Originally Posted by
crawdaddio
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.
I meant something like the Kryptonite Evo Disk lock which should have plenty of clearance, but that's a good point when considering padlocks.
To be clear, I agree with and understand the point of using a both cable lock and a U-lock, but that's been advocated by bike organizations for years. I guess we'll have to agree to disagree on the Mult-E lock. Thanks for your replies.