Originally Posted by
GamblerGORD53
I've been using an Abus granite folding lock that is rubber coated. It works in most situations.
It looks tough which is half the battle. I made a CF pouch to hold the weight low behind the seat tube, it's in a sock to stop rattling. Used it on my 2 tours too. Lately I have carried a second chain for larger poles and trees.
I use the Foldylocks Compact (so-called) for much the same reasons. I carry it in a cage-box on the seat tube. Got it about a month ago and used it on several centuries.
I went the beefy U lock route last year, but just found I was leaving the lock at home because I hated carrying it so much. Folding seems to be a workable compromise for me.