How to discourage bike theft
03-16-07, 03:51 PM
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How to discourage bike theft
Fed up with having his bike stolen and wheel nuts taken, the outspoken Tory MP and cycling enthusiast wants to get tough on bike thieves.
Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Islington Cyclists Action Group at Islington Town Hall on Wednesday night, he called for hardline 'Sharia law' to be used on bike thieves.
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"You want a piece of this? Go ahead and keep messing with my ride!"
Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Islington Cyclists Action Group at Islington Town Hall on Wednesday night, he called for hardline 'Sharia law' to be used on bike thieves.
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"You want a piece of this? Go ahead and keep messing with my ride!"
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What is "'Sharia law'"?
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The penalty for theft
In accordance with the Qur'an and several hadith, theft is punished by imprisonment or amputation of hands or feet, depending on the number of times it was committed and depending on the item of theft.
In accordance with the Qur'an and several hadith, theft is punished by imprisonment or amputation of hands or feet, depending on the number of times it was committed and depending on the item of theft.
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The Best way so far that I've found is when I take a friends dog (Staffashire Terrier) out for a Bike/run,Tie him to the bike and hang this sign on the frame...
Warning!!Bike Protected By Pit Bull With Aids!!
When they see Bubba,folk cut a WIDE path!
Warning!!Bike Protected By Pit Bull With Aids!!
When they see Bubba,folk cut a WIDE path!
03-16-07, 05:49 PM
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He may have just set himself up as a target by complaining about it. 
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Originally Posted by CliftonGK1
Fed up with having his bike stolen and wheel nuts taken...
03-16-07, 09:06 PM
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Just park your machine next to this sign.
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>>>At the meeting, he lamented the recent theft of his bike from the racks at Euston station. <<<
Why is he parking his bicycle at at train station? Why is he using bike racks?
No wonder he lost his bike. You would never park any bicycle at a train station bike rack. Parking at that location assures crooks will test out your lock. You'll need about $300.00 in locks to protect your bike at a train station bike rack.
>>>At the meeting, he lamented the recent theft of his bike from the racks at Euston station. <<<
Why is he parking his bicycle at at train station? Why is he using bike racks?
No wonder he lost his bike. You would never park any bicycle at a train station bike rack. Parking at that location assures crooks will test out your lock. You'll need about $300.00 in locks to protect your bike at a train station bike rack.
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Originally Posted by supertj
Isn't it the best place to park your bike is at the most public place which would include a bike rack at the train station
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Originally Posted by Dahon.Steve
It maybe the most convienent place to park your bike but cycles theft are the highest at train station bike racks. If you visit any train station bike rack, you'll see loads of abondoned bikes that were destroyed by robbers who removed wheels or parts.
Any idea why that is? What makes them so attractive?
03-17-07, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by hobbsc
Any idea why that is? What makes them so attractive?
Why walk to the bike your gonna steal when you could take the bus?
03-17-07, 11:10 AM
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I think that bikes should be equipped with paint grenades that make a mess of anyone who tries to steal them. No injury, just devaluing the clothing of petty thieves, and really inconveniencing them.
I don't care if my bike gets ugly paint splattered on it.
I don't care if my bike gets ugly paint splattered on it.
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Originally Posted by cerewa
I think that bikes should be equipped with paint grenades that make a mess of anyone who tries to steal them. No injury, just devaluing the clothing of petty thieves, and really inconveniencing them.
I don't care if my bike gets ugly paint splattered on it.
I don't care if my bike gets ugly paint splattered on it.
Bike theft, of course is a perennial problem - cyclists are no more immune to these kinds of property crimes than motorists (but it is generally cheaper to replace a stolen bike than a stolen car).
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Originally Posted by hobbsc
Any idea why that is? What makes them so attractive?
