Originally Posted by
stedalus
Let me take a different tack:
What is the advantage of locking a Kryptoflex cable with a $200 padlock vs. a $50 Kryptonite disc lock, or even a cheaper but decent quality padlock? To me, there is none because they're going to attack the cable, not the lock.
Because "IF" they attack the padlock the multi lock will hold up WAY better and for longer.
If they cut the cable, they would only get your wheels.
Not your bike.
Unless they have the tools to defeat the U lock as well.
The cable (or chain) is to protect your wheels.
If you feel secure enough with a disk padlock, then by all means, use that.
I was just throwing this out there for folks who want THE BEST.
Edit:
I just remembered. You won't be able to fit both eyelets of the cable into the shackle of a standard disk padlock. You need at least 3/4" clearance.