Buy Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini LockKryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini Lock Product Description:
- Without doubt the strongest bicycle specific U-lock in the Kryptonite line up
- 18 mm Kryptonium steel shackle will resist bolt cutters and leverage attacks
- Oversize crossbar with additional Kryptonium steel sleeve for double security
- Double deadbolt locking mechanism for extensive holding power
- Centre keyway design defends against leverage attacks
- Sliding dustcover to protect keyway when lock is in use
- Thick vinyl coating to protect bike whilst locked up
- Supplied with three keys, one with a high intensity LED and a replaceable battery
- Dimensions: 8.3 cm x 15.3 cm
- Weight: 2.09 Kg
Product Description
- Type: D lock
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56 of 56 people found the following review helpful.
Solid lock with minor drawbacks
By I. Wilcox
I'm a cautious type who's happy to spend money to feel confident that I'll find my bike where I left it. I was a bit concerned that the Fahgettaboudit shackle might be too small, but I can count on one hand the number of times over the past six months that I've had trouble finding something suitable to lock to. It's slightly more tricky with my mountain bike than my road one, but that's to be expected with mountain tyres and seat stays being a bit wider. If you buy this lock, though, it's probably because you know you really want to fill the shackle every time to frustrate crowbar and bottle jack attacks. You will always fill it, but it seems they put in the effort to make it exactly the right size to fit in "Hal Ruzal" way - around the seat stays, the wheel and the street furniture you're locking to. It fits around every UK bike rack I've ever used. There are only ever a few millimetres to spare, but they're always there. The lack of wiggle room and the chunkiness of the shackle and body would make me move straight on if I were a thief (even after you strip off the plastic all lock manufacturers put on to make locks look bigger than they really are). Being the cautious type I also have an Abus Granit 54 Plus (my locks probably weigh half as much as my road bike, but I have to lock it in some very high-crime places!) and the shackle space in that seems pointlessly huge in comparison.You can probably predict some of the downsides if you've done your homework. At 2kg it's not light, but you soon forget about the weight and a light lock is a false sense of security anyway. Don't consider it as 2kg but rather as 1kg heavier than what you would otherwise carry. It's also not cheap, but as I said, I'm happy to pay to feel confident. I tend to ride the same small number of routes every week so I know where to lock up, but if you want more freedom you might find it takes too long to find somewhere suitable. Less predictable downsides for me were that it doesn't seem to have a Sold Secure rating in the UK (unlike its sister product, the Fahgettaboudit chain & padlock), meaning some insurance companies effectively ignore it (my other reason for pairing it with a Granit). It also comes without any frame mounting bracket; I believe there are third party options but at this price you'd really expect one to be thrown in for free. I have two minor problems with the mechanism, too. After a little exposure to inclement weather it gets a little superficial rust on the part of the shackle inside the body. This causes it to seize up when you try to open it. Periodic oiling (or WD-40-ing) sorts that out though. The key-retaining feature can also feel a little over-zealous when you're in a hurry - it needs to be at exactly the right angle to open or to release the key.Overall, though, I consider these minor downsides - I'm happy with it, and would certainly recommend it to a friend.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
Tough little lock... i hope.
By Mark D
First off if you are reading this you must be after a serious bike lock, and lets be honest we all want something that keeps our bicycle ours.I had my old lock for 15 years but a recent spate of bike thefts in my home town kinda got me to thinking it might be worth getting something a little more serious, its a well known fact that if a bike theif is serious about getting your bike they will use whatever they have to to steal it, because bike thieves are b*stards. with this thought in mind i did a bit of research and decided on the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit mini lock, catchy name.The lock itself is quite heavy, its in fact the kinda heavy that you can't get a mount for it, i quite like the weight it means that when you leave the house you know its in your bag because the difference is massive, this is a bad thing if you are doing a bit of shopping as lock + cat food and pasta is a very heavy rucksack.I was at first a little worried about the size but my old lock seemed to have a massive empty space and i figured i don't need that space, i did draw out the size of the lock so i could try and see weather i could live with it... As a point of note the sizes (8.3cm x 153cm) is the internal space i.e. the space inside the D shape. Also the quoted 18mm size of the U bit is the actual metal diameter so with the vinyl cover thats closer to 21mm. The big bar part is massive... like the size of a popular energy drink with a male cow on the can.As for the lock in use i have to say its good, my bike is still mine so thats always a good start. Minor points to note are the lock itself can (i've read this but not experienced it) move a bit, what i mean is the levers inside misplace and the key won't slide in properly. Again i have not had this happen so its kinda a none point. The one thing i will say is you need to make sure the key is fully into the lock for the key to unlock it, but that is the same for all locks.Not sure if this is of any help to anyone but i just thought i'd type it out.cheers, Mark
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.meaty lock
By P. Winthrop
Just got mine today and was impressed by how sturdy (and heavy) it is. The keys are also pretty thick which is not always the case with bike locks, I have found on a few occasions that it is often the key that lets the lock down because they are too flimsy. I think I will have to find a couple of new places to lock my bike because the size of this would prohibit its use on some of my usual anchor points. I,m glad I bought this lock because it inspires confidence and it must be worth the extra for peace of mind..the thieves would really struggle with this lock and more than likely seek an easier target. If you are considering this check all the reviews on its competitors and you will find this lock is the bees knees.
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