Originally Posted by
Prime
And if the thief had a bolt cutter, they would go for more than just a seat anyways.
Point of the chain method, is a deterrent.
If a bike thief wants something, theyll get it, and have the tools to take it.
Not ALL thiefs carry around heavy duty tools.
Those who take seats simply carry an allen wrench set.
a chaintool isnt exactly heavy duty or cumbersome to carry. anyone can break a chain in about 10 seconds. using a chain might stop the casual thief of opportunity, but if you lock up in the same place regularly or just happen to be unlucky enough to have your bike noticed by someone that is prepared, your saddle will be gone quick.
the best solution against theft is buying time not relying on whether or not the thief has a tool or not. a chain will only last 10 seconds. superglue + bb will last at least 20 minutes per bolt and most people have two or three bolts in their saddle setup.