Originally Posted by froze
I agree with using two locks, problem is most here on this forum think that cables are a useless defense.
I have never heard of a cable being cut for the purpose of stealing a front wheel. This is the application I recommend cables for.
Originally Posted by froze
True you can damage the fork ends, but there use to be either rubber or plastic fork end protectors you could buy for that very reason, but I haven't seen those in a while.
Those are used in shipping new bikes, but it seems to me to be a silly additional complication to use one for locking your bike.
Originally Posted by froze
Removing the wheel and replacing it shouldn't be a big deal nor too much trouble, your talking taking about 30 seconds to take it off and 30 seconds to put it on at tops;
That's true for you or for me, but many folks are not so skillful mechanically.
Originally Posted by froze
also if it was that difficult then even those who get flats (which is everyone) would have the same dangerous situation you speak of thus no one should attempt to fix their flat due to removing the front wheel which would cause them to have "crooked wheels, disconnected brakes, brake shoes knocked askew, QR skewer set incorrectly...thus a dangerous situation"
You don't have to deal with the brakes to fix a flat, since a flat tire fits through the brakes with no problem.
It's particularly an issue since most newer bikes no longer have quick release brakes.
Originally Posted by froze
...that's just instilling fear in our little minds that doesn't exist except in very rare cases;
Maybe people are smarter/more skillful where you live, but around Boston and Cambridge, I see a very large number of bikes on the road with these problems.
Originally Posted by froze
and if a person is that nonmechanically inclined not to be able to put their front wheel on correctly then maybe they need a different hobby?
Since when is bicycling a "hobby?" It's a transportation mode to me, and to tens of thousands of others.
Originally Posted by froze
PS: I hope your feeling better, and it's good to see you back on this forum again.
Thanks! I wish I was, but my condition continues to deteriorate... :-(
Sheldon "Don't Take Your Bike Apart Unless You Need To" Brown
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