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Li'l Heads-Up on Bike Security


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PostPosted: 09/15/04 - 02:43    Post subject: Li'l Heads-Up on Bike Security
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normy at MeFi wrote:

Use one of those heavy U-locks to secure your bike? You might want to think again. It seems the barrel style lock mechanisms some of them employ can be opened by a Bic pen [.mov movie].
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PostPosted: 09/15/04 - 08:13    Post subject:
Well that's comforting to know. I've heard the pros are going to get your bike know matter what you do.

thanks for the tip though. Now I know how to replace my bike if it gets stolen
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PostPosted: 09/15/04 - 08:30    Post subject:
http://neistat.com/pages/video_holding/bikethief_holding.htm

Another link about bike theft. It's a long movie though, 5:11. It shows a guy stealing his own bike in public, in broad daylight and no one seems to care.
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PostPosted: 09/15/04 - 08:48    Post subject:
The lock that I have for my bike, has a theft guarantee, that reimburses you if the bike gets stolen
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PostPosted: 09/15/04 - 08:50    Post subject:
Cappy wrote:
The lock that I have for my bike, has a theft guarantee, that reimburses you if the bike gets stolen

Just make sure not to leave your bike in your brother's shed ....
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