Originally Posted by
Jay D
Regardless of that, putting a U-lock around the rear wheel like that causes it to rest on the chain which means you get grease on your lock and most likely all over your hands when you're messing around with it. Personally I don't like having to wash my hands frequently when I'm using my bike as a form of transportation
I've never had my hands get greasy from this. I usually have the non drive side of the bike locked against the pole, or whatever. The U-lock hardly even touches the chain.
I think the reason locking the rim works is because the common thief may have a failed attempt at cutting the rim and he'll probably be too stupid to realize the spokes are what cause the difficulty.