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5 Reasons To Buy A Kryptonite Lock

Adrian Beasley — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:34:10 +0000

If you're looking for security and a bike lock, Kryptonite Locks are a good choice. They are well made, and have stood the test of time in securing your bicycle so that when you come back out from the store, your home, school or even a friend's home, you'll know your bike is still waiting for you and transportation is available to take you wherever you want to go.

The following are 10 reasons as to why you should purchase a Kryptonite Lock:

1. No matter where you go, make sure you lock your bike. If it's in your home or if it's in an apartment building or even in your garage. You if you need that sense of security, you'll want to purchase a good working lock. The moment you become lax in the security of your bike is the very day of thief will come and steal it.

2. Make sure that you always lock your bike to a fixed and movable object. Kryptonite locks, especially the chain type, are what you want to use to easily lock your bike and fasten it to affix an immovable object like a pole or a bike rack that is bolted to the ground. Even a sign post, if you're locking to some place in the city area. A telephone poll works the best.

3. Make sure you lock your bike in a well lit area, where there's a lot of foot traffic. The security of a kryptonite lock is not 100% failsafe. You can take the extra measure, by making sure that your bike is locked up in a well let well-traveled area. Using a kryptonite chain lock, just make sure your transportation is available to you when you needed and want it.

4. Kryptonite locks come in various lengths and sizes. You need to determine what type of locking device suits you best, and lock your bike in a location where there other bikes around as well. It's a great possibility that if you don't your bike will be targeted for theft.

5. Kryptonite locks also has a you lock that you can purchase if you're using a you lock, make sure that you position your bike frame and the wheels so that shall take up as much open space with the you lock as possible.

6. For the greatest amount of protection and security for your bike. We would always suggest that you use a combination of you lock and locking cable. The more time, the bicycle thief has to work on getting your bike loose, the less likely it will be to get stolen.

You can find kryptonite locks, by clicking on the reviews link at the top of this page.

What does ATB stand for in bike locks?

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:08:51 +0000

kewldude471 asked:

I think it has to do with the size of the lock, but I don't know exactly what it means.

Are all the bell U bike locks made with the same key?

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:32:25 +0000

Adam M. asked:

If I buy one of those Bell U shaped bicycle locks (comes with key) and someone else buys the same product, can that person open my lock with the key he got from his package?

Recommend me some good bike locks?

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:55:15 +0000

mojo jojo asked:

I bought a new bike and I need some locks but I'm not clued up on bike locks and the like. I'm looking to buy two locks for obvious reasons, I need something to secure the seat as well.

I'm looking to spend under £40 for one lock.

What is a bracket? When being used for bike locks?

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:02:12 +0000

Gabriella ♫♪ asked:

Hi, i got a key bike lock today and it came with a Bracket. What is that and what does it do?

Why are there often abandoned bike locks left at bike stands?

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:39:23 +0000

Nelly asked:

do people leave them there to save having to carry them round all day? Theres at least 10 down at my gym!! I dont understand, if the bike is pinched surley the lock is worth hanging onto!?

Can mall cops cut bike locks?

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:22:40 +0000

alkfj j asked:

Okay, me and my friend rode our bikes to coco walk (a very small mall) and locked our bikes up to a bench and decided to go walk to the music store. When we came back we couldn't find our bikes. Apparently "we weren't allowed to lock our bikes up" and we had to use special bike locking stations. so they cut my 40$ lock and my friend 30$ lock and refused to pay for them. How can this be legal??
there is a difference between public and privet property dumb ****!

Toronto bike theft ring bust

Bike Locks?

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:51:28 +0000

binga_4980 asked:

I just bought a nice bike. I'd like to ride it to do errands and maybe even to work. I live in a fairly low-crime area. What would be the best lock to buy? Should I get a chain or a U lock. Also, how do I use these locks?

How long would it take to cut through these bike locks?

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:42:42 +0000

JUICY asked:

Lock A

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Lock B

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The armored bike: Products to deter even the most ardent thief – Part 3

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:33:20 +0000

Your bicycle is quite often a more substantial monetary and time intensive investment these days than it was in years past. Bikes can cost hundreds and even thousands of dollars for the fervent bicycling enthusiast or for a custom made bike. In terms of time invested, one can spend hours just finding the right bike for your needs. Time spent looking online and going to retailers to find just the right bike and the right accessories to "trick it out" just the way that you want for that perfect ride and also the perfect look can run into hundreds of hours. Protecting this investment is important to you, you don't want someone to steal your baby do you?

Most bikes are actually stolen when they are unsecured and unattended, such as from your garage, apartment complex, or even a dorm room. The absolute best place to store your lock is on your bike! As long as you are not using it you should secure your bike anytime that it is not in use and certainly when you're out and about with it. Bike theft is a crime of opportunity so don t give thieves the opportunity to rip you off! There are multiple choices, to secure your ride and cheat bike thieves.

Armored/ Hardened Locks

Chain locks

Padlocks

Disc Locks

U Locks

Cable locks

Cuff-locks

Armored or Hardened locks-these are most commonly used with a chain or cable. They are more appropriate however on a gate or a storage shed when used alone and they really don't offer a lot of security when you take into account that though they are hardened and are extremely difficult to cut through a chain is only as good as the links. If you have a hardened lock use a heavy duty hard to cut chain for it or you're bike is likely to be gone if it is left locked up for long enough.

Chain locks- Basic and easy to use,they are not much of a deterrent to would be thieves. A simple bolt cutter will tackle most chains fairly easily. Even the heavy duty chains are not much defense against opportunistic thieves plus the added weight and instability for your bike.

Disk locks- Disk locks such as the On guard disk lock are a good option for either locking alone to your wheel spokes. (If used as a wheel lock a second lock is a good idea.) The on guard lock offers:

M-Cylinder locking mechanism, Armored hardened steel case, Touch lock system, titanium plating

Size: 2.3 inches x 2.2 inches. 5/8 inch shackle. Weight: 2.11 lbs

4 lazer cut keys and 1 lighted key for night use

Carrying pouch with belt clip and