Not satisfied with the length of the test, Zane moved the bike to SoHo for another six days and, finally, uptown near the Lincoln Center. Even in these high-theft areas the properly locked bike lasted another three weeks before being pulled off the streets by Zane and McDaid - not a thief. Kryptonite was convinced that this product indeed offered the ultimate security protection.

To compare the New York Lock against other U-locks, the New York Post then ran a battery of street tests using the common bike theft tools: a 4-foot bolt cutter, a crowbar and a hammer. The non-Kryptonite locks cracked in seconds, but all methods failed on the New York Lock, even the monstrous bolt cutter, which ended up useless with large dents in its jaws.

"This real life street testing is proof positive that the New York Lock is tough enough for the streets of New York, or anywhere else in the world. It's a constant battle to stay one step ahead of the world's toughest thieves. But we're in this to win, and we'll keep building tougher locks. We have no choice." Zane said.

Although Michael Zane has moved on to other adventures and the company has been acquired by industry giant, Ingersoll Rand, the people at the company carry on the legacy, including his cohort in New York, Neil McDaid, who continues to drive the development of Kryptonite's new products. Every employee is still passionate about beating thieves so that customers can always enjoy their ride. page 1