Originally Posted by hyperRevue
That's always been the most constant argument against Sheldon's menthod I've heard - it "looks" easy to steal.
Exactly why I don't use it. If a gaggle of bike dorks can't figure out how it secures a bike, how would the average theif fare?
Half the time, U-locks are for show...as in "your crummy hacksaw ain't goin' nowhere, so move along." U-lock through rear wheel / frame + cable through front and you're nearly golden. What's the thief gonna steal now? Sans hassle, they're down to bars, stem, post and saddle-- parts not easily resold or pawned.
The Sheldon method would be great in a perfect world. But while we're accounting for skills of thieves, don't underestimate their lack of intelligence.