotatobusiness 205905@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My key broke off inside my bike lock and various attempts to remove the fragment have failed. What are my options for having the lock cut off? It is a Kryptonite standard series d lock. </p>