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My University Bike Lock Design – Youtube Video

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  • May 16, 2014 at 2:09 pm #21454
    fefelarue

    Hey folks, I’ve recently finished my final year BSc Product Design university project, designing a bike lock, and have put it together in a little video.

    Any feedback good or bad would be great.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrY6SUBpHXI

    Cheers!

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  • May 16, 2014 at 6:39 pm #793737
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    fefelarue

    Thanks for the feedback
    Thanks for the feedback guys.

    This is the first ever prototype. As it’s a university project, I didn’t have the resources to integrate the locking mechanism into the rest of the lock, and I chose to have a functioning prototype for this project, rather than a slightly better design with nothing physical to show for it. But with further development I hope to make the padlock redundant 🙂

    I have started (and am pending approval for) a Kickstarter campaign, which explains exactly what I want to change about the lock, and the next steps I wish to take.

    This is very early days for this project, I haven’t even got it marked at uni yet. But as a concept, it seems (after putting this on 4 different bike forums) that there are a lot of bits that people like, with the main problem being the weak padlock (as obviously that can be cut) – which will not be a problem with further development.

    As for the video being too long, it’s the only way I can show everything clearly, as it’s a product that you can’t explain that easily with images and text.

    Cheers!

    May 16, 2014 at 5:17 pm #793735
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    chrisl

    My suspicious mind says
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    My suspicious mind says
    1. small sharp scissors to cut a section of fluff away then bolt cutters on the chain? (I guess it’s some fancy fibres, but they look like they might be vulnerable this way)
    2. hope the padlock’s sold secure

    and my Londoner would have locked it through the rear triangle and covered the wheel too 😉

    But interesting, as it might well scupper someone out for a quick job. And I guess the unusual protection would mean a thief would have to plan in advance to get around it, which in most cases I guess they don’t.

    May 16, 2014 at 3:53 pm #793733
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    chokofingrz

    Not a bad design really and
    Not a bad design really and you would probably sell a few due to the top tube wrapping niftyness (you should show other carrying methods as well, such a couple of loops round the seatpost, or could it even be worn as a belt?)

    If you want to convince buyers of serious locks, better take a moment to focus on the thickness and hardness of the chain links. Is it better than average? Using a Dremel is not going to impress many people.

    The lock seems to take a bit of time to fold and unfold with flaps and velcro and whatnot. Show us somebody using it quickly and effortlessly. Can you still lock the lock as a small loop without unfolding it fully (time-saver mode)?

    Every lock must be a compromise between security, weight, ease-of-use, versatility and price. Make it clear which categories you aim to win at.

    May 16, 2014 at 2:58 pm #793731
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    farrell

    The actual design is pretty
    The actual design is pretty nifty though, the ability to wrap it round the crossbar is a decent touch.

    May 16, 2014 at 2:57 pm #793729
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    farrell

    First off – 5 minutes for a
    First off – 5 minutes for a video? You’re lucky I’ve got nowt on this afternoon otherwise I wouldn’t even have pressed play. Give me pictures and details that I can digest quickly otherwise I’m swerving it. I wont be the only one. I’m watching it for the lock, not to see you mucking about about on a bike.

    When destroy testing the lock perhaps get a bigger lad wielding the croppers, I’m more likely to believe that than a slim built lad, if you get me?

    Lastly, what;s to stop me just busting the padlock off?

    May 16, 2014 at 2:26 pm #793727
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    Anonymous

    Initial feedback: moving
    Initial feedback: moving pictures are evil. Show me a photo and describe how it works.

    /grumpy.

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