How was your bike stolen?
07-11-17, 01:03 PM
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how did it fit inside a porta potty!?
I've seen a guy take a bike inside the bathroom at S.C.T., I guess I don't blame him. I was a little worried myself using the restroom and leaving it outside. but for a restroom break I now just use a cable lock. I did buy a U lock but it's overkill (and too heavy) for a quick restroom break.
I've seen a guy take a bike inside the bathroom at S.C.T., I guess I don't blame him. I was a little worried myself using the restroom and leaving it outside. but for a restroom break I now just use a cable lock. I did buy a U lock but it's overkill (and too heavy) for a quick restroom break.
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how did it fit inside a porta potty!?
I've seen a guy take a bike inside the bathroom at S.C.T., I guess I don't blame him. I was a little worried myself using the restroom and leaving it outside. but for a restroom break I now just use a cable lock. I did buy a U lock but it's overkill (and too heavy) for a quick restroom break.
I've seen a guy take a bike inside the bathroom at S.C.T., I guess I don't blame him. I was a little worried myself using the restroom and leaving it outside. but for a restroom break I now just use a cable lock. I did buy a U lock but it's overkill (and too heavy) for a quick restroom break.
All the ones around here were replaced with really big ones, I suppose for those in wheel chairs and such. You walk in and there is a large empty space in front of you and to the left is the potty. I only see the little single ones at construction sites usually.
07-12-17, 06:31 AM
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My roadbike and a mountain bike were stolen in 1990 in Monrovia, Liberia when my house was looted during the Liberian civil war.
07-13-17, 10:57 AM
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Back in the good old days I used to leave my bike unlocked, in the front yard, until I learned my lesson.
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07-13-17, 11:02 AM
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back in the early 2000's I had a guy break into my car at the time (Mitsubishi eclipse) and take the partly disassembled hardtail in the hatch by dragging it out over the front seat/dash. not the brightest bulb as he could have simply opened the hatch once he was in. also took all my silver change... but left the pennies. Seriously.
I found the bike at a pawn shop and bought it back for $60. guy who pawned it went to jail for 18 months for possession of stolen property.
I found the bike at a pawn shop and bought it back for $60. guy who pawned it went to jail for 18 months for possession of stolen property.
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Get a vintage Japanese $150 bike from Craigslist and stop worrying.
Many thieves steal expensive parts even if you lock your bike.
Some parts that are less attractive to thieves:
* 27" wheels
* mixte frames
* 1" quill stems
* small-speed drivetrains especially non-indexed
Many thieves steal expensive parts even if you lock your bike.
Some parts that are less attractive to thieves:
* 27" wheels
* mixte frames
* 1" quill stems
* small-speed drivetrains especially non-indexed
Mine was stolen out of my apt 1car garage just after a ride. I normally store it inside my apt with me, but put it in the garage for about an hour because I planned to go back out and didn't want to carry it up the stairs. I'm pretty sure they stole it only because it looked expensive.
I know that the SF area cops use road bikes as bait bikes because the value of them makes it a felony and worth their time.
My bikes never leave my sight while riding, I'll carry food with me and pee in the bushes if I have to.
07-14-17, 06:18 PM
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Extra condolences to all you who have had more than one bike stolen. One would be bad enough.
I found a fairly heavy python cable lock that I forgot I had. It's in the bike bag now. I have taken the suggestion to take the bike with me into the restroom when using the local park MUP.
I'm just waiting for someone to look at me funny or say something for coming out of the bathroom with my bike. I'm going to tell them “You don't want to know what the two of us were doing in there.”
I found a fairly heavy python cable lock that I forgot I had. It's in the bike bag now. I have taken the suggestion to take the bike with me into the restroom when using the local park MUP.
I'm just waiting for someone to look at me funny or say something for coming out of the bathroom with my bike. I'm going to tell them “You don't want to know what the two of us were doing in there.”
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Left on side of the house unlocked at a house party. Not even the dumbest thing I did that night.
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Oaky.
First, spend as much on the lock as it takes to feel secure. Your bike will never be secure, but f you buy a really expensive, heavy, awkward lock you might Feel secure.
So .... spend six grand on a nice, lightweight bike, and add four pounds of metal which you will hardly ever use.
If you never leave your bike unattended outdoors, you don't need a lock (There have been members here (I think @indyfabz?) who lost their bikes from inside their apartments---not garages---so you aren't safe at home either.)
If you want to stop joyriders from stealing your bike while in the portalet, take out the skewers and take the front wheel. The bike will be obviously unrideable. Crack heads and meth addicts might take it anyway.
If your bike is nice enough to attract a real thief, your only hope is to take care of business, more quickly than he can saw through the lock---and video has shown that thieves can saw through Any lock. The issue you face here is splashing and dripping---trying to get your bibs back on in time to run out and grab the thief. Me, I'd just jump out half-naked---which would be cool if I caught a thief, but not so cool in a nun leading a troop of girl scouts thought your bike was going to fall and was just setting it up more securely.
if you ride in places where theft is likely, get cheap locks---because you will lose them---and cheap bikes, because you will lose them. If I needed to lock up on a college campus, I would never ride anything that cost more than a textbook.
For your trail situation----I have a Very cheezy cable about 1/8 " in diameter, and an even cheezier combo lock meant for temporarily securing a motorcycle helmet---but I never use it. If I cannot use the facilities safely, I will find a dumpster of some sort of cover ..... or I will take the front wheel with me if a portalet is the only option.
At some point you have to ask, what is the benefit of riding a really nice, lightweight bike if you have to weigh it down with four pounds of lock and chain, and would it not make more sense to ride a less desirable bike in those circumstances?
First, spend as much on the lock as it takes to feel secure. Your bike will never be secure, but f you buy a really expensive, heavy, awkward lock you might Feel secure.
So .... spend six grand on a nice, lightweight bike, and add four pounds of metal which you will hardly ever use.
If you never leave your bike unattended outdoors, you don't need a lock (There have been members here (I think @indyfabz?) who lost their bikes from inside their apartments---not garages---so you aren't safe at home either.)
If you want to stop joyriders from stealing your bike while in the portalet, take out the skewers and take the front wheel. The bike will be obviously unrideable. Crack heads and meth addicts might take it anyway.
If your bike is nice enough to attract a real thief, your only hope is to take care of business, more quickly than he can saw through the lock---and video has shown that thieves can saw through Any lock. The issue you face here is splashing and dripping---trying to get your bibs back on in time to run out and grab the thief. Me, I'd just jump out half-naked---which would be cool if I caught a thief, but not so cool in a nun leading a troop of girl scouts thought your bike was going to fall and was just setting it up more securely.
if you ride in places where theft is likely, get cheap locks---because you will lose them---and cheap bikes, because you will lose them. If I needed to lock up on a college campus, I would never ride anything that cost more than a textbook.
For your trail situation----I have a Very cheezy cable about 1/8 " in diameter, and an even cheezier combo lock meant for temporarily securing a motorcycle helmet---but I never use it. If I cannot use the facilities safely, I will find a dumpster of some sort of cover ..... or I will take the front wheel with me if a portalet is the only option.
At some point you have to ask, what is the benefit of riding a really nice, lightweight bike if you have to weigh it down with four pounds of lock and chain, and would it not make more sense to ride a less desirable bike in those circumstances?
09-26-21, 06:45 AM
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Oaky.
First, spend as much on the lock as it takes to feel secure. Your bike will never be secure, but f you buy a really expensive, heavy, awkward lock you might Feel secure.
So .... spend six grand on a nice, lightweight bike, and add four pounds of metal which you will hardly ever use.
If you never leave your bike unattended outdoors, you don't need a lock (There have been members here (I think @indyfabz?) who lost their bikes from inside their apartments---not garages---so you aren't safe at home either.)
If you want to stop joyriders from stealing your bike while in the portalet, take out the skewers and take the front wheel. The bike will be obviously unrideable. Crack heads and meth addicts might take it anyway.
If your bike is nice enough to attract a real thief, your only hope is to take care of business, more quickly than he can saw through the lock---and video has shown that thieves can saw through Any lock. The issue you face here is splashing and dripping---trying to get your bibs back on in time to run out and grab the thief. Me, I'd just jump out half-naked---which would be cool if I caught a thief, but not so cool in a nun leading a troop of girl scouts thought your bike was going to fall and was just setting it up more securely.
if you ride in places where theft is likely, get cheap locks---because you will lose them---and cheap bikes, because you will lose them. If I needed to lock up on a college campus, I would never ride anything that cost more than a textbook.
For your trail situation----I have a Very cheezy cable about 1/8 " in diameter, and an even cheezier combo lock meant for temporarily securing a motorcycle helmet---but I never use it. If I cannot use the facilities safely, I will find a dumpster of some sort of cover ..... or I will take the front wheel with me if a portalet is the only option.
At some point you have to ask, what is the benefit of riding a really nice, lightweight bike if you have to weigh it down with four pounds of lock and chain, and would it not make more sense to ride a less desirable bike in those circumstances?
First, spend as much on the lock as it takes to feel secure. Your bike will never be secure, but f you buy a really expensive, heavy, awkward lock you might Feel secure.
So .... spend six grand on a nice, lightweight bike, and add four pounds of metal which you will hardly ever use.
If you never leave your bike unattended outdoors, you don't need a lock (There have been members here (I think @indyfabz?) who lost their bikes from inside their apartments---not garages---so you aren't safe at home either.)
If you want to stop joyriders from stealing your bike while in the portalet, take out the skewers and take the front wheel. The bike will be obviously unrideable. Crack heads and meth addicts might take it anyway.
If your bike is nice enough to attract a real thief, your only hope is to take care of business, more quickly than he can saw through the lock---and video has shown that thieves can saw through Any lock. The issue you face here is splashing and dripping---trying to get your bibs back on in time to run out and grab the thief. Me, I'd just jump out half-naked---which would be cool if I caught a thief, but not so cool in a nun leading a troop of girl scouts thought your bike was going to fall and was just setting it up more securely.
if you ride in places where theft is likely, get cheap locks---because you will lose them---and cheap bikes, because you will lose them. If I needed to lock up on a college campus, I would never ride anything that cost more than a textbook.
For your trail situation----I have a Very cheezy cable about 1/8 " in diameter, and an even cheezier combo lock meant for temporarily securing a motorcycle helmet---but I never use it. If I cannot use the facilities safely, I will find a dumpster of some sort of cover ..... or I will take the front wheel with me if a portalet is the only option.
At some point you have to ask, what is the benefit of riding a really nice, lightweight bike if you have to weigh it down with four pounds of lock and chain, and would it not make more sense to ride a less desirable bike in those circumstances?
Rarely locked the bike while on tour. Only in Burlington, VT did I use my lock while sleeping in my tent.
BTW…Happy zombie thread.
09-26-21, 09:46 AM
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I had a 3 speed that I used for commuting. I locked it with a U lock on a pole. I was in a hurry and did not notice that there was no sign on the pole. Somebody placed garbage cans near the pole and lifted the bike up and off of the pole.
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Long ago, about 1984 (?), stopped at the Ponce deLeon Sears in Atlanta to pick up a mail order purchase on the way home from work. Left my Schwinn LeTour commuter leaning against the front window and ran inside. It was gone when I came out a few minutes later. Always secured my bike while at work (lock/cable stayed there) but didn't usually carry a lock. Live and learn, eh? Still don't usually carry a lock but do if it might be needed.
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