Kryptonite
New York Fahgettaboudit Mini U-Lock
High-theft urban ebike, escooter, and motorcycle owners needing maximum 10/10 rated U-lock protection with Sold Secure Gold.
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Strengths
- 18mm MAX-Performance hardened steel shackle resists bolt cutters and leverage attacks.
- Sold Secure Gold rating plus Kryptonite 10/10 security tier (highest).
- Disc-detainer cylinder is pick- and drill-resistant.
- Includes Anti-Theft Protection Offer (cash payout if defeated) and Key Safe Program.
- Recommended for ebikes, scooters, and motorcycles by Kryptonite.
Weaknesses
- 4.7 lb weight is heavy to carry daily on an ebike.
- Mini-size internal opening limits what frames or posts it can encircle.
- Vulnerable to angle grinders (no diamond / grinder-resistant tech at this price).
- Premium price versus mid-tier U-locks.
Specs
- Weight Lbs
- 4.7
- Material
- Hardened MAX-Performance steel shackle, hardened double-deadbolt crossbar
- Shackle Diameter Mm
- 18
- Internal Dimensions
- 3.25 in W x 6 in L
- Safety Rating
- Sold Secure Gold / Kryptonite Security 10 of 10
- Security Rating
- 10/10 Kryptonite scale
- Key Type
- High-security disc-detainer cylinder, 3 stainless keys (1 lighted)
- Warranty
- Lifetime limited + Anti-Theft Protection up to $5,000
The Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini is the highest-security U-lock with a real-world price tag. 18mm hardened steel shackle, Sold Secure Gold rating, Kryptonite 10/10 — the highest tier in their security scale.
What it doesn’t beat is an angle grinder. No U-lock at this price does. For grinder-resistant protection you need to step up to the Hiplok D1000 or LITELOK X3 ($300+). For everything short of a power tool — bolt cutters, leverage attacks, lock picking, freezing — the Fahgettaboudit Mini is overkill on every category.
The 4.7 lb weight is the practical trade-off. You’ll feel it in a backpack on a 20-mile commute. The Mini internal opening is tight — measure your frame and rack before buying. For a $1,500+ ebike parked in any city, this is the lock to use; if your bike costs under $700 and you live somewhere low-theft, a cheaper Kryptonite or even an Abus chain might be enough.
Sources
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- Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini U-Lock — AmazonCurrent price, security rating, ebike/scooter use.
- Kryptonite U New York Fahgettaboudit Mini U-Lock — REI Co-opSpecs verification and Sold Secure Gold confirmation.
- Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit U-Lock Mini Review — OutdoorGearLabIndependent weight, performance, and angle-grinder caveat.