Jon,

You seem a bit "hurt" by my suspicions, but I can only say that the resemblance between portions of your original post, down to even bits of British "slang" are similar to language and slang in posts by the notorious *****, who is engaged in a slander and libel campaign against the Kryptonite company.

Your initial post came just hours after the ***** thread was deleted by the moderators of the Forum. Your questioning of the "intelligence" of someone who has questions about your report is IDENTICAL to the response ***** made to those who doubted his claims.

And, I have carefully read the reports of the editors of "Cycling Plus" of their "attacks" on the best Kryptonite locks, and your report that the lock was opened in less than two minutes is NOT consistent with the results of their tests.

The "Cycling Plus" tests are made with the locks "filled" by the rear wheel/and/or/seat tube PLUS a beefy locking post. Filling the inside of the "U" is essential, because it prevents inserting effective leverage and prying tools. That forces the crook to cut BOTH legs of the "U" to remove the bike from the locking post.

In the "Cycling Plus" tests, cutting both legs of the "U" requires FAR more time than you report, and the editors are using top quality power tools with brand new cutting blades.

For these reasons, the story you are reporting is inconsistent with the results "Cycling Plus" editors have seen, and the ability of the crook in your case to slip your bike frame or wheel through a 1/4th inch cut is mysterious indeed.

I look forward to seeing the video when you post it. By posting the video, it will be possible for Forum members in Chicago to see the face of the crook. Perhaps he is someone known to Chicago bike messengers or to Chicago bike shop employees.

And, the video may explain how an inch wide frame and a inch and half wide wheel can get slipped through a 1/4th inch cut in one leg of the shackle.

Hopefully, your insurance company will move quickly to reimburse you for your loss, and get you back on the road.