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Forum: General Cycling Discussion

11-14-16, 04:12 PM

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Why aren't frame locks popular in the U.S.?

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Posted By howardv

Of course they don't completely prevent theft. ...

Of course they don't completely prevent theft. What bike lock does? Frame locks have their place, like running into a store to get fast food or water. They're not for running into a your kid's...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

11-09-16, 07:38 PM

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Why aren't frame locks popular in the U.S.?

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Posted By howardv

It's always possible, but again, it's better than...

It's always possible, but again, it's better than having the entire bike stolen.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

11-09-16, 07:37 PM

Replies: 118

Why aren't frame locks popular in the U.S.?

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Posted By howardv

And get your hands dirty right before eating? :)...

And get your hands dirty right before eating? :)

I've removed the quick release and replaced it with wheel locks, so it won't be so quick for me.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

11-09-16, 07:24 PM

Replies: 118

Why aren't frame locks popular in the U.S.?

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Posted By howardv

Discs are pretty tough. He'll try to roll and...

Discs are pretty tough. He'll try to roll and jump on and discover it's not "peddle-able" - and quickly take off when he sees you running out of the store. And it is possible that the disc gets...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

11-09-16, 05:59 PM

Replies: 118

Why aren't frame locks popular in the U.S.?

Views: 15,148

Posted By howardv

Why aren't frame locks popular in the U.S.?

Neighbor recently had their bike stolen while they were buying water at 7-11. They had leaned their bike against the glass outside and it was gone. Then I was talking to an employee of an LBS and...

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