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They have an updated version out in the states, which is much worse than this one.
I'll give 101 props, its a decent (and free) collection of some useful (and not so useful) fixie stuff.
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Just get a hacksaw and a carbide blade (probably a few so you can be guaranteed to finish the job). Hacksaw should take you 15-60 mins to cut the lock (depending on the quality of the blade). If you have access to power tools and a cutting disc a scary 2-5mins should do it.
Don't try and bend the lock off as you'll probably fsuk up the frame.
This is one good example of why Krypto and Abus rock as a lock company because you can always get replacement keys as long as you keep a record of your locks serial number.
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Well if you're on a budget your cheap options are either:
a) A Magic Gear - it can work but it does depend on luck ie your chainstays are the right length or you happen to have some odd sized chainring etc. See http://www.63xc.com/toddp/halflink.htm for all the details.
b) Or by far the easiest option until you get some more money - run it as a singlespeed. Can convert any rear wheel with ease, use an old deraileur or fancy chain tension device to handle the chain and volia! Sweet and stealthy but not as fun as fixed.
Its hard to say anything about the revival of Chub Hubs as no-one really has had then long enough to see if this new company managed to overcome the flaws of the originals such as the bearings constantly blowing up etc.
For such a big hub they're very light and will build into some super strong wheels. Quality looks good but then the old ones also looked great.
Would love to hear from someone whose been thrashing one of the new ones around.