Originally Posted by
Rimmer
I can just imagine what kind of character that guy was. I can't believe you leave your computer unattended like that. I assume it's quick release. I always take my computer and headlight with me which are both QR. I sometimes leave my taillight on the bike which requires a screwdriver to dismount and leave my front wheel with QR skewer unlocked especially if it's within sight. I've been doing this when going grocery shopping. I wonder if this is going to stab me in the back someday. If I lock it up at a university or something I definitely take off the taillight and lock the front wheel. At work, I lock it next to the security officer, so I don't bother with the taillight.
Both the headlight and computer are quick release. I have no idea why they couldn't get the light off. Or maybe they wanted the mount with it.
How much I do to secure my bike is situational. If I'm just going to be in for a minute or two, such as to pick up a cup of Joe, I just use the cable lock, not the U-lock. If I'm going to be in for a long time both locks are deployed, computer and light are removed. There is always a risk no matter what precautions you take.
Despite being in a "bad" neighborhood it is usually quiet. The McDs is within a block of the main police station here in Phx and nobody wants to start a fight right there. For now tho I am taking the light in with me. Probably more important I am watching the people outside as I lock the bike.