Bike-theft --- it has never happened to me, but I know it can.
The only thing not mentioned in this article here is that you can take your seat off and take it inside of the store with you.
You can paint your bike a bright weird color and make one bike handle bright green and the other one bright purple. You can take one wheel inside with you too. People who steal want a whole bike, not part of one.
They want a bike that blends in with the crowd, not a bike that stands out in the crowd.
Here is another plus: more expensive bikes are special in that the parts must be ordered from the same place the bike was first bought or directly from the brand manufacturer.
The Republic Bike is one good example of the type of bike I am discussing here.
Of course, the thief will also need the owners manual with a special serial number, which they will not have or know because they are not the original owner.
It is good to have a great relationship with a professional bike shop and to buy your bikes from them.
Cheaper brands break down to easily and the parts are always hard to find if at all. And, this alone is why they usually end up in the trash heap.
Some people never learn, they buy several cheap made bikes when they could have had one good bike from a professional shop that would last for many years --- provided it is not stolen.
So take my tips into consideration and also read Jim Langely's article for even more fascinating ideas.
The only thing not mentioned in this article here is that you can take your seat off and take it inside of the store with you.
You can paint your bike a bright weird color and make one bike handle bright green and the other one bright purple. You can take one wheel inside with you too. People who steal want a whole bike, not part of one.
They want a bike that blends in with the crowd, not a bike that stands out in the crowd.
Here is another plus: more expensive bikes are special in that the parts must be ordered from the same place the bike was first bought or directly from the brand manufacturer.
The Republic Bike is one good example of the type of bike I am discussing here.
Of course, the thief will also need the owners manual with a special serial number, which they will not have or know because they are not the original owner.
It is good to have a great relationship with a professional bike shop and to buy your bikes from them.
Cheaper brands break down to easily and the parts are always hard to find if at all. And, this alone is why they usually end up in the trash heap.
Some people never learn, they buy several cheap made bikes when they could have had one good bike from a professional shop that would last for many years --- provided it is not stolen.
So take my tips into consideration and also read Jim Langely's article for even more fascinating ideas.
