Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini U-Lock
5 stars based on
75 reviews
Accessories reviewsIn PrintReviews. Tallac is a small company in southern California specializing in a few small bike accessories. The Vier lock is an interesting take on the long-established U-lock. Made up of four pieces that can be quickly disassembled and stored in the included zippered pouch, the Vier provides full-size U-lock performance in a bundle the size of a burrito. The pouch can easily be slipped into a bag or strapped to the saddle rails or in a bottle cage.
Tallac is also working on a special carrier that mounts to the bottle cage eyelets. Only one side of the Vier locks, and the shackles attach to the other end with a quarter turn. The shackles come in three lengths: I used the middle length and found it big enough to lock a steel frame and front wheel off the bike, but just barely. The larger size looks big enough to secure at least two bikes. The Vier lock started life as a successful crowd-funded campaign, so the demand for this lock exists.
While my locking needs are often met with a U-lock shoved into a back pocket, riders with a need for high security in a small package should take a look at the Vier. Because both ends of the shackle lock, it would need to be cut in two places to be defeated. As great as the security and protection may be, living with kryptonite new york fahgettaboudit mini lock review Fahgettaboudit Mini has its challenges.
Outside of areas requiring ultra-high security, the Fahgettaboudit Mini might be overkill. You can also order one with a specific key code, so if you have multiple Abus locks with the Plus cylinder you can use them all with the same key. With more thankey possibilities, that could come in handy.
Ice can ruin your day in more ways than one. The Centium comes with an attractive mount with a leather trimmed Velcro kryptonite new york fahgettaboudit mini lock review and a steampunk vibe. However the new bracket is side-loading instead of top-loading, which makes getting the lock in and out a lot easier. Kryptonite new york fahgettaboudit mini lock review example, it ships in a very attractive commemorative wooden box built for Abus by a local nonprofit agency that empowers and teaches skills to developmentally disabled individuals.
Like all Abus products it is made in Germany with more than a century of of lock-making expertise behind it. From time to time we all need to lock up our bikes in questionable surroundings. For this you need a good, strong lock. However, those kinds of locks are usually heavy and difficult to carry without bags or attachments on your person or bike. This is where the Hiplok Gold comes to the rescue.
Hiploks are easily worn around the waist and provide extreme protection for your bike. The chain is wrapped in a tough nylon outer sleeve, which kryptonite new york fahgettaboudit mini lock review your clothes, bike and the object you are locking to from damage.
The lock features a 12 mm hardened steel shackle and a brass locking mechanism wrapped up in impact resistant plastic. All that security weighs in at a hefty 5. However, because the chain is worn around your waist, the weight is dispersed well and not much of a bother. A handy clip secures the Hiplok around your waist, so you do not have to lock and unlock to get it on and off.
You can also adjust the length of the belt so that it will fit comfortably on waists from 28 to 44 inches. Just throw it on and off you go! I have also found the The Hiplok Gold is available worldwide, and there are several Hiplok variations available—I particularly like the highly reflective Superbright series.