wtf??
Originally Posted by
triplesixer
To deter thieves:
1. Don't put bullhorns, risers, deep v's, or anything else "trendy" on it. Remember, most bicycle thieves are normal dudes looking for "sick rides" or expensive parts, not necessarily just homeless dudes.
2. If you have a brooks seat, run some old chain through it and connect it to your top tube. Ain't going nowhere. Or toss a plastic bag over it when you know it will be prone to thieves.
3. Strip paint. You can actually probably do this yourself.
4. Take used motor oil and dirty up parts. Not moving parts though.
5. If the frame is really crappy, you could wrap duct tape or gaff tape around the joints or tubes... make it look like the tape is essential... like it's THAT ****ty of a bike.
1) by eliminating bullhorns and risers, you've restricted him to drops, which are (on average) the most expensive bar type available. changing paint is one thing...
2) brooks are dumb, and i'm sure he's not riding one. also, the saddle isn't the frame. read more, post less.
3) the awesome dude in post #6 covered this in greater detail. at least
mention clearcoat vs rust...and no, don't do it yourself.
4) this is one of the three dumbest things ever posted on bike forums
5) zzz
Originally Posted by
triplesixer
These worked for me.
liar.