U-locks
Is the Fahgettaboutit Mini worth it over the New York Standard?
These are the two thickest Kryptonite U-locks on this site. One trades interior size for the thickest shackle Kryptonite sells in this format.
| Compared on | New York Standard (2154) | New York Fahgettaboutit Mini (2178) |
|---|---|---|
| Shackle | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Locking | Anti-rotation features | Double deadbolt; steel sleeve over crossbar |
| Interior | Full size, not published in the listing | 3.25 × 6 in |
| Weight | 4.5 lb in the catalog | 4.55 lb |
| Kryptonite rating | Not published in the listing | 10/10 |
| Bracket | FlexFrame-U included | Not listed |
| Listed on amazon.com | Yes | Yes |
A tick marks the better answer on that line only. Counting ticks does not decide the page — the two verdicts below do, because these products answer different questions.
Buy the New York if you lock to wide racks, posts or a frame with a rear rack: the full-size U reaches around more, and it rides in its bracket.
Buy the Fahgettaboutit Mini for the highest-risk parking: 18 mm, a double deadbolt and an interior too small for a jack, at almost the same weight. Check it closes around your frame and the rack you use.
Rarely. At 3.25 × 6 inches it is made for bike racks and thin posts.
They weigh almost the same: 4.5 lb and 4.55 lb as published.
16 mm hardened steel shackle · anti-rotation · disc cylinder, pick and drill resistant · dust cover · FlexFrame-U bracket · 2 keys
A 16 mm hardened-steel U-lock for high-risk areas, with anti-rotation features, a disc cylinder and a frame bracket.
Best for: A valuable bike locked for hours in a city where theft is common
≈ $138
18 mm shackle · double deadbolt · steel crossbar sleeve · 3.25 × 6 in interior · 4.55 lb · 10/10 Kryptonite rating · 3 keys · lifetime warranty
An 18 mm mini U-lock rated 10/10 on Kryptonite’s scale, with a double deadbolt and a sleeved crossbar.
Best for: An expensive bike or e-bike parked in the highest-risk places
≈ $180
