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Old 01-02-09 | 11:00 AM
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LanceMach
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From: SF East Bay

Bikes: Bianchi Eros (06), Bianch Boardwalk (nice old steel commuter), Gary Fisher Gitche Gumee, Trek "Antelope" 820 (ancient!)

I'm guessing you already decided yes or now, but I'll add my two cents anyway!

I have a bike locker at the BART station (train) and I love it.

First off (and this doesn't really apply in your situation), I had a bike stolen from the station right in front of the Station Agent's booth, right at the main entrance. My friend had 3 bikes stolen at the same station. When I spoke to the BART police about my stolen bike he said that he had never heard of one stolen from the lockers (in his 15 years).

The thing I really like about the locker (besides the security) is that I can ride up, put my bike in the locker and get on the train. No removing the headlight, taillight, battery and computer. I also keep an extra pannier on the bike with tools, extra tubes and rain gear - no need to remove it. I've considered keeping some gear in the locker, but I don't see the need since I can keep everything on the bike (and the extra weight is good for me since I have a short commute).

$15 does seem a little high, but in my case I would pay it - I'd be devastated if I had this bike stolen (even though it's another used old steel bike I love it). In my case, the locker is $30 a year - easy decision for me!
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