Talk:Kryptonite lock

Uneeded links
I'm going to edit out the links to the Kryptonite page and Superman page they are not really needed. Whispering 03:38, 17 November 2005 (UTC) disambiguation link repair (You can help!)
 * Why? Gzuckier 04:17, 17 November 2005 (UTC)


 * I see no reason why the links should be gone. When I came to this page, my first instinct was to link them.  I think the point of wiki is that anything the user could reasonably want to learn more about is a link.  If we link years (1993, 2001, etc.), Kryptonite deserves a link.  Barring protest, I will put the links back. - Crenner 03:07, 10 December 2005 (UTC)


 * I agree with Crenner that the links are appropriate. (I think we link years too often, but that's another issue.) JamesMLane 12:08, 10 December 2005 (UTC)

Lock exchange
The article finishes with "the company responded with a lock exchange offer", implying that the matter was concluded. However, none of the shops I've bought kryptonite locks from have any knowledge of the lock replacement program, which implies (a) that most locks are still vulnerable, and (b) the lock replacement program has problems worth mentioning. For example, does it only apply in the USA? Ojw 12:26, 10 December 2005 (UTC)
 * My experience of this is at the time was that cycle shops were surprisingly unaware of the lock replacement program, and that the program ran in countries other than the US. Lopifalko (talk) 18:00, 14 June 2010 (UTC)

Wow this page needs updating.
First thing that caught my eye was the "these locks are heavy and bulky" comment. Newer styles are small enough to be referred to as pocket-locks: the Evolution Mini will fit easily into a back pocket (although still over two pounds). Also, newer bracket assemblies are much more secure than older designs for keeping your lock on your bike.

Krypto indeed did a full recall that had lots of coverage online and through their reps to all the lbs's (local bike shops) in my community; the recall lasted the better part of a year following the youtube video, it finished in '05 (?). They use an abloy lock/tumbler system that for all intents and purposes cannot be defeated on the street.

This page needs a thorough update and rewrite to better reflect technological/design changes from the leading manufacturer and innovator of the u-lock design. --64.65.183.182 (talk) 19:04, 23 October 2009 (UTC)


 * The best basis for such an update and rewrite would be coverage in other media, so that we could summarize the information from other sources (see WP:NOR. If you have one or more citations to such coverage, go ahead and add the information, or post the links here.  Thanks! JamesMLane t c 21:40, 23 October 2009 (UTC)

On the historical front, I have a memory of meeting a fellow MIT student who proudly showed me a new bicycle lock that he had invented. I remember him referring to it as Kryptonite, and I remember it being a flat U-bend, as described in the article, and not the present tubular steel lock. I went to MIT in January 1973, so the timing is right. It would be great if the name of the original inventor could be tracked down and added. I like it that an iconic lock that is still highly rated 40 years later was invented by a student.ChromosomeMan (talk) 15:57, 16 September 2015 (UTC)

Youtube video from 2018-04-29, by 'LockPickingLawyer' entitled '[670] The Lock That Made Kryptonite Famous (K2)' details the early history, including original designer and patent. ( https://youtube.com/watch?v=HZPUJqvoUS4 )  — Preceding unsigned comment added by TheRealJHNC (talk • contribs) 10:11, 25 June 2018 (UTC)

Change in wording?
Towards the end, the article reads "the use of a small hydraulic bottle jack to spring open the lock".

This is a little misleading to the casual reader. It conjures up the image of a lock that springs open under its on volition albeit with the help of a bottle jack. Perhaps we should replace the words "spring open" with "pry open" or "force open". I believe its more accurate. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 188.129.69.79 (talk) 09:03, 26 May 2012 (UTC)

Current ownership
As of 2015-09-20 Kryptonite is owned by Allegion. Date of acquisition is unknown.

http://www.kryptonitelock.com/en/customer-service/contactus.html

http://www.allegion.com/corp/en/brands/kryptonite.html

My360pi (talk) 02:16, 21 September 2015 (UTC)