Originally Posted by
Daniel4
My barber is on a strip mall which has no bike racks so I usually walk. The only places to lock would be those gas lines on the gas meter. Originally, I thought no way would I lock my bike there but your post is making me think it's not a bad idea.
But then again, if there were to be an explosion, wouldn't I be partially liable for damages?
IMHO no reason not to use that as a lock up location given they provide no other secure thing to lock your bike to.
Contrary to what the movies might show, it's a bit difficult to make a natural gas leak go BOOM. You'd need just the right mixture with air, which is tough to achieve in an open space. If it were to catch fire you'd had more of a flame like a fire table, size depending on how big the leak was.
In no even can I imagine anyone finding you in any way liable.