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how concerned should i be with bike theft? i'm balking at bringing my daily drivers because boston doesn't seem to have it nearly as bad as you all do.
Have a look at this thread:
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/176548/
Have a beater, ideally a bit scratched. Perfect your locking technique. I recommend getting a bike that you can lock around frame and front wheel with a short lock, e.g. a Mini Evo. Much of Central London is reasonably well-provided with bike stands that make this possible. Don't leave your bike in the same spot outside (especially outside work) every day, as it means thieves can prepare to steal it. Relatively few cases of bike theft from workplace storage have been reported, so try to get a spot in the work bike park if there is one. Keep your bike(s) indoors at home if you can. Most bike theft is not from the street from vulnerable parts of homes (hallways, sheds, gardens, communal storage (many cases of that type of storage getting cleared out) etc.). Consider getting home insurance that includes your bike(s).
I'm sure it's worse here than Boston, but it's possible to avoid most trouble if you follow the steps above. The main problem is that there's no dedicated police unit working on bike theft any more.
Let us know when you're here and come to events!
Oliver Schick-
And always lock it next to something with a worse lock.
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hey thanks for the response and the welcome. sounds like i already do all the right things for the most part, just will be taking up more risk in general with this move. i expect thieves there are smart enough to identify ti? 😅
this is my usual, nearly identical in capability to the old Bianchi San Jose.
i googled around and found a Gitane City Link (which is a San Jose rebrand) for decent money, and i'm now planning on doing a direct swap of everything from the firefly to the gitane. will be just as capable and far less crushing if nicked.the alternative was this, but i think it stands out just a bit too much.
snottyotter
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how concerned should i be with bike theft? i'm balking at bringing my daily drivers because boston doesn't seem to have it nearly as bad as you all do.