Any country or area where there's -0- bike theft?
02-20-23, 06:44 PM
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02-20-23, 10:11 PM
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02-22-23, 05:20 AM
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I had a dog sled stolen there. I just turned my back to have an icicle pee - and it was gone! Honest. And was there a policeman to report the crime to? Of course not. Never is when you need one!
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02-22-23, 05:29 AM
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Plenty of crime in Japan. The yakuza are big-time organised crims (Why One Of Japan's Largest Organized Crime Groups Is Looking For Legitimate Work (forbes.com))
and there is plenty of fraud, generally relating to claiming pensions for long-dead relatives! (More than 230,000 Japanese centenarians 'missing' - BBC News)
but I think your bike will be safe.
and there is plenty of fraud, generally relating to claiming pensions for long-dead relatives! (More than 230,000 Japanese centenarians 'missing' - BBC News)
but I think your bike will be safe.
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02-22-23, 05:32 AM
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02-22-23, 04:57 PM
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Is there something you can use that's best to prevent a bike from being stolen? I just have a long bike lock that I wrap around my seat then thru the back wheel then on the frame. It's a coded lock.
02-22-23, 05:18 PM
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When I park in front of a store I usually use two locks and chains---fairly stout---just so people can see that the hassle of getting through the locks is worth less than the bike---and I only lock bikes I can tolerate losing. I know it is a risk but I also know my odds are okay if I don't leave the bike in the wrong place or for too long.
02-22-23, 05:31 PM
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02-22-23, 09:35 PM
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Plenty of crime in Japan. The yakuza are big-time organised crims (Why One Of Japan's Largest Organized Crime Groups Is Looking For Legitimate Work (forbes.com))
and there is plenty of fraud, generally relating to claiming pensions for long-dead relatives! (More than 230,000 Japanese centenarians 'missing' - BBC News)
but I think your bike will be safe.
and there is plenty of fraud, generally relating to claiming pensions for long-dead relatives! (More than 230,000 Japanese centenarians 'missing' - BBC News)
but I think your bike will be safe.
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02-22-23, 10:04 PM
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Petersburg(Mitkof Is) is just north of me (POW Is). No bike theft worries in my little island community either. I don’t carry a lock.
02-23-23, 04:26 AM
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My guess is the only safe place to park a bicycle unlocked is the Antarctic Meteorological Research Centre.
02-23-23, 08:08 AM
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I tend to agree. Similar situation out here in the Middle East. Little petty crime and VERY little theft. It seems that local legislation is sufficient deterrence - certainly there is no recidivism ;-)
02-23-23, 08:10 AM
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02-23-23, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by blue192 View Post
My guess is the only safe place to park a bicycle unlocked is the Antarctic Meteorological Research Centre.
My guess is the only safe place to park a bicycle unlocked is the Antarctic Meteorological Research Centre.
But not a bike, so I guess you are correct.
Or are you referring to a data-collecting site like this? Doesn't seem like there'd be much use for a bike there.
I lost a sled, 6 huskies and a C130 (ice fit) from there.
If serious how did you lose a sled, dogs and an aircraft?
02-24-23, 12:00 AM
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Been some years since last enjoying Aspen, Co in summer and certainly don't ever recall seeing any bike locked up.... we're talking nice fine rides, too. Left out overnights, whatever. It crossed my mind, probably some would like their nice bike to disappear as an excuse to go burn some pocket change and buy another new one. Same with ski's. Lol
02-24-23, 04:45 AM
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02-25-23, 04:00 PM
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Or maybe Singapore? But I'd be too scared about accidentally committing a crime and getting caned, to go there.
02-25-23, 04:11 PM
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France has a lot of bike theft, so I keep my expensive bikes in my cellar and my garage, my everyday bike is 1992 Peugeot Chenonceaux. I had once its rear wheel vandalized and shifting system damaged. My bike has always two locks around it when I park it. My door is always locked twice as a matter of precaution even if I live in the same small quiet town since 41 years, some houses from the neighborhood were robbed some years ago, so better be careful.
02-25-23, 05:00 PM
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