Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini
Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
11 reasons to buy
- With a huge 18mm shackle, testers could not break through the Fahgettaboudit with hand tools.
- Both ends of the Fahgettaboudit’s shackle are locked into the crossbar. Thieves will have to cut it twice with an angle grinder, in order to remove it.
- Sold Secure gave the Fahgettaboudit their highest ‘Diamond’ security rating.
- ART security assessors gave the Fahgettaboudit a 4/5 security rating.
- Due to its compact size, the Fahgettaboudit is easy to fit in a backpack or pannier.
- Testers found that the Fahgettaboudit operated smoothly, even when assaulted with sand, water, mud, snow, and dust.
- A sliding dust cover protects the Fahgettaboudit’s keyhole.
- The Fahgettaboudit comes with 3x keys.
- Owners can register with Kryptonite for up to $5000 of stolen bike coverage.
- Kryptonite furnish the Fahgettaboudit with a lifetime warranty.
- The Fahgettaboudit is easily carried with aftermarket mounting brackets.
5 reasons not to buy
- With only 3.3” x 6.3” of locking space, your frame and location options are limited.
- At over 4.5 lb, this lock’s weight won’t let you Fahgettaboudit.
- The Fahgettaboudit does not come with a frame mount.
- You want peace-of-mind at a budget price? Fahgettaboudit!
- The Fahgettaboudit could be better protected against lock-picking.
Bottom line
The Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini is widely considered to be the most secure portable bike lock available. Only the ABUS Granit series can give it a run for its money. With an 18 mm shackle, it must be cut twice – and only with an angle grinder. Expert lock-pickers did find flaws. However, folk like this are scarce, on the streets. Its small size limits frame and post-locking options, but does make it harder to lever open. It’s also fairly weighty. By itself, it best suits owners of bikes with narrow frames, rims and tires. But coupled with another U-lock or cable, its very hard to beat. Not a thrifty choice, for obvious reasons.BikeRide finds and shows you the best prices of the bikes you want to buy. Prices constantly change and it’s impossible to compare them all yourself.
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