and under what scenario would these locks be worth the price? when used with a cable, like you have recommended? no, because the cable would be cut before the padlock. with a chain? in that case why would the fancy expensive padlock be appreciably better than the disc lock that comes with chains? again, it isnt really relevant how hard the padlock is to pick, given that modern kryptonite type locks are never really picked.

true. although defeats of high end locks are rare. and the 120 dollar padlocks you recommend are more about your hope that folks will shop at the locksmith than a genuine effort to help anyone.

i am trying to be helpful. we do not need to waste money on 120 dollar super fancy padlocks with authorization control. thieves dont care about authorization control when they smash locks.

here is actual good advice: use a top end U lock, a mini if it fits your bike. use it like sheldon recommended. supplement it with a chain and disc lock if you are really super super worried. supplement it with a cable if you are not as worried. do not waste money on a super fancy expensive padlock to use with a cable as this gentleman has recommended.