Kryptonite U Lock Accessory Cable Bike

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Kryptonite U Lock Accessory Cable Bike

The Kryptonite Evolution Series are constructed of hardened steel and provide top notch security.

Protect your bike from theft wherever you roam with the Kryptonite Evo Mini 7 U-shaped bicycle lock. Equipped with a 4-foot KryptoFlex looped cable in addition to the lock itself, the Evo Mini 7 is an idealisti choice for urban environments and college campuses. The lock’s strength stems from the 13mm hardened Max-Performance steel shackle, which is designed to protest bolt cutters and leverage attacks. The shackle is 1.5 inches longer than former incarnations, so you have a great deal of room to wrap the cable around your front wheel and lock it securely. Cyclists will likewise love the innovative EZ-Mount transportation system, which fits on the adaptable spline and allows for multiple offset fitments to better align the lock for transportation.

The Evo Mini 7 boasts a 9 rating on the Kryptonite 1-12 comparison system, which ranks the varying levels of security within the company’s product range. A lock that ranks 1 on the Kryptonite scale might work if you live in the burbs and have a Rottweiler parked next to your bike or motorcycle. A 9, by contrast, isn’t the toughest rating on the Kryptonite scale, but it’s gorgeous darned close. Other security-enhancing features include a high-security Bent Foot design, a reinforced cuff over the hardened crossbar and cylinder that protects the disc-style cylinder; and a center keyway that defends versus leverage attacks. As a bonus, the lock includes three stainless-steel keys, including one with a high-intensity LED bulb for convenient, easy unlocking in the dark. The lock measures 7 by 3.25 inches.

About Kryptonite
In the early 1970s, Michael Zane was a free-spirited, bearded kid with a VW van and a huge idea for a new kind of lock. He traveled thousands of miles showing the distinctive U-shaped locking device and spreading his passion for bicycle security to bike dealers all around the country and forged lifetime relationships. The company soon expanded it is product line to include power sports, hardware, and snow sports security. Through modern product designs, cutting-edge marketing savvy, legendary client service, and pure fanaticism for security, Kryptonite grew with a cult-like following. In 2001, the company that was started in a VW van was purchased by industry giant Ingersoll Rand and became a flagship brand in the company’s Security Technologies sector. Publications such as Bicycling, Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, US News & World Report, and a host of others continued to tout Kryptonite productions as the best on the market.

The company’s dedication to it is clients is best represented by it is actions for the duration of the fall of 2004, when it was came across that the industry-standard tubular cylinder could be compromised, at times, with a household item. Kryptonite flew into action, produced a voluntary lock interchange program, and substituted more than 400,000 locks in 21 countries for free. In essence, the company redesigned the equivalent of nine years worth of new productions in just 10 short months. Kryptonite is the only company in the world that offered such a comprehensive plan to customers, taking it is “legendary client service” pledge to new heights.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Good all round value
By io
Where I live and commute (Brisbane, AU), most people with bikes pricier than mine (at least in public) use a cheap cable lock around only the frame or wheel (occasionally there’ll be one that goes through both wheels and frame). Others might have a big U-lock around just the frame which looks like a combination of inconvenience and lower security. Perhaps also worth keeping in mind is the fact that decent bike racks in good locations are not as common as old dodgy racks so the lock might only be half the game.

I didn’t feel like pouring $30 towards a cable lock and locally, $60 can perhaps buy the Series 2 Std with cable; but at the US/AUD exchange rate in March 2011 the price of the Evo Mini-7 + cable hit a sweet spot in value and relative security.

Like what other internet people say, the mounting bracket isn’t great but it hasn’t been working too badly either (it gets easier to use with a little practise). Because this is a mini 7″ U-lock, it *does* fit neatly on the bike which means I don’t have to lug it in a backpack (tip: coil and cross the cable inside the U before you lock and mount it for easier transportation as per photo).

As for locking techniques; the clearance between my rear wheel and seat tube (with bottle cage installed) doesn’t make the wheel rim + seat tube a possibility – this option is probably only effective with road bikes. I tend to prefer going for the left chain stay + rear wheel (shift to the large chain ring and smaller sprocket first for some more room). Left seat stay + wheel can also work depending on the bike rack. For lower theft areas, I’m also happy to have the U around the seat tube and cable through both wheels – handy for a quick lock up and it’ll still be better locked than nearly all bikes around here. In case any might be about to mention it, I choose to avoid the “Sheldon Brown locking method” especially since I have the cable for the wheel(s) anyway – search YouTube and reddit for more details.

If I could, I’d give 4.5. I can’t really imagine there being any lock that’s worth a full 5 stars since there’s always room to nitpick or compromise be it security or convenience. There are probably fewer ideal locking locations for this lock but then if I used a different lock, I’d simply be less likely to leave my bike alone.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
The harness needs to go back to the drawing board.
By ryansamuel
The lock itself works as it should and appears very secure. However, the bike attachment is only worth one star. It is basically a giant zip tie than is extremely difficult to install securely without feeling you’ll damage your bike. It’s even harder to get it off. It has a tiny rubber strap that is supposed to help make this fit better, but it’s too small to make much a difference. In the rain this piece slipped from under the harness and the lock bounced around and damaged the paint on my new bike. Amazon was great and replace the whole product, but I’m leaving the harness alone. I’m no engineer but I could draw up a better harness in a snap.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Pretty nice
By lllllll
My main reason to buy this one over the other kryptonite U-locks was that it included and cable to lock my front wheel. After getting it, I find myself just using the U-lock without the cable.

Like other users said, the keys are kind of light weight. I didn’t really believe it, but now I see what they mean. It feels like they’re made of graphite or something because I’m always fearful they will break off in the lock. I am really gentle whenever I put them in just to make sure they don’t break off. Quite literally, the keys alone are enough to give it 3 stars instead of 5. If I spend 30$ + on a bike lock, shouldn’t it come with a decent set of keys make of something that feels more sturdy? I’m not a materials person. Maybe they’re stronger, but just they feel flimsy.

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