#KRYPTONITE BIKE LOCK REVIEW PORTABLE#
#KRYPTONITE BIKE LOCK REVIEW SERIES#

But the New York Noose uses a clever technique to make the most of it’s 30″. The shorter the chain, the less places you will be able to use it. And of course to some degree you’d be right. Now you might think that this would limit your locking opportunities. Measuring just 30″ (75 cm), it really is pretty short!

#KRYPTONITE BIKE LOCK REVIEW PORTABLE#

Indeed, it’s probably the only chain with 12 mm links that can be realistically be classified as a portable lock.Īnd this is because it’s not very long. If it was any heavier, you would need to use it as a stationary lock. In fact, I would say that the New York Noose 1275 is at the very limit of what can be practically carried around daily. And while it’s far from the heaviest chain lock, it weighs more than the heaviest, most secure u-lock available today (the Kryptonite New York Lock M18-WL)!Īnd although the best place to transport a heavy item is probably around your seat post where it shouldn’t interfere with your centre of gravity, you will definitely still notice this weight if you carry it around every day. The New York Noose 1275 weighs 6.95 lb (3.15 kg), which is about the same as 8 cans of Coke. And thick chains can be very, very heavy. They are significantly heavier than u-locks. The problem with chain locks though, is their weight. There are actually plenty of places to put a bike lock when you're riding.Īnd of course, the New York Noose is covered in a hardy nylon sheath which should protect your paintwork. Transporting a chain lock is relatively simple: just wrap it around your seat post, fasten it to your luggage rack or throw it in a bag. Have no doubt, there are very few other bike locks that can match this level of security! Is the Kryptonite New York Noose easy to carry? Kryptonite themselves give it 9/10 (High Security). This formidable level of protection is reflected in the lock’s security ratings.

It’s also drill resistant, pull resistant and double bolted which means it would need to be cut twice to force it open.

#KRYPTONITE BIKE LOCK REVIEW SERIES#

The Evolution Series 4 Disc Lock boasts a 14 mm MAX-Performance steel shackle which is significantly stronger than the steel used in Kryptonite’s older and cheaper locks. While theoretically it can be defeated by the very biggest, 42″ bolt cutters, it would take a skilful, heavy thief, using the ground for leverage.Īnd in reality, with the right locking technique you can make this almost impossible. With 12 mm thick, hardened manganese steel links, the New York Noose is a very tough chain. How secure is the Kryptonite New York Noose? And at the end of the review, I suggest some alternatives to consider if this isn’t the right lock for you. In this this review I’ll look at just how secure it is, how easy it is to carry around and whether it’s straightforward to use. Really, it’s at the very limit of what can be considered portable, (a lock that is practical to carry round every day).īut it uses a clever technique to achieve a high security to weight ratio while still being useful! The Kryptonite New York Noose 1275 is a highly secure, portable chain lock.

Kryptonite bike lock review