How to lock my bicycle with a u-lock?

Question

I just bought a u-lock and i'm not sure of the best ways to lock it. I have a cheap mountain bike, and I doubt it would attract thieves, but i'll need my bike for college. Someone told me i should put the lock through the front tire, through the frame, and around the post/pole, but that won't fit with my bike. My bike doesn't have the quick release tire by the way

Thanks in advance for any answers

Answer 1

I put the u-bolt thru the frame and rear wheel. Then I wrap a cable lock around the frame, front wheel and what ever I am locking the bike to.

Answer 2

put it through the frame, and around what you are locking to. not through or around anything that can be easily removed. no quick release on the front wheel is a good thing as it will take longer to remove and thus steal. or if you want to go through both the frame and the wheel, just buy a cable lock, a good combination lock from lowes hardware is cheaper than its specialty bicycle counterpart, and can be wrapped around the seat post while you ride.