Cheapest Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit Mini Lock??

cheerspal

Just found this online - 74.19 Euro incl delivery to Ireland - http://www.parker-international.co.uk/6772/Kryptonite-New-York-Fahgettaboudit-Mini-Lock.html

Is this the cheapest online, or have you seen cheaper??

oldboy

i got one of these around 8 months ago, very very sturdy lock, im well happy with it, was going to get a kryptonite but was on a budget at the time

i remember reading very positive reviews at the time that made me feel comfortable about buying it

http://cgi.ebay.ie/OnGuard-Bulldog-MINI-TC-7-U-Lock-Track-Fixed-Gear-Ulock_W0QQitemZ360190076224QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item53dd006540&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177

edit - may help, sorry if went off topic and you just want the krypto

http://www.amazon.com/OnGuard-Bulldog-5013TC-Bicycle-U-Lock/product-reviews/B000FL3E8O/ref=cm_cr_pr_link_1?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0

http://www.consumersearch.com/bicycle-locks/onguard-bulldog-mini-tc-5013tc

triv88

oldboy-Thats great value for the onguard mini

cheerspal -74 euro for the mini kypronite would be difficult to beat,i would shudder to think what they would retail for here

gallagc8

i've been browsing locks and this looks just the ticket. thanks alot.

Lumen

£60 from CRC last year, now €86.94

Piercemeear

I don't mean to derail here but how do people find the mini U-locks? I need something for a new bike and I've been trying to decide whether to get the full sized Kryptonite New York or one of the smaller ones. Smaller ones obviously appeal for weight reasons.

Is the idea that you use this mini with a chain? Or is it just a smaller version of a normal U-lock? I've seen bikes around with just the mini. How easy is it to lock up with one of them (e.g. around Dublin city centre)? Your options have to be more limited as you'd have to get the bike way closer to the fixed object, right?

Lumen

The problem with the Fahgettaboudit Mini is that it's heavy, not bike mountable, and too small to fit around certain types of railing or pole using the preferred "through rear triangle" approach.

The other Kryptonite Minis are more practical, but less secure.

Piercemeear

Lumen wrote: »

The problem with the Fahgettaboudit Mini is that it's heavy, not bike mountable, and too small to fit around certain types of railing or pole using the preferred "through rear triangle" approach.

The other Kryptonite Minis are more practical, but less secure.

Ah, okay. So maybe the Kryptonite Evolution Mini is what I want if I'm willing to sacrifice a degree of safety for practicality.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Kryptonite_Evolution_Mini_14cm_D_lock/5360021015/

I'll look up some reviews. Thanks.

Civilian_Target

I picked up a normal Kryptonite Evolution Mini for 45, and frankly, if anyone gets the bike out of that.... well done.

What is the advantage of the Fahgettaboudit lock over the regular orange mini one? What makes it nearly twice as hard to crack?

Lumen

Civilian_Target wrote: »

What is the advantage of the Fahgettaboudit lock over the regular orange mini one? What makes it nearly twice as hard to crack?

Shackle girth.

Wez

Oldpal, how mini is that Bulldog lock? Like, compared to a standard D lock. Really want one of these to save me lugging a chain everywhere, but don't want to mount it on my frame. Would the Bulldog tuck into your belt to carry around, or would the pitbull be better?

Want a small, easy to transport lock, that's light enough but can still lock through the rear triangle to a standard (road sign thickness) pole - and I'm broke.

Nearly tempted to splash out for the evo mini, but might be too small..

donal_mcg

FWIW, this is what I use and still no problems - touch wood. The 300 is 2mm thinner but I use the flex also. Well worth the extra 8 euro

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=12767

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=9630

The Oggmonster

donal_mcg wrote: »

FWIW, this is what I use and still no problems - touch wood. The 300 is 2mm thinner but I use the flex also. Well worth the extra 8 euro

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=12767

This is the lock I have. I used a chain for the front wheel too.

I think the mini would be too small for me as I lock the back wheel and frame to the post and sometimes that's a struggle.

Swaine55

Civilian_Target, Where did you find your lock for €45

Civilian_Target

Swaine: Germany
But try here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B000AMPRG0/ref=asc_df_B000AMPRG0479601?ie=UTF8&condition=new&tag=pr-sports-21&creative=7978&creativeASIN=B000AMPRG0&linkCode=asm

steinone

City Cycles on Blackhall place have them for €45, save on shipping and waiting time.

crazydingo

I use two fahgettaboudit minis and they are HEAVY. They are also awkward wrt rails so it takes some imagination and persistence, but I want to stay owning my bike so I put up with the minor inconvenience.
They are noticeably thicker than the evo mini but I don't know if the extra size directly relates to extra security. Personally I can't picture any Dublin thieves getting through an evo mini, never mind a fahgettaboudit!

Oh yeah: http://cyclexpress.co.uk/products/New_York_Faghettaboudit_Mini.aspx

tomasrojo

The Fahgettaboudit is a good size for the standard Sheffield stands and the Sheldon method of locking (circing the rear wheel inside the rear triangle). As said above, its shackle is too narrow for most lamp posts, so I find it great for locking in town, but outside town, I use a Kryptolok lock if I need to use a lamp post and use the Fahgettaboudit in some way in conjunction with a Kryptoflex cable.