Why bike theft is so hard to stop
09-16-12, 06:51 PM
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I saw a new cable lock at the bike shop, I forget what the brand was, but it was fairly lightweight for it's size, (not much heavier than the standard number locks I have on my bikes), but the cable was so thick, it wouldn't fit in the biggest bolt cutter in my toolbox, which is the biggest I could get at Sears.
Now, it would certainly break quite easily IF it could be gotten into the bolt cutter, but there was no way to get it in there. Nibbling would be time consuming, if it was even possible.
Now, it would certainly break quite easily IF it could be gotten into the bolt cutter, but there was no way to get it in there. Nibbling would be time consuming, if it was even possible.
09-16-12, 07:11 PM
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I saw a new cable lock at the bike shop, I forget what the brand was, but it was fairly lightweight for it's size, (not much heavier than the standard number locks I have on my bikes), but the cable was so thick, it wouldn't fit in the biggest bolt cutter in my toolbox, which is the biggest I could get at Sears.
Now, it would certainly break quite easily IF it could be gotten into the bolt cutter, but there was no way to get it in there. Nibbling would be time consuming, if it was even possible.
Now, it would certainly break quite easily IF it could be gotten into the bolt cutter, but there was no way to get it in there. Nibbling would be time consuming, if it was even possible.
09-16-12, 09:42 PM
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I'm not from a big city, but here's what I would do if I were in a big city:
use a u-lock on the frame and front wheel
get an extra lock for the back wheel
replace the quick release on the saddle
don't leave the bike outside overnight
keep the bike indoors overnight
when in doubt, ride the beater
I mean if I'm just commuting during the day, I'll probably just carry a regular combination lock and nothing else. But I'm pretty sure night time is when you have to be worried. If you got these bases covered, there shouldn't be a problem. Now if only the general population can get this information from their LBS, it would be wonderful.
The best way to address the theft problem is to practice good common sense. The serial number is one way of getting your bike back. But when it comes to cops, those overfed fatties probably couldn't care less.
use a u-lock on the frame and front wheel
get an extra lock for the back wheel
replace the quick release on the saddle
don't leave the bike outside overnight
keep the bike indoors overnight
when in doubt, ride the beater
I mean if I'm just commuting during the day, I'll probably just carry a regular combination lock and nothing else. But I'm pretty sure night time is when you have to be worried. If you got these bases covered, there shouldn't be a problem. Now if only the general population can get this information from their LBS, it would be wonderful.
The best way to address the theft problem is to practice good common sense. The serial number is one way of getting your bike back. But when it comes to cops, those overfed fatties probably couldn't care less.
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09-17-12, 07:54 AM
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depends on the value of the guitar. did they steal a cheap $100 guitar from you?
what if you had a $500 guitar stolen from you or a $2000 guitar? you think the thief should be let off with a just a warning or a slap on the wrist? you think that will teach him not to do it again? that kind weak do nothing mentality only encourages them to do it again and they most certainly WILL.
when a thief is caught for the first time, it is likely he has stolen many times before but has been getting away with it until now. so one to three years in prison, or more for multiple offenses, would not be unreasonable. regardless there must be real consequences for criminal behavior because if not they will keep doing it. if you don't want to do the time, don't do the crime!
what if you had a $500 guitar stolen from you or a $2000 guitar? you think the thief should be let off with a just a warning or a slap on the wrist? you think that will teach him not to do it again? that kind weak do nothing mentality only encourages them to do it again and they most certainly WILL.
when a thief is caught for the first time, it is likely he has stolen many times before but has been getting away with it until now. so one to three years in prison, or more for multiple offenses, would not be unreasonable. regardless there must be real consequences for criminal behavior because if not they will keep doing it. if you don't want to do the time, don't do the crime!
(Which of course, is what I was talking about)
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