same here. I might do the 2 Ulocks instead (2nd one front wheel to frame)... but I like haveing the cable for random lockups (tree, larger objects, etc). Also, my mini U fits around my rim and seat tube... with the crank between the bike and the pole (to protect paint). I don't understand why you wouldn't put the U around the wheel and at least a chain/seat stay.

If shipping within state is fast... you can't exactly blame nashbar for slowness of out of state stuff.... not like they are driving it themselves.