Mozzy
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- Taunton Somerset
Have just been registering my bicycle and was reading Police tips to reduce theft of bicycles. I watched a Dutch guy destroy around 8 locks in usually 8-15 seconds each. Agreed I don't intend to leave it out much but there will be occasions, mostly say to Supermeerkats etc. I've three good locks including an Abus gold one. But honestly there are vids of set ups being filmed in really busy locations, bolt cutters, bottle jacks and all with no one taking a blind bit of notice.
I appreciate riding an old dog for such outings is a good idea but hey, I like riding my only bicycle, so does anything actually work that is on sale? If 20 seconds is about it, then what is the point ? Other than to stop an opportunist I suppose.
Am I likely to get stick if I wheel my cycle around with me in Sainsbury's? Which is best, right by the doors, in the foyer?? I was then planning on going over to Lidls to see what they had left. Same applies I suppose for taking bike inside I mean. I can see the difficulties as it would indeed be a pain if there were loads of bikes being wheeled round.
The Netherlands vid stated 900,000 cycles get stolen every year …JEEZ that is just so feckin wrong! I don't suppose the Police are really that bothered but hey ho, it is after all our pride and joy and whichever way you look at it some bastard thief has stolen something that simply does not belong to them.
I get more and more angry when I hear these days all too frequently that the Police have given a crime number and not even bothered to turn up; be that house burglary or bicycle or car theft. I suppose a motor cycle or car is far more important not just value but to prevent the thief killing someone whilst driving.
Sheet, this is a perverse society we live in today.
Anyway, is there such a thing that will pass the low teens in seconds of resistance?
Mozzy
I appreciate riding an old dog for such outings is a good idea but hey, I like riding my only bicycle, so does anything actually work that is on sale? If 20 seconds is about it, then what is the point ? Other than to stop an opportunist I suppose.
Am I likely to get stick if I wheel my cycle around with me in Sainsbury's? Which is best, right by the doors, in the foyer?? I was then planning on going over to Lidls to see what they had left. Same applies I suppose for taking bike inside I mean. I can see the difficulties as it would indeed be a pain if there were loads of bikes being wheeled round.
The Netherlands vid stated 900,000 cycles get stolen every year …JEEZ that is just so feckin wrong! I don't suppose the Police are really that bothered but hey ho, it is after all our pride and joy and whichever way you look at it some bastard thief has stolen something that simply does not belong to them.
I get more and more angry when I hear these days all too frequently that the Police have given a crime number and not even bothered to turn up; be that house burglary or bicycle or car theft. I suppose a motor cycle or car is far more important not just value but to prevent the thief killing someone whilst driving.
Sheet, this is a perverse society we live in today.
Anyway, is there such a thing that will pass the low teens in seconds of resistance?
Mozzy
...rubbish eh...maybe a hungry Rottweiler is better protection?
I only wanted a pint of milk, had to go over to the main store which was annoying
