Let’s hope you didn’t make the mistake of buying this ultra minimum security U-Lock from Rocky Mounts and if you did consider immediate replacement. The Carlito retails for $39.95 and its an exact copy of a lock sold in Japan where most people don’t lock their bikes at all. Enter The Lock Picking Lawyer, who shows just how easy the locking mechanism can be exploited and pops the thing in 3 seconds with minimal equipment which he explains could be done by a novice.  Heads up if you use one of these locks…not as safe as you probably think:

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....