Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 Standard Bicycle U-Lock Bicycle U-Lock (4-Inch x 9-Inch) Reviews

• Overrated

  
  By A3JCTJY7NLAT1 on 2009-05-12
  The lock is fine, though I don't like how the plastic sleeve around the keyhole moves so you have to make sure the hole aligns with the keyhole. What really frustrated me is the bracket. What in the world were they thinking was going through my mind as I was playing with it. Just try to remove the bracket by placing a screwdriver into the slot and lifting up per the instruction manual. Atrocious design on the bracket. Luckily, most of the time I ride with a backpack which is where this will go instead.
  
  

• Great Lock

  
  By A31FS4JRJ1N7WL on 2007-08-04
  This lock is easy to use and locks nicely. The key and cylinder function great; it's easy to lock and unlock with smooth operation. My only gripe is that I would like the U-shape to be a little wider to make it easier to lock the front rim to the back rim and frame. It takes some fiddling with my road bike to get things to line up correctly. If you have a mountain or hybrid bike, it will be even harder, as my road bike tires are narrow (23-mm)and the rims are small.
  
  

• Lock is good, too bad there is no way to mount it.

  
  By A26GTCO4MOYLN2 on 2009-07-30
  The lock seems ok. Haven't had a chance to use it yet because I've spend the last hour trying to figure out how to mount it to my bike. The new bracket mechanism makes the lock stick out an extra inch or two more than my previous Kryptonite lock did. It's pretty much impossible to fit the lock mount inside of your frame if you also have a water bottle holder.
  
  I ended up using the bracket that came with my old bike lock to hold the kryptolok series 2. The new bracket design is ridiculous. Kryptonite obviously didn't do any product testing.
  
  There are no pictures on Kryptonite's website of this locked mounted on a bike and now I know why.
  
  I would highly recommend you not purchase this lock if you plan on using the bracket.
  
  

• Seems good

  
  By A23IEC55R164NO on 2007-10-24
  Hard to tell how a lock will hold up to the bike thiefs, but it seems to be a pretty good lock. I have to say my new bike will not get stolen as easily as my old one. I was skeptical about buying this because of the review stating that the barrel is hollow, but now that I have it I can tell you that the barrel is not very vulnerable. I do not really like the bike mount, but I am not familiar with them so I can't say there is anything better out there. I also have to say that I wouldn't buy this lock for the "insurance" unless you have a lot better bike than I do.
  
  

• Lock Picked, Bike Stolen

  
  By A14F03QCNVJ3VV on 2009-07-20
  Don't buy this lock if you live in or ride to high risk areas. My lock was picked overnight. I attached my frame and wheel to a solid street pole and my Trek bike was gone the next day.
  
  
• it's not bad for medium to low bike crime areas
  By AI0NMYA3LKXW1 on 2008-02-29
  Kryptonite STD U Lock seems to be a decent lock but it still can be "infiltrated" by a knowledgeable master thief/master lock picker in probably under 1 hour time. I'm not too worried since it is sizable, hefty looking and very heavy (2 lbs), so it looks bigger than what I saw on other bikes in the bike rack and my bike is only valued at $285.
  
  The keys are very flimsy and forged with cheap metal so I won't be surprised in 2 months that they snap or are damaged. The Lock holder (cheap plastic) didn't work on my bike as the Lock is too big to fit anywhere so I just snug it into my rear rack. Comes with a cable (be warned, it can be cut quite easily so don't use it as a "main attachment" to a pole, bike rack, etc, just use it to secure your rear or front tires with the U Lock attached to a pole, bike rack.).
  
  In all, it's not bad for medium to low bike crime areas but don't use it for expensive bikes, big cities, dangerous zones or in dark desolate areas where a thief can use high powered tools or torches.
  
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• Do not buy Kryptonite!!!!
  By A6O2HPRZ5FCZF on 2010-01-28
  It is a certain shame that there are not many other bike lock companies out there other than Kryptonite. I have bought two different kryptonite locks at different times from different stores and they both broke within a month! The keys are difficult to use and often stick. Even something seemingly as fool proof as a strong U lock by kryptonite can fault easily! I dropped it and it bend to the point of no use anymore. Do not buy this lock. It will only cause you heartache and lost money.
  
  
• Great Lock
  By A15QYP393JNJIS on 2009-10-12
  Lock is very easy to use and very light. The clamp works great to carry it around.
  
  
• The lock is fine but the frame mount
  By A28V303HCMRV8V on 2009-10-11
  is RETARDED. There are too may things wrong with it to list. Don't buy this lock if you plan to mount it to your frame.
  
  
• not the best lock out there
  By A1E13TN7GOESRV on 2009-09-16
  Had my bike stolen in the first week of owning it while using this lock. i give it i a three star because my bike was locked overnight (although it was in a courtyard area that i didn't think people would be prying into), and that made my bike an easier target.
  
  if you want to be able to lock your bike up and not really have to worry about where or when you are locking it, this isn't the lock for you. if you just want to lock your bike out in the daylight in areas with lots of people around, this'll probably do the job for you.
  
  

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