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He wrapped the chain twice around the forks and pushed hard on the u-lock till he heard the click, then glanced back at the bike while he slid the bag to his chest to keep it from catching in the revolving door.

Message '93 Ginnah Howard 2011

Furthermore, I wonder if there's a "fakerjack" equivalent of the now-ubiquitous u-lock holster:

Jumping Through Hoops: What Does Everyone Have Against Hubs? BikeSnobNYC 2010

Speaking of u-lock holsters, a reader recently forwarded me a picture of something called a "FeltBelt," which can be used in this capacity:

Jumping Through Hoops: What Does Everyone Have Against Hubs? BikeSnobNYC 2010

I weep at the beauty of your prose: "...u-lock muffin top piercings will become knuckle tattoos 2.0."

Jumping Through Hoops: What Does Everyone Have Against Hubs? BikeSnobNYC 2010

Perhaps one day, when the bicycle hub has been successfully eliminated, u-lock muffin top piercings will become knuckle tattoos 2.0.

Jumping Through Hoops: What Does Everyone Have Against Hubs? BikeSnobNYC 2010

Hipsters beware, old dude, with u-lock ready for a beat-down.

Brazen Schemes: RTMS and Sympathy BikeSnobNYC 2010

Snob, check out that photo again; the u-lock is secured to the bar on the left side of the bike.

Right of Way: Watching Where You're Going BikeSnobNYC 2010

I'm not, really...note to self- after your workout today, crack yourself in the skull with a u-lock.

The Dignity of Commuting by Bicycle: Cold-Blooded Murder BikeSnobNYC 2010

Ant makes custom bikes, some are somewhat interesting, he rides a folding bike, and does not use a u-lock.

Controversy: Twitter for Tat BikeSnobNYC 2010

I've welded my u-lock key to the front skewer so that without ever having to carry it around, I can lock my...oh forget it.

Consumer Innovation: Putting the Solution Before the Problem BikeSnobNYC 2010