ill make the questions a bit easier to understand because i see my post was just a bunch of ramble.

1. is the ny 3000 the best u lock i can get?

2. is it correct to lock the rear wheel to the pole between the triangle? would it be better to lock the rear wheel to the pole but also include the frame within the U of the lock?

3. what kind/brand cable lock should i get in addition to the U lock? if not the cable then how about the master lock cuffs?

4. what is the correct way to use the cable/cuffs after i have locked the rear wheel and triangle of bike? do i loop it through the main frame and front wheel? if you have experience with the cuff... how do they work? i can't tell by just looking at them.