Hey guys.

So recently I started commuting to work with my new (read: old) bike, only to find that we're not allowed to bring our bikes inside because its a "safety hazard" (considering the number of people I see with typing injuries, just being in the building is more dangerous).

As a result of this, I need to leave my bike in the garage, but because the previous owner of the bike threw on a nice pair of Ksyrium SL's, I need to lock my front wheel as well and have been taking it off the front fork.

Are there caps that I can put on the end of my fork to keep it from resting directly on the concrete? Maybe it's just me being anal retentive, but every time I feel my bare fork touch the ground, I cringe a little.

Apparently the owner of the Specialized Tarmac next to my bike doesn't mind, but to each their own.

I hate my fork ends on concrete too. If I had to do what you're doing daily, I'd get a second lock and leave it locked to the bike rack if possible. This would allow you to lock both wheels and frame.

I think it's a good idea to keep a cable lock at work for your front wheel. You could bring some cut tennis balls. That'd look pretty funny. Another option is locking skewers.

It's a tool not a jewel. Sitting the fork ends on the concrete is not going to be a problem.

You could get a couple of rubber boots that go on the ends of chair legs.

https://www.fashionablecanes.com/Walking_Cane_Tips.html

I really like the idea of getting a second lock and leaving it on the bike rack. That gets me thinking--since weight is not an issue if you do that, why not get a HEAVY coated chain or cable and big-ass lock and leave them chained to the bike rack? That way you can travel light, keep the front wheel on the bike and feel confident that it's all secure.

I guess I'm just kinda slow, this solution seems so obvious to me, I dont know why it didnt occur to me, even after seeing other people leave their locks at work as well. I will probably do this.