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'Bent Thefts and Robberies in The City?
Hi, All: I've only ever seen middle-aged guys on recumbents in the City, when I see 'bents at all, and they're by themselves. They've always been in Manhattan, except for once in Brooklyn, and in what's usually recognized as safe neigbhorhoods, 'cept twice (Harlem and Ridgewood). So I'm just wondering if City 'bent riders take extra precautions? And just how do you lock up the thing to a lamp post, anyway? =) I plan on using this thing mainly in the parks at first, but it'd be nice to do "urban touring," too. BTW, has anyone ever seen a 'bent rider on 9W to Bear Mountain? Lots of bicyclists most any time of the year and day (and night -- namely, crazy ol' me!), but I don't recall meeting a 'bent on that road, no. A 'bent sounds like great fun, but if I can't use it in the City, fuggedabouit! That's partly why I don't plan on buying a car, though those hybrid Toyota Prius "cubs" look cute. As for visibility...I'll just get one of those neon pennants.... Well, I guess I could always ride with the annual Five Boro Bike Tour.... |
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'Bent Thefts and Robberies in The City?
NYC XYZ wrote:
Hi, All: I've only ever seen middle-aged guys on recumbents in the City, when I see 'bents at all, and they're by themselves. They've always been in Manhattan, except for once in Brooklyn, and in what's usually recognized as safe neigbhorhoods, 'cept twice (Harlem and Ridgewood). So I'm just wondering if City 'bent riders take extra precautions? And just how do you lock up the thing to a lamp post, anyway? =) I plan on using this thing mainly in the parks at first, but it'd be nice to do "urban touring," too. BTW, has anyone ever seen a 'bent rider on 9W to Bear Mountain? Lots of bicyclists most any time of the year and day (and night -- namely, crazy ol' me!), but I don't recall meeting a 'bent on that road, no. A 'bent sounds like great fun, but if I can't use it in the City, fuggedabouit! That's partly why I don't plan on buying a car, though those hybrid Toyota Prius "cubs" look cute. As for visibility...I'll just get one of those neon pennants.... Well, I guess I could always ride with the annual Five Boro Bike Tour.... Well I think from my limited exp. that someone riding off on your bent is not as likely as a traditional diamond frame, because you need to learn how to ride a bent, it's quite different from a regular upright. Ken -- [T]he bicycle is the most efficient machine ever created: Converting calories into gas, a bicycle gets the equivalent of three thousand miles per gallon. ~Bill Strickland, The Quotable Cyclist Homepage: http://kcm-home.tripod.com/ |
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NYC XYZ wrote: Hi, All: Hi, end of the alphabet! I've only ever seen middle-aged guys on recumbents in the City, when I see 'bents at all, and they're by themselves. They've always been in Manhattan, except for once in Brooklyn, and in what's usually recognized as safe neigbhorhoods, 'cept twice (Harlem and Ridgewood). There are quite a few middle aged folks, but a few younger ones as well. I'm 40 myself, but started riding my bents in the city when I was around 34 or so. And I know at least two bent riders in the lower-eastside who are also in their 30's. So I'm just wondering if City 'bent riders take extra precautions? Yup. Don't park it outside unless its a really cheap bent, and in a very safe area. A friend of mine down in Battery Park City parks his and his wife's EZ-1s clunkers outdoors, next to a police booth. in my case, I used to commute by bent, but since my office building changed its policy and no longer allows me to bring my bikes in, I've been commuting on a cheap fixie that I can lock outdoors. I also know one bike messenger who rides on a BikeE, and locks it all over the city during his work. And just how do you lock up the thing to a lamp post, anyway? =) With a very loooong chain. BTW, has anyone ever seen a 'bent rider on 9W to Bear Mountain? Lots of bicyclists most any time of the year and day (and night -- namely, crazy ol' me!), but I don't recall meeting a 'bent on that road, no. I do it sometimes. I know of a few others as well. A buddy of mine (the one in BPC) used to live near Piermont, and commuted daily to midtown on his bent. A 'bent sounds like great fun, but if I can't use it in the City, fuggedabouit! That's partly why I don't plan on buying a car, though those hybrid Toyota Prius "cubs" look cute. You can use it, but threat it as you would any expensive flashy bike in the city. You don't see a whole lot of Lightspeeds or Serrottas locked to lamp posts in the city, do you? As for visibility...I'll just get one of those neon pennants.... My bike looks like this - http://allgoodnamesrtaken.com/grr/CP1.JPG Well, I guess I could always ride with the annual Five Boro Bike Tour.... Not my cup of tea. I used to do the 5BBT every year, but got tired of it. Too crowded, too many idiots with no bike or social skills thinking it was a race, and not enough riding for a full day commitment. |
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Joao wrote: Hi, end of the alphabet! Heh heh..."XYZ" used to mean something in those MAD mag cartoons.... There are quite a few middle aged folks, but a few younger ones as well. I'm 40 myself, but started riding my bents in the city when I was around 34 or so. And I know at least two bent riders in the lower-eastside who are also in their 30's. We definitely need more women in this sport. Yup. Don't park it outside unless its a really cheap bent, and in a very safe area. A friend of mine down in Battery Park City parks his and his wife's EZ-1s clunkers outdoors, next to a police booth. in my case, I used to commute by bent, but since my office building changed its policy and no longer allows me to bring my bikes in, I've been commuting on a cheap fixie that I can lock outdoors. I also know one bike messenger who rides on a BikeE, and locks it all over the city during his work. Wow! That's really something: a 'bent messenger? Then again, after seeing that one-legged messenger, I'll believe anything! With a very loooong chain. If only there was some device capable of securing a bike high up on a post...! I do it sometimes. I know of a few others as well. A buddy of mine (the one in BPC) used to live near Piermont, and commuted daily to midtown on his bent. There should be a 'bent tour for NYC. I don't mean close down the streets or something -- though that'd be nice! -- but something informal, like a 'bent club social ride. Any 'bent clubs in NYC? You can use it, but threat it as you would any expensive flashy bike in the city. You don't see a whole lot of Lightspeeds or Serrottas locked to lamp posts in the city, do you? Not that I'm a bicycle thief who'd notice, but, no, I suppose not. Well, anyway, my policy is practically to always lock the bike in a highly visible place and not let it out of my sight for more than five seconds at a time. My bike looks like this - http://allgoodnamesrtaken.com/grr/CP1.JPG LOL -- that's some anti-theft device you have there, hiding it like that! Not my cup of tea. I used to do the 5BBT every year, but got tired of it. Too crowded, too many idiots with no bike or social skills thinking it was a race, and not enough riding for a full day commitment. Yeah, it's crowded for the first hour, but once it opens up, it's really great! I have to confess to a guilty thrill at ignoring the cops assigned to traffic...I'll never forget the sight of cyclists as far as you can see up Sixth Avenue, and as far as you can see down Sixth Avenue, with no break in-between, apparently no one stopping despite the cops! |
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LOL -- that's very true!! But unfortunately the bike thieves in NYC are often pros and drive around in vans! They don't just ride off on a bike -- they ride off with it! I'm reminded of the Jawas from "Star Wars: A New Hope." =) Ken M wrote: Well I think from my limited exp. that someone riding off on your bent is not as likely as a traditional diamond frame, because you need to learn how to ride a bent, it's quite different from a regular upright. Ken -- [T]he bicycle is the most efficient machine ever created: Converting calories into gas, a bicycle gets the equivalent of three thousand miles per gallon. ~Bill Strickland, The Quotable Cyclist Homepage: http://kcm-home.tripod.com/ |
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"NYC XYZ" wrote in message ups.com... LOL -- that's very true!! But unfortunately the bike thieves in NYC are often pros and drive around in vans! They don't just ride off on a bike -- they ride off with it! I'm reminded of the Jawas from "Star Wars: A New Hope." =) I saw a tv show about bike thieves. One guy had a rigged sign. Victim locks bike to sign, crook pulls sign out of base calls accomplice with cell phone, puts sign back, throws bike into a pickup truck, flees scene in truck. Ken M wrote: Well I think from my limited exp. that someone riding off on your bent is not as likely as a traditional diamond frame, because you need to learn how to ride a bent, it's quite different from a regular upright. Ken -- [T]he bicycle is the most efficient machine ever created: Converting calories into gas, a bicycle gets the equivalent of three thousand miles per gallon. ~Bill Strickland, The Quotable Cyclist Homepage: http://kcm-home.tripod.com/ ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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"oldslowbenter" no@publicemailaccepted wrote in message ... I saw a tv show about bike thieves. One guy had a rigged sign. Victim locks bike to sign, crook pulls sign out of base calls accomplice with cell phone, puts sign back, throws bike into a pickup truck, flees scene in truck. Wow, if one's a bike thief, a rigged sign is an ingeneous idea! Unfortunately, I have a feeling that the only people who'd use it are relatively inexperianced bikers. People like kids and those who've been busted for DUI. So chances are you'd be gettin a Huffy or Free Spirit! Cully_J |
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oldslowbenter wrote:
I saw a tv show about bike thieves. One guy had a rigged sign. Victim locks bike to sign, crook pulls sign out of base calls accomplice with cell phone, puts sign back, throws bike into a pickup truck, flees scene in truck. LOL! Sounds so damned Looney Tunes!! Thanks for the tip...now I'll pull up on every damned post around here! I already push against them to see how much lean they give, out of superstition. =) |
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NYC XYZ wrote:
We definitely need more women in this sport. Indeed! I know of only 4 women bent riders in or around the city. Wow! That's really something: a 'bent messenger? Yup. The guy is a bit wacko, and once he starts talking to you, he just won't let you go. But he does ride a recumbent, so all is forgiven Then again, after seeing that one-legged messenger, I'll believe anything! That's Dexter. That guy is freakin' amazing! There should be a 'bent tour for NYC. I don't mean close down the streets or something -- though that'd be nice! -- but something informal, like a 'bent club social ride. The MARS club (Metro Area Recumbent Society) sometimes does rides in the city. Then there is always the Harlem Recumbents who ride in the city and also long-distance group rides. Any 'bent clubs in NYC? Metro-Area Recumbent Society - http://www.recumbents.com/mars/ There is also the Harlem Recumbent club, but I don't have any contact information for them. Cheers. |
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