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Kryptonite 5ft Fahgettaboutit Bike Lock and Chain |  | Brand: Kryptonite
Category: Sports
This item is no longer available
Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 71818
Fragile: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 4.5 x 4.3
MPN: GK730231
Model: 5ft Fahgettaboutit Bike Chain and Lock
UPC: 720018730231
EAN: 0720018730132
ASIN: B000LPJQZ4
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| Features:
| • | 5ft Six Sided hexagonal Chain Links | | • | Flat Style High Security EV Lock | | • | Weaterproof protective Sleeve | | • | Lighted Key | | • | Insurance Loss |
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Product Description
Our ultimate bicycle security for urban areas and other high theft danger areas.
$3,500 (USD) Anti-Theft Protection Offer - Bicycle (USA & Canada)
$1,000 (USD) Anti-Theft Protection Offer - Powersport Vehicle (USA & Canada)
Anti-Theft Protection Offer also available in UK & Germany
Passed following tests: Sold Secure Gold
Chain Features:
11mm six-sided, hexagonal chain links made of triple heat-treated boron manganese steel for ultimate strength
Narrower inner width of individual links defends against leverage attacks
Durable, protective nylon cover
Lock Features:
1/2" (13mm) hardened KryptoniumTM steel shackle resists bolt cutters and leverage attacks
High security disc style cylinder
Hardened steel sleeve over crossbar for double security
Double deadbolt locking for extensive holding power
3 keys - one lighted for nighttime use
Sliding dustcover protects cylinder
Lifetime Key Registration
Replacement keys available
Limited Lifetime Warranty
5' (150cm) length
Weight 11.9 lbs.
Item #730231
SECURITY RATING: 12
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 14
 Feeling SAFE in your space June 21, 2009
J. Leung
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this chain about a month ago. I could've sworn I've written a review, but here it goes again! This is a great chain. It weighs about 8 pounds without the lock on and 11 pounds with it on. This is the first time I have owned a motorcycle and I did the stupid thing of just putting my chain on the back wheel... kind of like using it as a ginormous disk lock. I finally realized the best this would probably be to lock a wheel to a pole. I moved a couple things around in the garage and locked it to this nice pole. I believe no one can cut this chain without it being highly noticeable. I try not to ride it out to malls and such because I won't be able to run back to it in time if anything happens. At home, I park it fairly far from the already broken outlets so even IF someone wanted to cut my chain, they can't. If they DID, my dog would most likely bark. How do I carry it around? Well, when I DON'T have school, I put it in a banged up empty backpack. I have no idea how I will bring it to school, but another review suggested wrapping it around the waist, so I'll try that. The chain is kind of short, but it is enough to lock my wheel to a fairly thick pole, but not one as thick as say, a light post. Good product. The only problem I have is about someone picking the lock. There are a lot of videos about people picking Kryptonite locks. My question is, can they pick one of the most popular locks out there? Would they DARE? We'll find out soon enough.
 Prefer U-lock + security pins May 1, 2009
SuperElectric
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
I lot of people recommend chains over U-locks, reasoning that chains can lock both the frame and front wheel. I got the fahgettaboudit chain, but it soon proved to be depressingly heavy, and made parking a chore to do without scratching the frame.
A friend who'd been biking for much longer than I recommended the alternative of using a simple U-lock and security pins. Security pins/skewers are replacements for the quick-release pins and hex screws that keep your wheels, seatpost, and front fork attached to the bike. You can think of them as hex-wrench screws, only instead of a standard hex wrench, they can only be opened by a custom key that comes with the pin set. The U-lock keeps your bike frame locked to some external object, while the pins keep your bike components from walking away. A chain, by contrast, won't deter seat or front fork thieves.
I'm now using the fahgettaboudit mini U-lock with Pinhead security skewers (a 4-pack can be found for about $60 on the web). For reference, the U-lock is about 1/3 the weight of this chain, despite having an even thicker shackle. I highly recommend this approach over chains, unless you get a free chain, like my roommate did from me :).
 If you can cut through it, you can have my bike... January 9, 2009
Doug K. Endo (San Francisco, CA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought a 09 Cannondale F3 Caffine and needed a sturdy chain and lock as I work near downtown SF...Bike theft is rampant in the downtown area, according to my bike mechanic, so I opted for the biggest chain I could find. Other than the weight, this is a great lock...I am never more than eyeing distance from my locked rig so I am not too worried however you never know. The lock is easy to manage and comes with two keys...one of them has an led light attached...So far so good...no complaints...I am pretty relaxed leaving my rig on the street with this chain and lock...as long as carrying this beast is not a problem for you, I would recommend it...
theoneandonly December 5, 2008
B. Winter (Zürich, Schweiz)
This is simply the best. When you really love your bike, you buy this lock!!
I'm more than satisfied. Every penny worth.
Good and heavy October 16, 2008
Chrome boy (New York, NY)
This thing is heavy. If you are getting this, you need to have a plan in mind for how you're going to ride around with this. I tried wrapping it around my top tube for a while, but it's a pain to wrap it around every-time, and it scratches up the bike. I got a rack of the back, and it works pretty well (changes how the bike handles significantly though).
Since I park my bike in the same spot everyday, I just leave the chain there most days, and it's fine. If you're in a position to do this, i recommend you bite the bullet and get it. It's easily will lock both wheels and frame to something, and it's something i never have to worry about.
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