spaceballs

I posted a similar comment in another group, but I thought I would ask the question here.

If you have a Kryptonite NY chain or an Onguard beast or other similar giant chain lock, what is the most popular way to lock your bike with this lock?

I used to use a u-lock with the Sheldon Brown method, but have since moved up to a chain. I was worried about damaging spokes when I went through the rear wheel. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or could show me pictures of their bike when locked with a big chain. Thanks!

moshimitsu

through front wheel and frame, unless your rear wheel is worth much more then your front, in which case rear wheel and frame.
by locking just the front wheel, you're basically gambling that a thief doesn't want to get his or her hands dirty getting the rear wheel out of the drop outs , hopefully if that thief is in the mood for just stealing a single wheel, they'll go find an unsecured quick release front wheel around the block. if you like both your wheels tho, best bet is a ulock and chain combo which is the simplest way to secure both

i really don't see how this can be considered "moving up" tho, every source i've seen indicates that chains (even thick ones like yours) aren't any less vulnerable to power-tool assaults then decent u-locks, and not worth the trade off in weight.

JMRobertson

I use a locker... I rarely trust my cable lock for more than a hour or so. Even then I realize that it's not going to stop a theif that is really determined to get my bike. A locker keeps them from realizing what they're stealing, so they really just have to hope they're going to get something good.

harleyfrog

I use a Kryptonite u-lock to lock my front wheel to the frame and a New York Noose to chain the rear wheel and frame to a solid object (in my case, a handrail).