BOSTON — Bike lock maker Kryptonite struggled to reassure customers and protect its reputation on Friday after the disclosure that its famous U-lock could be opened by a ballpoint pen. Kryptonite said ...

Bike owners were recently disturbed by reports that their U-shaped Kryptonite bike locks can be rendered ineffective with a ball-point pen. The vulnerable locks belong to the Evolution and Kryptolock ...

We won’t lie to you: Bike safety goes far beyond just a good lock, but that doesn’t mean you should settle for a shitty one. In fact, it would be straight-up reckless to bike around without one that ...

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Ralph Prins – Kryptonite Sales Manager: “As more individuals have come to rely on the bicycle, whether for commuting to work or leisure, more bikes on the street means more bike theft. Over 26,000 ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Duncan Niederlitz and Eve O'Neill Bike thieves are a persistent plague. The ...

IT LOOKS AS though thieves have come up with kryptonite for the fearsome Kryptonite bike locks: a Bic ballpoint pen. The back of a plastic pen twisted into the hole for cylindrical keys pops open the ...

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Most cyclists that I know have had their bikes stolen. Stolen from a college campus, an apartment basement, a front porch, the list goes on. The worst was a bike stolen during a job interview. They ...

Which bike locks are best? Bike sales are on the rise, thanks to the commuting and exercise benefits of this age-old form of transportation. But with a boost in popularity comes an increase in bike ...