Kryptonite 5ft Fahgettaboutit Bike Lock and Chain

by Kryptonite

Product Features

• 5ft Six Sided hexagonal Chain Links
• Flat Style High Security EV Lock
• Weaterproof protective Sleeve
• Lighted Key
• Insurance Loss

Product Description

Our ultimate bicycle security for urban areas and other high theft danger areas. $3,500 (USD) Anti-Theft Protection Offer - Bicycle (USA & Canada) $1,000 (USD) Anti-Theft Protection Offer - Powersport Vehicle (USA & Canada) Anti-Theft Protection Offer also available in UK & Germany Passed following tests: Sold Secure Gold Chain Features: 11mm six-sided, hexagonal chain links made of triple heat-treated boron manganese steel for ultimate strength Narrower inner width of individual links defends against leverage attacks Durable, protective nylon cover Lock Features: 1/2" (13mm) hardened KryptoniumTM steel shackle resists bolt cutters and leverage attacks High security disc style cylinder Hardened steel sleeve over crossbar for double security Double deadbolt locking for extensive holding power 3 keys - one lighted for nighttime use Sliding dustcover protects cylinder Lifetime Key Registration Replacement keys available Limited Lifetime Warranty 5' (150cm) length Weight 11.9 lbs. Item #730231 SECURITY RATING: 12

Product Details

• Item Weight: 12 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds
• ASIN: B000LPJQZ4
• Item model number: 5ft Fahgettaboutit Bike Chain and Lock
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #148,132 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #34 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Accessories > Bike Locks > Chain Locks

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Prefer U-lock + security pins, May 1, 2009

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SuperElectric - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kryptonite 5ft Fahgettaboutit Bike Lock and Chain (Sports)

I lot of people recommend chains over U-locks, reasoning that chains can lock both the frame and front wheel. I got the fahgettaboudit chain, but it soon proved to be depressingly heavy, and made parking a chore to do without scratching the frame.

A friend who'd been biking for much longer than I recommended the alternative of using a simple U-lock and security pins. Security pins/skewers are replacements for the quick-release pins and hex screws that keep your wheels, seatpost, and front fork attached to the bike. You can think of them as hex-wrench screws, only instead of a standard hex wrench, they can only be opened by a custom key that comes with the pin set. The U-lock keeps your bike frame locked to some external object, while the pins keep your bike components from walking away. A chain, by contrast, won't deter seat or front fork thieves.

I'm now using the fahgettaboudit mini U-lock with Pinhead security skewers (a 4-pack can be found for about $60 on the web). For reference, the U-lock is about 1/3 the weight of this chain, despite having an even thicker shackle. I highly recommend this approach over chains, unless you get a free chain, like my roommate did from me :).

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It is a great lock, July 10, 2007

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dave "dave" (NC, United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kryptonite 5ft Fahgettaboutit Bike Lock and Chain (Sports)

Like I said...it is a great lock. There is no getting through this lock. There are however two draw backs. They are...it is very big and it weighs a ton. If you can find a way to haul this around - no one will steal what is locked.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, June 26, 2007

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spudmcc "spudmcc" (CT, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kryptonite 5ft Fahgettaboutit Bike Lock and Chain (Sports)

This lock blew me away! I never expected something this amazing! Forget the fact that it is STRONG and TOUGH, it LOOKS it as well! Any crook that takes on this lock isn't playing with a full deck!