Re: [CR]U-lock advisory

(Example: Framebuilders:Jack Taylor)

From: "Steven Willis" <smwillis@verizon.net>
To: <wheelman@nac.net>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <64860.146.152.216.2.1095436706.squirrel@webmail.nac.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]U-lock advisory
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 16:39:45 -0700


I have to try that now.
Steven Willis
1778 East Second Street
Scotch Plains NJ 07076
908-322-3330
http://www.thebikestand.com


----- Original Message -----
From: wheelman@nac.net
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2004 8:58 AM
Subject: [CR]U-lock advisory



> 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/showthread.php?t=66128&highlight=bic
>
> Ray Homiski
> Elizabeth, NJ