How long is bike lock supposed to be?

I am planning to get a 26" road bike, a U-lock, and a chain lock. How big/long are the U-lock and chain lock supposed to be to lock like this

http://www.jimlangley.net/crank/lockyour...

(The left picture without disassembly)

How longs a piece of string? it really depends on what your attaching it to, if its to a parking meter like it says then perhaps 8" wide (depending on the size of meter).
The chain link can be as long as you like, but make sure with both you get the hardend steel ones or better that way its supposed to take longer to break.

I've never seen a road bike with 26" wheels. And it has to be long enough to whatever you want to lock it up to.

I'd want a lock to go through both wheels and an immovable object. 5 feet is about minimal, but a bit longer works better.

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