Item came before schedule and in the manner described on the website.  Much easier to set this model as opposed to the small single cable lock.  However, the single model made by a different company is based on the universal model that uses the solid metal shank principle.  This cable lock body as opposed to the other uses a much thinner body design.  But, they can and will be able to serve different applications which is good, and with using this one alone you have two seperate style options.  Both are good; you cannot have enough locks when traveling.