Uni Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Interesting article from the UK where victim felt certain bikes were targeted.http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/cyclist-devastated-thieves-steal-bikes-worth-7500-152745Syndicates dealing with high priced bikes is definitely a thing, but there's also the opportunistic guys who steal to make a quick buck. As long as there's a willing buyer creating a market - complete bikes or parts.Most ppl that can afford an expensive bike can afford insurance but it's the violence attached to it that's totally f''d up. As mentioned, if cops aren't willing to follow up, and will go to the extent of telling joe soap to go get the bike themselves when it's recovered, it's pretty pointless trying to track it. Even keeping serial numbers or using something like data dot, all it does is help you to ID your bike if it's found. If you look at the surge of cash in transit robberies, those have come down as security companies made it more difficult to access and use the money, and also they fought back, so to me in bicycle terms ...Protect them while in the house as best you can, never assume that your bike is safe while in/on your car, even at events when you think it's safe, it's all fellow cyclists, and avoid riding in hot spots in small groups,
gongmech Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Our own sting operation, perpetrators caught never to be found again... simpleI wouldnt waste my time on the police, take the bastards in and release them on R500 bail. Faark that.Dispose of the bottom feeding scum..now its premeditated
DJR Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Premeditated? Not if you do it through a closed toilet door!
ChUkKy Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 You are 100% correct Authorities do buggerall about it
Baaisikilist Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Well, I'm considering applying for my firearm license and carrying a small weapon.Riding in a big group doesn't suit me as the specificity and type of training I do, and times I do it at means that I ride alone 90% of the time.I'm less concerned with my bike/s being stolen out of my van or from my property. My big concern is the violent bike jackings.I need to be able to protect myself, and my wife, and I'd rather have a fighting chance.
Wyatt Earp Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 https://www.facebook.com/events/883338438353642/?context=create&previousaction=create&source=49&sid_create=3517307819 Come and join the ride and support our freedom to ride .
Wyatt Earp Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Link not working...?Link is working fine, unless you are not a member of our page.Bicyclesafety .It is a closed group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/bicyclesafety/
FrancoisC Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I disagree. This is known as the slippery slope fallacy and is completely illogical. Small crimes do not lead to big crimes. Certain people have a tendency to act in rebellious ways or with criminal intent. If given the opportunity they will partake in any action that seems relevant at the time. Think about how many murders and rapes are by first time offenders. Much of the time their criminal offense cannot be attributed to a buildup of smaller offenses over time.That is your democratic right. But think about how many first time offenders then go on to be repeat offenders because they get away with it - even if they are caught. Oscar threatens another well known public figure, in public, and gets away with it. He then discharges a firearm in public (twice, apparently) and gets away with it. A cowboy is born. Then Reeva happens. If he was prosecuted and his firearms confiscated, instead of his earlier offences being swept under the carpet, Reeva would perhaps still be alive. Who knows. But he most certainly did not rehabilitate himself, due to lack of action by authorities on previous offences, just because he is the golden boy of Paralympic sport. One example.
SimpleDom Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 That is your democratic right.But think about how many first time offenders then go on to be repeat offenders because they get away with it - even if they are caught.Also, there is definitely a case for fear of punishment. If you see others being nailed for small stuff, you might think twice before trying the big stuff. First time offender or not.
Eddy Gordo Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 A friend of mine is part of a neighborhood watch. He says he cannot believe how these guys treat people walking thru the area at night and people pushing bins and trolleys. Everything gets searched and if the guy is a smart ass, they set him straight. He says now no one dares mess around in his neighborhood as the outsiders are aware that they will be dealt with proper. Fear has to be the main factor to fight crime. Without it no one cares.
Zatopek Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Storage modifications at home. I don't have ideas for on the rides itself - except numbers.
DIPSLICK Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Storage modifications at home. I don't have ideas for on the rides itself - except numbers. one link away
Zatopek Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Yup. Only one link more than before. No guarantees in life...one link away [emoji14]h34r:
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