Review of Kryptonite NY Fahgettaboudit U Lock

Kryptonite NY Fahgettaboudit U Lock
By: Kryptonite Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 5
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Heavy but Tough

On: 2007-11-01

Not the lightest or cheapest lock around but thats why it works! Well built. I like that the barrel pulls straight out of the "u". My 18 month old nephew likes the lighted key!

Best lock out there, good for big cities but heavy as a brick

On: 2007-10-23

I got my bicycle stolen the second time I locked it up in the city with a cable lock only, so I spent many hours researching locks to make sure it wouldnt happen again.

This lock is widely regarded as the most secure lock currently available, and weighs much less than the fahgettaboudit chain locks (which seem to be about equally secure). Mine weighs 4 lbs 6 oz, and to lock the tires I need to also use a 12 oz 4 foot Kryptonite cable lock. So the whole locking system is about 5 lbs, which is a lot.

The most important feature of this lock is the small size, which doesnt allow thieves to get their manual tools like levers or car jacks in to break it. The only known way of breaking this lock is to saw it by hand (at least a half hour of intense effort), or to use a powered angle grinder (probably at least 5 minutes). So most thieves would end up cutting through the frame of the bike if they really wanted it.

There are other small U locks that are also unbreakable except for lots of sawing or power tools, like the Kryptonite Evolution Mini, and the Onguard Mini U lock, but which weigh much less. I almost went with one of these because I hate to carry a lot of weight, and they may be good alternatives to this lock for most people.

I figure the bike theft scene is escalating with the thieves getting more and more sophisticated over time, so even though this is overkill now, it provides me peace of mind that I will be able to keep it for many years without having to worry about it becoming obsolete. And I have the peace of mind knowing that if my bike gets stolen again there was nothing I could have done to prevent it.

Be aware that this lock doesnt come with a mounting bracket, and there is no bracket available for it. Ive found the best way to carry it on my bike is to thread it up through the top and side of the rear rack on my bike, but if you dont have a rear rack youll need to either let it jangle around looped over the handlebars or carry it in a bag or big pocket, which can be uncomfortable.

The locking mechanism is very smooth; its easy to insert the shackle onto the U, and its easy to turn the key. This is a welcome improvement over all the cheap U locks Ive owned which were fidgety to close.

I know this is silly

On: 2007-09-21

I guess my review is biased, but I didnt realize that the lock weighed a trillion pounds and that a chain lock is actually lghter than this beast. It is also not long enough to fit around my front tire, frame and a pole. So $80 is a little hefty. On the other hand, no one is gonna break this sucka.

IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR BIKE

On: 2007-08-20

I CARE A LOT ABOUT MY "CHOCOBO" AND I GET HER THE BEST, THIS LOCK IS THE BEST U-LOCK IN THE MARKET. IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR BIKE, GET THIS LOCK DONT LET THE PRICE HESITATE YOU, ITS WELL WORTH YOUR BELOVED BIKE AND AT THE BEST PRICE AND SERVICE.

NOTE:LOCK IS SMALL AND EVEN FOR MY SKINNY TRACK BIKE, THE LOCK DOESNT ALWAYS LOCK WITH THE FRAME AND REAR WHEEL SO INVEST IN A CABLE OR CHAIN THAT SUITS YOU.

TRULY, SOMEONE WHO LOVES THEIR BIKE "CHOCOBO" ALMOST AS MUCH AS THEIR WIFE AND BABY BOY!

Tank Lock

On: 2007-08-11

Built like a tank. Solid enough to take a sledge and keep on truckin. Leave my bike without worry!