Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboutit Mini Bicycle U-Lock (3.25 x 6-Inch)
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Description of Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboutit Mini Bicycle U-Lock (3.25 x 6-Inch)
- Center keyway defends against leverage attacks
- Protective vinyl coating
- Sliding dustcover protects and extends cylinder life
- 3 keys - one lighted with high intensity bulb & replaceable battery
- Anti Theft Proctection Offer $4500
- 18mm hardened Max-performance steel shackle
- Ovesized, hardened-steel sleeve over crossbar
- Double Deadbolt locking
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| Lock Size | 3.25" x 6" |
| Bracket Incuded | no |
Big city cyclists need big city protection, as would-be thieves aren't intimidated by just any bicycle lock. Enter the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboutit U-lock, which features an 18mm hardened Max-Performance steel shackle designed to resist bolt cutters and leverage attacks. Ideal for anyone who lives in moderately high crime areas, the New York Fahgettaboutit boasts a maximum 12 ranking on the Kryptonite 1-12 lock comparison system, which ranks the varying levels of security offered by 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. However, city dwellers demand extreme protection, which is why the New York Fahgettaboutit is built for serious deterrent security. The U-lock also offers such security-enhancing features as a high-security disc-style cylinder; an oversized, hardened steel sleeve over the crossbar for double security; double deadbolt locking for extensive holding power; and a center keyway that defends against leverage attacks. And as a bonus, the lock comes with three keys, one of which is lighted with a high-intensity bulb that makes it easy to unlock the Fahgettaboutit after dark. Other features include a protective vinyl coating, a sliding dust cover that protects and extends the cylinder life, and dimensions of 3.25 by 6 inches.
The Legendary Durability of Kryptonite Locks
The first big test for Kryptonite locks came in 1972, when Kryptonite founder Michael Zane directed the Second Avenue Bicycle Shop in New York City to lock a three-speed bicycle to a signpost in Greenwich Village. Although thieves immediately stripped all of the bicycle's removable parts, the bicycle itself remained for 30 days and 30 nights. The Kryptonite lock and the bike frame were still in place, even though the lock had been attacked numerous times. The publicity gave Kryptonite the boost it needed and forever changed the face of bicycle security. Twenty-two years later, Kryptonite returned to the streets of the Big Apple to test its latest innovation, the New York lock. In April 1994, the New York Post laid down the ultimate challenge: Could Kryptonite's New York lock last 48 hours on the toughest streets of New York? In a city where more than 100,000 bikes are stolen each year, Kryptonite and the Post locked a brand new, bright green Univega road bike worth $600 to a parking meter in the East Village--the Bermuda Triangle of New York bicycle thievery. For a full 48 hours, the bike remained locked on the corner of Avenue A and 11th Street. Zane and Neil McDaid, director of product development and design for Kryptonite, watched from around the corner as the bike came under every possible means of assault, stumping thieves at every turn. After 48 hours the bike remained intact except for the gear derailleur, which had been stripped off. The lock showed definite signs of abuse, but it had not failed. The New York lock had met the Post's challenge.
Not satisfied with the length of the test, Zane moved the bike to SoHo for another six days and, finally, uptown near the Lincoln Center. Even in these high-theft areas the properly locked bike lasted another three weeks before being pulled off the streets by Zane and McDaid. The Post also ran the New York lock through a battery of street tests using common bike theft tools: a 4-foot bolt cutter, a crowbar, and a hammer. The non-Kryptonite locks cracked in seconds, but all methods failed on the New York lock, even the monstrous bolt cutter, which was rendered useless with large dents in its jaws.
About Kryptonite
In the early 1970s, Michael Zane was a free-spirited, bearded kid with a VW van and a big idea for a new kind of lock. He traveled thousands of miles showing the unique 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 its product line to include power sports, hardware, and snow sports security. Through innovative product designs, cutting-edge marketing savvy, legendary customer 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 products as the best on the market. The company's dedication to its customers is best represented by its actions during the fall of 2004, when it was discovered that the industry-standard tubular cylinder could be compromised, at times, with a household item. Kryptonite flew into action, created a voluntary lock exchange program, and replaced more than 400,000 locks in 21 countries for free. In essence, the company redesigned the equivalent of nine years worth of new products in just 10 short months. Kryptonite is the only company in the world that offered such a comprehensive plan to customers, taking its "legendary customer service" pledge to new heights.
Sports reviews of Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboutit Mini Bicycle U-Lock (3.25 x 6-Inch)
Customer Review: Preferable to the fahgettaboutit chain
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
At first, I got a chain, thinking that it could lock the front wheel and the frame, unlike a U-lock. A better solution turned out to be to get a U-lock, and use locking security pins to keep your components from walking away. I got a 4-pack of security skewers from Pinhead Components. These are like hex screws, except they can only be removed with a custom key that comes with the pin set. They replace the hex screws and quick-release pins that keep your front fork, wheels, and seat post attached to your bike. A chain by contrast won't protect your front fork and seatpost, and you'd have to get a rather long one if you wanted to protect both wheels. The U-lock + pin solution turned out to less heavy, and much simpler to lock/unlock to external objects.Customer Review: I feel pretty good about my bike being there when I get back. (NYC)
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
After long debate between the Bulldog and the Fahgettaboutit Mini, I went with the Kryptonite. I just feel like if I would have went with the cheaper and weaker Bulldog, it would have been enough but I would have always worried that my bike wouldn't be there when I got back. So I spent the $40 extra dollars to ease my neurotic mind and I'm really glad I did. I don't worry. It's heavy of course but I don't even notice it because I lock it around the frame while riding so I don't have to carry it in my messenger bag. Works great. And I gotta say I love the size. It's just big enough to where I can lock it thru the frame and back tire to most signs and polls without excess room for shenanigans.
Customer Review: Awesome strength "outweighs" it's negatives.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This lock feels incredible. Just it's appearance would be certain to scare off most would-be thieves. I appreciate it's slightly smaller size as a deterrant against leverage attacks. Having to look a little harder for a place to lock it is an acceptable tradeoff. It is definitely heavy, but worth the weight in my opinion. You are not going to carry this thing in a race anyway, right? I had to send my first one back as it arrived with the key dust/dirt guard broken off during shipment. It must have been slammed pretty hard as the replacement seems tough enough. It is locked up right now outside and I have no worries at all that my bike will be there when I return.Customer Review: rated highest protection available
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I read a detailed evaluation of bike locks from some european magazine, and this one rated highest in difficulty of sheer cracking. They had high-quality power saws and this took something like 10 minutes to saw through. The next highest rated, including the kryptonite chain and the toughest bulldog u-lock, both took 7 or 8 minutes to saw through. These expensive locks are made with higher-grade steel, which is why they're so heavy. And yes, you need a cable or something to protect the wheels, this is just for the frame. If I remember right, this lock weighs between 4 and 5 pounds, and the kryptonite cable and mini lock weighs about 8 pounds.Customer Review: Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit U-Bolt
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Superb U-Bolt. This is ideal for high risk environments (mainly big cities). Though it is rather short compared to other U-Bolts, this one will ensure that your bike will not move (so long as it was attached to an anchored object). This is the toughest U-Bolt out there. To compensate for shortness, I use this in conjunction with a standard security cable to lock the tires. Be advised that increased security comes with added weight, as this lock weights 4.6 lbs. Other than that I would highly recommend this product to anyone with a bike (overkill is definitely better than a stolen bike).