I use a thick 7' cable in conjunction with a good u-lock. I loop it around the seat, through both wheels and onto the lock. It's kind of a pain each time, but it's pretty good security and a lot cheaper than a full pitlock set. If I were worried about the area I was locking my bike up I might also use my saddle rain cover to hide the fact that it's a Brooks.
I've seen people use those skinny 2' cables too. Loop it through the seat, wrap it around the seat post and lock it somewhere to your frame or rear rack.
Originally Posted by
blakcloud
I used an old bicycle chain and chained it to the seatstays to protect from theft. I also put it inside an old bicycle tube to protect the paint on my bike. It looks crappy but it works. To steal my seat you need a chain tool.
I see this on a lot of bikes but I always thought it's a bad idea (no offense). It's not hard to break a chain, and if you're protecting a Brooks or other desirable saddle, the type of person who would steal it for themselves would have access to a chain tool. Especially since so many other cyclists use the same method.