Originally Posted by
wilson_smyth
Surprisingly, the most awkward thing to carry is a U-Lock! if i go in anywhere to use the toilet or grab a coffee, i need a decent lock, but its also relatively heavy!
Depends where you live as to theft risk. If I need something I take a smaller cable lock and practice situational awareness, keeping my bike in sight via windows etc... Just something to slow a thief down so I can run out. Even a simple padlock through the crank/chain works. I take my bike into public restrooms.
When I have carried a u lock (commuting) I secured it on my rear rack with a bungee. No flopping around.