Kryptonite New York Noose 1213 Chain Bicycle Lock with Evolution Series 4 Disc Lock Chain Bicycle Lock (4-Foot x 3-Inch) Review

This lock may in fact be perfect, but certainly not perfect for every one. I for example am a fairly large man who lives in Oaklands famous Killing Zone, where people hesitate to walk around at dusk and most windows have bars and bike theft is the mildest of concerns residents have. So for me carrying a 11lb chain is price worth paying to keep my bike safe, I also use it on my motorcycle.

This chain is a pain at first, it forces you to struggle up the huge hills in the bay area, though now I dare say im in phenomenal shape, and when I do ride with out it Ifeel superhuman.

If a smaller woman or lesser man tried to carry this chain then they had better take it slow and be ready to have their body crumble under the weight.

The choice for many people with expensive road bikes boils down to this.

1.Think about the endless quest to shave off 40 grams from your sweet Carbon fiber bike, you know the one you wont put stickers on because of weight issues.
2.Now think about doubling the overall weight of the bike and looking like a douchewith a giant chain around their shoulder drapped across the even douchier spandex jersey.
2.Now think about your bike being stolen and traded amongst crackheads.
The choice is clear.

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Product Description:
Kryptonite Security Kryptonite krypt 4.3 ny noose w/ev disklk #720018999546Photo`s are for reference only. Please read item title carefully.

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Kryptonite Evolution Series Mini LS Bicycle U-Lock with Bracket Bicycle U-Lock (3.25-Inch x 9.5-Inch) Review

I trust that whoever designed the bracket to hold this Kryptonite lock has been taken out back and shot. Not only is it an incredible pain to mount on the bike (presuming that you can even find a place for the 9.5 inch lock bar on most bikes), but once you've mounted it, getting the lock in and out of it for a "quick release" requires more effort that it might to steal the bike in the first place.

I'd suggest keeping the lock in the bracket and just chaining the bike to the lock---no one will ever get it out of the bracket to release the chain.

Kryptonite should send a written apology and a juice drink to every person who tried to used this bracket. The lock, I like. I can hardly wait for the bracket to break (it's doomed, I can just tell) so that I can carry it in my backpack or design a bracket that makes sense.

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Kryptonite Evolution U Lock 3.25" x 9.5" Mini LS .Black. 13mm Kryptonium steel Shackle, Stout steel crossbar. 24 hour key replacement available from Kryptonite.

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Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboutit 1415 Chain Bicycle Lock with New York Disc 5 Lock Chain Bicycle Lock Review

I just received this lock today and was heavy! (15½ pounds!)
While I was unlocking my bike a guy came up and tried to mug me at night at 8 PM. This guy came up to me with a knife and said give me your stuff. Before I turned I said " Oh yeah?", I then proceeded to grab the chain and lock and started swinging violently and said " What now mother f****r!", the mugger got scared , dropped his knife and ran away.
Pros: Strong
Cons: Bulky , Heavy (15.5 pounds)

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The biggest- baddest member of the Kryptonite(R) family. Case hardened triple heat-treated steel with crossbar-over-crossbar construction. 11mm hexagonal links resist attacks from most tools and withstand 16 tons of cut force. Nylon webbing pre vents scratches and allows for tight coiling. Packaged with yellow NY 3000 Disc lock. Available in 3`3`` or 5` lengths. Lifetime key registration/key replacement. Kryptonite NY Fahgettaboudit Chain 5` w/NY Disc Lock krypto_ny_fahgettaboudit.gif Photo`s are for reference only. Please read item title carefully.

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Kryptonite Evolution Series 4 LS Bicycle U-Lock with Bracket (4-Inch x 11.5-Inch) Review

There is no doubt that this is a solid lock. It weighs as much as an anchor, and with its dual-locking mechanism it is pretty much impossible to break open (though it has been done with those air guns that are used to kill cattle in slaughter houses). It has rubber all around on the outside and a dust-cover for the key hole. Basically, if you are familiar with Kryptonite lock construction this is pretty much like all the others.

It comes with a key that has a little LED in it, making it easy to unlock this at night, though it is rather bulky to keep around in one's pocket.

This lock will stop any thief in their tracks, but for something that is this heavy, you might as well purchase one of Kryptonite's New York locks, which are much more solid in construction (if that's possible), as is evidenced by Kryptonite's increased insurance policy for those locks. If you are on the fence between this one and a New York lock, price and features should be the only factor, because both Series 4 locks are the same size locks in the New York line are pretty much the same weight.

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Product Description:
14mm hardened steel shackle resists bolt cutters and leverage attacks, New patent-pending reinforced oval crossbar design is stronger than round tube crossbars, double deadbolt design gives additional protection against twist attacks, disc cylindar includes an anti-float feature to keep the from moving when in transport, 3 ôI" keys, one w/ LED light, mounting bracket included. $2,250 Anti-Theft Protection Offer

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Bell Hands Off Bike U-Lock Review

My bike was locked right outside my door to a metal railing with this lock. Went out, came back 4 hrs later and bike was gone, all this in broad daylight in the middle of the day. Unlike one of the other reviewers, I dont know how the lock was broken, but if you live in an area where many bikes are stolen, buy a better lock.

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Product Description:
Bell, 8", Hands Off U-Lock, 8" Hardened Steel Shackle & Crossbar For Maximum Security, Bike Carrying Bracket With Quick Release Guarantees Ease Of Transportation, Vinyl Crossbar & Shackle Coating Protects Bike From Scratches.

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Kryptonite Keeper 12 LS Bicycle U-Lock with Bracket Bicycle U-Lock (4-Inch x 11.5-Inch) Review

This lock has several faults
After some weeks of usage the inner cylinder did not move smoothly anymore, so more force was required to open the lock. As a result the key which is made from very soft material got twisted and could not be used anymore.
Furthermore water enters easily into the lock's mechanism. This makes the lock useless for winter conditions - the water inside will freeze and block the mechanism so you just cannot open it anymore.

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Kryptonite Keeper U-Locks. Item Specifications; Lock Size:4x11.5; Bracket Incuded:yes;

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Kryptonite R4 Retractor Combo Cable Lock (2.6mm x 90) Review

I ordered this lock because I wanted a lock that was light enough to store in my seat bag. It works. This lock isn't designed for serious security but it has a solid feel and a smooth operation that will act as a deterrent to the casual thief.Programming the 4 digit combination lock is a bit tricky but, once programmed, it works smoothly. 3 feet of cable is enough for most applications. I bought one for my wife as well and she uses it frequently and with some expectation of minimal security for short periods.

Again, not serious security but if light and sturdy is what you are looking for give this one a try.

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Kryptonite R4 Combination Cable Lock 2.9mm vinyl coated retracting 3 foot steel cable
4 digit resetable combination with easy-grip dials
Patented anti-reset button
Detachable power light included

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OnGuard Brute LS 5000 Bike U-Lock Review

After getting a bike stolen, I started looking for some decent U-locks. Since I sometimes lock up two mountain bikes at a time, I needed one with a long shackle. The two best on the market are the Kryptonite New York LS, and the OnGuard Brute LS. The Brute is considerably cheaper, so I decided on the Brute.

As other reviewers have noted, the new, improved version I received differs from the photos on Amazon. I also noticed that the packaging markets this lock to motorcycle/scooter users, not to bicycle users. As a result, no bicycle frame mount was included. I've read reports of OnGuard's bike mount being flimsy and quickly breaking, so the lack of their mount is no big loss. I have a few TwoFish LockBlocks and BikeBlocks that I can use instead, and they are very durable solid rubber mounts.

OnGuard sure likes to give you plenty of extra keys. There is one rather large lighted key and four spares. The lighted key seems more of a gimmick, so I just carry one of the smaller spares on my keyring. Even that was a bit bulky so I cut the key's head down to a small arrowhead shape, following the molded lines in the plastic. Even if you somehow lose all five keys, you're still not out of luck. If you register the lock with OnGuard, you can always order more keys in the future.

The anti-theft insurance offer sounds like a good idea, but if you read all the fine print you'll discover there are enough loopholes to get OnGuard out of paying for most anything. No matter, I didn't buy it for its insurance policy, I bought it for its theft deterrence ability.

The lock itself is very hefty, weighing over five pounds. The shackle is 16.8mm thick, slightly better than the old version's (and Krypto's NY-LS) 16mm shackle. I had an old KryptoSTD lock and I could slightly bend the shackle because it was not hardened steel. I could not bend the Brute's hardened shackle AT ALL. Anyone who tries to cut this with a hacksaw or bolt cutters would get exhausted and give up. It may not stop a determined thief with an angle grinder (no lock can), but it will at least put up a good fight.

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16mm massive hardened ultra steel shackle is the biggest,
toughest shackle
LS is 4.2 x 10.25, 5.2 lbs.
Includes 5 laser cut keys and 1 light key.
Five Star plus security level rating make these locks the ultimate theft resistant locks for high crime areas

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