Bike security that fits in your backpocket.

Wear a helmet when you ride your bike to prevent brain damage. Bring a Kryptonite Evolution Mini to prevent mental depression from bike theft.

There are a variety of bike locks on the market and a million excuses not to buy an expensive lock. There are also a lot of locks still attached to parking meters without a bike.

Do the math.

It’s a daily concern for riders around the world. However, the Kryptonite Evolution Series will ease worry, at least temporarily. Bikes are never truly safe from theft.

The Kryptonite Evolution Mini has a security rating of 9/12 . It features a 13mm steel shackle that is resistant to bolt cutters and is reinforced with a cylinder cross bar.

The new design has a redesigned disc-style cylinder to defend against leveraged attacks. The lock is also small and mobile enough to fit in a riders’ bike pocket or belt loop.

The Evolution Mini includes three keys, a mini light, a bike mount, and insures a bike up to $2000 USD

To learn more about securing bikes, check out Kryptonite’s “How To” Guide To Locking Bikes.

Ultimately, the best way to prevent bike theft is a cheap bike and a very expensive lock.

Cost: $60 | Where to buy: BicycleBuys.com

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About The Author

Austin Chu

Austin Chu was laid off in December 2008. He has a deep obsession with breakfast burritos and backpacks. He doesn't know why. He just drove through fifty states filming a documentary on the economy and the recession. Follow his project on www.therecessends.com

  • @abscam

    Have they been able to thwart bump keys? I’ve seen where a perp can open a regular keyed lock in seconds with a bump key – done it myself during a demo. Apparently they make bump keys for these type of lock-key sets as well.

  • http://meganahill.wordpress.com Megan Hill

    These also make great weapons against nasty drivers!

  • http://bikeblues.com/anyonegotabikeforsale Bummed

    Damn! i read this article 2 weeks tooo late. My bike was stolen locked up at the beach 2 week ago. the depression continues………..i’m definately gonna pick up one of these locks.

    Bummed!

  • http://matadortravel.com/travel-community/michelles Michelle

    Sorry, bummed! :( Bad timing.

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