broakland

Do not worry redpear: someone WILL be riding it.

redpear

Well if they do, I hope they change the crankset.

Blue + celeste? I just took a shower and that makes me want to take another one.

Jaytron

delacrank

All i want to say is this, i feel better know hearing all the responses in such a short time, and eventually i will get over it. This is the forth bike that has been stolen from me in NYC, the other three being a IRO, a old 1980's Fuji Road Bike (which was nice), a ****ty mountain beater bike which i didn't think anyone would bother stealing but they stole it anyways. Everytime, my bikes were stolen, they were always at night except for the mountain bike. I think for anyone reading this who has a nice bike and wants to protect it, keep an eye on it or keep it close. FYI the American Lock looks something like that only with a longer shackle. It retails for 30 dollars and i heard it was really good, people have been know to pick the kryptonite locks or drill them out. American can be drilled out as well https://www.americanlock.com/solid_bo...y_padlocks.jsp.

when

Um, the lock you used is terrible. No shielded shackle? You might as well have used a shoestring. You will absolutely not get Kryptonite's theft reimbursement.

Next time, use a real lock.

Lao_shi

A ($70+) dollar chain is only as good as it's (In this case $30) weakest link. I'm puzzled because I thought when you bought an NYC chain it came with a Krypto mini-u to close it...

delacrank

Can you do me a ****ing favor and watch this video and after watching it i want to ask you, if it mattered if i used a shielded shackle for ****'s sake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3hFr8p2ck

Start the video at 6:11

Scrodzilla

Dude...if this is the fourth bike you've had stolen in NYC, where did you get off being so "all-knowing" about bike security in your previous thread? I'm really not really trying to start **** but come on now...

when

Yes, it would have mattered. The lock you used is much weaker than your chain.

Jaytron

I just wanted to let you know, this thread has been many laffs. It has fulfilled my need for morning lulz. Thank you.

adriano 

well, at least you have the chain still.

delacrank

You must drink a lot of hateraide because, all your comments are very smarmy. It's a beautiful day in nyc today, i wonder if it rains where you live. Instead of haunting these threads with negative comments, im going to go out and enjoy the day.

hairnet

Next time, take the bike into the class. If the instructor says no then tell them about your stolen bikes. ****, if I had a Super Pista I wouldnt ****ing lock it

illdthedj

can i derail the thread a touch....so what is the best lock, like, ever?
just curious if such a lock has been deemed "the best"....

i personally use a krypto U-lock combined with a cable. that plus renters insurance.

ps do any of you actually register your bikes? was thinking once im done dialing in all my bikes, i would take pics and go to the fire dept to get them registered. you get a little license plate looking sticker thingy too yay

illdthedj

i dont ever lock up my pista concept. meaning i never leave anywhere but inside my house or inside someone elses.

Scrodzilla

How come whenever someone says something realistic, they're accused of being "negative" and "hateful"? You came across like a snotty little brat and I pointed it out. Do you really have that much of a hard time handling reality? Like I said, it sucks that your bike got jacked but people create their own karma.

Have a good day riding the subway, champ. It's nice here too. As soon as I finish working for the day, I'm going out to ride my expensive bike and not get it stolen.

Jaytron

Weather sucks here.








































j/k it's California. Of course it's beautiful. trollface.jpg

broakland

hairnet, illdthedj and I agree that locking such stupid expensive bikes is not an option, regardless which lock you use. However we applaud your perserverance, delacrank. The only question left to answer is: which lock and chain combination you will try next?

cruiserhead

Sorry you got your bike stolen, it sucks. Good luck building up the next one, I know NYC is the worst for theft.

illdthedj

i wonder if there is a gps tracking device with an iphone app for bikes. like, you drop it into the frame or something. maybe into the rear triangle, small enough to drop in, would be a ***** to get out.

and if there isn't...
i was thinking it would be cute to design "This bike is protected by *insert bogus name* GPS tracking device" stickers. perhaps most bike thieves would call "bull****" but it might scare off some of the more gullible ones.... idunno.

nuhtowel

I remember the thread where he talked about getting a bike like this, and I remember everyone telling him this would happen, and I also remember him being a dick when people said this. If it takes 2400 bucks (about half of what I have to pay for a semester of college) to learn a lesson and accept advice from others, you have some serious issues.

If the OP isn't trollin', I don't pity his loss, I pity his stupidity.

ambitions2o

I remember you. I even commented on your post.

Sucks about your bike.

However, with that being said...my man this is your fourth bike being stolen? Fourth? Sh** I ride a Kilo TT and I am even paranoid when I lock it up outside when I am at work. Also your lock choice....I don't care what YouTube video you throw out, it is still not a good lock. I have the Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit U Lock and as heavy as it is, I still think it can be broken within a few minutes.

$2400 you had wrapped in that? I would had a body guard sitting by it for that type of money.

No sympathy here. Trolling it has to be.

MincedFeet

Move somewhere else man

PluperfectArson

My weather > your weather

Jaytron