Key broke off in Bikehut Hardened Steel Shackle Bike Lock

SerialComplaint

So having shelled out last Xmas for a top-of-the-range Bikehut lock, something like this one, I managed to snap off the key in the lock this evening. Ironically, this happened after me finally getting around to oiling the lock this morning, after months of ignoring it. I'm not sure what happened, but I guess that as I was unlocking it while wearing my gloves, I didn't feel how hard I was turning the key.

So what are my options now? I couldn't see the remainder of the key this evening, but maybe it might be visible in the morning. I have spare keys, but they are pretty useless when the key is stuck in the lock. Is there any way to get the lock open? Is it worth calling out a locksmith?

RasTa

Prob be cheaper to buy a new one then call someone out.

niceonetom

i've no advice as to how to remedy the situation, but by way of commiseration(?) i'd point out that it's not a very good lock: "# Sold secure bronze approved". even if you get the remains of the key out i'd recommend an upgrade. you do love your bike don't you?

at1withmyself

A reasonable magnet might work if you can see any of the broken bit of key

dub_skav

Needle nosed pliers might help.

If not, find your local skanger and give them 30 seconds - should sort it for you.

kona

put it in the freezer, and see if the metal contracts enough for it to fall out, should work as they key and barrel are different materials, with the key obviously being softer

Morgan

It'll be awkward getting the bike and rack into the freezer too though .

Wheelworx

Morgan wrote: »

It'll be awkward getting the bike and rack into the freezer too though .

hahahhahhah

fish-head

It looks like a crappy lock anyway, use this as an excuse to by a Kryptonite or Abus D lock.

kona

Morgan wrote: »

It'll be awkward getting the bike and rack into the freezer too though .

call roud to supervalu:D:D:D or the butchers:D

em ye i think your stuck with this, whats the guarantee like?? it might still be covered,;)
as for breaking it off.......a hammer should do the job(more enjoyment than a hacksaw:D)

blorg

Morgan wrote: »

It'll be awkward getting the bike and rack into the freezer too though .

You need to bring the freezer to the bike, obviously. Duh!

I've got a D-Lock off with a hammer before after the key had stuck, but it wasn't perfectly closed properly. Agree on the more fun part.

SerialComplaint

THanks for all the suggestions. I wasn't able to remove the broken key, after much poking around. So the caretaker in work took his angle-grinder to it, and cut throught it like butter.

Guess what I'm getting for Xmas now?

niceonetom

SerialComplaint wrote: »

THanks for all the suggestions. I wasn't able to remove the broken key, after much poking around. So the caretaker in work took his angle-grinder to it, and cut throught it like butter.

Guess what I'm getting for Xmas now?

a puppy?

gillyfromlyre

Are you any good with an angle grinder and a welder, grind into her, remove key and weld her back together

gillyfromlyre

Whoops, someone done that already, ok, not bad for a lady tho he he

copacetic

SerialComplaint wrote: »

THanks for all the suggestions. I wasn't able to remove the broken key, after much poking around. So the caretaker in work took his angle-grinder to it, and cut throught it like butter.

Guess what I'm getting for Xmas now?

an angle-grinder?