The 712 is 120cm in length and 2041 grams while the 790 is a bit shorter at 90cm 1646 grams. The Kryptonite Keeper 712 and Kryptonite Keeper 790 represent a pair of Sold Secure Bronze bike chain locks that are the same other than size and weight. We chose to feature the Kryptonite Keeper 790 as a placeholder for a range of options. It still worked perfectly with just the odd squirt of GT85 needed every few months through the winter. Another writer here at Cyclingnews left his New York Chain locked up at his university campus for a whole year, rain or shine, with and without his bike, and just commuted home leaving it in place. Make sure you've followed all the rules exactly and if your bike disappears you could be eligible for up to a $5000 payout.Īnother plus for the Kryptonite is its longevity. What Kryptonite does offer instead of the flexibility that comes with the Hiplok is an insurance offer. The Kryptonite chain doesn't loop through itself the way the Hiplok does and instead of a U-lock you get a lock that's a lot closer to a padlock. In fact, the two offerings are similar in a lot of ways but they are unique enough that each has a place on this list. It's even heavier than the Hiplok DXXL and the security is similar. The Ktyptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain 1415 & New York Disc Lock is another option in the massive chain lock category. Not every link has a cover to limit scratching ![]() When using the chain, the loop end design makes sure that you've got the most length available. When it's time to take your ebike out add in a massive chain with 14mm thick links. The Hiplok DX alone is one of the most secure, and convenient, U locks on the market. The U lock and the chain work together but you can leave the chain at home if you don't need it. If you've got an ebike as well as another bike that requires less security this you get the flexibility to choose the level of security you need each time you leave the house. We also like how this system ends up being a two-for-one purchase. If you have an expensive ebike then the highest security makes sense both because of the price of the bike and because of the ease of carrying extra weight. Hiplok markets this option specifically for ebikes so it only makes sense we'd include it here for that use. There's a massive chain and there's also the Hiplok DX wearable U lock. The Hiplok DXXL takes a couple of pieces and combines them in a single purchase. Loop end chain limits locking options slightly It’s for that reason we still have the Abus option in the mix here. It’s a lot of money to pay for the soft, rattle-free, performance. While the whole system is ideal for locking a bike to a car rack, the one downside is the price. The U-lock portion actually carries a Sold Secure Gold rating but it’s so tiny that there’s very little ability to use it beyond securing the loop chain portion so consider the whole lock a functional silver rating. Even though it feels like a rope, it carries a Sold Secure Silver rating that should do a good job matching with use on a car rack. Instead, it’s like a thick rope and it’s as comfortable to handle, and use, as a rope would be. ![]() ![]() ![]() The textile portion does have a steel core but you can’t feel it. The Tex-Lock is a textile-based loop chain with a small U-lock that features a double locking shackle design. Previously we recommended the Abus Ivera 7210 and still think that’s a great option but since then, we’ve discovered another, better option. It’s a unique challenge needing a unique lock that won’t scratch a frame and has a bit more length. The integrated cable lock on the rack got clipped while the owner was inside buying a snack. The story of a brand-new bike stolen off a rack while filling up gas on the way home was a story that stood out. We’ve been doing a lot of research on bike locks and during the process we asked cyclists who had a bike stolen while locked and how it happened.
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