Originally Posted by peripatetic
They're all too heavy, as far as I'm concerned. I would GUESS that the real-to-you-the-consumer-difference is something along the lines of 'the NYC lock takes 11 minutes to cut with a power grinder, and the Fahgettaboutit, 17 minutes. And maybe the actual lock is thicker, but I basically go with the 'weakest link' concept--that's where the thief's going to break in.
Personally, I'm using an OnGuard Mini. Too skinny to carry all that extra weight around with me. I think part of the trick is to find a lock that looks secure, but doesn't simultaneously scream, 'I'M GUARDING SOMETHING VERY VALUABLE!.'
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I wear my chain around my waist and although i don't really feel it i figure it makes me faster. I'm about 6-7 pounds lighter when i take it off. I don't think anyone is going to get through my chain unless i lock it up overnight in a shady hood (which will never happen). The chain may invite the notion that my bike is expensive (not that it's not) but let them try...
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