LITELOK X1 Saves Bike in San Francisco #104

When cyclists talk about peace of mind, they’re often referring to those moments when a reliable lock proves its worth. That’s exactly what happened during an attempted theft in San Francisco.

Josue recently reached out to us to share their experience of an attempted theft.

"Recently someone tried to melt through my lock with a blowtorch. The attempted theft occurred in San Francisco, in the early morning of November 11. I can imagine it was around 4am.”

For Josue, the bike isn’t just a mode of transportation, it’s something they’ve put time, care, and investment into.

“My bike, with all the additions I’ve done, is worth around $1600.”

As usual, Josue left their bike securely locked to a familiar street sign before spending the night at a friend’s house.

“I left my bike locked up on a street sign. I was sleeping over at my best friend’s house, and I typically leave it on that post. I’ve left it there on numerous occasions and never had any issues in the past.”

But when Josue returned the next afternoon, the situation was different. Bike thieves frequently operate during these early morning hours, when visibility is low and streets are quiet. Many also pay close attention to rider routines, targeting bikes that are consistently left in the same location.

“When I went to unlock it that afternoon, that’s when I noticed someone had tried to bust through.”

Despite the attempt, the LITELOK X1 held firm protecting the bike and sparing Josue from what could have been a costly loss. Another real-world example of LITELOK delivering protection.