thegravestoneman
three wheels on my wagon
- Location
- Castleford, Yorkshire
When ever I have cause to leave my bike I always undo the qr's on the wheels so at least any body riding it away will come a cropper, til they read this. Bad luck mate
There is no reason what so ever not carry a small retractable cafe lock as @Banjo said previous. Small enough to fit in a jersey pocket and light enough for any weight weenies. It's something rather then nothing.
To add to the above:
If my bike went, it wouldn't be a case of "oh s***, there goes £xxxx and the fuss of a claim" it would have a MASSIVE impact on my life, I ride to get around, for leisure, I race as a hobby (and take it seriously), to socialise and spend time with people, ALL of my friends and many of their partners are cyclists, pretty much all of my none work time is related to cycling somehow, either in the shape of riding a bike or through some activity to complement cycling, the people I will be with etc. Yet I don't own a lock! Go figure, it makes sense to have a lock and always lock your bike up, except when it doesn't!
I have NEVER seen a bike locked up at a time trial or hill climb, I am sure the same thing goes on at road races and crits too. It is common on club rides to just pile the bikes up too.
They are worth more than you could imagine to people but there are just times or situations where it isn't the norm to lock your bike up, it is a rather odd scenario to be in and I find it uncomfortable at times, I just try to keep my bike within line of sight.
TBH Rob, I was surprised to see all the bikes (including yours) unlocked outside event HQ at the recent Cragg Vale TT.To add to the above:
If my bike went, it wouldn't be a case of "oh s***, there goes £xxxx and the fuss of a claim" it would have a MASSIVE impact on my life, I ride to get around, for leisure, I race as a hobby (and take it seriously), to socialise and spend time with people, ALL of my friends and many of their partners are cyclists, pretty much all of my none work time is related to cycling somehow, either in the shape of riding a bike or through some activity to complement cycling, the people I will be with etc. Yet I don't own a lock! Go figure, it makes sense to have a lock and always lock your bike up, except when it doesn't!
I have NEVER seen a bike locked up at a time trial or hill climb, I am sure the same thing goes on at road races and crits too. It is common on club rides to just pile the bikes up too.
When ever I have cause to leave my bike I always undo the qr's on the wheels so at least any body riding it away will come a cropper, til they read this. Bad luck mate
When ever I have cause to leave my bike I always undo the qr's on the wheels so at least any body riding it away will come a cropper, til they read this. Bad luck mate
TBH Rob, I was surprised to see all the bikes (including yours) unlocked outside event HQ at the recent Cragg Vale TT.
Its bad enough having your bike nicked without people here rubbing it in
How about a bit of sympathy here everyone..it is the thief who is the twat, not the victim !
I hope you always remember to tighten them up again? like your style though
When ever I have cause to leave my bike I always undo the qr's on the wheels so at least any body riding it away will come a cropper, til they read this. Bad luck mate