I don't think you'd be able to do that with a bike locked in it. This is why mini D locks are so much more secure than full length ones.
Bike stolen!
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Depends if you use your jersey pockets or not! I don't when commuting (as I have a pack on)...
Screw the dye, just an exploding saddle.
Not much value in bikes with bent frames! A thief really isn't going to cut/damage a frame to steal a bike so this should always be a consideration when buying locks and securing your bike - also why the shorter D locks are a great choice!
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I've sent in my victim statement and am awaiting the result, they stole someone else's bike at the same time, so they are up for both thefts.
I've not replaced the stolen one yet but might get a road bike in the summer. In the mean time I'm on my mountain bike, secured within an army camp patrolled by armed soldiers and a big D lock.
I'll post when I hear back from the police, hopefully it'll be a result that stops them stealing anyone else's possesions, or at least puts them off.
With nothing in your pockets it is a cracking lock... but if I had a pack on I'd stick an equivalent quality chain lock in that and save myself £30
Could you consider a folding bike for the train? I've found that very handy. No need to lock it anywhere then.
That said I got a Kryptonite Mini-D in case I had to lock it somewhere, or my other commuting bike. But I couldn't find a space on the bike where I could lock it through a wheel and the frame. The D isn't big enough. I'd have to lock the frame to something, then run a cable through the wheels.
That said I got a Kryptonite Mini-D in case I had to lock it somewhere, or my other commuting bike. But I couldn't find a space on the bike where I could lock it through a wheel and the frame. The D isn't big enough. I'd have to lock the frame to something, then run a cable through the wheels.
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Had I stayed doing the same commute I might have done that, but I don't need to leave the bike at the station at my new assignment.
Caporegime
Everyone knows this. Beyond a certain point there's nothing you can do. The point is to make it less attractive to steal your bike than the one next to yours.
Besides, as said, doing that with a frame actually in the lock would likely ruin the frame.
It's taking some time, but hopefully it'll get somewhere soon
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Little update - justice isn't swift!
The police have arrested someone who has admitted the crime, it goes to court in a couple of weeks.
The police have arrested someone who has admitted the crime, it goes to court in a couple of weeks.
Soldato
Decent enough result then. Is your bike being returned or has it been sold on?
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Not returned, so I assume sold on for a pittance.
Anyway - someone went to court last week and found guilty ordered to pay me £150 compensation. Better than nothing I suppose and probably more than he made from the theft. Hopefully It'll act as a deterrent to him in the future.
Anyway - someone went to court last week and found guilty ordered to pay me £150 compensation. Better than nothing I suppose and probably more than he made from the theft. Hopefully It'll act as a deterrent to him in the future.