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Old 04-30-15 | 09:05 AM
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I don't think it's a d1ck move, even if you don't ask. It's a bike rack, it's meant for bikes, it's not being used for bikes, which means whoever paid to install it isn't getting their money's worth.

However, given that yours is the first case I've heard of a commuter being repeatedly targeted for obnoxious deflation, it's not a common thing. So if review of the tapes can identify the culprit and he can be dealt with, I bet you won't have to worry any more.

You could also look around in the back, even if there isn't an actual bike rack, there might be a pipe or some other secure feature that you could lock up to while keeping your bike out of everyone's way. That might be preferable to a rack out front in general.
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I did have the lug nuts come loose on my truck one evening on the way home a decade ago. But, it was parked at a construction site in Atlanta all day with a bumper sticker that read "If I'd known there be this much trouble, I'd have picked my own damn cotton".
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Originally Posted by ParkingTheBus
I have an idea..

There's a local nursing home near my work that has a hidden bicycle rack. Nobody ever uses it. Would it be a d1ck move to lock my bike up there and walk 5 minutes to work?
Depends...when my employer took down the roof covering our bike rack, I started parking across the street at the local university which has converted butt hutt with a bike rack inside. Keeps my bike out of the weather, albeit it's where all the cats like to piss. I am not affiliated with the university in any way, and I am prepared to comply with any campus cops who get butt hurt that I am using their property.

You can try the nursing home, but don't be a weener if you are asked to not use it in the future.

For future reference, this forum will accomplish nothing for you should someone start messing with your bicycle again. Move it or confront the person messing with you. This is why you should never be a dick to your coworkers.

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Old 04-30-15 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ParkingTheBus
I have an idea..

There's a local nursing home near my work that has a hidden bicycle rack. Nobody ever uses it. Would it be a d1ck move to lock my bike up there and walk 5 minutes to work?
The d1ck move is the a$$wipe who's messing with your ride.

Aren't you dying of curiosity to know who it is? I know I would be...
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Old 04-30-15 | 10:04 AM
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I used to have this on my motorcycle; it fit perfectly right between the handlebar clamps...
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Old 04-30-15 | 10:18 AM
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I used to have this on my motorcycle; it fit perfectly right between the handlebar clamps...
If I saw that, I would be tempted to do something along the lines of drawing a penis on a conspicuous part like the headlight.
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Old 04-30-15 | 10:22 AM
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If I saw that, I would be tempted to do something along the lines of drawing a penis on a conspicuous part like the headlight.
I won't go into what I would do if I caught you at it...
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Deflate the tires yourself before going into work?
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Old 04-30-15 | 10:57 AM
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I'd find out who did it, and search out their vehicle....... What's good for the goose....................

2 times is two tires, three is three ----- maybe they would understand
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2 deflated tires on one car sucks......
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I won't go into what I would do if I caught you at it...
Draw a penis on me? Or draw on my penis?






I laughed while writing that.
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Old 04-30-15 | 01:45 PM
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I won't go into what I would do if I caught you at it...
Land in jail on an assault charge?
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Old 04-30-15 | 02:43 PM
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Buy a old van and leave it there in the parking lot, (Cinderblocks instead of wheels Optional), put your Bike in it while at work .. Lock the door.
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Old 04-30-15 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by gpburdell
Land in jail on an assault charge?
Protection of private property being vandalized?

I'd fight that assault charge...
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Old 04-30-15 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by treebound
I picked up a small screamer type alarm a few months ago at a thrift shop for a few dollars, has a small pull cord to set it off kind of like a panic alarm and it is LOUD. I've thought of figuring out a way to rig it up to the bike where if the bike is moved then it would go off, problem is with wind and with other people putting bikes in a nearby rack location.
you can actually buy a bike alarm off of amazon... reviews said it did a pretty good job.
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Old 05-01-15 | 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by rmfnla
Protection of private property being vandalized?
I'd fight that assault charge...
Your initial post indicated intent toward excessive force (if not just Internet bluster). Use of sufficient force to stop/deter will keep you fine, but put a real beat down on the slimeball (as you imply) and you'll spend more on lawyers than the bike.
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Old 05-01-15 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by rmfnla
Protection of private property being vandalized?

I'd fight that assault charge...
I believe "stand your ground" will be your argument.
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Old 05-01-15 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by rmfnla
I won't go into what I would do if I caught you at it...
what about correcting the grammar on the sticker?


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I believe "stand your ground" will be your argument.
Life isn't in danger, though.
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Old 05-01-15 | 02:58 PM
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You could slob super glue all over the tire once you get to work.

Or black ink.
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Old 05-01-15 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jfowler85
Draw a penis on me? Or draw on my penis?





I laughed while writing that.
I didn't see this at first; I laughed out loud reading it...
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Old 05-01-15 | 06:28 PM
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sounds like there is no evidence of anyone tampering with the bike. experience will eventually demonstrate, that flat tires take an indeterminate amount of time to manifest themselves, depending on the severity of the hole or holes in the tube.
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Old 05-02-15 | 10:02 AM
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UPDATE:

So I talked to security at my work who reviewed footage of the last few days. They told me that they didn't see ANYBODY touch or mess with my bike. I thought this to be strange as two days in a row, I had a flat tire on two different bikes, both on the rear... I guess I can't dispute video evidence.


Originally Posted by RubeRad
I don't think it's a d1ck move, even if you don't ask. It's a bike rack, it's meant for bikes, it's not being used for bikes, which means whoever paid to install it isn't getting their money's worth.

However, given that yours is the first case I've heard of a commuter being repeatedly targeted for obnoxious deflation, it's not a common thing. So if review of the tapes can identify the culprit and he can be dealt with, I bet you won't have to worry any more.

You could also look around in the back, even if there isn't an actual bike rack, there might be a pipe or some other secure feature that you could lock up to while keeping your bike out of everyone's way. That might be preferable to a rack out front in general.
Thanks for the advice as this is exactly what I did. I found a secluded area on the side of my building and lock it down to a steel fence. Not that many people walk by and I'll be purchasing an alarm soon to notify me if it's being moved or touched.
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... sending the alarm, To your phone?

Bubble Bursting .. Number 1) inside you wont hear it? and will you get sacked for suddenly leaving the Job, to respond?
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Old 05-02-15 | 11:22 AM
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... sending the alarm, To your phone?

Bubble Bursting .. Number 1) inside you wont hear it? and will you get sacked for suddenly leaving the Job, to respond?
Therečs a little remote that vibrates whenever the alarm is set off.

And no, I won't get sacked.
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