Originally Posted by
Dave Cutter
Anyone who is predisposed to taking bicycles will have no trouble defeating the cable lock.... or ANY lock. They will already have their plan and they will take the bicycle(s) that benefit them the most.
The cable lock defeats the impulse thief. The 14-16 (even 20) year old kid who's brain isn't fully formed and who's behavior isn't always rational. They won't have the heavy cutter needed to cut the cable. For the areas "where I ride"... I am guessing... opportunist kids take the bulk of most stolen bikes.
Agreed... my intention is so someone can't just walk away. Anyone knowing a location is popular for cyclists will have a cable cutter and only a 40# chain will stop them.