Sorry about your seat/seatpost Joe. No chance of security footage?
I rode today. Kind of optimal winter cycling weather-- medium cold, not slippery.
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:).
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.
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?
Sorry about your seat/seatpost Joe. No chance of security footage?
I rode today. Kind of optimal winter cycling weather-- medium cold, not slippery.
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.
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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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 . . .
Are the roads icy today?
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