Bike theft stats are the kind of data I don't enjoy digging into. The last national tally reported roughly 150,000 bikes stolen in the U.S. in one year, totaling around $148 million in losses, but that's only what gets reported. Some studies into the matter estimate the real number of stolen bikes is several times higher. It's a bleak reminder that a good lock isn't optional; it's the barrier between you and becoming part of an unfortunate statistic.
So, can these locks be cut? Yes, they can be cut with an angle grinder, and videos demonstrate just that. However, these videos also show that it takes significantly longer to cut through a Litelok X1 or X3 than another comparable lock. For example, the video below shows a competitor's lock cut through with an angle grinder in 15 seconds. An attempt to cut through the Litelok X3 takes 25 minutes, several cut-off wheels, and is ultimately unsuccessful.
Whether you're a fan of EF Pro Cycling teams or you just love the color pink, Knog's limited edition EF Collection is worthy of your attention. This co-branded collection includes several of Knog's best-selling products done up in EF logos in the teams' recognizable style and signature pink color. This collaboration started earlier this year when Knog partnered up with EF Pro Cycling to provide the teams with lights and security devices.