I've had people lean on, or bump into, my bike resulting in my jumping up and snatching the bike from tipping over. The reaction I get is usually a trifling laugh, as in "no big deal". Maybe I should lean on their car hood while making a cell phone call to get the point across? Yes it's a public space but that doesn't mean it's okay to ignore other people's space and possessions.
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1989 Schwinn Paramount OS
1980 Mclean/Silk Hope Sport Touring
1983 Bianchi pista
1976 Fuji Feather track
1979 raleigh track
"I've consulted my sources and I'm pretty sure your derailleur does not exist"