I just saw the news about how some Kryptonite bicycle locks can be
picked with a Bic pen. I'm gonna have to replace my locks and I'd like
to know what alternative brands or competitors are out there. Please let me know
who is the biggest baddest brand or manufacturer competition to
Kryptonite locks that is not vulnerable to Bic pens, ie. what lock
should I get?

This might be of interest to you:

http://www.usatoday.com/money/2004-09-16-bike-lock_x.htm

"Kryptonite spokeswoman Donna Tocci said in a statement that the
design still provides "an effective deterrent to theft," but that the
company is developing new products using a pen-proof, disc-style
cylinder.

"We are accelerating the delivery of the new disc cylinder locks and
we will communicate directly with our distributors, dealers and
consumers within the coming days. The world just got tougher and so
did our locks," the statement said."



http://www.engadget.com/entry/7042616626204684/

"Kryptonite is responding to the media hailstorm and offering a free
worldwide upgrade program for anyone who bought an Evolution lock,
KryptoLok lock, New York Chain, New York Noose, Evolution Disc Lock,
KryptoDisco or DFS Disc Lock in the last two years (if you?ve had it
for more than two years you qualify for a "sizeable rebate"). You have
to have either registered your key number, sign up for their
anti-theft program, or have proof of purchase to qualify for the
offer."

"If you have one of their locks you can go to their site and using a
number on the lock's key, register your lock. By doing that you are
now allowed an upgrade or 'sizeable rebate'. Another option is you
sign up for the anti-theft program (which no doubt requires proof of
your ownership of one of their locks, and possibly a small fee). And,
last option is you show them your reciept."

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_listing.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=669195&currentPage=2&bmUID=1095871595760
Same style of lock but uses a different key(standard)

Here is the page on Kryptonite's site where you can sign up for a replacement lock:

http://www.kryptonitelock.com/inetisscripts/abtinetis.exe/templateform@public?tn=urgent_update