Originally Posted by
meanwhile
Doesn't always work. Hardcore thieves work from vans on a per rack basis. And heavy duty bolt cutters will eat any chain and a bottlejack any u-lock.
Very true, but the hardcore professional thieves are going to get your bike or its components no matter how well you lock it. If you live in an area where the hardcores are known to hit, your best defense is a cheap beater locked to a tree away from the bike rack.