The Chainlink

Someone went after my seat in the loop.

They have been doing construction on Lower Wacker and it is difficult to get into my building's bike room. For the last month or so I've been parking on the street instead. Two days ago I went out and pedaled home. When I went to lift my bike up the seat did not feel right, and when I looked, I saw that the metal under the seat was damaged. I thought it was a manufacturing defect, or maybe just that I'd worn it out, but when I looked at the metal I could see that it had been worked with some kind of tool. Someone had tried to pry it off, and probably gave up when they heard the metal snap. 

 

It was a leather seat, but not a fancy brooks model. So If you have a seat cover, it's probably best to use it. If you can park inside, do it! And if you work near the construction, be careful where you park. Some of the streets are now blocked off and less traveled - an easier place for a thief to go to work. 

Views: 415

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on August 25, 2011 at 12:34pm
A small loop of old bicycle chain will easily deter a thief.  Some heat shrink tubing around where the chain contacts your seat rails and seat stays will help keep the saddle and frame unscratched.
Permalink Reply by Adam "Cezar" Jenkins on August 25, 2011 at 12:42pm
Or a piece of a small innertube.
Permalink Reply by Joe Studer 8.0 mi on August 25, 2011 at 1:02pm
Yeah, after losing my seat in a high-traffic area, I now use a seat-leash.  While it won't prevent theft, I hope it will at least deter theft, or make the bike seat next to mine more attractive.
Permalink Reply by Moc Artsy on August 25, 2011 at 4:24pm
Last autumn someone tried to pry off my rear rack with a crowbar, to judge from the damage. I was parked at Michigan and Congress, which I later realized has about a thousand theft balloons when you click on the site on the Stolen Bike Registry's map. I have no idea what anyone intended to do with a rear rack that had been pried off with a crowbar. Is there really a Swap-a-Rama market for such a thing?

RSS

Groups

© 2008-2016   The Chainlink Community, L.L.C.   Powered by

Disclaimer  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service