Review of Kryptonite Evolutionï¿½ Mini Bike U-Lock

Kryptonite Evolutionï¿½ Mini Bike U-Lock - 997931
By: Kryptonite Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 13
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Just About Perfect!

On: 2008-11-16

This lock does the trick on so many levels. Its strong. Its durable. Its too small for a thief to get any good leverage on should they try to break it. Its small enough to fit snuggly in my back pocket, but just big enough to secure my bike to something 95% of the time (those other times, i just have to hunt out another location that fits).

This lock is more secure and more convenient to carry than any of the other locks Ive owned. I highly recommend it.

I only took of a star because the keys seem a bit flimsy and i dont like how the keyhole slides around. Its annoying sometimes to have to position the key just so and wiggle it around a few times before I can get the keyhole to engage/disengage right. But this is a minor quibble.

If I lost my lock, I wouldnt have a seconds look at the other locks on the market. Id just buy another one of these and get back on the street.

Solid lock

On: 2008-11-14

I initially bought this lock to serve as my primary lock. However, I later bought the Kryptonite noose lock b/c of its ability to accomodate larger object (i.e. building pillars). That is not to say the evo is not a good lock - I actually really like it. I keep my noose lock at school and bring my evo with me everywhere else. Along with a cable, the evo will protect my bike from most thieves.

Ryan

Great Small Lock

On: 2008-11-02

Small, easy to use, really hard to break lock. The only problem is... it is small, so it might not fit around everything you want. But that is the nature of the beast. I bring around a cable lock wherever i go, just in case. If you are on a school campus like I am where bike parking is provided, it is fine though. It fits around city poles and other things as well. Another downer: all the fixed gear riders at my school stick them in their back pockets to look cool. -___-

Great lock

On: 2008-10-24

This lock is great in two major ways. Its tough one of the toughest, if not the toughest, lock out there for the price and small enough to carry in your back pocket or a small bag. This lock is much more secure than my old lock that was twice the size, which was prone to leveraging attacks.

Great lock, itll last a lifetime.

Just what I was looking for.

On: 2008-10-07

The size is amazing. It literally does fit in your back pocket. I was also looking at the OnGuard Mini but I like the Kryptonites bent foot design better.

THE lock to have

On: 2008-10-06

This is the one and only bike lock I will ever own. Hands down best on the market...the overall choice of bike couriers in San Fran..which is who recommended it to me.

Buy it.

Krytonite Evolution Mini U-Lock

On: 2008-09-28

1. Strong, well built lock
2. Relatively light
3. Fits in pocket or in belt loop
4. Good price

do not buy this lock

On: 2008-04-29

Krypotnite will not stand by their product; they had a recall on their last model after a class action suit, and I have two of these now worthless paper weights. We have friends who have lost their bicycles because of Kryptonites negligence.

great secondary lock.

On: 2008-04-24

very easy portable lock. fits easily in a back pocket or bag. the only drawbacks are its limitations as far as fitting around wider posts. also, generally wont fit around most things when trying to lock your frame and front wheel at the same time. i mostly use it as a secondary lock for securing my back wheel to the frame with a larger u-lock locking the front wheel and frame to a post. definitely useful if youre just running into somewhere quick and dont mind just locking the frame up.

What more do you want?

On: 2008-01-05

This is the best U-lock out there bar none. Its the lightest, strongest, best functioning lock around. The mount leaves something to be desired, but you can always be a hipster and use your back pocket (as pictured apparently). If you need a 15 pound chain, why even lock it up outside? Your components, or fork or handlebars could be stolen. Get a beater bike for the city and keep your joy riding bike inside and not for commuting!

One other tip: use locking skewers for your wheels; this lock wont easily fit through a wheel and a frame and something else, and cables are a pain

A bit high in price, but worth every penny

On: 2007-11-25

This lock wont do everything, but what it does do it will do incredibly well. Its a small lock, but what little is locked by it is not coming off anytime soon because of the lock itself. If you lock the rear tire within the bike frame to something, youve just effectively made the rear tire and frame as secure as it can ever get to anything. This leaves your front tire exposed, of course, but you can get a cable run through it if you really want to.

There is always the tension between how clunky something is and how effective it is, but honestly, I dont think it gets much safer than this. Chains have weak points, cables are easily cut, and bigger U-locks dont really do anything except allow you to tie your bicycle to more things, which isnt a problem as long as theres a rack around. The insurance is nice, too.

A bit high in price, but worth every penny

On: 2007-11-24

This lock wont do everything, but what it does do it will do incredibly well. Its a small lock, but what little is locked by it is not coming off anytime soon because of the lock itself. If you lock the rear tire within the bike frame to something, youve just effectively made the rear tire and frame as secure as it can ever get to anything. This leaves your front tire exposed, of course, but you can get a cable run through it if you really want to.

There is always the tension between how clunky something is and how effective it is, but honestly, I dont think it gets much safer than this. Chains have weak points, cables are easily cut, and bigger U-locks dont really do anything except allow you to tie your bicycle to more things, which isnt a problem as long as theres a rack around. The insurance is nice, too.

A best buy for the urban cyclist...

On: 2007-06-08

The size is perfect and its just enough to keep your bike from disappearing when your in the record store.

A best buy for the urban cyclist...

On: 2007-06-07

The size is perfect and its just enough to keep your bike from disappearing when your in the record store.

Small enough for my back pocket

On: 2007-05-21

I bought the Mini U-Lock after using many different locks including a high end Kyrpotonite NYC chain lock. While the chain may offer more protection having a lock that weighs half as much as my bike, and requires a bag to carry it simply is not practical. The Kryptonite Evolution-Mini U-Lock, fits easily in my back jean pocket.

90% of the time, when riding in NYC I need a lock to keep my bike safe while I stop at a restaurant to have a cup of coffee or a meal. Usually I can even see my bike, so I need something strong and light. I ride a fixie so I use the U-Lock with a cable through the front wheel. Total weight is very small.

Would I trust the Kryptonite Evolution-Mini U-Lock to leave my bike while I went to a movie? Depends on the bike and where it is locked. I have done it. The Mini is not easy to get off, but of course it can be more easily attacked than the Kryptonite New York locks. But all the tests I have read show it is not an easy lock to remove because it is so small the there is no "bite" for tools. As far as the keys, same as it bigger brothers.

I really like the lock.