NYC Real World Usage of Kryptonite Bike Locks : U-Locks, Cables, Mini U-Locks & Chains

I compare several bicycle locks in NYC from Kryptonite in this video: The KryptoLok Series 2 Standard, Evolution Series 4 Standard, New York Standard, Fahgettaboudit Mini, and New York Chain. I also teach you about how to use each lock and if it's viable to use a mini U-Lock.
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Locks featured in this video:
Kryptonite New York Chain 1210: amzn.to/2gXGbc9
Kryptonite New-U New York Standard Heavy Duty Bicycle U Lock Bike Lock: amzn.to/2yW8zql
Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit U-Lock (Kryptonite's most secure U-lock, but heavier): amzn.to/2gyZmfo
Kryptonite Evolution Series 4 Standard U-Lock (Best lock in terms of price, security, and weight): amzn.to/2xVttjP
Kryptonite KryptoLock Series 2 U-Lock with 4ft Flex Cable (not used as a primary lock): amzn.to/2xVlbZ3
Kryptonite KryptoFlex Double Loop Security Cable (For locking up accessories like racks and seats): amzn.to/2xWrq3A
Newer, updated versions of the above locks with the "New-U" Design:
Kryptonite New-U New York Fahgettaboudit Mini Heavy Duty Bicycle U Lock Bike Lock: amzn.to/2tHQhUQ
Kryptonite New-U Kryptolok Series-2 Standard Heavy Duty Bicycle U Lock Bike Lock: amzn.to/2MA6AK9
Kryptonite New-U Evolution Series 4 Standard Heavy Duty Bicycle U Lock Bike Lock (4-Inch x 9-Inch): amzn.to/2tQNyaN

[@user-zp4yk8ie1s]

With the combined price for all of those, they are going to cut the bike frame to steal the locks 😂

[@fortunateson2]

or they can cut whatever it's locked to.

[@anizares1]

🤪

[@a70001400xify]

Lmaooooooo

[@kingrobert7246]

They wouldn’t have the keys though

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

@@kingrobert7246 they will just cut the lockments.

[@Des_Zee]

How many locks do you use to lock your bike? Action kid: Yes

[@mr.klutchrednose2700]

N THE 7 BOBBIE TRAPS @ RANDOM SPOTS AROUND THE BIKE 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@FrankZen]

😆😆😆😆

[@samt.1369]

If I ever see his bike, I'll add an extra lock...

[@marcelobaqueta5038]

haaahahhaah

[@johnnoch9552]

Me too! :)))

[@vaibhavsingh39]

In Germany, if u do something like this the thieves will put an additional lock to ur bike and than u cant do anything😂 than you leave it for the night. In the morning all ur locks are cut down and bike is stolen.

[@gdfgdfgdsgdf]

@@vaibhavsingh39 you cut the lock.

[@vaibhavsingh39]

בשר העניין what do u mean??

[@JoJo-st6jk]

7:06 am: Arrive at parking spot. 9:48 pm: The bike is now secure! Nobody will be taking this bike anytime soon...nor will I 🥴

[@soyboy6]

good one 💀

[@baxtermaxtor]

This gets a thumbs up for reminding me that multiples locks are the answer.

[@slatey2609]

I have an E bike and use 2 different types of lock a u lock and chain so thieves would have to carry 2 types of tool to cut the locks which would be too much trouble for them.

[@martincanart7418]

@@slatey2609 that's really smart

[@williampennjr.4448]

Actually quality is better than quantity. If theives can break the best, they can break the rest. Quantity is only good if you dont plan to leave the bike very long. It takes an average of 4 minutes for a professional to break into most bike locks. Cheap ones can be broken in under a minute.

[@A-HotSauce]

Yeah they are strong when they are many and huge deterent

[@chtitmog]

I would only use 2 or 3 locks but this is the best video I have watched about securing your bike. I love how you give us tips and different methods so that we can actually use them in real life. Really helpful. Thank you so much!

[@Tiralful]

He failed to realize you can just cut the sign pole in about 5 seconds because it's shit galvanized metal.

[@rlatorrea]

When your locks cost way more than your bike...

[@edlaralara]

and more heavy as well

[@axolotol]

Up front cost yeah, but long term, . Nah

[@josephdorino8250]

@@axolotol and no way do they cost more than a bike . There's bicycles that cost 20,000 and up . I'm assuming his is at least over a grand . The locks range from 40 to bout 100 bucks each .but yeah who the hell would want to carry all that weight

[@ryandodd8941]

Marin Gestalt 1 with Sora = $1259 Total cost of all locks = $770 Broken out it looks like NY Forgettaboutit mini x 2 = $300 NY Forgettaboutit chain = $190 NY standard = $140 Evolution + cable = $80 Kryptolok + cable = $60

[@TheAnonyy]

@@josephdorino8250 better than replacing your bike often and forking out for the cost of doing so. if this is what it takes to keep it.

[@ryandodd8941]

If anyone is wondering what all this costs her is the price breakdown - Marin Gestalt 1 with Sora = $1259 Total cost of all locks = $770 Broken out it looks like NY Forgettaboutit mini x 2 = $300 NY Forgettaboutit chain = $190 NY standard = $140 Evolution + cable = $80 Kryptolok + cable = $60

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

what is 'Sora', please?

[@4KRESOLUTI0N]

@@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568 Most likely the name of the Shimano Groupset included with the bicycle.

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

@@4KRESOLUTI0N does anybody really put so many lockments on their bicycle?

[@4KRESOLUTI0N]

@@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568 Usually, people tend to use 1-3 locks to secure their bikes. The video just used an overexaggerated example.

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

@@4KRESOLUTI0N witch locks you are using please?

[@me9371]

The best way to lock your bike: 1 - Arrive 3 hours early 2 - Use a lock that will lock it with a lock that would secure the locking of your first lock, but make sure the lock is really locking the last lock that you used to lock all the locks used to lock the main lock.

[@youjean9147]

poor guy - just imagine how many bikes he must have lost to be this paranoid..

[@MrFreeGman]

Only took me one stolen bike to decide that I would never leave my bike unattended again, lock or no lock.

[@garyhost1830]

I thought he was gonna review them. Does he use all these you think ?

[@ando.niyuen]

we are witnessing the results of undiagnosed PTSD

[@gdfgdfgdsgdf]

its not paranoia if its based on reality

[@JustMeNoOther]

It is sad that even in campus or college a student needs to lock a bike like this way. The people poops and pees their pants with the virus 19, but I am more afraid of thieves.

[@creativitykiller]

It's sad to have to use so many locks, but I see how your bike is your transportation. It's a very nice bike! Thanks for sharing your experience. Great job 👏 👍

[@strout2944]

@Nyc Jeff It's good to install an alarm, when moving the bike can scare the thief with the noise

[@leoli3140]

This is the best security for bicycle we ever seen on KZbin. Great job

[@mikkihintikka7273]

check out altor saf. it takes more time to cut that 1 lock than all those together

[@BobRooney290]

what's an extra 2 minutes with a grinder. nobody is gonna do anything or play the hero. this is no solution. the real solution is catching these mofos and locking them up for a very long time. then you'll likely have less bike thefts because they will know what awaits them 10 years at rikers.

[@chaxologist2961]

​​@@mikkihintikka7273 The Litelok X1 and X3 just by themselves together is worth over 2x the amount security of all these locks AK uses combined with their angle grinder resistant properties all while being easily portable and light enough.

[@Stratus128]

street signs.. careful - I had a bike lifted over the top of one once, after they removed the signs.. Also.. I note that your locks are stronger than the metal of the actual sign.

[@TimothyReinoehl]

I was looking for a comparison of the standard New York lock to the Fahgettaboudit mini lock. Your demonstration gave me some good points to consider. Thank you!

[@FIGNAS83]

Now we need a video of you mounting those locks on your bike and pedaling uphill 😂

[@jamesst.patrick5631]

He showed us how to lock the bike in NY but I’m waiting for him to show me how to ride around with all of those chains and locks through NY.

[@PersonaN007Grata]

I’ve been looking everywhere for the New York Standard with New-U ends to be reviewed because unlike the Evolution with New-U that you can visually see the flat ends through the lock body, the NY Standard, the ends aren’t visible. So thank you. As for the reason why they developed that, the explanation is that once a thief cuts the shackle, sometimes you were able to twist and spread the shackle apart far enough to remove the bike from it. With the New-U, it makes it very difficult if not impossible to twist the cut shackle, requiring two cuts which effectively double the time for it to be defeated. Ingenious design actually.

[@BobRooney290]

many of the thugs cutting the locks will pull a gun on you. just not worth having a bike in this shithole. unless you have a gun too. then it's totally worth having a bike.

[@Watch.HighTower]

They will cut the post and end up with thousands of pounds worth of bike locks....

[@CAdeNA_25]

They'll never be able to ride it lmao

[@alexandrebouvier7731]

Yeah, this pole is really easy to cut. Just cut it, put the bike in your pick-up and cut this bunch of locks at home with an angle grinder.

[@newhuskytwenty]

And what do you do with the locks without keys?

[@therealmaxprophet]

When u spend more time locking/unlocking a bike than u do actually riding it

[@soyboy6]

better safe tgan sorry

[@alexissilvers9375]

I've gotten my bike stolen so many times, I'm legit going to do this setup as well. thanks for the breakdown of the locks !

[@TheAnonyy]

get u locks that are different brand, abus is german and a good brand dont get everything from the same brand. but yet get one for your front wheel and your back wheel and something for inbetween. also check out hexlock they lock your accessories to the bike.

[@alexissilvers9375]

@@TheAnonyy I saw the hex lock, they're in preorder right now but worth the wait ! thanks for looking out ! 😀

[@Happy357mag]

How do you lock up the wagon that you use to carry all your locks?

[@NicoLeone-hd4em]

Thank you so much for making this video. Amazing that you took the time to do this. Really helped me see different methods to lock up my bike in NYC. :)

[@cvong1016]

6:52 Cameraman just let him touch that gnarly piece of gum on the sign

[@melregalario5887]

Why not just get security skewers? It seems like you can save a lot of time and u locks by just getting those skewers. I have those and just one kryptonite evolution and a chain on the saddle. Eventually I'm changing every Allen bolt on my bike into tamper proof ones.

[@mrborderhopper5614]

This is such a great video for anyone looking to buy this type of lock. I searched a for a few days before I pulled three trigger.

[@blackavenger20]

Go to Home Depot, purchase a thick chain that u can buy buy the length n attach a heavy duty lock. Ppl here steal bikes n wheels just for fun.

[@electricmeatslicer6030]

REDDIT USER SPOTTED

[@mrbr549]

Just hang a little neon yellow sign on it that says 'Acme Labs - Live Infectious Virus Delivery Services'.

[@glojean94]

mrbr549 LOL!

[@kayodeomotade7222]

Majority of these thieves can read 😁

[@leoli3140]

Thanks you sir, can you also make a video how to carry all these locks.

[@paulshutts6412]

Multiple locks are a great deterrent for bike theft, but the weight of YOUR system would add a lot of pedal power. Limit your locking by including a u lock through the pedal and frame. No theief wants a bike that they need to spend a great deal of TIME for a bike. Great USE of locks. Most people probably neglect to think about accessories FOR locking. THANKS for sharing.

[@TheAnonyy]

yean it is a lot of locks could carry some in backback but the heavier stuff in panniers.

[@alexstone1808]

Amateur, I carry a “bank vault” on my back, and lock my bike inside when ever I need to make a stop. “ THEY STOLE THE VAULT”.

[@DallasBoricua]

Good info for sure. Thank you for sharing.

[@gtsacaplaya]

Yooo action I watch your tours all the time now I’m looking up locks and here you are man .. lmao sick

[@davidanes]

I would also add locks for you disc brakes just for added subtle security

[@Colorcrayons]

This is true. Because disc brake locks and frame locks (which prevents the wheel from turning like a disc brake lock) are hard to cut without damaging the wheel they are locking. And if a thief somehow gets through the rest of the locks, they still cant just ride away on the bike since the tires are now locked. I had a thief successfully cut both of my locks on the bike (chain and d lock), but once they tried to leave with the bike, they just dropped it on the pavement since they would have had to carry the bike to steal it, and that inconvenience was enough to not make it worth the effort. Just one more easily implemented and less strenuous layer of security to utilize, so that you dont look like the OP carrying 80 pounds of locks around.

[@madscientistkicks]

It wasn’t until he mentioned the pole that I realized it’s vulnerable as hell lol.... one clean cut on the rusty base of the sign post and just slide it out of all those great locks.

[@z3nkin]

rofl

[@SingaporeUntold]

Still have to carry it. Probably 100lbs with all those locks

[@shaereub4450]

Last one: Could you have gotten a better result with the first u-lock IF you did it from the straight frame on the bottom back wheel instead of the Angled one?

[@brooklynhuman1505]

Wild man, seems like a nice challenge.

[@johnbarron4843]

6:51 *Shakes pole to make sure it doesn’t come out the ground. Accidentally grabs old gum and catch COVID-19 and dies. Bike never gets stolen and becomes a landmark.*

[@mags3376]

😂😂😂

[@makavelithedon]

A landmark where it becomes mandatory to attach your own bike lock in his honour and it eventually becomes a world record holder for most secure bike in the world.

[@dirt7258]

😈😈😈

[@makavelithedon]

"Then after you finally lock your bike, stand next to your bike with a AK-47 and make sure no one tries to steal it"

[@CmdrColstel]

Great tips ActionKid Thank You !

[@orhangulez7322]

I have seen something like this for the first time in my life.You must be crazy. man who loves his bike

[@blackavenger20]

U don’t understand lol they steal all types of bikes here

[@orhangulez7322]

@@blackavenger20 I'm astonished.

[@Kevinschart]

no one actually does this... he's just making a video. if you have a bike that requires that many locks it needs to be inside, in a secure location. the beater bike that you leave outside should only have a value that warrants one lock and savings to replace when it is stolen.

[@yewnammak750]

Nice bike AK, love the color.

[@strikegundam150]

Thank you very much for making this video about kryptoniat locks

[@timfaracy754]

The street sign pole may not be legal to lock bike on, especially if there is an actual bike post nearby. who was your camera holder?

[@johnrogers9481]

Good video Ken.! Thanks.

[@carlosturciosolivera1899]

Thats extreme even in my third world country 🤣

[@artistmac]

Kryptonite didn't name their top-of-the-line locks "New York" for nothing.

[@Vasileski88]

NYC is worse than your country in terms of bike theft.

[@GCasey]

Very nice review. Thank you!

[@jackmichaels7311]

I've been using the Skunklock and it's been working just fine in Brooklyn.

[@schmoab]

That’s a real nice bike ya got there, AK. Real nice. 👀

[@chewsir]

Must be nice to add a bike to your lock collection.

[@Tomandsense]

Great video comparing the range of kryptonite locks, thank you

[@keithcummings691]

Yo 5 good job on informative video. My kingdom for a lock!

[@newhuskytwenty]

2:59 I'm searching for a yellow N.Y. "forgetaboutit" version of that orange Evolution very short lock to be used indistinctly as a brake disk lock for my motorbike or with an OnGuard (I don't have a Kryptonite) chain with my bycicle. Does it even exist or do I have to buy the Evolution model because there is not another safer-stronger with those dimensions?

[@michaelkleinberg269]

Get a U-lock that is at least 18mm thick like the Kryptonite fahgettaboudit, this lock cannot be removed with a bolt cutter, but the other most important thing is an alarm that can text you when the bike is disturbed so that you can get to it before anything happens, time is the most critical factor!

[@TheUnknownNexus]

thanks for this, super helpful

[@vventura1253]

You're awsome. Thank you for caring about others. How do you carry your locks? they are so heavy!!!!

[@zachg593]

In awe at the size of this lad['s collection of bicycle locks]

[@zeeMuniStacksBundles]

You are a legend, I would do almost the same if I was in new york.

[@otocinclus]

10:05 the chain is only locking the rear wheel here (unless you consider the rack to be part of the frame...)

[@jackb2374]

Do you use all those locks every night?

[@BenDelacruz-xx5gg]

in NYC depending on what bike you have it's never completely safe. I have a KRYPTONITE New York Lock, and the cable for different types of locking scenarios. For overnight outdoor parking always say a prayer regardless of lock 🤣

[@UknownWorlds]

Man I appreciate what your doing but now I'm even getting paranoid. Let me get my tazer lol

[@stephcurry2350]

OK but how do you prevent someone damaging your bike?

[@BD90..]

I use two locks and using two Abus or Kryptonite D/U licks locks are the best and a chain with those is good too. I think it is safe to say your bike won't be a target lol. But if I was the thief I would bring a van and cut the pole then bring the bike and the rest of the locks to a quiet spot.

[@Gemini6191]

Where do you keep all these locks?

[@24califrank]

I'll just add bike alarm that's loud and a gps.. and one lock.

[@albertcastro409]

I like your video. Someone messes with you hit them with the chain. Your to much ! LOL !😆 Good Video. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@artistmac]

Good Lord! When I was still working, I used to ride and lock my bike in some of the most crime-ridden neighborhoods in Chicago, and I didn't have to do all that. And he's in Astoria, Queens!?

[@FallNorth]

Re street signs I'm not sure if he missed it but a SHORT street sign they can just whip the sign off and lift the bike over the top. I know someone who had that done to them and they hadn't thought of it.

[@E-bike652]

A 9 or 10 out of 10 chain lock and a loud alarm is a good idea for me in our city for a few minutes.

[@a70001400xify]

Any tips on carrying these locks around?

[@shawnm.8416]

Hey AK! Did you buy all these locks or were they supplied to you? I didnt realize locks cost so much! I cant imagine carrying all those heavy locks around especially when riding an e-scooter.

[@withinathou]

I need a water bottle holder so I’m gonna take yours. Thanks buddy good video

[@Duaner244]

The most grinder resistant are the hiplok d1000 or the litelok x3. I’m using the same chain as yours with the litelok x3.

[@chocolatewheelchair]

do you ride around with all the locks???

[@lornaz1975]

What is the advantage of the new flat design shackle vs the old pointy one? How is it more secure? How is the pointy one more easily defeated?

[@kottelkannim4919]

I think the flat one is harder to twist after sawing, so the thief should make two cuts instead of one.

[@milan4ever]

Do you wear it in the backpack? Must be at least 10kg.... are there any frame mounts?

[@jacovanderwalt1330]

Don't know how it is in New York, but I definitely know how it's like here in Pretoria, South Africa. I am currently using a cable lock on my fixed gear bicycle, and thankfully, there was no robbery attempt up to this point. The movie Premium Rush motivated me to get a chain lock because it looks a lot more secure. As you say, it does appear quite heavy, but how difficult is it to cut the chain or the lock?

[@tomblewomble3369]

If the solution to bike theft is doubling your weight in locks and spending 30 minutes locking and unlocking it - count me out.

[@DigitalYojimbo]

They'll just cut the sign post.

[@hp11208]

Yep

[@keithnichols7926]

But then the thief has to carry away a bike encumbered by several pounds of padlocks and chains that have to be sawed off. And of course, the bike's owner will end up buying another bike and more locks and chains. I think I'll ride the subway or take a cab.

[@ZTGOfficialYT]

Then they got the government wanting their ass

[@KellyODo]

It's sad we live in a world where, in order to have peace of mind, you have to use seven locks to park your bike.

[@chaxologist2961]

Si vis Pacem, Para Bellum!

[@AlainHubert]

@0:12 "I don't think anyone is stealing this bike anytime soon...". Thief: "hold my beer, I'm gonna cut that flimsy post it is tied to in 10 seconds flat...! lol"

[@gahlaphagosgamingdocs3208]

It's like carrying another person with you everytime with those weights

[@b.griffin317]

Didn't secure the handle bars Ken. tsk tsk. Gonna be hard to ride now. 🤣

[@Spitfireua]

Never seen so many lock's for 1 bicycle.

[@crisj7704]

lmaooo best video --> how do you carry the locks around NY mate?

[@lorenzosavino3753]

Funny video but that chain only secures the rear wheel because you forgot to pass it through any of the 2 frame triangles. EDIT (he actually did it) TIPS: leave always a cable lock (the type with a locking system, not the type shown in the video that requires another lock) through the saddle and the frame and another through the rear rack and the frame as well. I mean, ALWAYS, you don't need to remove them; in fact I left my cable locks for 2 years now.

[@shaereub4450]

I put my Kryptonite 18 mm thick Fahgettaboudit mini through the frame-spoke-frame of the back wheel, or spoke-frame-bike post. Than I put my Fahgettaboudit chain lock through the bike post and both parts of the triangular frame on the back wheel (if it's irons bar fence, I'll take the first lock through the front). Yes the 14 mm thick chain comes with a 15 mm thick lock. Lastly, Abus chain combo lock through the seat, and the ends clip through the back wheel. Too weak for an e-bike?

[@joltanoid349]

Well played!!! But at that point I would just cut the sign post off and end it there💖💞❤️💛💜💙

[@alisalopez1859]

Who was filming the person be hind the camera

[@bibifock3086]

at what time do you get up to have time ?!

[@therealkakkamakkara]

Put the crossbar/keyhole on the same side as your bike. Not on the opposite side of the bike stand/pole/signpost. It is better for yourself and whomever wants to use the other side of the bike stand. Your keyway is less likely to be blocked and it possibly gives more room for the other cyclist as the shackle is most often skinnier than the crossbar. Share the road and share the locking space.

[@victorjimenez9597]

So which is the best u lock?

Kryptonite has an anti-theft protection offer. Would they pay you (number of locks) x (bike value), if it got stolen? :D

[@hunter1586]

One thing very misleading about this is they won't pay you if the thief used power tools :'©

[@bemep0k]

My bike costs probably 10 times less than those locks combined :D Was fun to watch though!

[@andresbElSerBiologico]

I expect you got those locks in different location. I learned that in Montreal. Im in Vancouver now, Canada's bike thieves Capitol. I like a 2 lock system.

[@bardia7748]

@Andres B what do you mean? The seller keeps a copy of the key ?

[@user-gv5pp6iw5i]

New York fahgettaboudit (secondary lock = frame-frame) 1- front wheel to frame (wheel lock = must wheelie) 2- suspension fork sanctions to frame (anti turn, can't straighten wheel = wheel club for bicycle = must wheelie) 3- chain stay, wheel, Crankarm (can't pedal, can't roll = must carry) ____ In worst area, I use 4 total. 2 @ fahgettaboudit ulocks (as secondary due to small size) 2 @ streetcuffs (8200 & 8290) Abus bordo granite 6500 (harder to use than regular ulocks, stopped using = moves too much...) but great for larger poles and trees to attach other locks to (locking base for larger poles)

[@FallNorth]

With the mini lock - The street pole seems to be at an angle and he could have got the bike at an angle and have locked it? I'd have always prioritised the frame with the mini lock and used a flexy cable through the back and front wheel. I'd imagine a thief could cut through an alloy wheel fairly easily, far easier than breaking a good u lock.

[@wendydarling5790]

Looks like this would add a whole lot of weight. I've been wanting to get a bike lately but not sure it's worth all this. Maybe I'll get a cheap clunker and take my chances.

[@b.griffin317]

In NYC they will steal anything, "clunkers" and all.

[@JudiJoseph]

How do you lock your scooter? Do you do it the same way for your bike?

[@jorgef1962]

I think same way but u locks would work more than cable locks since they can use tools to break it so U locks would help a lot

[@youcef5966]

How do u carry all those with u

[@sixpooltube]

"Chain--very easy to lock it. Also, good for self-defense too. If someone comes up to you, you just start swingin". 😂