Somebody keeps vandalizing my bicycle!? Help!
05-02-15 | 02:38 PM
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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.
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.
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05-04-15 | 07:43 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.
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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.
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05-04-15 | 09:41 AM
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I was on a group ride on Saturday from Pizza Port San Clemente to Pizza Port Ocean beach (stopping at Pizza Ports Carlsbad and Solana Beach on the way...). After I got out of Solana Beach, my front tire was flat (Marathon Supreme). Did a quick visual check for sharps, didn't see anything. Went to pump it up, saw the valve was open, so I think somebody let my air out. However, I had been noticing that my front tire was beginning to feel a little soft. If I left the valve open, is it possible for road vibration bounce the valve to burp a little?
In any case, I pumped it up, and it held for the remaining 20+ miles. (However, I did pick up a nasty staple that took the rear down...)
In any case, I pumped it up, and it held for the remaining 20+ miles. (However, I did pick up a nasty staple that took the rear down...)
05-04-15 | 10:52 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.
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.
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05-05-15 | 05:13 AM
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05-05-15 | 05:15 AM
#59
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This - it was my first thought, but I didn't want to suggest he didn't know how to check out a flat. It sounds to me like you have a slow leak. Check the tube in a bucket of water.
05-05-15 | 02:22 PM
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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.
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.
I don't know, I was not there to see what you saw or hear what they told you but I personally don't think I would not be satisfied with it. I do hope you are right. Maybe it is a serial flat with an explanation.
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05-05-15 | 02:28 PM
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Putting a sign on the bike noting that it is under video surveillance couldn't hurt. I hope that the security people find out who is doing it.
As others have suggested, it may be a coworker. The outside world would as soon steal the whole bike as gently deflate the tires.
As others have suggested, it may be a coworker. The outside world would as soon steal the whole bike as gently deflate the tires.
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05-07-15 | 03:39 PM
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actually, you can buy repellant that stinks like skunk only worse. Its made for repelling sexual assaults. I would imagine that would be the easiest thing to get into the tires but sweet moses, what if you spilled.
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