For my new Trek Madone 6.9 I wanted a pretty good lock. Obviously I’m not leaving it in the centre of town. Only inside the house. But, even inside the house, insurance requires it to be locked and prevent opportunist theft.
The Kryptonite New York Lock, offers exceptional strength without being too expensive (£74.99 is a lot but there are locks which can cost twice as much). I also like the new version of the key and key hole, it feels more solid and less fragile than older versions. It is made of double re-inforced steel and a double deadbolt locking mechanism. There is no weak spot in the lock. The best thing about the lock is that it will withstand the ordinary cutting tools a thief may be carried around.
It is called the New York lock for good reason. Locals in New York say you really need a lock with this kind of strength if you are going to be locking your bike in Manhatten. Magazine reviews by road cc said the lock withstood an attempt to break with big bolt clippers, hammer and chisel. That’s good enough for me.
Disadvantages of Kryptonite New York Lock
The main disadvantage of the Kryptonite New York lock is its weight. To carry around on the bike is to add an extra 2KG, not something you want to fit in your rucksack. Also the attachment to fit lock to frame is a little fiddly for those with a road bike
Would I buy It?
Yes, I have bought it to lock a bike I keep at home. I don’t use it on my commuting bike, as I prefer to ride a cheap bike into town. But, if I ever get a top of the range single speed, I would consider buying this for that, though I might prefer to get a slightly lighter one.
Value for Money?
For £80 it is hard to beat in terms of thief resistance. Bike shops often recommend spending 10% of the value of a bike in the lock so this is good for bikes upto £1,000. But, to be honest for bike costing more than £1,000 it’s hard to improve on this lock too much.
I won’t be carrying the Kryptonite lock around, but I am using it for inside garage.
Related
- Kryptonite Locks at Evans cycles
- New York Kryptonite at Wiggle
- How To Stop your Getting Bike Stolen
- Kryptonite.com
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Great lock, but note that Kryptonite’s theft insurance (up to $3000) does not apply in New York after the first year…this has nothing to do with the lock itself, but rather is related to NY State’s no-fault insurance laws.