This is a heavy chain and lock. Very heavy duty lock complements the chain. The chain is about a meter long And it just about let’s me lock my bike via frame to a wall with bike in a standing position with tires against the wall. If you want to lock your bike to the ground, again think if the bb is quite high of the ground this may have an impact were you place it.The sense of security is definitely there with the chain and I would recommend it for the insurance rating as well.