When I lived in Brooklyn NY, they said the best way to protect your bike is to paint it pink. In Brooklyn, pink was probably just as good as a bike lock. Ok, slight exaggeration there, but you get my point.
But, not everyone wants to run around with a pink bike, so you need to find a bike lock that’s just as good as pink, or better.
In steps the Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2! (Try saying the first two words 3 times really fast.)
Basic stats:
4.2/5 stars by 262 consumers
Sleek price of $34.49 + FREE shipping ($13.46 savings)
$1500 USD anti-theft protection
Security rating 8/12
13mm steel shackle = resists cutting & leverage attacks
Pick and drill resistant disc-style cylinder
2 keys
Frame bracket
CONS:
1) The $1500 anti-theft protection coverage doesn’t apply to NYC and the surrounding boroughs.
2) Big and heavy.
3) Some folks have a little problem with the key sticking.
4) Problems installing on bike frame.
PROS:
1) Security/confidence in the name brand.
2) The anti-theft protection.
3) Solid construction
4) Having the cable gives that extra all over bike protection.
5) Excellent price and quality.
6) Free key replacement.
7) Despite the anti-theft protection not being covered in NYC & surrounding boroughs, there are folks who live there who still recommend this lock.
THE FACTS
The toughest part of people doing reviews on bike locks, is that you never really know how well your lock actually works until someone steals, or tries to steal your bike. Which leads us to something everyone agrees on:
Regardless of your lock – someone out there can probably break it.
The trick is to get a good name brand lock that has a reputation for making bike thieves lives a living misery. Kryptonite has that reputation.
MY CONCLUSION
I love it that the Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 Standard Bicycle U-Lock comes with a frame bracket (4-inch x 9-inch) AND a 4’ flex cable.
I’ve never felt my bike is secure with just the frame secured to a pole, tree, whatever. I like having my whole bike secure. The price is excellent, and the pros so out weigh the cons.
Like everyone else has said, you’ve put out a lot of money for your bike, so you should give it great protection.
Click here to pick one up for yourself.
PS: Kryptonite puts out a nice variety of bike locks. You can click here to see the other options.
CHECK OUT
If you’re looking for a new bike, I did up a review on Schwinn’s Discover Women’s Hybrid Bike. It’s a really nice bike, and totally worth checking out!
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