My bike key is broken off inside the lock, I already remove the key from the lock but I have no backup key to unlock it.
It is a very ordinary key, just like this:
Is there any way to unlock my bike? Will the brick or a saw be helpful?
Thanks
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Sign up to join this communityMy bike key is broken off inside the lock, I already remove the key from the lock but I have no backup key to unlock it.
It is a very ordinary key, just like this:
Is there any way to unlock my bike? Will the brick or a saw be helpful?
Thanks
Is it a cable lock like in the image? If so, bolt cutters. You'll be surprised and dismayed to see how easily you can cut a cable lock with a set of bolt cutters (maybe enough to invest in a better quality lock?) They're cheap, easy to find, and will get through most wire cable and some chain (depending on hardness.) They're also the go-to for most bike thieves, so don't be overly conspicuous about using them.
If you own a hacksaw but don't own bolt cutters, it only takes a few minutes to cut through the cable with a hacksaw. Just grip the cable with a pair of pliers, then use the hacksaw to cut the cable near the pliers - the hacksaw cuts through the individual cable strands quickly. When I lost my cable lock key, it took me less than 5 minutes to cut off my 3/8" cable lock with a hacksaw. Would probably have taken less time if I had someone else to hold the pliers.