Kryptonite bike locks
15 September 2004, 12:45 PM
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Kryptonite bike locks
15 September 2004, 02:09 PM
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I don't have sound, and I don't understand this at all. Is that a special gadget, or just a piece of plastic tubing?
I've got a Citadel (circa 1988!) and don't see how they could do this.
I've got a Citadel (circa 1988!) and don't see how they could do this.
15 September 2004, 02:12 PM
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this is a kryptonite bike lock i used it to lock up my bike blah blah
but if ound out you could open it with a bic pen
very good lock !!!
that do
but if ound out you could open it with a bic pen
very good lock !!!
that do
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15 September 2004, 02:12 PM
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Commentry roughly says:
"You can take a big pen, remove the top, just pop it into the lock, give it a couple of quick twists and turns and volia."
Edit to say it also mentions it's a Citidal 2000 lock.
"You can take a big pen, remove the top, just pop it into the lock, give it a couple of quick twists and turns and volia."
Edit to say it also mentions it's a Citidal 2000 lock.
15 September 2004, 02:17 PM
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Ah, so it's shoved into the circular keyway? OK, now I understand. Thanks.
Bugger...
Still got my No-Krak though!
(Doubtless pickable 20 yrs on...)
Bugger...
Still got my No-Krak though!
(Doubtless pickable 20 yrs on...)
15 September 2004, 05:47 PM
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That could well solve the problem of me losing the keys to mine which has left the bike locked to a gas pipe. Mine is about 8 years old and the key goes in at the bottom. You never know I might get lucky. Failing that it down to the hire shop in the morning for bolt cutters.
I thought these were supposed to be the best locks available
BTW shouldn't mods lock the thread due to its obvious secuirty implications?
Bob
I thought these were supposed to be the best locks available
BTW shouldn't mods lock the thread due to its obvious secuirty implications?
Bob
15 September 2004, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BOB'5
BTW shouldn't mods lock the thread due to its obvious secuirty implications?
Ah, the pen is mightier than, erm...
17 September 2004, 11:35 AM
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http://www.engadget.com/entry/8154041173872584/
We understand there are concerns regarding tubular cylinders used in some Kryptonite locks. The tubular cylinder, a standard industry-wide design, has been successfully used for more than 30 years in our products and other security applications without significant issues.
The current Kryptonite locks based on a tubular cylinder design continue to present an effective deterrent to theft. As part of our continuing commitment to produce performance and improved security, Kryptonite has been developing a disc-style cylinder for some years. In 2000, Kryptonite introduced the disc-style cylinder in its premier line of products, the New York series. In 2002, Kryptonite began development of a new disc cylinder system for both its Evolution and KryptoLok product lines, which currently use the tubular cylinder design. These products are scheduled to be introduced in the next few weeks.
We are accelerating the delivery of the new disc cylinder locks and we will communicate directly with our distributors, dealers and consumers within the coming days. The world just got tougher and so did our locks.
We understand there are concerns regarding tubular cylinders used in some Kryptonite locks. The tubular cylinder, a standard industry-wide design, has been successfully used for more than 30 years in our products and other security applications without significant issues.
The current Kryptonite locks based on a tubular cylinder design continue to present an effective deterrent to theft. As part of our continuing commitment to produce performance and improved security, Kryptonite has been developing a disc-style cylinder for some years. In 2000, Kryptonite introduced the disc-style cylinder in its premier line of products, the New York series. In 2002, Kryptonite began development of a new disc cylinder system for both its Evolution and KryptoLok product lines, which currently use the tubular cylinder design. These products are scheduled to be introduced in the next few weeks.
We are accelerating the delivery of the new disc cylinder locks and we will communicate directly with our distributors, dealers and consumers within the coming days. The world just got tougher and so did our locks.
17 September 2004, 01:01 PM
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It's not fair to say who.
But I used to work for a bike shop, and a well known brand used to do D-locks.
The only difference from the vid above is that you didn't need a pen!
You just squeezed the "U-shaped" part and it popped out of the lock!!!
Last time I checked, the locks were still being made and for sale!
But I used to work for a bike shop, and a well known brand used to do D-locks.
The only difference from the vid above is that you didn't need a pen!
You just squeezed the "U-shaped" part and it popped out of the lock!!!
Last time I checked, the locks were still being made and for sale!
20 September 2004, 12:32 PM
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http://www.bikemagic.com/news/articl...N/3994/v/1/sp/
Kryptonite today announced it will provide free product upgrades for certain locks purchased since September 2002, in response to consumer concerns about tubular cylinder lock technology.
20 September 2004, 08:58 PM
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It gets worse - many of the locks used for laptops use those 7-pin concentric mechanisms too, so they can be picked with a piece of tubing of the right diameter as well...
http://www.security.org/ (second item)
http://www.security.org/ (second item)
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