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bonobo
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 Posted: 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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suburbman
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Posted: 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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purple hayes
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Posted: 09/15/04 - 08:30 Post subject:
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Cappy
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Posted: 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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elkid
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Posted: 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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