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@asha23
Might not really be relevant, (And could maybe warrant a seperate "Where not to leave bikes in London" thread) but I was in the corner shop at the bottom of Rosendale Road in Herne Hill for 5 minutes yesterday and locked my bike up outside with a good strong Abus d-lock. Came out to discover 5 or 6 youths crowded round it attempting to pry the lock with a crowbar. (they would need more than a crowbar on that lock I'd have thought - but I would have been pissed if they'd damaged my frame or spokes). A loud "OI. Get away from my bike you little fucks!" sent them all legging it off in different directions.
Just thought I'd post this as a warning for people living in my neck of the woods. I probably will be wary of leaving my bike locked up around there again.... I was only in the shop for 5 minutes and the little ferretty-looking twats were like a fly round shit. I did consider phoning the police, but had a chat with the guy in the corner shop about it and he seemed to know them all by name and I'd seen one or two of them around there before, so decided to leave it this time..