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I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on February 23, 2011 at 12:38pm

Sorry about your seat/seatpost Joe. No chance of security footage?

 

I rode today. Kind of optimal winter cycling weather-- medium cold, not slippery.

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on February 23, 2011 at 8:27pm
Off to ride in the sleet, besides, the train does not stop at the grocery store.
Permalink Reply by MagMileMarauder on February 23, 2011 at 10:42pm

Thundersleet! Did I just coin that term?

I rode back through was sleet storm, which felt pretty much like miniature hail, mixed with rain and snow all in one. That might be a stupid statement since that may be the definition of sleet, but at the moment I'm too lazy to Wikipedia (verb) whether sleet may include hail as opposed just two other water forms. Winds from the SE made it seem like the milder and warmer version of our kick ass blizzard. The thunder brought back that thought. Thus,  I didn't mind it for the following reason: I can feel spring coming! Also the H20-proof gear helps:).

Permalink Reply by Joe Studer 8.0 mi on February 23, 2011 at 10:51pm

Thanks for the thought, Kevin.  Seat collar was bolted.  And the saddle was a wonderful beast that is no longer in production.  Work around was to cab home and pull a saddle and post from another bike.

 

Have locking skewers on my wheels, but am no wondering if a locking skewer on the seat post would have protected me here.  Oh, well.  The bike is otherwise in great shape.

Kevin Conway said:

Sorry to hear that. Was it quick release or bolted? Was it a particularly nice saddle? Did you figure out a work around? If so, what?

Joe Studer said:

 

Too bad the tires weren't able to protect my bike from the a--hole that decided to walk away with my seat and seat post.  Arggh.  

 
Permalink Reply by Joe Studer 8.0 mi on February 23, 2011 at 10:53pm
Do you run that through your U lock, or just use it between the seat stays and seat post?

Serge Lubomudrov said:

I have a quick-release, so I use this thingie. It will not stop a determined thief, but will give a pause to a casual one.

Kevin Conway said:

Sorry to hear that. Was it quick release or bolted? Was it a particularly nice saddle? Did you figure out a work around? If so, what?
Permalink Reply by Joe Studer 8.0 mi on February 23, 2011 at 10:54pm
Thanks, Howard.  No security footage.

H3N3 said:

Sorry about your seat/seatpost Joe. No chance of security footage?

 

I rode today. Kind of optimal winter cycling weather-- medium cold, not slippery.

Permalink Reply by MagMileMarauder on February 23, 2011 at 10:55pm

Bike chains make great security devices for this type of problem (*cough*theft*cough) as well. The advantage of this is that the cable cutters can't cut through a chain, as well not many people carrying chain breakers on them:). The disadvantage is the same reason why it's safe, it's not super simple to remove, and it takes more time to remove than a cable if you were to pull the whole seat post off. Cable wins in that department.

There's also a very good chance that a seat thief is reading this and investing in a chain breaker right now. Sorry!

Joe Studer said:

Bolted.  Wonderful saddle that is no longer in production.  Work around was to cab home and pull a saddle and post from another bike.

 

Have locking skewers on my wheels, but am no wondering if a locking skewer on the seat post would have protected me here.  Oh, well.  The bike is otherwise in great shape.

Kevin Conway said:

Sorry to hear that. Was it quick release or bolted? Was it a particularly nice saddle? Did you figure out a work around? If so, what?

Joe Studer said:

 

Too bad the tires weren't able to protect my bike from the a--hole that decided to walk away with my seat and seat post.  Arggh.  

 
Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on February 24, 2011 at 7:52am
Ugghh, what a drag! The chain or cable tether trick is apparently widely used in NYC, but there just don't seem to be that many incidents of saddle theft (yet) in Chicago. Nice to have another thing to worry about.

MagMileMarauder said:

Bike chains make great security devices for this type of problem (*cough*theft*cough) as well. The advantage of this is that the cable cutters can't cut through a chain, as well not many people carrying chain breakers on them:). The disadvantage is the same reason why it's safe, it's not super simple to remove, and it takes more time to remove than a cable if you were to pull the whole seat post off. Cable wins in that department.

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Joe Studer said:

Bolted.  Wonderful saddle that is no longer in production.  Work around was to cab home and pull a saddle and post from another bike.

 

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on February 24, 2011 at 7:52am
Are the roads icy today?
Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on February 24, 2011 at 8:14am

Rode today.

Streets good: Halsted/Lincoln/Wells

Very nice morning.

Heading to Orlando this weekend.  I have a feeling I'll shed a few layers for my biking next week . . .

 

Permalink Reply by Duppie on February 24, 2011 at 8:23am
Nope

Julie Hochstadter said:
Are the roads icy today?
Permalink Reply by Melanie K on February 24, 2011 at 9:18am
From Lincoln/California to Wells/Chicago Avenue, the roads were nice and no ice. Just dirty. I am so sick of the dirtiness...

Julie Hochstadter said:
Are the roads icy today?

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