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Add to SafariWhen comparing Kryptonite New York Noose vs New York Legend 1515, the Slant community recommends Kryptonite New York Noose for most people. In the question“What are the best bike locks for city riding?” Kryptonite New York Noose is ranked 5th while New York Legend 1515 is ranked 7th. The most important reason people chose Kryptonite New York Noose is:
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.
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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 Best for stationary security
The New York Legend 1515 chain is very heavy (15+lb). It's so heavy that it would be impractical to take it with you on a daily basis, but it's great to be used as a stationary lock at, for example, home or work.
Pro Great for very high risk circumstances
With a chain thickness of 15mm it's impossible to damage this lock with manual bolt cutters. If the thief is really determined, they'd have to use power tools, and it's hard not to notice someone sawing away, sparks flying at a bike chain. At the very least, this lock will buy you plenty of time, or attract lots of attention to the thief brave enough to attempt to break it.
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 Expensive
This is one of the most expensive locks, but it does seem to be worth the investment.
