a friend of mine told me about this about two years ago, and it worked then. i couldn't do it, but she could (and did right in front of me) and i thought it was some doctored lock to make me look like an idiot. i'll have to call her and apologize; those video clips have definitely convinced me.
regardless of how long people have known about this trick, it's going to happen a lot more now that the info is all over the internet, so thanks for the heads up.
dan polito cleveland, ohio.
>From: wheelman@nac.net
>To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
>Subject: [CR]U-lock advisory
>Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 11:58:26 -0400 (EDT)
>
>I know this is not on topic but security, especially with expensive
>machines, is important. Some of you may arleady know but I got this from
>Trophy bikes in Philly recently.
>
>GREETINGS -- it's true! Many u-locks can be picked with a bic pen
>barrel.... this
>applies to most locks with a smaller tubular cylinder --ie Krypto EVO
>locks and
>Master Force 6, etc. Krypto standard and older evo locks may be safe....
>we will know more soon...
>here's krypto's statement
>
>KRYPTONITE LOCK COMPANY STATEMENT OF SEPT. 16, 2004
>
>We understand there are concerns regarding tubular cylinders used in some
>Kryptonite
>locks. The tubular cylinder, a standard industry-wide design, has been
>successfully
>used for more than 30 years in our products and other security
>applications without
>significant issues.
>
>The current Kryptonite locks based on a tubular cylinder design continue
>to present
>an effective deterrent to theft. As part of our continuing commitment to
>produce
>performance and improved security, Kryptonite has been developing a
>disc-style
>cylinder for some years. In 2000, Kryptonite introduced the disc-style
>cylinder in
>its premier line of products, the New York series. In 2002, Kryptonite
>began
>development of a new disc cylinder system for both its Evolution and
>KryptoLok
>product lines, which currently use the tubular cylinder design. These
>products are
>scheduled to be introduced in the next few weeks.
>
>"We are accelerating the delivery of the new disc cylinder locks and we
>will
>communicate directly with our distributors, dealers and consumers within
>the coming
>days. The world just got tougher and so did our locks."
>
>
>GOOD LUCK AND CHECK WITH US FOR SECURITY UPDATES SOON...
> --Michael McGettigan/trophy bikes phila
>
>There is also a web site that shows how it is done so be careful out
>there....
>
>
>http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=66128&highlight=bic
>
>Ray Homiski
>Elizabeth, NJ