Review of Kryptonite Kryptoflex 815 Key Cable Bicycle Lock (5/16-Inch x 5-Foot)

Kryptonite Kryptoflex 815 Key Cable Bicycle Lock (5/16-Inch x 5-Foot)
By: Kryptonite Average Rating: 2.0 Total Reviews: 5
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Why do they even manufacture this lock?

On: 2009-09-28

Same story as the other guy. My bike was stolen in about 10 seconds in broad daylight. I didnt read the part about it being only a lock for accessories. I do remember noting that it was rated 3 (out of 7?) for security. But I figured I would be only locking my bike in the daytime in public places. It didnt matter, obviously.

TKO LIQUIDATORS THE WORST SELLER

On: 2009-08-19

PURCHASING THE LOCK FROM "TKO LIQUIDATORS" THE WORST SHOPPING EXPERIENCE ON AMAZON. I RECEIVED A ITEM COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM THE PICTURE ON THE WEB AND WHEN I CALLED THE SELLER,GUESS WHAT THEY SAID TO ME,A MAN TOLD ME TO HAVE MY LAWYER TO TALK TO HIM. AFTER THAT HE HUNG UP MY CALLS WHEN I CALLED, I WAS NOT THAT ANGRY SINCE HE CALLED ME "TOUGH GUY" ,BUT I HERE TO WARN YOU DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM "TKO LIQUIDATORS" .

not as shown

On: 2008-07-03

ordered this lock specifically due to connector size shown. Item sent is not the same with much larger connector. Does not fit bike bag.

Good for what it's designed for

On: 2007-12-22

First, lets be clear: like any cable lock, this is NOT meant to securely lock a bike. The product tag says it well: "perfect for accessory lock-up or use as a secondary deterrent". This is designed to lock things like your helmet to your already-U-locked bike, or to lock your wheels/bike to the wall inside your also-locked garage at home.
As such, I give it 4.5 stars, especially on sale. The cable, although fairly thick, is flexible and robustly coated so it doesnt scratch/rust; the resettable combo lock is nicely streamlined into the cable, and its straightforward to change the combo with the lock open.
My single 1/2-star quibble is that this model doesnt come with a tube mounting bracket, as do the higher-end Kryptonite cable locks.

2 Stolen Bikes

On: 2007-08-04

My roommate and I both bought this lock for our bikes and, sure enough, we both had our bikes stolen in broad daylight. I do not recommend this lock at all.