How strong is the Kryptonite Evolution-STD U-Lock bike lock?
The Kryptonite Evolution-STD U-Lock bike lock can withstand any attack from a standard saw – five minutes with a hacksaw barely scratches the surface. It will take upwards of 20 minutes with a diamond blade angle grinder to get through this lock, and quite frankly thieves will look elsewhere. Sources: http://www.amazon.
Product Description Kryptonite Series 4 Evolution U-Locks made of 14mm, hardened MAX-Performance steel shackle with double deadbolt design. Great Lock, Best for the Price., September 21, 2007 By J. Smith “ChokingJaik” (Prison City) – See all my reviews (REAL NAME) When I purchased this lock, I actually bought two. I just moved to Chicago, with my girlfriend, and she needed a new lock. She had the older/cylinder(barrel) key kryptonite that you can open with a Bic Pen. I only had a flex lock, and my bike was stolen within the first month we moved here. I have bought a new bike, and Two locks. I’m now using this lock, in combination with the Bell MaxGuard Heavy-Duty Cable(12mm). I carry all this extra weight, because Chicago is 2nd in the nation(next to New York) for bike thefts. It works great alone, but I feel safe with the flex cable combined. There was another Kryptonite Evolution with a flex cable, but the cable was only 10mm. If you are buying this for the insurance purposes, then I
