Reddit reviews Kryptonite Evolution Series 4 Standard Heavy Duty Bicycle U Lock Bike Lock (4-Inch x 9-Inch)

I've created a short list of everything I have, linked items are the ones that I recommend.

Things for the road

Frame/ Mini pump

Saddle Bag

Patch Kit

Tire Boot (You can make your own for cheap, but these are still good)

Tire levers (See Multi-Tool, Levers Included)

Multi Tool (Super-Recommend)

Bike Lights

Spare Tubes (Optional for the road)

Bottles of choice

Sunglasses of choice

Gloves of choice (Important! For preventing impossible-to-heal palm scrapes)

Cycling compter

U Lock (no cable locks! they're garbage) <<I Have 3 of these, but then again, I live in Oakland.

Things for home

Floor pump

Tools (Pretty much covered by Multi-Tool, but there's things you may need like cassette tool, chain whip, etc)

Wet and Dry chain lube

Clothing (Optional, I only have the shoes and windbreaker)

Hi-Vis Jacket

Clipless shoes, I recommend SPD for easier walking

Jersey

Padded Shorts, or Bib shorts

Windbreaker

Leg Warmers

Most importantly, you need knowledge of cycling. Look up videos on youtube about safe riding on the road, traffic laws, hand signals, how to repair your bike on the road and at home, how to take a fall, and as much theory that you can)

EDIT: Do not let me trick you into thinking that a multi-tool is a replacement for the big-boy tools that are available on the market. Some of those tools are actually worth the investment. However, be that as it may, do your research first, because there's some overpriced crap out there ^^^Park ^^^Tools.

I use this Kryptonite lock for $67, it's very solid and works great. It's not too heavy and you can mount it on standard cup holder inlets.

Sorry dude but that lock is thief bait. They are only to be used to securing a quick release wheel. They can give a bit off added protection from people just yanking the bike off the stand but I've seen similar be taken off (legitimately) in about 10 seconds.

For the last few years I've been using a kryptonite evo with a cable for short term locking and then I had a kryptonite New York m18 that I would leave at college or bring if I was leaving it in town odder night. It's pretty heavy for just bringing to the shop.

I know it's a lot of investment but it beats the hell out of buying a new bike on a regular basis.

Kryptonite Evolution Series4 Flex Frame U-Lock - Black/Orange, 10.2 X 22.9 X 1.4 cm
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005YPK99I/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_gb?ie=UTF8


Kryptonite New York M18 Lock
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000AOA3W6/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_gb?ie=UTF8

Yeah, basically always lock your back wheel and frame with a U-lock to a sturdy, stationary object (There are plenty of bike parking racks. NEVER lock your bike to just itself or another bike). That's bare minimum. That's usually sufficient if you're going to just be in class for an hour or two.

In Davis, cable locks are just a visual deterrent. They're essentially useless, especially if you have a nice bike.

If you have quick-release, either swap them out for regular wheels or be very vigilant about locking both wheels with U-locks.

If you have a nice bike, never park it outside at night on campus. Also, try not to leave your bike outside if you're going to be away (going home for the weekend, winter break, etc.). There are people who go hunting for bikes and bike parts at night and especially during breaks when nobody is around.

It's also a good idea to take a short chain/cable and thread it through your frame and bike seat, just so that's secure too.

Contrary to popular belief, bigger is not better when it comes to U-locks. You want the thickest, fattest, smallest U-lock possible that fits your bike. For example, this mini U-lock would probably do better than this standard U-lock. The idea is, the longer the U-lock, the more space it gives thieves to use for leverage to pry open your lock. I'm not sure if you buy into that, but mechanically it makes sense, and the smaller ones also happen to be cheaper too. Some of my friends with really nice bikes (think $500+) have two small, fat U-locks and they do their job well.

I've also heard that you do want two different types of locks (U-lock and a thick cable, for instance), because that means thieves have to carry two different tools to break the two different locks. This is up to you, and I still think two U-locks are fine.

You can call any bike shop and they'll help! It's worth a try at least. Good luck!

It's a kryptonite u lock. They make a bunch of different ones. this one has the attachment that holds it to your frame.

Kryptonite Evolution Series 4 Standard is big enough for your needs: https://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-Evolution-Standard-Bicycle-FlexFrame/dp/B005YPK99I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501758780&sr=8-3&keywords=kryptonite+evolution

31" waist, fits my kryptonite evolution just fine. What sort of lock do you have?

Not sure about the other parts, but the first thing I usually check is Kryptonite locks. La Bicicletta has the standard 4x9 4 series for $89 and Amazon has the same for $70