Considering jacking in cycling

[Tim Hall]

Put them in a shed. There's thousands of bikes kept in sheds all over the country without a problem.

 

[User10119]

Yes,i'm thinking about moving back to the "fire condemned" place.

You misunderstand me, perhaps. I was simply pointing out that the place you are currently living is a bigger flat (and one which allows dogs) than the bedsit flat (that didn't allow dogs) where you were happy to keep a bike in the flat, along with the hidden dog.

 

[Accy cyclist]

[QUOTE 5179375, member: 10119"]where you were happy to keep a bike in the flat[/QUOTE]

This flat may be bigger than the bedsit,but the stairs leading up to the bedsit weren't as steep as these and they were wider as well. Meaning they were safer to carry a bike up and down.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Put them in a shed. There's thousands of bikes kept in sheds all over the country without a problem.

And according to posters on CC there are many bikes in sheds that ARE a problem, as in they get broken into and bikes get nicked. The shed would be accessible to the public,even though it's on private land. All it takes is for a few thieves to come along with a flatback van,and lift the shed onto it.

 

[User10119]

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[Accy cyclist]

[QUOTE 5179392, member: 45"]There's a wealth of information on here about security and sheds, and you know the options open to you.[/QUOTE]
Besides,if i got a shed put on the grass verge, it'd block some of the below me tenant's view.

 

[Tim Hall]

And according to posters on CC there are many bikes in sheds that ARE a problem, as in they get broken into and bikes get nicked. The shed would be accessible to the public,even though it's on private land. All it takes is for a few thieves to come along with a flatback van, and lift the shed onto it.

How many cases have you heard if sheds being lifted onto a lorry? I bet it's a round number. Fit some ground anchors through the floor of the shed if such crime is a big issue down your way. As it happens my remark was addressing the sheds are damp death to bikes part of your post, I should have been clearer.

 

[vickster]

Spend £400 on an Asgard. Very heavy and bolted to ground. If your bikes are worth £2400 (unlikely for second hand bikes unfortunately), they are presumably fully insured so check the policy Ts&cs

 

[Electric_Andy]

Yes i gave up cycling to work because of all ths things you mentioned.

 

[vickster]

Yes i gave up cycling to work because of all ths things you mentioned.

Not a concern for the OP

 

[Accy cyclist]

Spend £400 on an Asgard. Very heavy and bolted to ground.

400 quid for a bike shed!! Besides,i don't think you can bolt things into soil.

 

[vickster]

400 quid for a bike shed!! Besides,i don't think you can bolt things into soil.

Where did you say anything about soil?

You want to keep £2500 worth of stuff safe

 

[Julia9054]

Just keep two at your brother's and one in your flat. Life's never perfect

 

[Accy cyclist]

Besides,if i got a shed put on the grass verge, it'd block some of the below me tenant's view.

Where did you say anything about soil?

 

[vickster]

Has he jacked it in yet?

We can but hope...