Review of Kryptonite New York Noose 2ft 3in long Steel Chain w/ Lock

Kryptonite New York Noose 2ft 3in long Steel Chain w/ Lock
By: Kryptonite Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 6
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Great Security, Big and Heavy; Know you security needs

On: 2009-10-08

I am a commuting college student that just needs day time to early evening protection. I just bought my fiancee and I a set of Trek 7.2 FX bikes and was worried about protecting my investments, so I opted for the most protection available. Once I received the pair of these in the mail I realized I over estimated my needs. These chains are Serious... now if you want maximum deterant, these are for you. But for security in high traffic non-overnight protection, I returned these for lightweight key-lock cables. So, before investing in these, know your needs.

A little short but a great lock & chain

On: 2009-02-05

I looked at this one and the 4ft version of the noose and ended up buying the longer one. Why? I can leave the lock & chain at work, so weight isnt the main issue, flexibility in locking options is. The longer chain & lock weighs about 8lbs which is a lot if you add it to your shoulder bag, but not so noticeable in my panniers. Anyway get the noose vs the basic chain because with the larger ring on the end of the chain you have more options for locking as the ends dont have to meet in the middle.

Also this noose gives you more options than a plain Ulock as well. Its a great lock, but think about the longer version if you dont have to carry it far. Or get two locks, one for leaving at home if you have to lock it outside and another lighter one for taking with you.

The Lock Is Excellent but shady seller.

On: 2008-10-29

The lock and chain are excellent quality. However this seller sells the same thing on eBay for $20.00 less. I will never purchase anything on Amazon again as their A to Z guarantee is a joke.

Gets the job done

On: 2008-09-07

I really like the Kryptonite noose. I park my bike on a college campus, and the noose is long enough to wrap around building pillars and in spots that a U lock wouldnt work. Plus, it helps that my bike looks a lot more secure than the guy next to me that is using a cable lock to lock up only his front wheel. Remember, making your bike seem less appealing then the other bikes on the rack is half the battle.

Worth it!

On: 2008-08-02

I bought this and the OnGuard Pitbull Mini Ulock to see which is better (my area is not really bike friendly, so no real bike racks, etc). Mainly, I needed something I could carry for running out to the store, etc, but didnt want to be weighted down by a heavier chain on my daily drive. After receiving both, I decided to send the Pitbull back.

First impressions: The chain and lock are huge, weighing in at nearly 5 pounds. More importantly, it screams scr*w you to a bike thief. While all locks/chains/cables are deterrents and can be defeated with the proper tools (power or ortherwise) given time, its hard to believe that someone would mess with this one as long as you use common sense and park in a traveled area and to a secure post. A lot of the bikes Ive seen around here use flimsy cable locks, so I guess Ill be parking next to them from now on:-)

Actual use: The key has to be down all the way before you turn it to unlock or lock. However, locking/unlocking the disc lock is smooth as silk. Now I have the two foot version of this chain (the 4 foot is 8 pounds, I think) so you have to make sure that your bike is as flush with the post as possible before cinching the chain to the post, running the other end of the chain through the rear wheel, and locking the disc lock with chain to the frame. I used a steel railing in front of Dennys today to lock it up...a slightly tight fit but no problems there. I might have gone with the 4 version except thats a lot of weight to lug around for occasional use...this one does just fine! Besides, I have to carry a cable around for the front wheel so I dont need too much weight!

Storage: While you could probably wrap this around your frame easily if you wanted to (the cover that goes with the chain is not long enough and the exposed chain might scratch the paint) I store mine in my rack bag behind me without any problems.

Overall, worth the money. Gives you more options than using a ulock, and looks imposing too. The only real drawback is that the cover for the keyhole wants to pop open (exposing the cylinder to dust, etc) but since it will be in my bag thats just a minor issue.

It ain't pretty anymore but I still have my bike

On: 2006-12-26

I live in NYC and somehow have never had my bike tampered with until last week. Left my bike locked up for around 45 minutes and when I came down the lock was beat to hell but they didnt manage to break it. Really glad I locked up both wheels. Anyway, the lock still functions just fine despite being brutalized. I think Ill send Kryptonite some cookies.