I'm not sure if this is the right forum to post this in, but most of the lock threads my searches have turned up have been in the commuting subforum.
OK, so I did some research on locks, and I really wanted a U-Lock for the lightness and security. But then I remembered that at my school, the bike racks are almost all the kind that just has a rail on the ground to secure the front tire to. Since it wouldn't be too hard to remove the front tire and steal the rest of the bike, I've decided to get a single chain lock instead, long enough to loop up through the front wheel and part of the frame. That way it's more secure than a cable lock, more flexible than a U-lock, and doesn't have a weak point like a U-lock/cable lock combo would. I looked around a little and came upon the Kryptonite New York 2010 and the Onguard Beast. They're both long enough, but I looked at them in person and realized how heavy they were. Are there lighter options that are still pretty secure? My campus is low-crime, and most people just use cable locks. I've only seen a few U's and can't recall seeing any chains. Perhaps other bikes would be easier to steal, then? Also, my particular bike is higher-end than most, but there are certainly much more expensive bikes there. It's a newly bought bike, but it's an older version of the model that I got on clearance, so I hope it doesn't attract as much attention. Also, it's a Kona, which is a brand I haven't seen at all on campus. Maybe thieves would go for more popular brands to avoid suspicion when selling the bikes? Finally, it will be locked up during classes in the daytime in fairly high-traffic areas; I plan to keep it in my room during the night. Maybe I can settle for a lighter, lower security chain? Thank you in advance for the replies....