Kryptonite
Kryptonite is an American manufacturer specializing in the manufacture and sale of high quality bicycle locks. Launched in 1971, the company is known for its revolutionary U protections for the time. Products that have been constantly evolving for more than 40 years. To this, the brand adds customer services that allow it to stand out from the competition: the ATPO offer and the Key Safe program.
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Kryptonite, the evolution of U locks since 1971
The first U locks were born in 1971 by Michael Zane, founder of the brand. Initially equipped with a padlock, the locks are quickly embellished with a closing mechanism of their own. Their design evolves and the materials are lighter and more resistant.
Evolution of U Kryptonite locks
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For the little anecdote, Michael Zane had to take two life-size tests: twice, he attached a bicycle to a pole in the middle of New York to test the level of resistance of the U lock. And twice, the test was successful. The bike, although deprived of its removable parts, remained attached to the post for 30 days for the first test in 1972 and 48 hours in 1994.
Locks according to security levels
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U locks are classified according to three levels of security, recognizable by the color of the lock:
Yellow: optimal level
Orange: high level
Grey: modest level
In 2014, Kryptonite launched its collection of combined Messenger U-locks. And in 2015, Weelnutz wheel locks surfaced. It was in 2017 that Kryptonite diversified by offering USB rechargeable lights.
U locks, wheels and lights
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Kryptonite Services
In 1977, Kryptonite set up the Anti-Theft Protection program. This is an offer that undertakes to reimburse part of the price of a bike that has been stolen while it was protected by a brand lock. This guarantee applies to a certain number of locks and establishes a climate of trust between the brand and its customers. The Key Safe program was developed in 2001. This is a program allowing cyclists to register the key to their lock. If lost, Kryptonite replaces the first two keys free of charge.
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