When comparing Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 vs Abus Bordo 6000, the Slant community recommends Abus Bordo 6000 for most people. In the question“What are the best bike locks for city riding?” Abus Bordo 6000 is ranked 3rd while Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose Abus Bordo 6000 is:
The Bordo 6000 can be wrapped around a wide variety of objects, since the shape is relatively malleable. U-locks have a rigid 'u' shape, which you cannot bend to suit the object you're trying to lock on to.
Specs
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Pros
Pro For low-risk situations
This u-lock can work well in low-risk situations, or as a secondary lock to secure your wheels or seat.
Pro Keeps wheels safe
There is an included cable with the U Lock, that allows you to secure the other bike wheel (not locked with the U Lock itself), or the seat. This is great for city riders who have quick release wheels, as an unlocked wheel makes for easy theft.
Pro Relatively easy to transport
There is an included mount for the U Lock, which allows for one to easily transport the lock with the bike with no further equipment needed.
Pro Wraps around more objects than a u-lock
The Bordo 6000 can be wrapped around a wide variety of objects, since the shape is relatively malleable. U-locks have a rigid 'u' shape, which you cannot bend to suit the object you're trying to lock on to.
Pro Great for medium/low risk situations
This folding lock is a great alternative to u-locks and chain locks of the same security category. If your security risk is medium or low, for example, you have a cheap bike, or you only ever leave it in the hall of your apartment building, the Bordo 6000 will do the job.
Pro Lighter than then heavy duty chains and U-locks
Still not light, but a lot lighter than most of the chains and U-locks (like Abus Granite).
Pro Easier to transport than u-locks or chain locks
As the name suggests, the folding lock folds into a compact bundle, which you can just attach to your bike using the holder it comes with. It's lighter than chain locks, so you won't be carrying as much extra weight with you.
Cons
Con Can be cut with the biggest bolt cutters
Do not expect this lock to protect your bike in high risk situations (leaving your bike where there's a crowd, especially if your bike attracts thieves attention). The tubes 13mm diameter is not invincible against bolt cutters.
Con More expensive than same security level locks
Coming at around $100 it's definitely not the cheapest bike lock with a Sold Secure rating of Silver.
Con Can be difficult to unfold
The folds on this lock can get tangled, so you might have to spend more time to put it in place than you would using a u-lock or chain lock.
