Originally Posted by
Troul
As much as bicycling is popular & is good to use for short commuting, the practicality of securing the bicycle is cumbersome. At least for out of sight safety, i wouldn't leave my bicycle in such a vulnerable state.
I’ve been locking bikes on the streets of Philadelphia for decades. Most I ever lost was a QR seat post mechanism and a saddle bag that I forgot to bring in the office with me. Use a good lock and cable, park in high foot traffic areas and don’t leave it out over night.
The only place I had a bike stolen was from inside my house, while I was home and awake.