I also have a cable with mine, a 9' beast that I keep on the bike for the days I have all the kids with me. So I loop the cable into a manageable size, slide it on the handlebar, and put the U-lock over the stem, so it catches the cable (makes the cable look a little like a looped-up extension cord). Since my bike already weighs 35 lbs., I'm not concerned about the 3-4 lb. or so of that little bit o' nuttin'.