How can I remove a metal wire bike lock - I've lost my key!?

Question

I have a bike lock which is made of metal 'rope'... basically lots of metal threads all woven together... and I've lost my key.

I really need to get it off and will be going to a DIY shop later to buy some tools. My friends have suggested a hacksaw, bolt cutters and wire cutters - anyone else have any advice?

Thanks!

PS - I promise I'm not a bike thief!

Answer 1

Yea sure, I have dialled 999 and they will be there in 5 mins.

Answer 2

get one of those fancy plasma cutters just for the h**l of it

Answer 3

bolt cutters should do it.

worked for me.

xx

good luck !

you may need it!

you could also try an electric saw =)

Answer 4

bolt cutterz :D

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Answer 5

Saw...hope you've got muscles like Arnie in his prime...you'll need em!

Answer 6

Bolt cutters sounds best, because of all the strands, it may take a while though. A hacksaw will only cut 1 or 2 wires at once, a bolt cutter will cut through all wires at once but will need considerable strength, wire cutters about the same as the hacksaw !

Answer 7

You need bolt cutters for sure . Don't buy them ...get them from a hire shop as they're mega expensive.

KK

Answer 8

Bolt cutters..

Buy the biggest ones you can find otherwise you'll need to be very strong.. Like cutters a metre long i'm talking..

Best tip though, try to keep the packaging good then take them back to the shop afterwards and say you bought the wrong thing :-)

Answer 9

The are wire rope cutters that will cut it like butter but they cost a lot of dosh. I would ring your local Fire Brigade and ask if they will come and help they have loads of cutters that will do this for you.

Answer 10

bolt cutters will work the best and easiest

Answer 11

Cheapest option is a hacksaw or see if any of your friends have a angle grinder