Picking up my new Bob Jackson world tour from DHL in an hour!!!
08-17-17, 06:03 AM
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funny thing is, i live in a very safe neighborhood. no one ever bothers our stuff but, folks who live in the surrounding and more expensive areas think we live in a slum. it certainly works in our favor. we wouldnt be able to afford to live in the cool area we live in if everyone knew how nice it was.
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One could always use heavy-duty chains for the porch. Grinding thru them would at least make some noise.
08-18-17, 05:50 AM
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A local house had a couple of roadies that left their bikes locked up on the front porch. I was a bit shocked but locally thefts are low & one can set up alarms I guess. I've locked up bikes outside for years, only theft was from a DC workplace & luckily it was a bargain bike. BTW in Virginia if a thief steals a bike over $200 value they're liable to felony grand larceny charges. Maryland or DC has $1,000 limit.
there latest trick is to target were all the roadies stop for coffee then they march in as bold as brass dressed as a cyclist and ride of with the very best of bikes .these scumbags know if there caught they will more than likely get off with a light fine and a caution.
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afraid to say it's a common thing here in Ireland thiefs are on the lookout seems all the time,
there latest trick is to target were all the roadies stop for coffee then they march in as bold as brass dressed as a cyclist and ride of with the very best of bikes .these scumbags know if there caught they will more than likely get off with a light fine and a caution.
there latest trick is to target were all the roadies stop for coffee then they march in as bold as brass dressed as a cyclist and ride of with the very best of bikes .these scumbags know if there caught they will more than likely get off with a light fine and a caution.
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Well you could build some sort of bicycle garage if your bicycle stays outside. "Out of sight out of mind" A 4'x4'x8' garage should fit 2 bicycles maybe 3. hinge the front and the lid. A bit of roofing. Easy & cheap enough. Have you looked at the "Sammy Screamer"
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actually thinking about doing this with pvc tubes and a large tarp. i can then hook the locks to the large iron railing at the back of the apt building. my main concern really is rain.
08-18-17, 04:59 PM
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i would not care how many steps i had to climb that bob jackson would be coming with me.don't take me up wrong but your crazy to leave a beauty like that out in all kinds weather unprotected and at the mercy of thieves.
my bikes get cleaned after every spin lubed up and brought inside .
my bikes get cleaned after every spin lubed up and brought inside .
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i would not care how many steps i had to climb that bob jackson would be coming with me.don't take me up wrong but your crazy to leave a beauty like that out in all kinds weather unprotected and at the mercy of thieves.
my bikes get cleaned after every spin lubed up and brought inside .
my bikes get cleaned after every spin lubed up and brought inside .
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They will steal the Bob Jackson and strip it, sell the parts. They will chuck the frame because of the serial number.
i've had 4 bikes stolen. Take the BJ up to the living room. Plus stored outside is not good for rust and corrosion. I'm begging you.
Leave the Fender outside!
i've had 4 bikes stolen. Take the BJ up to the living room. Plus stored outside is not good for rust and corrosion. I'm begging you.
Leave the Fender outside!
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just tired of the distopian outlook about my bike getting stolen when i know its fine.
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