Originally Posted by gpburdell

I think you're answering a different question. In your friend's situation the type of lock made the difference not the branding/name. Very simple to nibble through a cable lock with a pair of dikes while acting like you're having trouble with your lock. I doubt it mattered whether he bought a generic cable lock or a big name cable lock.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2gKB58xa6k