Exactly my thought process, more points of the frame and wheel you can lock with the single u-lock to me is more effective for every reason you indicated. Even though naterod's was a failed theft, maybe they were at least encouraged enough to try because it looked weak and there was more space to work with ? For this thread at least, we'll call your method, either the "enhanced" SB Method or The BRO Method. What I particularly like about that method even as what I do, is that the bike lock doesn't come into contact with a grimy chain, so I don't get that on my skin and clothes. It also allows me to lock and unlock the bike standing as opposed to squatting or kneeling down. Downside to that I guess, if the thief is going to pick the lock, maybe standing is more comfortable than trying to pick a lock on a bike that is locked lower to the ground ?