How safe is your bicycle?

[auxilary]

right click, save as

[baddriver]

Apperently those barrel-key locks are pretty crappy. The key to my bike lock opens the vending machine at work.

[Kevin Shasteen]

Apperently those barrel-key locks are pretty crappy. The key to my bike lock opens the vending machine at work.

 

That is exactly why Barrel-Key locks fall under the heading of "Mini-me WMD" and are under close scruitny by Homeland Security

 

.., sorry for the lame comment.

 

Kevin,

(Yea,Still an Inliner)

[JustAFantaZ]

Wow, and I was just looking for my old lock (similar) so I can start using my bike on commutes to work. What is a good lock to get?

[Guest steveo]

1) don't lock it up bring it with you

 

if you can't do that

 

2)Multiple locks and different styles.

Ex

Cable lock to go around the fork, wheels and frame

Ulock to lock THE FRAME to the post or bike rack

pad lock on the chain. (this way the chain can't turn around the derailleur or sprockets)

 

pain in the ass but no one will easily get your bike

 

3) Pitbull attached to your bike

[Guest Aaron]

My company's parent company (Ingersol-Rand) also owns Kryptonite locks, so I get a lot of product updates in my email. I got a link to this today. I image the "concern" is due to this video.

 

http://www.kryptonitelock.com/inetisscripts/abtinetis.exe/templateform@public?tn=home_home

 

KRYPTONITE OFFERS FREE PRODUCT EXCHANGES TO ALL CURRENT OWNERS

OF KRYPTONITE TUBULAR CYLINDER LOCKS

 

Lock Manufacturer Continues to Set the Standard for Security and Service

 

Canton, MA September 22, 2004 - Kryptonite today announced that the company is offering free product exchanges to all consumers who are concerned about the security of their current Kryptonite tubular cylinder locks.

 

At no charge to them, consumers will be able to exchange their current Kryptonite tubular cylinder lock for a Kryptonite non-tubular cylinder lock. Kryptonite will begin exchanging products within a few weeks as it accelerates product availability.

 

"At Kryptonite, we understand the responsibility that comes with being the market leader. Since we learned last week about the possibility of compromising some of the industry's tubular cylinder locks, we have been working diligently to devise the best and most responsible solution to address the concerns of consumers and to meet the needs of our distributors and retailers," said Steve Down, General Manager of Kryptonite. "We decided to simplify and expand our planned product upgrade program so that we could expedite the process for consumers and eliminate any lingering doubt in their minds about their locks. Standing by our customers is the responsible thing to do for those who rely on our security products to keep their valuables safe."

 

Kryptonite is offering a free product exchange to consumers who currently have Kryptonite locks using tubular cylinders. To participate in the free product exchange offer, consumers can visit the company's Web site at http://www.kryptonite.com for registration instructions. As part of this effort, Kryptonite will initiate a swap program through direct communication with all of its distributors and retailers.

 

Mr. Down concluded, "At Kryptonite, we constantly remind ourselves of our responsibility to lead and offer solutions - not excuses - that strengthen Kryptonite?s relationships with consumers and channel partners. By instituting the most comprehensive program possible, we believe our company has again taken the lead in providing unprecedented customer support and service."