Other people's locks on my bike.
11-09-05, 03:14 PM
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The stands are known as Sheffield Stands (in the UK) and the first point of contact to determine a local supplier should be the local authority. In London we, the London Cycling Campaign, have successfully campaigned to make these the standard and reccomended bicycle rack for a majority of boroughs in London. Any cosmetic variations designed to keep with local characteristics should match strength and installation integrity.
I would urge you to petition your local authority to include these stands as a requirement in any urban development governance documents as a key step in ensuring their proliferation.
I would urge you to petition your local authority to include these stands as a requirement in any urban development governance documents as a key step in ensuring their proliferation.
11-10-05, 11:40 PM
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Actually it might have been an attempt to steal your bike! Another good reason to put your name or phone number in the seatpost.
Did the security guy demand ID or proof that it was your bike? (probably not) So the ploy is the same, theif calls security to cut the mystery lock, shows that their key fits their lock and wallah! Free bike and you don't have to bring your own tools.
Did the security guy demand ID or proof that it was your bike? (probably not) So the ploy is the same, theif calls security to cut the mystery lock, shows that their key fits their lock and wallah! Free bike and you don't have to bring your own tools.
11-10-05, 11:55 PM
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hello
Originally Posted by RobbieIG
What do you do when other people decide to help make your bike a little more secure by adding their lock to yours?
If they had anything more secure than a padlock I might still be there. What would you have done?
If they had anything more secure than a padlock I might still be there. What would you have done?
11-11-05, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by CastIron
I'd use a battery operated Dremel to cut through the guy's top tube and the bike rack. Much faster than attacking a good lock. If it's carbon you get through in seconds.
11-11-05, 07:04 AM
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A pipe cutter tool is a much quieter method of getting through the top tube, than a dremel or shotgun. It's also smaller than a hacksaw, and about as expensive.
You, uh, didn't hear that from me.
You, uh, didn't hear that from me.
11-11-05, 12:21 PM
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Sometimes just to hassle bikers I hop out of my Hummer and place extra locks on a few bikes, then drive off leaking oil. Seriously that would likely really bug me. I'd try to pick the lock, (if it was a round type using a bic pen). Master locks, (mirror keyed) can be easy to pick with a special filed off key. Some locks you can break by hand. I'd love to be able to remove my bike and leave the other unlocked.
Of course how much of this problem is that the city or school has inadequate bike racks?
Of course how much of this problem is that the city or school has inadequate bike racks?
11-12-05, 01:49 PM
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Banned.
Wow! This is one problem that I had no prior experience since few people ride around here (Los Angeles area). This is another unanticipated reason I am glad I switched to folding bicycles.
