Originally Posted by jonnyboy77
Not sure I appreciate the insinuation that this is some sort of hoax! I can assure you that the lock was attached to my bike and to a sturdy metal bike rack. The lock was removed from the bike frame, but could not be removed from the bike rack as the rack was a much larger diameter than any of the bike - that said, if the thief had wanted the lock too, it took <2 mins from walk up to ride away, a second cut would not have been an issue for this guy - he also cut through the kryptonite cable that was looped through frame and wheels. I retrieved the lock by unlocking it, I did put it back together for the photos to illustrate the cut.
In relation to the rust, the bike was stolen at 0950 in Chicago, the lock was left on the ground pretty much as you see in the photo - then at around 1600 it rained HEAVILY for about an hour, I picked up the lock off the ground at around 1800 that night (8 hours later) the photos were taken around 1900 that night.
I am in contact with Kryptonite and my home owners insurance, see how it goes.... I will be buying another Cronus though! I will also be looking for a $100 commuter or something.
I have posted about the video - if I can I will put it online.
Jon
Well, there has been a lot of controversy on these boards lately about bike locks. Some company whose been hawking their chains and posting videos of how easy they could defeat the competitors products. And then you post pictures showing a cut New York Fahgettaboudit U-lock, which is supposed to be the biggest badest ulock available. And you've only been a member of the board for about a month. So I'll admit I've been suspicious as well. It's quite common for people to shill on internet forums so it pays to be wary.
I'll shoot you a PM, I may be able to host that file.