Originally Posted by
DieselDan
I was out delivering beach cruisers Monday and came across a new Specialized Allez Elite in a bike rack. The owner used just a small combination cable lock to "secure" the front wheel to the bike rack, and nothing else! If I were a lesser man, stealing this bike would have been so easy, as all I needed to do was to open the quick release on the wheel and front brake (not break) and I would have a completely new bike, my size even, without a front wheel. Considering a I have a vintage Roval front wheel at home, the temptation was great.
When I returned to the same rack today, there was the front wheel attached to the rack with the same cable lock. Looks like the lesser man showed up.
...they most often do.
I know people who wouldn't think twice and would feel no guilt...I can't relate.
Everytime I see a bike like that, a car with keys left in door, etc...the 'lesser man' argument comes to mind. But I never succumb to that temptation..I have been "that idiot" on more than one occasion: suitcase left curbside for hours, garage door open all day...luckily people haven't taken advatage of these 'opportunities' so far. Let the kharmic wheel keep on spinning!\