Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 Standard Bicycle U-Lock (4-inch x 9-inch) with 4-Foot Flex Cable
- 4-Inch x 9-Inch
Kryptonite Series 2 U-Locks made with a 13mm hardened performance steel shackle with classic bent foot design and a patented deadbolt locking mechanism. 13mm hardened performance steel shackle with classic bent foot design. Patented deadbolt locking mechanism and offset key locationKey Safe and Authentic registration and replacement program. ,500 anti-theft protection
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List Price: $ 44.65
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Question by carolle015: How to lock my bicycle with a u-lock?
I just bought a u-lock and i’m not sure of the best ways to lock it. I have a cheap mountain bike, and I doubt it would attract thieves, but i’ll need my bike for college. Someone told me i should put the lock through the front tire, through the frame, and around the post/pole, but that won’t fit with my bike. My bike doesn’t have the quick release tire by the way
Thanks in advance for any answers
Best answer:
Answer by eldredjonas191
put it through the frame, and around what you are locking to. not through or around anything that can be easily removed. no quick release on the front wheel is a good thing as it will take longer to remove and thus steal. or if you want to go through both the frame and the wheel, just buy a cable lock, a good combination lock from lowes hardware is cheaper than its specialty bicycle counterpart, and can be wrapped around the seat post while you ride.
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Review by Bartok Kinski for Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 Standard Bicycle U-Lock (4-inch x 9-inch) with 4-Foot Flex Cable
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Kryptonite STD U Lock seems to be a decent lock but it still can be “infiltrated” by a knowledgeable master thief/master lock picker in probably under 1 hour time. I’m not too worried since it is sizable, hefty looking and very heavy (4 lbs), so it looks bigger than what I saw on other bikes in the bike rack and my bike is only valued at $285.
The keys are very flimsy and forged with cheap metal so I won’t be surprised in 2 months that they snap or are damaged. The Lock holder (cheap plastic) didn’t work on my bike as the Lock is too big to fit anywhere so I just snug it into my rear rack. Comes with a cable (be warned, it can be cut quite easily so don’t use it as a “main attachment” to a pole, bike rack, etc, just use it to secure your rear or front tires with the U Lock attached to a pole, bike rack.).
In all, it’s not bad for medium to low bike crime areas but don’t use it for expensive bikes, big cities, dangerous zones or in dark desolate areas where a thief can use high powered tools or torches.
Review by Katie for Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 Standard Bicycle U-Lock (4-inch x 9-inch) with 4-Foot Flex Cable
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This lock works well. It is a little heavy, and I could not attach it to my bike anywhere, so I carry it in my pack. The cable makes it much easier to lock my bike to various racks, and makes it so I can lock up my friends bike at the same time. I would buy this again.
Review by Mark in Tempe for Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 Standard Bicycle U-Lock (4-inch x 9-inch) with 4-Foot Flex Cable
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I like the lock. It’s for a cheap ($100) bike. When I get a more expensive bike I’ll buy the New York Std (yellow sleeve) lock.
I think the Kryptonite locks are a good value. But, the “protection offer” is almost insulting to my intelligence. You have to read the box carefully to realize you’re only getting an *offer*, not protection. You can buy protection for 1-2 years. And, the terms of protection are so ridiculously tedious that you wonder why they even offer. The terms sound like they don’t want you to use it.
Here’s an example: You have to register your keys and serial number of your bike within 15 days. Why a time limit? I bought my lock before receiving my bike. Why should it matter to Kryptonite that I bought the lock 2-3 months ago?
Also, you can’t transfer the lock/insurance to another bicycle. Why would Kryptonite care about that? Unless it’s just a gimmick to sell more locks?
For a claim, you have to submit the broken lock. What if the thief takes the evidence with him?
I’ve heard that NYC messengers who ride expensive bikes buy two locks. They take one to a welder to cut/break. They register the keys (and buy protection) for that lock. They use the other other lock. If their bike is stolen, they submit the broken lock which they never used.
I can’t blame them for doing that. Kryptonite sets the conditions that you almost have to do that if you want to protect a $1200 bike.
I would give the lock 5 stars. But, because of the fishy “protection offer,” I only gave 4.
Review by Willy Bee for Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 Standard Bicycle U-Lock (4-inch x 9-inch) with 4-Foot Flex Cable
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Good product. Only the mount could inspire a bit more confidence, but seems to work.
Review by Pearl F. for Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 Standard Bicycle U-Lock (4-inch x 9-inch) with 4-Foot Flex Cable
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Now that I have the Kryptonite U lock and cable, I feel very comfortable leaving my bike parked at a bike rack on my school’s campus where bike theft is common. It took a little practice getting used to locking and unlocking quickly as well as figuring out the best way to carry it while riding my bike (it’s a bit heavy), but I would buy this same product over and over again and recommend it to anyone who wants to keep their bike safe from theft.