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Litelok’s new X1 Mini bike lock weighs 0.5kg less than the award-winning X1, the toughest bike lock we've tested.

British company Litelok is best known for its flexible textile/cable-based lightweight bike locks. It's now venturing into the world of rigid U locks, tough, with a model that is claimed to be more ...

Black X will release next month its Titan Smart Bike Lock lineup that features a U-lock combining angle-grinder-resistant ...

Although U-locks are generally considered to be the most secure type of bike lock, the fact is that a portable angle grinder can typically cut through their shackle in a matter of seconds. Washington, ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Duncan Niederlitz and Eve O'Neill Bike thieves are a persistent plague. The ...