Customer Reviews

Kryptonite New York 1210 Bicycle Chain Lock and Evolution Series 4 Disc Lock (3-Foot x 3-Inch)

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1 star:		(1)

 

 

This lock is a big fat heavy pain in the butt but worth every $ and pound if you want to keep your bike safe.

I just received this lock from amazon. It is a monster. It is practically undefeatable. The links are massive, the lock robust. I really can't see this bike lock being defeated without some heavy duty powered shop machinery. It would literally be far easier just to cut through the bike itself, or the pole it's secured to. I must admit, I wasn't expecting such a behemoth. I don't know how to carry it. People stare. For the price, it's a bargain. I only paid $350 for my bike, but many people pay 5-10 times that amount for their bikes. If you do, this is the lock for you. Trust me, you use this lock and that bike ain't goin' nowhere. It's ironic that a low-crime area (a college campus) is always notorious for bike thefts. Buy this lock as a college freshman; you'll still have your bike when you graduate. Thanks amazon!

This chain inspires confidence. Feel safe leaving your bike outside without having to worry about it being there when you come back. I got this chain after my first bike was stolen from the mean streets of NYC while at work. Determined to avoid future disappointments again, I got this chain. I now leave my bike outside and never worry about it.

I live in NYC. I have an awesome totally stealable bike. I have a Kryptonite New York 1210 Bicycle Chain. Thieves can't touch this.

This chain is so robust, that I am actually afraid to use it...what if I lose the key, or if the lock jams?! :-)

Well, the lock is pretty much guaranteed not to jam, you get 3 sets of keys with it (one includes a handy light)...so rest assured, your ride is safe with this. Oh, and the length is just right, honestly, unless you have some special need to have a very long chain, this one does the trick at any pole/bike rack. It's heavy for a bike chain (maybe 10lbs or so), so you won't want one much bigger anyway.

works great, although the lock does sometimes stick. either way, no one will be stealing my bike.

I own a chain just like this. See my review here: Kryptonite New York Chain 3' With Key Lock

The problem with these giant chains is a sense of added security, but I'm not convinced you get it with something like this. Big bolt cutters will demolish this thing (for evidence, search youtube for "security chains vs. bolt choppers", skip to 6min24s... this chain gets demolished in less than a minute. Granted, they're huge bolt cutters. But someone running around in a van at 3AM isn't going to care.). Couple the questionable security with how big of a pain this thing is to lug around (I've owned the chain for years) and I can't imagine it's worth it.

Anyway, since no bike lock seems to be impervious to bike theft, it's important for people to realize the only true security is to store the bike within sight (your home, place of work, near you on a restaurant patio, etc.). I imagine the latest and greatest u-locks are a better option due to the shear time it takes to grind through them (with bolt cutters not being an option), but I'd wager all bike chains are susceptible to big bolt cutters.

i live in the Mean Streets Brooklyn NYC where about 200 bikes are stolen everyday. but since i got this krytonite lock its the best bike lock i ever had. my first bike was stolen 4 months ago from in front my house at about 4am had it on the U shape poles that the city puts in the middle of the block for bikes. Since i had this kryptonite lock a couple of neighbors told me crackheads and people who roam the streets at night tried to steal it but it aint work out for them. but there is only one problem it jams a lot meaning you try to open it with the key and it won't open at times for a couple of minutes sometimes i have ti use WD-40 to get it open i don't know what causes that problem.

This is one substantial lock and chain. Will take a crook some sincere planning and time to defeat it. Ironic though...it secures one of my gates on my farm. The lock/chain is stronger than the gate. Highly recommended.

This lock is all you need. Its really bulky and heavy, but it does what it supposed to do. No one will even think to still your bike with this lock. I highly recommend this product for those who leave their bikes unattended for a long period of time.

I got this lock to secure my bike on campus. I was originally going to buy a U-Lock, but I got the chain because of its versatility. It's big enough to lock to pretty much anything, and you can pass the chain through the frame and the rear wheel. It won't reach to the front wheel, but the 5-foot version of this lock probably will. I have absolutely no doubt in the security of this chain. The links are hexagonal case hardened, and the lock is a very small evolution u-lock. The only way this thing could be defeated is with power tools. The only disadvantage is its weight. It probably weighs 8 or 9 pounds, and you definitely notice it. When I ride I sling it across my shoulder like a bandolier. If your waist is big enough you could probably wear it as a belt. If you can tolerate the weight and size, it's a great lock.