Reddit reviews Kryptonite New York Legend 1590 15mm Chain & New York Lock Bicycle 15mm Padlock
We found 3 Reddit comments about Kryptonite New York Legend 1590 15mm Chain & New York Lock Bicycle 15mm Padlock. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
15mm round chain links made of 3T HARDENED STEEL resists bolt cuttersReinforced, shrouded padlock shell and 16mm hardened MAX-PERFORMANCE STEEL SHACKLE provides ultimate protectionHardened DOUBLE DEADBOLT design gives additional protection against twist attacksHIGH SECURITY DISC-STYLE CYLINDERProtective nylon cover with hook-n-loop straps to hold it in placeIncludes3 STAINLESS STEEL "I" KEYS for better ergonomicsKey Safe ProgramProduct dimensions: 3’ (90cm) chain length 16mm shackle diameterProduct weight: 9.50 lbs (4.31 kgs)15mm round chain links made of 3t hardened steel resists bolt cuttersReinforced, shrouded padlock shell and 16mm hardened MAX-Performance steel shackle provides ultimate protectionHardened double deadbolt design gives additional protection against twist attacksHigh security disc-style cylinderProtective nylon cover with hook-n-loop straps to hold it in placeIncludes 3 stainless steel “I” keys for better ergonomicsKey Safe Program
Like bloodypalace said, the heavy chain (it weighs 10+ lbs) is a bit much for most people to carry around and at $120 it's a significant investment as well.
The U-lock can be beat with a car jack. The thief sticks one of these inside and expands the jack until the lock fails like this
...or if it's a cheapy lock the thief just uses a ball point pen.
You're best off buying one of these https://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-Legend-Chain-Bicycle-Padlock/dp/B001SMUBQC/ref=sr_1_44?ie=UTF8&qid=1474734696&sr=8-44&keywords=bike+chain+hardened
and learning how to use it.
It's not unstealable against someone with an angle grinder and some time to kill, but it's damn near not worth the effort.
I second what /u/watsonthesane said.
For helmets, just go to your local bike shop and try ones out. Find one that fits well and is comfortable. You'll also want a bike pump. At a minimum, you'll need to add air once a week, so it is good to have around. It is good to have one with a gauge so you don't over inflate the tire. To know how much air you need, look on the side of the wheel. You'll see XX-XX PSI. Just pump the tire in between those two numbers.
And lastly, security. This sort of depends on how prone your area is to bike theft. This could range between a low end [cable lock] (http://www.amazon.com/Wordlock-CL-454-BL-Non-Resettable-Combination-4-Feet/dp/B003HC83BG/ref=sr_1_3?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1409944142&sr=1-3), to a solid u lock, to the "mega chain". If the wheels are [quick release] (http://s1.hubimg.com/u/241092_f520.jpg) (looks like a level in the middle of the wheel), you might want to switch to an axle with a bolt, which requires a wrench to take off. I would recommend talking to someone at the bike shop in your area about what they think you'll need.