Supreme x Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 U-Lock
The original behind the Supreme x Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 U-Lock is the Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 Bicycle U-Lock — $90 retail; Supreme charged $60.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
Original — Kryptonite
Evolution Mini-5 Bicycle U-Lock
About the original
The Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 is a compact bicycle U-lock with a 13 mm hardened max-performance steel shackle, double-deadbolt anti-rotation crossbar, and a disc-style cylinder with sliding dust cover that resists picking and drilling. Interior dimensions of 3.25 by 5.5 inches and a 2.65-pound weight make it the shortest in the Evolution line, and it carries a 7 out of 10 on Kryptonite's security scale plus a Sold Secure Gold rating. The lock ships with a patented FlexFrame-U transport bracket and three stainless steel keys. Kryptonite was founded in 1971 in Cambridge, Massachusetts by Stanley Kaplan after his bike was stolen, and the brand has been the reference in bicycle security ever since. The FW15 Supreme collab adds box-logo branding.
About Kryptonite
Kryptonite is an American bicycle lock manufacturer founded in 1971 by Michael Zane in Canton, Massachusetts. The company introduced the first production U-lock in 1972, using hardened steel to defeat bolt cutters and establishing the form factor now standard across the category. Kryptonite publishes a 1-to-10 security rating used by cyclists and insurers to compare locks, and its New York Fahgettaboudit chain and Evolution series are widely specified in high-theft cities. The brand has been owned by Allegion since 2001. Supreme has collaborated with Kryptonite on co-branded U-locks and chain locks.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $60 |
|---|---|
| Kryptonite retail | $90 |
| Hype tax | Below original retail |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 U-Lock just the regular Evolution Mini-5 Bicycle U-Lock?
The Supreme x Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 U-Lock, released in Fall/Winter 2015, is based on the Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 Bicycle U-Lock. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 Bicycle U-Lock is the one to buy.
Is the Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 Bicycle U-Lock cheaper than the Supreme version?
No — Supreme priced this one below the original's retail: the Supreme x Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 U-Lock sold for $60, while the Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 Bicycle U-Lock lists at $90. Supreme's price only applied at the drop; the original's $90 is its standard retail price. Either way, the Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 Bicycle U-Lock is the version that doesn't require catching a Supreme drop.
Where can I buy the Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 Bicycle U-Lock?
You can buy the Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 Bicycle U-Lock from Amazon or direct from Kryptonite. Retail price is $90. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
