Popular Bike Lock Claim Challenged After repeated Failures
London - Claims of “unbreakability” surrounding Kryptonite bike locks are under scrutiny following a recent incident in london where a cyclist’s bike was stolen despite using the brand’s security product. Jon Blower reported his bicycle was taken from a train station,with the Kryptonite lock severed twice – seemingly by a cordless angle grinder.
The incident directly contradicts a statement published in The Guardian‘s “The Filter” on October 14, 2025, quoting Ryan Elson as saying Kryptonite locks are “proven to stop even angle grinders.” Blower’s experience raises questions about the efficacy of even high-security bike locks against determined thieves equipped with power tools, a growing concern for cyclists in urban areas.
Bike theft remains a significant problem globally. According to Statista,over 300,000 bicycles are stolen annually in England and Wales alone. While Kryptonite offers a range of locks with varying security levels, the incident highlights the limitations of any physical security measure and underscores the need for cyclists to consider supplementary security measures like bike registration, secure parking, and insurance. The metropolitan Police have not launched an examination into Blower’s case.
