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- Best bicycle lock Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit U-lock *Est. $63
- Mini U-lock OnGuard Bulldog Mini TC 5013TC *Est. $30
- Chain bike lock OnGuard Beast 5016 *Est. $70
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- Resists attacks better than most chains
- Can secure multiple bikes or a motorcycle/moped
- $3,500 anti-theft protection plan
- Comes with three keys, including one with a light
- Heavy
- Bulky
- Expensive
Chain-type bike locks look aggressive and tough, but they can be vulnerable to bolt cutters. However, a chain bike lock is a good option for securing multiple bikes together, or as additional security when used in conjunction with a U-lock. The Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit chain lock holds up longer than others in tests, and it's far better than a cable lock. It comes with one year of theft protection up to $3,500, but the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain is heavy and bulky. If you only have one bike to secure, experts recommend the 5-pound New York Fahgettaboudit U-lock (*Est. $63) instead. It's more portable and easier to take with you while riding. If you are convinced that you want a chain lock and know you won't be carrying it around with you, many reviewers prefer the beefier OnGuard Beast 5016 Chain (*Est. $70) .
BikeRadar.com has a short review based on hands-on tests, but this review isn't very detailed. Slate.com's report is older but is more detailed and tests the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain's resistance to hand tools and compares it to that of competing bike locks. Bicycling magazine also has a detailed, but non-comparative, review.
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This website from the publisher of Cycling Plus magazine awards the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit chain lock a high rating after breaking through it only with power tools (in just under a minute). He calls it "weighty" but "strength-wise…one of the best." A single comment posted here counters that this chain was broken in 11 seconds in a television test.
Review: New York Fahgettaboudit Chain, Warren Rossiter, June 25, 2007
2. Slate.com
Scott Elder evaluates nine bike locks, testing them with a collection of hand tools. The Kryptonite New York Chain with EV Disc Lock, which is similar to the New York Fahgettaboudit chain, scores well for security, but loses some points for its bulk and heavy weight.
Review: Avoiding the Bicycle Thief, Scott Elder, April 18, 2006
3. Amazon.com
Almost 30 reviews for the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain give it an above-average rating. One owner complains that the cover and locking mechanism both wore out after a few years, but most find it sturdy and feel safe with it. There are a number of complaints of weight.
Review: Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit Chain 3', Contributors to Amazon.com
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