OTTOLOCK by OTTO Design Works

[LockH]

Already picked up by ES Newz:
https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=69945&p=1224050#p1224050

... and again "Interbike’16 #2: OttoLock, Koo & Kask"
http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/interbike-2016-ottolock-koo-kask/#.V_ToPSTwO1g

Three of the coolest items I saw at Interbike 2016 were the OTTOLock cinch lock, KOO Open eye glasses, and KASK Protone helmet – all shared smart design features that warranted this closer look.

It’s made of several stainless steel bands, and kevlar band, and encased in a tough Santoprene plastic coating. The lock mechanism body is compact and made of “smash proof aluminum”. The lock itself features a 3 x 10 digit combination, and a locking mechanism that clamps down on small ridges moulded into the strap, that seem impossible to pull apart when the lock is secured.

How strong is it? They had a neat test set up where anyone there could take a set of big-ass bolt cutters to it. There were a few indents where folks (including me) had tried and failed to sever the strap- but no one could cut through it. I tried it form a bunch of different angles, and noticed that the slippery outer casing could not get caught at a right angle in the bolt cutters. They’ve also done a bunch of cool videos where a series of guys a lot tougher than me attempt – and fail – to cut through the lock.

And it’s good for more than just bikes – offered in three sizes (18″ 30″ and 60″), which means you can use it to secure your bikes to a rack, or secure other stuff to anything else.

Maybe the best part is the $50 price tag – completely do-able for anyone wanting to buy some inexpensive insurance for their multi-thousand dollar ride.

Production in the USA is tooling up and delivery is expected in February 2017, but you can get in early with their rockin’ Kickstarter campaign on until Oct 11th. They’ve already raised over $250,000, which means they’ve got some some serious interest. And so they should – this one gets my vote for “best idea no one thought of until now” award.

http://ottodesignworks.com/

Out of Wilsonville, Oregon. 8)

 

[E-geezer]

I've ordered one, we'll see if the combo lock is as easily pickable as all others.

 

[Grinchy]

When I was 8 I found a 4 digit combo lock on the ground. I picked it in 20 minutes, starting at 0001. The combo was 6644.

Three digits is (being very generous), at most 10 minutes.

My daughter's rolling bag has three digits. It takes less than 10 minutes.

 

[LockH]

Hehe... Most thefts are "crimes of opportunity". They don't have time to sit and fiddle.