great advice. I got myself this and love it.
Fully priced but even if it stops 1 theft attempt it will have paid for itself.
Bonus is it fits in jean backpocket if you ever do a quick commute.
A lot easier to skip having to figure out which models do and do not have double-bolt locks and just buy locks from companies that use them exclusively. Kryptonite is a shit company that sells over-priced locks and does not honour its anti-theft warranties (google it).
Kryptonite New-U Evolution Mini-5 Heavy Duty - $90
https://www.amazon.ca/Kryptonite-New-U-Evolution-Mini-5-Bicycle/dp/B06XCTDYS6/
OnGuard Bulldog Mini U-Lock (Black, 3.55 X 5.52-Inch) - $43
https://www.amazon.ca/OnGuard-Bulldog-U-Lock-Black-5-52-Inch/dp/B005YPKL5U/
Same shackle thickness, same doub-bolt, double the price. But hey, it has that cool orange plastic with the word KRPTONITE written on it, so there is that.
Don’t forget the the bell mounted on the stem! �� (I call it my “pedestrian bell”)
I ride my bike daily to/from work. I’ve been using this back pack for several weeks now and I absolutely love it. Not huge in size to where it gets in the way, but big enough to carry my essentials - lunch for the day, jacket, U-lock, saddle bag that has some tools in it (throw it on my saddle for longer dedicated rides w/o my backpack + with my clipless pedals on) + any other misc. small things that I may need to bring along with me to work.
For larger loads, I have a different back back that I use on occasion.