Kryptonite Evolution
Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Kryptonite Evolution. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
7 reasons to buy
- The Kryptonite Evolution chain lock comes in four lengths, from 21.5” to 63”.
- Third-party tester Sold Secure awards the Evolution a Gold security rating.
- The hexagonal shape of the chain links makes this lock more resistant to bolt cutters.
- A tester of the Evolution 1055 and 1090 finds them durable after five years of regular use.
- Kryptonite has a reimbursement program where, if certain criteria are met, owners of this lock can be reimbursed for stolen bikes.
- The Evolution integrated chain locks come with a lifetime warranty.
- Kryptonite provides three keys with the Evolution, one of which has an LED light.
6 reasons not to buy
- Owners of the Evolution 1055 Mini find it too short for locking to thicker poles or anchors.
- Multiple owners say the lock jams after little use, and some report rusting within a year of purchase.
- An expert and several owners find the locking mechanism finicky, saying precise key placement is required to open or close it.
- The Evolution doesn’t come with a mount, and Kryptonite doesn’t sell a carrying case.
- At 6.1lb and 6.8lb, the Evolution 1090 and 1012 are heavy and impractical to transport. The hefty 9.7lb Evolution 1016 isn’t suitable for carrying.
- Owners of the Evolution 1090 (6.1lb) say carrying the chain on the bike causes unstable handling.
Bottom line
Kryptonite’s heavy-duty Evolution chain lock comes in four lengths: 21.5” (1055 Mini), 35.5” (1090), 47.25” (1012) and 63” (1016). The Evolution receives a Gold rating from third-party tester Sold Secure, signifying it offers “a high level of resistance against a dedicated thief.” Kryptonite offers a lifetime warranty and a reimbursement program for this lock. The most common complaint is the finicky locking mechanism, and some owners report jammed or rusted locks. Others find the 1055 Mini too short. The Kryptonite Evolution doesn’t offer much protection against skilled lock-pickers, but its cut resistance means it offers good security for high-risk zones.BikeRide finds and shows you the best prices of the bikes you want to buy. Prices constantly change and it’s impossible to compare them all yourself.
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Expert Reviews
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