Originally Posted by
noglider
Yes, that's easy, but as you point out, it's overkill. The bike was useful to me and was likely to be useful to the next person.
Like I said, I didn't wrench the first couple of times, but then I decided it was a widespread problem they need to address, so I notify them using the method that they provide for flagging problem bikes. I also figure that Since the wrench procedure is automated, and they don't have to hunt down the bike, they're more likely to address the problem.
BTW, since I troll they're webite, just cause I'm like that, I found their
Monthly Operating Reports, in which they say:
Instances of deficient, damaged, or unclean Bicycles, or adverse conditions caused to the surrounding public property by the presence of Bicycles must be timely resolved following Discovery or Notification. For the purposes of this SLA, Wrenching of Bicycle by a user will constitute Notification, and removal of Bicycle from service by NYCBS will constitute resolution of defect.
Defects related to Bicycles must be resolved within 48 hours if Bicycle is Wrenched, or 96 hours if Bicycle is not Wrenched.
More fun facts:
"In October, there were 3,563 bicycle maintenance issues that were addressed through in-shop maintenance. There were 8 reported cases of vandalism (including graffiti) to the stations and bicycles."
"Every Bicycle in the Bicycle fleet (any Bicycle that appears in a Bicycle Fleet Level recording at least one time during the month) shall receive a Bicycle Maintenance check and cleaning at least once every calendar month."