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05-20-2008, 11:09 AM
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Damn, pet peeve #3 or higher: theft. I'm so sorry to hear this happened. It's really sad that you have to keep an eye on your stuff every minute, especially behind locked gates. Like you said, lets hope the PO works it's magic and they get crotch rot to boot!
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05-20-2008, 10:04 PM
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Lesson number two:
Renter's insurance is relatively inexpensive. If you have an expensive bike make sure your deductible is low enough to help you re-coup some of your loss. I will be lowering my $1000 deductible.
I've always loved going to the bike shop but today's trip lacked the "fun" factor as I walked the aisles I realized how many additional things were in my pack, my favorite cap, my hand pump, my head lamp, extra brake pads, spare derailleur hanger...I'm sure I'll discover more... As luck would have it, I had taken my swiss army knife out of my pack it has great sentimental value I got it in Switzerland years ago so I'm so happy I didn't loose it! The other good news, I DID get a big discount at the shop today. 
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05-20-2008, 10:07 PM
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 I am starting to wonder if I should be concerned about keeping my bikes in my pad-locked garage...
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05-20-2008, 10:08 PM
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if it were up to me i would leave my bikes in my room/closet... my grandparents make me put them in our tough shed and we lock it.
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05-20-2008, 10:10 PM
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05-20-2008, 10:13 PM
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 Just Kidding of Course.I think its a Shame that the world has gotten to the point where you have to lock things in your own house so they dont get stolen 
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05-21-2008, 05:03 AM
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Lynn - If you have not already bought a new one, I have an extra Camelbak Mule I can give you.
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05-21-2008, 05:30 AM
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05-21-2008, 07:21 AM
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Afterall when it comes down to it, I try to remind myself it is just "stuff"! Thank you so much to everyone who has offered me their condolences and replacements I so appreciate it. Looks like I'll have most everything covered. See you all out there soon. Happy Trails! Lynn
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05-21-2008, 07:53 AM
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Wow, that's a bit extreme. Three words for you; anger management classes.
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05-21-2008, 09:25 AM
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In Vancouver where I am from a lot of people have been ripped off by thieves who followed them home from the trailhead. Once the thieves know where you live, time is on their side. Unfortunately garages are easy to break into. A lot of people at home have built reinforced cages in their garage or anchored steel bars into concrete to give them something strong to lock the bikes to. But even that will only slow down a determined thief. I also heard stories of bikes being taken off balconies as high as 3rd floor. The best thing is to be aware of your surroundings and anyone who may be watching you put bikes away or following you home. If thieves are not aware there is something to steal that is your best defense, so keeping bikes or anything out of sight can only be to your benefit! |
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