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	Kryptonite lock - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Kryptonite lock is a brand of bicycle lock for securing a bicycle to a pole or other fixture, when the owner wants to leave the bicycle in a public place.
		The first Kryptonite lock model was made of sheet metal cut and bent to shape, but the company soon went to the circular cross section now universal.
		In an early test of the Kryptonite lock, a bicycle was locked to a signpost in Greenwich Village in New York City for thirty days.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kryptonite_lock (434 words)

	Boston.com / Business / Technology / Cyclists: Bike locks easy prey for thieves
		Kryptonite is best known for its "U-lock" designs that consist of heavy U-shaped pieces of steel meant to be much harder to saw or pry apart compared with a traditional padlock and chain.
		Kryptonite is the Microsoft of locks," said Brown, who estimates hundreds of thousands of the U-locks have been sold over the years.
		Kryptonite, which has about 30 employees and is a division of Ingersoll-Rand Co. of Bermuda, won't discuss the specifics of Brennan's complaint or say exactly when the company started receiving reports of problems.
	www.boston.com /business/technology/articles/2004/09/16/cyclists_bike_locks_easy_prey_for_thieves (734 words)

	Law.com - Plaintiffs Firms Lock Onto Kryptonite
		A public relations nightmare for bicycle lock maker Kryptonite may prove to be a treasure trove for plaintiffs lawyers.
		The suits allege that Kryptonite, now owned by Ingersoll-Rand Co., knew that the locks could be opened with the hollow plastic casing of a ballpoint pen.
		Palmer notes that his brother had one of the locks, and his bike was stolen in recent years, and Bomberger added that a secretary at his firm had a similar experience a few years back.
	www.law.com /jsp/article.jsp?id=1095434483719 (546 words)

	Lock Strategy
		If you use both the U-lock and the cable lock at work, you are more than twice as safe as you would be with either of them alone.
		The best cable locks are the ones that have the lock built-in, rather than relying on a padlock.
		It has recently been discovered that many locks that use the popular tubular key cylinder, including many Kryptonite models are vulnerable to being picked by a relatively easy technique.
	www.sheldonbrown.com /lock-strategy.html (563 words)

	mutatron: O-Pen-ing Your Kryptonite Lock
		If you read through Kryptonite's reports of street toughness, it is clear that most attacks on bicycle locks targetted the lock frame, not the actual key mechanism.
		Kryptonite appears to build very robust frames, but may have been a little blind to just how easy it had become to pick the cylinder-style locking mechanisms.
		Although it is easy to take Kryptonite to task for not disclosing the real security level of their locks (which they may have not known), it is important to note that no bike lock company is disclosing such details.
	blog.mutatron.com /000033.html (505 words)

	The Seattle Times: Nation & World: Kryptonite locks aren't so super
		The U-shape Kryptonite — consisting of a steel curve with a locking horizontal bar — is a must-have among serious bicyclists.
		Kryptonite spokeswoman Donna Tocci said in a statement that the design provides "an effective deterrent to theft" but that the company is developing new products using a pen-proof, disc-style cylinder.
		The company, founded in 1972 and known as the originator of the U-shape bicycle lock, made no mention of refunds or free replacements and did not say whether it had received reports of bikes being stolen with a ballpoint.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/nationworld/2002037964_bikelocks17.html (486 words)

	Wired News: Twist a Pen, Open a Lock
		Kryptonite declined to comment, but in a statement, the company said it is rushing to market a new "disc-style cylinder" design that is more secure.
		Tobias said not all axial locks are vulnerable, depending on several factors such as the lock's diameter (to match the pen) and the lock's engineering tolerances.
		The lock's flaw was apparently first publicized in 1992 in the United Kingdom, according to BikeBiz.com.
	www.wired.com /news/culture/0,1284,64987,00.html (883 words)

	Naked Conversations: Kryptonite Argues Its Case
		Last year, Kryptonite were accused of not listening to their customers or responding in an appropriate way after a story broke about how easy it was to pick one of their locks with a biro.
		If Kryptonite spoke to their audience in a human voice and stuck with it, they wouldn't have been singled out as the flacks they are.
		Kryptonite was visibly hurt in terms of 350,000 locks and a tarnished reputation (as shown by the comments in this thread) with almost no forgiveness for generally doing the right thing.
	redcouch.typepad.com /weblog/2005/07/kryptonite_argu.html (8706 words)

	The pen is mightier than the lock. \| MetaFilter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		I don't think too many lock companies would be very happy about losing their "security through obscurity" status, and I cringe at the overall cost of an arms race in the physical lock world.
		I did have a known attempt at a locked bike on a University campus after leaving it locked in a rack for too long and not moving it.
		Locks have never been able to deter committed thieves, but they have been known to thwart drunken louts who don't feel like walking all the way home.
	www.metafilter.com /mefi/35590 (4929 words)

	yaledailynews.com - Pen cracks Kryptonite lock
		U-shaped Kryptonite tubular cylinder bike locks--previously regarded as some of the most secure on the market--can be picked by inserting the back end of a plastic pen into the circular barrel of the lock and turning.
		Though the Bic pen method has received the most media attention, Patten said most common bike thefts on campus occur when the bike is not locked at all or the lock is used inappropriately, such as when the user attaches it to the tire instead of the frame.
		Baybrook Bicycles employee Altan Spence said Kryptonite locks are the most popular brand of locks because they come with the best guarantee, an anti-theft protection offer of reimbursement for up to $2,000 in the United States.
	www.yaledailynews.com /article.asp?AID=26420 (638 words)

	The pen is mightier than the....u-lock (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Kryptonite's corporate reputation was dragged through the mud in 450+ posts, despite the fact the Bic-opening method applies to many tubular cylinder u-locks.
		Kryptonite, understandably, is worried at the damage to its reputation but the US company wants to make it clear it's not just Kryptonite products at fault.
		The current Kryptonite locks based on a tubular cylinder design continue to present an effective deterrent to theft.
	www.bikebiz.co.uk /daily-news/article.php?id=4637 (1016 words)

	USATODAY.com - Kryptonite faces bike lock fiasco after easy hack revealed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Kryptonite said it would accelerate introduction of a pen-proof version of the vulnerable locks.
		The company said it was upgrading the locks to a disc-style cylinder that's pen-proof and already used in its top-of-the-line "New York" lock.
		Kryptonite offers insurance policies that promise reimbursements of up to $3,000 — depending on the lock model — to replace bikes stolen while secured with one of its locks.
	www.usatoday.com /tech/news/computersecurity/hacking/2004-09-18-lockpick-krypton_x.htm (623 words)

	press-citizen.com \| Local News
		Kryptonite is offering free upgrades for about a half dozen of its bicycle lock models purchased since September 2002.
		A Kryptonite lock holds a Dia-mondback bike to a bike rack Monday at the Iowa Memorial Union.
		Kryptonite offers a theft protection guarantee, which pays the owner up to $3,000, depending on the lock model, if the bike is stolen while secured with one of its locks.
	www.press-citizen.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040921/NEWS01/409210308/1079 (787 words)

	Kryptonite - Welcome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		For years Kryptonite bicycle locks have been the standard and popular choice for the best in bicycle security.
		Kryptonite is a premier producer of high-quality cables, chains, U-locks, padlocks and flexible security systems for the powersport, snowsport, locksmith and hardware markets, as well.
		Kryptonite is no longer taking new registrations for the voluntary lock exchange program.
	www.kryptonitelock.com /inetisscripts/abtinetis.exe/templateform@public?tn=home_home (137 words)

	SAN FRANCISCO / Mission District cyclist blew whistle on flawed lock
		And the lock manufacturer that is receiving all of the attention -- Kryptonite of Canton, Mass., which until Friday was the industry standard for security -- is planning a widespread recall of almost every lock it makes.
		People who are really serious about locking up their bike, people who will spend $90 or $100 on a lock, are obviously protecting an investment of a few thousand dollars, which they leave out on the streets of San Francisco every day.
		Mainstream locks are tested by locksmiths across the county before they are sold, and flaws are almost always caught early, said David Lowell, co-director of the Associated Locksmiths of America in Dallas.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/09/19/BIKES.TMP (929 words)

	"Debunking the myth of Kryptonite Locks and the Blogosphere" from The Intuitive Life Business Blog
		Kryptonite researched the allegation, recognized that some (but not all) of the products using tubular cylinders could be opened this way and went to work creating a plan to stand by our customers.
		In spite of the fact that most people heard about the faulty locks through conventional media, the news initially came from the blogs, which were at or near the center, the place where the stone hits the pond.
		However, none of the shops I've bought kryptonite locks from have any knowledge of the lock replacement program, which implies (a) that most locks are still vulnerable, and (b) the lock replacement program has problems worth mentioning.
	www.intuitive.com /blog/debunking_the_myth_of_kryptonite_locks_and_the_blogosphere.html (5019 words)

	Pen trick on bike locks could cost firms millions - Sep. 17, 2004
		NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - The U-shaped steel bike locks that cyclists have relied on for years to keep thieves at bay just had a gigantic hole blown through their reputation, as bike lock maker Kryptonite scrambled to reassure customers that it is working on a solution.
		Kryptonite said it will provide free product upgrades for certain locks purchased since September 2002 and urged consumers to visit its company's Website to learn how they can participate in the security upgrade program.
		But only those who have purchased an Evolution lock, KryptoLok lock, New York Chain, New York Noose, Evolution Disc Lock, KryptoDisco or DFS Disc Lock in the last two years are eligible for a free product upgrade, the company said in a statement.
	money.cnn.com /2004/09/17/news/midcaps/kryptonite?cnn=yes (538 words)

	Kryptonite Evolution 2000 U- Lock hacked by a Bic pen - Engadget (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		I have a Kryptonite 2000 purchased in '99 or '00, and a Bic pen barrel is too wide to fit into the keyhole on my lock, unless a huge amount of force was used.
		I have been using Kryptonite locks for almost 10 years and have never had any problems with their product and have never had a bike stolen due to their locks.
		I have a relatively new Kryptonite Krypto Lok and (after shaving the interior of the pen barrel w/ a paring knife for a couple seconds to thin it out) I was able to shove the bic pen into the lock and open it.
	www.engadget.com /2004/09/14/kryptonite-evolution-2000-u-lock-hacked-by-a-bic-pen (3533 words)

	Wholesale Locksmith Supplies at Lockpicksets.Net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		When the detector is tripped even the true key can't unlock the lock without 1st relocking it in addition to resetting the detector.
		Offering a particular locking mechanism with one deadbolt locking into the side door frame in addition to the other into the upper door frame.
		Related phrases are lock picking a car, homemade lock picks, how to plan a youth lock in, tubulars and hollow sections, and tubular chassis pictures.
	www.lockpicksets.net /WHOLESALE%20LOCKSMITH%20SUPPLIES.asp (615 words)

	Hacking the Evolution 2000 bike lock with a Bic pen: Kryptonite responds - Engadget (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Lock experts said the fault was with a particular type of cylindrical lock that is used not just in bike locks but in vending machines, cable locks for laptop computers, alarm system panels and countless other places.
		It is so confident in the security of its locks that if a bicycle is stolen by someone who broke the lock, Kryptonite will pay up to $3,500 to replace the bike, depending on the model of lock, though there are several caveats to the policy.
		I managed to pick my roomate's lock in under 20 seconds, but cannot open mine using the "Bic Trick" for the life of me. I think this is due to the manner in which the keyhole is oriented and the locking mechanism.
	www.engadget.com /2004/09/16/hacking-the-evolution-2000-bike-lock-with-a-bic-pen-kryptonite (3416 words)

	Superman published triumphs over Kryptonite - in court - Sep. 23, 2004
		The paper said that Owen found that Kryptonite, the ghastly green substance that can bring Superman to his knees, is clearly linked to the comic book hero.
		Kryptonite is a unit of Ingersoll Rand Co. (IR: Research, Estimates)
		It is the second public relations setback this week for Kryptonite Co. The company announced earlier this week that it was offering what it termed a "sizable rebate" for customers who bought their locks more than two years ago after it was revealed those locks could be picked using a Bic pen.
	money.cnn.com /2004/09/23/news/midcaps/kryptonite (423 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Kryptonite NY Chain w/EV Disc Lock at Epinions.com
		The lock portion is able to withstand over 10,000 pounds of pull force and 20,000 pounds of cut force.
		Kryptonite has also thrown in some added design features, such as their Bent foot(TM)design and a pivoting shackle to add strength and flexibility.
		Due to the fact that they are planning on replacing the lock with a better one, and the quality of the chain of this lock, I still recommend the NY Bike Lock.
	www.epinions.com /content_93132918404 (698 words)

	Your brand new bicycle u-lock is not safe!
		If you currently own a Kryptonite tubular cylinder lock and are concerned about the security of this lock, Kryptonite will exchange this lock for you with a comparable non-tubular cylinder lock.
		Lock picking not as easy as TV not as hard as you would hope.
		the kryptonite NY ulocks have a different locking mechanism, a key more like a car key, but at this point who wants to buy another goddamn kryptonite since thats what we are all screwed with right now...
	www.bikeforums.net /showthread.php?t=67493 (1629 words)

	Kryptonite Lock - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Kryptonite Kryptogrip is a circular shaped, palm-sized, keyed ski and snowboard lock with a retracting 4 mm stainless steel cable.
		The Kryptonite C3 Lock provides added security for skis, snowboards, and other items that can be secured with its 4' long, 5mm thick coiled steel cable.
		The Kryptonite C4 Resettable Combination Lock can be used to secure skis, snowboards, or any other items that can be locked up using its 4' long 6 mm thick cable.
	www.nextag.com /kryptonite-lock/search-html (279 words)

	New York Daily News - Home - Kryptonite's men of steal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Hugo Guzman, the manager of Chelsea Bicycles in Manhattan, said bike messengers told him the pen-pick method was first conceived several months ago by a hustler on the upper West Side, who passed it on to other thieves.
		Kryptonite spokeswoman Donna Tocci conceded the locks' newly found vulnerability.
		Kryptonite announced yesterday that it will begin selling "upgrades" for both the KryptoLok and Evolution product lines.
	www.nydailynews.com /front/story/233031p-200096c.html (338 words)

	CyclingForum.org - opening a kryptonite u-lock with a ball point pen! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Consumers who have purchased an Evolution lock, KryptoLok lock, New York Chain, New York Noose, Evolution Disc Lock, KryptoDisco or DFS Disc Lock in the last two years are eligible for a product upgrade free of charge from Kryptonite.
		Consumers who have had one of the Kryptonite locks mentioned with a tubular cylinder for longer than two years will be eligible for a sizeable rebate on the upgraded products.
		now that everybody who needs a lock knows that their lock are unsafe, that means those who have bought one more than 2 yrs ago will rush to the store to buy new ones.
	www.cyclingforum.org /forums/showthread.php?p=66 (603 words)

	Technorati Tag: kryptonite (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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	www.technorati.com /tag/kryptonite (496 words)

	The Kryptonite Factor Redux
		It was used to guard her year old bike, but as soon as the story hit we promptly took the lock out of service.
		However, the guarantee that the company had on all the old locks would put them in a very precarious situation legally and financially if people began to claim stolen bikes, so the replacement of all those locks only made sense.
		I finally got my new lock about a week ago and it works fine, so I guess I'm happy but if I got a lock that didn't work I'd be pissed.
	geekswithblogs.net /pstathakos/archive/2004/10/22/13072.aspx (1071 words)

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