Comments on: Reader Question.

By: Todd

Todd — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:06:31 +0000

Mine was just stolen hours ago! Locked to a parking sign. Thieves climbed the sign and cut off it off. Lifted my bike right off.

By: Pete

Pete — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:53:07 +0000

There are few important ways to safeguard your bike. First, there are no substitutes for a good lock, so buy the best. Second, visible location (thieves don’t want to be observed by 28 different people as they try to steal). Third, areas where other good bikes are locked up allows for a would-be thief to select other bikes to steal (all things relative, thieves select the easiest mark). Fourth, if you live in a city of 6 million+, then you’ll just have to accept that risks will always be higher. Good luck!

By: Sander

Sander — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:09:02 +0000

I park my District inside only, and when I’m out getting a coffee I park it without a lock but within sight. Burglar psychology makes me believe they’d rather go for a bike that doesn’t attract this much attention

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:45:49 +0000

I’ve had mine for a couple of months now and lock it up for extended periods without worry. It’s been parked at the bar, gym, etc. in some sketchy areas for hours at varying times of day and night without issue. The comment I get most is that the bike is distinctive. For the moment there’s not that many out there. If mine got jacked, my posse would be able to easily identify it. Of course they probably would actually do anything about it. HA! Get a good lock and your mind will be at ease. If it does get ripped off, well it’s only money so just buy another.