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At a rack in front of a department store…I kinda had to do a double take because at first I though it was an abandoned bike. But then realized it’s in too good of condition, there’s a rain poncho in the basket on a day with rain in the forecast, and not just one, but two locks. And…just for added measure…the chain is removed. Is this a security measure folks are utilizing now-a-days?



Dan

Rolla

99% sure there's another explanation.

pdlamb

Stealing a chain off a locked-up bike would be petty vandalism.

But I saw a jerk intentionally knock a mailbox down last week, so it might happen.

indyfabz

I locked by bike twice with a relatively cheap cable lock during my four day I just finished yesterday.

Kedosto

Shimano’s new InvisiChain. Cleanest, quietest, longest lasting chain ever made. Never needs cleaning or lubrication, and is 100% lighter than any other chain on the market. Power transfer sucks, but it’s new tech so it’s gotta be good.

Iride01 

I guess it makes them feel like they've protected it. Seems like a lot of effort for a $70 bike.

tomato coupe

Removing the chain isn’t a security measure, it’s just what you do if you’re a hardcore chain waxer.

70sSanO

Finally, a solution to the never ending chain lube debate.

John

Troul 

Bluetooth chains only are compatible with Bryton computers equipped with displayport connections.

veganbikes

Wait y'all don't take off your chains when you lock it up?

wolfchild

I've seen people remove their front wheel as an extra security measure, pretty common practice in urban areas.

qwaalodge

Some folks don't actually need a front wheel nor chain to move the bike around.

Chuck M 

I assume this department store is a chain store. They may be inside shopping for a chain.

Kat12

So what if just your front wheel crosses the finish line ahead of the other guy?

qwaalodge

Imagine the finish line scenes if UCI allowed it as strategy to win in all bike race categories.

I suppose a good alternative to ridiculous anti-theft schemes is just buy folder so you can easily bring your bike inside any building like a small luggage or sloppy paint your bike yourself using ugly colors and cotton buds.

Sy Reene

Still didn't use the 2 locks correctly. The u-lock should be going thru the rear wheel and around the seat tube to lock to the rack.

debade

It wouldn’t surprise me if a homeless or low income person’s chain broke. They locked the bike in hope to get it if they will be able to afford the repair.

there are two bikes in our downtown that have been locked for weeks if not months. They appear to be a operational condition. I expect the owners are around but some life event has prevented their return.

prj71

I think that bike itself is it's own security measure. Who would want to steal that thing?

livedarklions

indyfabz

Darth Lefty 

They don't want any impediments to theft of the rear wheel so they can test their bluetooth kickstarter bike tracker

wolfchild

A perfect choice for commuting and errands in urban areas where bike theft is a problem...Only an idiot would leave a $ 5000 bike outside

njkayaker

No.

njkayaker

If horse racing is anything to go by, your win is determined by your nose.

sovende

I imagine that there’s more than a few Univega fan bois taking some level of offense at “for a $70 bike” . Plenty of bikes that are total dogs get stolen everyday.

I’m still wondering as to the “why” of the situation? I’ll venture one possibility .

The owner needed a new chain. Since it’s a single speed configuration, they’ll need one of the same length. The chain has a “quick link”, so the chain was reasonably easy to remove. The bike is secured (kind of) in a rack near a LBS. They will have the LBS ensure the new chain is the same length as the old one and buy a new “quick link”. Return to the bike rack (hoping the bike was still there), install the new chain and ride off. Case solved .