Parking at work...

[CB ARGH]

Hey guys,

My bike is on it's final stages before it will be on the road, woo hoo.

Problem is, I am deciding wether or not I will use it to commute to and from work. Where I work is a bloody busy place, with foot traffic outside during all open hours. The bike will be parked right next to the entrance, where tonnes of people will see the bike per day, there is a chance that there are a few rotating cameras also.

Dad calls me a dick for wanting to leave it parked outside during work hours, about half an hour to an hour of the time will be dim-dark evening light.

It will have a padlock on the back brake rotor, a disc lock on the front, steering lock, a chain lock locking it to a secure object, and maybe even a cover. I also have a few other ideas but will not state these as I don't want any bastard thiefs knowing how to unsecure my bike!

Okay I may sound paranoid, but I love my bike (who doesn't).

What other options do I have to secure my bike, and what do you think about having the bike parked outside all day, every day?

Cheers,


STEVE

[Ixion]

Tie a strong pack thread to the rear of the bike, and tie the other end of the thread to your dick. If anyone rides off on the bike, you'll know almost immediately.

[FJRider]

Upgrade the lock on your garage and take the bus...cheaper and easier.

[CB ARGH]

Tie a strong pack thread to the rear of the bike, and tie the other end of the thread to your dick. If anyone rides off on the bike, you'll know almost immediately.

You're gonna need a pretty big rope then mate.

[Ixion]

Wouldn't recommend going too big, you don't want it ripped out by the roots.

[CB ARGH]

Upgrade the lock on your garage and take the bus...cheaper and easier.

Yeah well at the moment I drive a car to work, which is great in the rain... but on two out of four days that I work I will be going to a ride straight after work (wed and thurs at westgate 7pm) since I finnish at 6:30, no time to head home and get the bike, then head all the way down to Westgate!

[FJRider]

Yeah well at the moment I drive a car to work, which is great in the rain... but on two out of four days that I work I will be going to a ride straight after work (wed and thurs at westgate 7pm) since I finnish at 6:30, no time to head home and get the bike, then head all the way down to Westgate!

I work four days too...PAID for five...I have been spoken to about that...

[FJRider]

Tie a strong pack thread to the rear of the bike, and tie the other end of the thread to your dick. If anyone rides off on the bike, you'll know almost immediately.

But use a slip knot...

[CB ARGH]

I work four days too...PAID for five...I have been spoken to about that...

Burger King are pretty laid back to pay you on your day off.

[FJRider]

Just get a decent bike cover, most thieves can't be bothered / haven't time to remove them... so they look for summit easier to pinch.

[CB ARGH]

Just get a decent bike cover, most thieves can't be bothered / haven't time to remove them... so they look for summit easier to pinch.

Yay, a serious response (mind you, I didn't help haha).

Any reccomendations on bike covers? I've asked at a few bike stores but I'd rather be told from somebody not trying to sell me something, ya know?

Thanks

[FJRider]

Burger King are pretty laid back to pay you on your day off.

Youth rates are GREAT AYE ...

[FJRider]

Yay, a serious response (mind you, I didn't help haha).

Any reccomendations on bike covers? I've asked at a few bike stores but I'd rather be told from somebody not trying to sell me something, ya know?

Thanks

Don't get one too thick... takes up too much space when you roll it up and try to bungy it to the bike (pack rack bags are good)

[MaxB]

If you work in retail or a warehouse is there any way of sticking it by the goods entrance round the back? Or in a stairwell. Anywhere but in the way of the public.

The foot traffic would be a worry for mine. Say 1 in 1000 people in your area are thieving shit bags. In a day 4 or 5 shitbags might pass your bike. Sooner or later they are going to have a go.

[CB ARGH]

If you work in retail or a warehouse is there any way of sticking it by the goods entrance round the back? Or in a stairwell. Anywhere but in the way of the public.

The foot traffic would be a worry for mine. Say 1 in 1000 people in your area are thieving shit bags. In a day 4 or 5 shitbags might pass your bike. Sooner or later they are going to have a go.

Yeah I could give that one a go, however the boss doesn't like me that much at the moment (laid a formal complaint against them through the department of labour)... Although I caught a shoplifter today so I'm momentarily on their good side. Might ask the security guard tomorrow about the measures I could take to hiding the bike somewhere other than the front.

Churr!