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Add to SafariWhen comparing Kryptonite New York Noose vs Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 955 Mini, the Slant community recommends Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 955 Mini for most people. In the question“What are the best bike locks for city riding?” Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 955 Mini is ranked 2nd while Kryptonite New York Noose is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 955 Mini is:
The chains on this lock are 9mm in diameter, which makes it good for only quick stops in busy urban areas. Chains under 13mm can still be cut with bolt cutters, which isn't good enough for higher-risk settings.
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Pros
Pro A great chain lock for high-level security
The New York Noose has a Sold Secure rating of Gold. The chain links are 12mm thick, and are six sided instead of round, which makes them impossible to cut with manual bolt cutters. Given that any thieves would need to use power tools to break this chain, it will buy you plenty of time to save your bike, and it will also deter most thieves from stealing your bike.
Pro Less weight for the same length
The New York Noose gets its name from the cinch loop- you can wrap the chain around your object of choice like a noose. This allows for nearly the same usable length as a standard chain lock, but without the actual extra chain links, which means less bulk for you to carry.
Pro Good for lower risk situations
The chains on this lock are 9mm in diameter, which makes it good for only quick stops in busy urban areas. Chains under 13mm can still be cut with bolt cutters, which isn't good enough for higher-risk settings.
Pro Easy to wrap around objects
This Kryptonite chain has the flexibility of a cable lock. Even at the mini size, it will still be able to wrap around more objects than any u-lock.
Cons
Con Heavier than similar security-level locks
At 6.7 lbs it's not the easiest to carry with you on a daily basis.
Con The lock might freeze
Be careful about using this lock in winter conditions. There are some users who report the key-hole freezing shut.
Con Heavier than u-locks
At 9mm diameter and 21.5" length this is not nearly the heaviest chain around, but it's noticeably heavier than most u-locks.
