Kryptonite NY vs Evolution
11-02-05 | 02:46 AM
#1
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From: Pasadena, CA
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Trying to decide on a new lock... does the Evolution offer pretty decent protection? Is the NY lock a "big" upgrade... because I mostly hear about how great the NY lock is and little about whether the evolution is any good or not.
They both use the "Through-hardened Kryptonium TM Steel shackle resists bolt cutters and leverage attacks" but the evolution has a 1/2" shackle vs the 5/8" shackle of the NY.
The NY is also quite a bit heavier and about $30 more
So what do you think?
Bike is parked at college campus during the day and stays inside of my apartment at night
They both use the "Through-hardened Kryptonium TM Steel shackle resists bolt cutters and leverage attacks" but the evolution has a 1/2" shackle vs the 5/8" shackle of the NY.
The NY is also quite a bit heavier and about $30 more
So what do you think?
Bike is parked at college campus during the day and stays inside of my apartment at night
Last edited by djtrackie; 11-02-05 at 02:53 AM.
11-02-05 | 06:01 AM
#2
The New York locks into the cross bar on both sides, making it much more resistant to leverage attacks. It's also more resistant to cutting attacks.
Supposedly, Kryptonite is releasing a Mini NY in January.
The Evo has one side that locks and one side that has a bent foot that seats into the cross bar.
The NY is heavy but does provide - at least in tests - about 2X's the resistance of the Evo. The Evo Mini is convenient. Take your pick.
If you are leaving your bike unattended all day, the NY is going to provide more of a deterrent.
If a real thief wants your bike he is going to get it. He is less likely to go after the bike with a better lock, if he can find something as nice with less security attached.
You should consider multiple locks of a serious nature, and different types, if you are going to leave your bike for a long time, especially on a college campus.
I use both at different times. I really like the Evo, but I do not leave my bike unattended for more than 30 Minutes tops.
My biggest worry is brifters going missing. That's seriously easy money. Snip, Snip and remove Two or Three bolts and there goes your handlebar with brifters in tow.
Supposedly, Kryptonite is releasing a Mini NY in January.
The Evo has one side that locks and one side that has a bent foot that seats into the cross bar.
The NY is heavy but does provide - at least in tests - about 2X's the resistance of the Evo. The Evo Mini is convenient. Take your pick.
If you are leaving your bike unattended all day, the NY is going to provide more of a deterrent.
If a real thief wants your bike he is going to get it. He is less likely to go after the bike with a better lock, if he can find something as nice with less security attached.
You should consider multiple locks of a serious nature, and different types, if you are going to leave your bike for a long time, especially on a college campus.
I use both at different times. I really like the Evo, but I do not leave my bike unattended for more than 30 Minutes tops.
My biggest worry is brifters going missing. That's seriously easy money. Snip, Snip and remove Two or Three bolts and there goes your handlebar with brifters in tow.
11-02-05 | 09:19 PM
#3
No need to guess. Bike lock tests are on-line at the ART Foundation and at Soldsecure.com. The "Cycling Plus" tested the two locks you mention.
www.soldsecure.com/Leisure.htm
- The New York 3000 is one of the toughest u-locks on the market. A skilled crook with power tools would need eight to ten minutes to open it.
- the Kryptonite Evolution uses only one locking foot, and one unlocked foot. That allows it to be defeated, even with manual tools, in under five minutes. The "mini" Evolution is safer than the standard Evolution, because the small size leaves less room for prying and leverage tools.
I like the light weight and convenience of the "mini" Evolution for daytime use in safe locations. I use the NY 3000 at night and when parking downtown.
www.soldsecure.com/Leisure.htm
- The New York 3000 is one of the toughest u-locks on the market. A skilled crook with power tools would need eight to ten minutes to open it.
- the Kryptonite Evolution uses only one locking foot, and one unlocked foot. That allows it to be defeated, even with manual tools, in under five minutes. The "mini" Evolution is safer than the standard Evolution, because the small size leaves less room for prying and leverage tools.
I like the light weight and convenience of the "mini" Evolution for daytime use in safe locations. I use the NY 3000 at night and when parking downtown.
