Kryptonite Anti-Theft Protection Offer (ATPO - insurance)

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I just bought a Kryptonite KryptoLok 914 integrated chain lock. It's just like this 915, but has a different key style:
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It came with a rather thick sheet of instructions.

I'm thinking of one member who moved into a retirement apartment building and sold his car to get a nice eBike. He went and spent a bunch of money on locks, since it was his main transportation.

I looked into their offer. It can either reimburse the deductible if you have it insured, or a certain amount based on the security rating of the lock. Full details are here: https://shop.kryptonitelock.com/en/atpo_landing_pages/register-for-anti-theft.html

It's pretty basic stuff, but you have to keep a copy of the receipts (bike and lock) as well as the key #, photo of the bike and police report. It has a cost associated with it, so would probably only be worth it in higher crime areas. (esp. if you're already paying extra insurance for it)

This lock is rated 6/10, and my bike I lock it with was $1800, so 5 years worth of protection would be $35. Worth it I think, if I lived in a city or college campus.

The lock is a good length too, long enough to wrap through the frame and maybe around an 8" diameter post or tree, and the right length to be worn cross-shoulder.
 
Ok, so it's basiaclly like an insurance plan from Kryptonite. So you use their lock, and pay a small yearly fee to be covered in the event of a theft. It seems like a pretty good deal.

The question is, will they pay out? Especially when you need to provide an "Image of the broken lock*." In some cases it may not be possible to provide an image of the broken lock.
 
looks a Little thinner than the Aventon chain .. how heavy is it ? Aventon's feels around 10lbs ...
I think in a high risk situation . you need two locks ; one chain for the front wheel and frame , and another chain or a U-Lock for the back tire-to-frame . So if they cut thru the front , the back tire can't move . If they have to take the time to cut thru two locks , they will prob leave it alone .
 
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