You should select the type of lock you get based on how you’re going to use it. While security and durability are always a concern, something like versatility might swing the vote. Kryptonite’s New York Standard Bike U Lock, for example, is much sturdier and safer than something like the NDakter 4-Feet Combination Bike Lock Cable. A cable is easier to cut. However, a cable lock is also much more versatile and can be used with virtually anything including gates, sheds, small items and much more. Furthermore, a cable still provides a decent layer of protection and most cable locks are strong enough to withstand simple cuts — to sever one a thief still needs heavy-duty equipment.