I know this is not on topic but security, especially with expensive machines, is important. Some of you may arleady know but I got this from Trophy bikes in Philly recently.
GREETINGS -- it's true! Many u-locks can be picked with a bic pen barrel.... this applies to most locks with a smaller tubular cylinder --ie Krypto EVO locks and Master Force 6, etc. Krypto standard and older evo locks may be safe.... we will know more soon... here's krypto's statement
KRYPTONITE LOCK COMPANY STATEMENT OF SEPT. 16, 2004
We understand there are concerns regarding tubular cylinders used in some Kryptonite locks. The tubular cylinder, a standard industry-wide design, has been successfully used for more than 30 years in our products and other security applications without significant issues.
The current Kryptonite locks based on a tubular cylinder design continue to present an effective deterrent to theft. As part of our continuing commitment to produce performance and improved security, Kryptonite has been developing a disc-style cylinder for some years. In 2000, Kryptonite introduced the disc-style cylinder in its premier line of products, the New York series. In 2002, Kryptonite began development of a new disc cylinder system for both its Evolution and KryptoLok product lines, which currently use the tubular cylinder design. These products are scheduled to be introduced in the next few weeks.
"We are accelerating the delivery of the new disc cylinder locks and we will communicate directly with our distributors, dealers and consumers within the coming days. The world just got tougher and so did our locks."
GOOD LUCK AND CHECK WITH US FOR SECURITY UPDATES SOON... --Michael McGettigan/trophy bikes phila
There is also a web site that shows how it is done so be careful out there....
http://www.bikeforums.net/
Ray Homiski
Elizabeth, NJ