Friday LOL: World's Most Pathetic Bike Lock?
10-02-15, 02:13 PM
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Friday LOL: World's Most Pathetic Bike Lock?
I saw this and couldn't help myself...Is it any wonder they need a kickstarter to get backing?
Pedal Lock Makes Security a Part of Your Bike - NBC News
My 1" Victorinox keychain knife could beat that.
Pedal Lock Makes Security a Part of Your Bike - NBC News
My 1" Victorinox keychain knife could beat that.
10-02-15, 02:21 PM
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Insecure, yes, but also ghastly.
10-02-15, 02:23 PM
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An upgrade version emits high pitch noise that can only be heard by humans when rider fails to clip out. This allows rider to brace for impending fall. Still in beta version seeking approval of FDA.
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10-02-15, 02:29 PM
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Well, in spite of the obvious defect of this lock, the empty space inside the pedal cage is not the worst idea as a place to put some stuff, I guess.
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10-02-15, 02:45 PM
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SPD compatible?
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10-02-15, 04:01 PM
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10-02-15, 04:02 PM
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Earlier I said 'total junk', but if they could install lets a say a vegetable slicer, an egg shell remover, and an antenna that would allow me to get 'free HD TV' broadcasts - oh and bring it all in for two ez payments of $19.99, then they might just have something there.. 
10-02-15, 04:23 PM
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Its good as an extra lock, like for locking your wheels which I never lock because my U-locks are not big enough and I can't bother carrying a cable or two locks. Its actually a pretty good invention for what it is. A secondary lock. Could also be used on saddle maybe
10-02-15, 04:29 PM
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What if it turns out to be a lousy pedal?
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10-02-15, 06:15 PM
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Either you are joking, or the inventor is insane.
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10-02-15, 09:24 PM
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Next product in the pipeline: The Kickstand Lock! Of course, there will be a Kickstarter campaign for that, too.
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10-02-15, 09:33 PM
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10-02-15, 10:25 PM
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Endorsed by the American Dental Association. A little low for flossing teeth though 
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Wait there's more! The product is EU Friendly! Why is this important? Well it is friendly to us and to the them. Of course for those of us in the EU it is friendly to us and to them. So it does not matter if you are with us or them. It is just down right friendly. The "Happy Lock"! Smiles for everyone.
An interesting concept that might find it's way into the offering of the big box discount houses bicycle features. I can't seeing it getting much traction with the Bike Forums crowd.
Keepy inventing guys! You never know what you might just end up with.
An interesting concept that might find it's way into the offering of the big box discount houses bicycle features. I can't seeing it getting much traction with the Bike Forums crowd.
Keepy inventing guys! You never know what you might just end up with.
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10-03-15, 08:00 AM
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10-03-15, 11:45 AM
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10-03-15, 01:22 PM
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10-03-15, 02:54 PM
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Pitiful. You could cut through that cable with a pair of fingernail clippers.
10-03-15, 03:00 PM
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Cables are a pain to cut, although I agree that one is pretty minimal.
What happens to the combo lock once it gets full of water, dirt, and grime? And, all the numbers wear off from stepping on it.
What happens to the combo lock once it gets full of water, dirt, and grime? And, all the numbers wear off from stepping on it.