It is small. I also have a NY lock (nearly 5 pounds), but was thinking the mini would be convenient in many situations as it's much lighter and pocketable (hipsters carry it in the back jeans pocket). The mini usually WON'T allow locking frame+wheel to something large or distant, so it's much less security, too. This may be OK for light security locations or quick errands. I think hipsters use fixies, so don't worry so much about front wheel theft without a QR.