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Reddit mentions of Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 13mm U-Lock Bicycle Lock with FlexFrame-U Bracket
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 13mm U-Lock Bicycle Lock with FlexFrame-U Bracket. Here are the top ones.
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13mm Hardended Max Performance Steel Shackle Resists Hand Tools, Bolt Cutters, and Leverage AttacksInterior Locking Dimensions; 3. 25" x 5. 5"Key Safe Program; Kryptonite will ship your first 2 keys for free, globally, in the event you lose them.Anti-Theft Protection Offer; Up to $2, 500 Reimbursement for 1 Year IncludedLifetime
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 3.2677165321 Inches |
| Length | 7.0078740086 Inches |
| Size | 3.25" x 5.5" 13mm |
| Weight | 3.1526103466 Pounds |
| Width | 3.2677165321 Inches |
Sadly, the risk of theft is never zero. However, with a cheap bike and a good lock, your risk is pretty low. This is about the cheapest U-lock I would recommend considering. Avoid cable locks, hardware store chain, etc.
I'm not sure how long your ride is, but you can probably find a perfectly serviceable used bicycle for $200-$300, or a new one for $500-$600.
For reference, I've been riding all over the area for years on an old Trek FX from 2006; parked at many different T stations and its never been stolen. Although I only parked at Sullivan a few times; I usually park at Assembly if I need to jump on the Orange Line.
Don’t forget the the bell mounted on the stem! 😜
(I call it my “pedestrian bell”)
I ride my bike daily to/from work. I’ve been using this back pack for several weeks now and I absolutely love it. Not huge in size to where it gets in the way, but big enough to carry my essentials - lunch for the day, jacket, U-lock, saddle bag that has some tools in it (throw it on my saddle for longer dedicated rides w/o my backpack + with my clipless pedals on) + any other misc. small things that I may need to bring along with me to work.
For larger loads, I have a different back back that I use on occasion.
Kryptonite Evo mini 5, the 5 fits in your back pocket perfect and can lock to just about anywhere if you lock around the head tube. It’s what we all used in SF when I was a bike messenger and we had to park literally everywhere all day every day. It’s the only lock I’ll use. You can buy a cable if you need to lock your wheels too. https://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-New-U-Evolution-Mini-5-Bicycle/dp/B06XCTDYS6/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1542072269&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=kryptonite+evolution+mini+7&dpPl=1&dpID=41P8ky%2BTSVL&ref=plSrch (Edit/Ps take off the metal frame mount so it doesn’t tear your pocket)