Solid LockSeptember 16, 2008 Don't spend good money on a bicycle and lock it up with the cheapest lock that you can find. Spend the cash on a good lock, like this one here. This is a very solid and sturdy U-Lock that can take a good deal of abuse without breaking. The entire U portion has a rubberized cover over it so your bike does not get damaged. The key is also a new design, not the old cylindrical key that could be opened with a Bic pen in a few seconds. There is even a key that has an LED built into it so you can see the keyhole in the dark. Kryptonite also has a lifetime key replacement system so you're never stuck without backups. Also consider the Kryptonite New York series as those are slightly more secure than the Evo series, but don't get me wrong, no one will be taking your bike without expending considerable effort and time if you properly lock up with one of these. Great lock overall, although the mount leaves something to be desired. If you plan on mounting this lock on your frame make sure there is enough room somewhere in the frame triangle for it. My Giant Cypress does not have room to frame mount it, so check first if this is critical for you. Otherwise throw it in your backpack and go.
so far excellentSeptember 8, 2008 I'm really liking this lock, I feel safe when I use it. Locking up my bike is a big thing, I've put a lot of work into my bike and someone just stealing it would really suck. I trust this lock to do what I bought it to do. I fits through both my frame and my front tire and I can also get it through a buddies frame too (not in addition to the front tire though). I don't think anyone has tried to bust it, but I can imagine that they're going to have some trouble with that one.
Ironic Semi-endorsementAugust 23, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For such a sturdy, heavy-duty, ridiculously strong u-lock, the key used to operate this thing is ridiculously flimsy.
The key snapped off IN THE LOCK the first time I tried to unlock my bike from a rack. >=(
Five minutes with a hacksaw only managed to scratch the steel. Seeing that I had to call in the heavy artillery, I got an angle grinder with a diamond blade. After about 20 minutes of 120 dBA flying sparks, I successfully extricated the bike.
I give the lock 5 stars, but the key rates a big, fat 0.
Heavy, Solid LockAugust 8, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a nice lock, but contrary to the specs it does not weigh 2.35 pounds. If you pick it up it's pretty obvious that this listed weight isn't right. I weighed it on my kitchen scale and it came in at 3.3 pounds, so I don't know where that 2.35 came from. That scale is pretty accurate.
It should also be noted that the theft reimbursement warranty is also only for one bike for one year.
It's still a solid lock and better than what a lot of people use. I don't regret buying it, but don't buy it because you think it's lighter than the alternative.
Quality Bike LockMay 19, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
attachment that connects it to your bike is hard to get on... but i decided to just hang it around my seat, so its not a big deal. Definitely a quality lock tho, never had any problems fitting it around fences, signs or parking meters. And it seems VERY secure.
