Annoying Bike Locks
10-20-08, 04:14 PM
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Because they aren't useless. Given two similar bikes, a thief without tools will take the unlocked bike over the one with any kind of locking mechanism.
10-20-08, 04:37 PM
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Properly locking with a two factor approach takes too long. U lock through the back rim, frame, and rack plus a cable through the front wheel takes time. Ugh. I'd pay well for a brainlessly simple and fast system, especially in inclement weather.
10-20-08, 05:43 PM
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That we even have to use them. Socially, we are a ******** people.
Visit Switzerland some time. Or Japan. People leave thier bikes unlocked all over the place. Theft is extremely rare.
Az
Visit Switzerland some time. Or Japan. People leave thier bikes unlocked all over the place. Theft is extremely rare.
Az
10-20-08, 06:39 PM
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u-locks weigh toooo freakin much!!! i'd be willing to pay for a titanium one, or just make it out of aluminum SOMETHING!!!!!
and U-locks that are too small to fit around the front wheel as well as the frame and a pole
i'm thinking a chain may be the best option, but those too weigh way too much
and U-locks that are too small to fit around the front wheel as well as the frame and a pole
i'm thinking a chain may be the best option, but those too weigh way too much
10-20-08, 06:53 PM
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u-locks weigh toooo freakin much!!! i'd be willing to pay for a titanium one, or just make it out of aluminum SOMETHING!!!!!
and U-locks that are too small to fit around the front wheel as well as the frame and a pole
i'm thinking a chain may be the best option, but those too weigh way too much
and U-locks that are too small to fit around the front wheel as well as the frame and a pole
i'm thinking a chain may be the best option, but those too weigh way too much
10-21-08, 01:46 AM
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