Sub-1kg high security bike lock seeks funding on Kickstarter

The first thing that occurs to me when I read composite strap is....

I'm sure they must have thought about that, but I can't see anything on the Kickstarter page about flame resistance?

It's about half the weight of my U-lock, which is a fair saving, and the flexible band might make it easier to lock to awkward railings or stands. Weight is not a killer issue for me on my commuting bike, however. Most of the time my lock just stays on the stand at work, and if I need to take it with me, I just sling it in my pannier.

(Sorry, I didn't read the comments properly and see that a fellow pyromaniac had already raised the same point!)

Perhaps I've missed my calling in life but I see this and instantly think ... blowtorch

The flexible design is interesting, but the weight is still an issue. Assuming sub 1kg means a little under 1kg (like my telly, which was 'under £500' at £499.99) it's still a fairly hefty bit of kit to be carrying around with you. Imagine stuffing a bag of sugar into your jersey pocket. If you're going to be strapping it to your bike as pictured it may as well be a D lock. I can also imagine the uninitiated bike thief being attracted to it as it certainly appears less secure than a D lock.

I'd probably be more interested in a medium security lock that was pocketable for coffee stops etc. using this technology. The product as pictured/described seems to be filling a very small niche.

Genius, Farrell - well done sir.

Surely they're missing a trick by not selling these in waist sizes.

You could then just wear it as a belt, and whip it off when you need to lock up.

(If the designers are reading, you can have that idea, just chuck us a sample lock and we're golden)

If it gets Sold Secure Gold, I'm interested. Otherwise, I'm not. No lock is 100%, so back up of insurance needed, and insurance needs Sold Secure Gold.

If they can actually get it independently certified, particularly Sold Secure Gold (which most home insurance policies would need it to be in order to be deemed "sufficient"), then I'd certainly be interested.

The doubling up and one key two locks is a great selling point. However I'd like to see some independent testing before they get my money (which I'm very tempted to drop).

My traditional looking metal Kryptonite d-lock would be sub-1kg if it lost four grams.

Look at the bulk of the thing - I'll take a steel D-lock, thanks. And that weave is going to grow moss in our climate.

But a thinner version would be interesting as an alternative to cable locks. I suspect, though, that they've already tried that and found it unable to withstand cable cutters.

Until some clever person invents a lock that kicks thieving bastards squarely in the plums with full force and then cuts off their hands, I think I'll take as few chances as possible and stick to D-locks and secure parking facilities. Really sad that reality is what it is and we have to go to such lengths

Still, kudos for innovation, and I hope it does work to deter as many opportunists as possible.

Locks are not the be all and end all of security. They are one layer in the security onion. To be honest I'm not sure the quality of your lock really matters, so long as its able to withstand someone giving it a good yank.

The first layer is physical access. If you don't lock your bike up in public then its not likely to get stolen.

The last layer is insurance, but make sure you go for a reputable company.

This is interesting but the main problem is that it doesn't look particularly strong so will invite attacks. These may not be successful but could result in bike damage.

Of the four bikes I've had stolen, one was stolen with cutting equipment. It was secured in a multi-storey car park in East/Central London (this was about ten years ago).

Secured near the security guard's shed, upon returning I inquired if he had seen anyone taking my bike, he replied "yes, but I thought it was their bike so I didn't say anything"!

I'd want a tazzer built into it then I'd take a dozen

if it can withstand cutting attempts as well as a good d lock I would be interested, even to carry this as a extra on top of what I have now.

It would probably be a good idea to have the product name highly visible on the lock, as someone above said because it looks easy to break into people will give it a go, it might deter thieves if they know it will take as long to break into a good regular lock.

It may resist attacks as well as a traditional D-lock, but since it looks like it's made of fabric, surely every passing thief is going to want to have a try? In other words its novelty value could attract unwanted attention, unlike a boring black D. I'm still interested, but not convinced I need another £70 lock.

Not sure where I saw it but there is a recent video with an "ex" bike thief explaining how he used to steel bikes and the tools used. The fact is that those people desperate enough and audacious enough to use battery powered grinders and cutters in public (as was demonstrated without anyone attempting to stop or disrupt them) are never going to be stopped.

I've taken to leaving my bike unlocked with my guard-child attached to it!

Kitkat. I think that for the extra £15 you get to use both with the same key. If you buy two singles I assume you'll need two keys. I guess some might prefer that, to save the £15 but I'd imagine someone forking out well over £100 for their lock is more like to shoulder the difference for the ease of 1 key.

It annoys me that security isn't tackled at source by bike manufacturers - just like any other vehicle. I appreciate there's been a few independent manufacturers playing in this space, but the big manufacturers are just burying their heads and framing bike theft as someone else's problem. At the very least, embedded GPS tracking should be standard with ideas like concealed hub locks and integrated locking points framed as major selling points.

It annoys me that security isn't tackled at source by bike manufacturers - just like any other vehicle. I appreciate there's been a few independent manufacturers playing in this space, but the big manufacturers are just burying their heads and framing bike theft as someone else's problem. At the very least, embedded GPS tracking should be standard with ideas like concealed hub locks and integrated locking points framed as major selling points.

Somewhat silly comment Mr Peow. Clearly nothing can withstand a massive set of bolt cutters unless it weighs more than the bike itself. This is an interesting concept.. At the moment it's just a trade off between weight and security.. Maybe this breaks that, maybe not, it will be interesting to see..

Looks good but the pricing confuses me, you can buy 1 for £70 (early bird) or a two pack for £155. If you want join them together wouldn't you just by two singles?

Lol, their page shows someone trying to cut it with only a small pair of bolt cutters. Would it withstand these:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3hFr8p2ck

...of course it won't. Litelok, show us a video of your product withstanding the bolt cutters used in that video and perhaps I'll put some money in the pot.