http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: "Cycle security is the topic this week" en Mon, 18 May 2026 04:14:29 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17862#post-254090 Fri, 30 Jun 2017 01:08:57 +0000 acsimpson 254090@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@nedd1e I don't hope you're not suggesting some vigilante chicane removal? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17862#post-253999 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 10:35:28 +0000 I were right about that saddle 253999@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I cut @magnatom's lock in a shower of sparks in front of Hemma Bar and no one said anything, but then him and his kids were doing a <a href="http://www.amiright.com/album-covers/images/album-Madness-One-Step-Beyond.jpg">classic Madness line-up</a> behind me... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17862#post-253997 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 10:02:31 +0000 Roibeard 253997@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have challenged folk cutting locks (or indeed removing a car stereo!), and have been convinced of their innocent intentions.</p> <p>On the other hand, a simple "Can I help you?" to an intruder on Uni premises resulted in them fleeing.</p> <p>I'm guessing that few thieves consider it worthwhile to waste a valuable head start in return for attempting to brazen it out, but I've got a very small sample size.</p> <p>On the other end of the cutting tool, I've not been challenged on the one and only time I've needed to recover a bike from a public place - but there I had already informed the local security in case I was "caught".</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17862#post-253991 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 09:37:37 +0000 chdot 253991@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Too true.</p> <p>I've deDlocked a few times using a portable grinder, <em>without</em> 'workie' disguise. </p> <p>Only challenged once.</p> <p>"Is that your bike"</p> <p>"No"</p> <p>"Well I'll just take your photo"</p> <p>Obviously I didn't run, but doubt person did anything with photo! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17862#post-253986 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 09:19:05 +0000 I were right about that saddle 253986@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@nedd1e_h</p> <p>You can borrow my fluorescent workies' jacket if you like. You can do pretty much anything in plain sight without an eyelid being batted if you're wearing one of them. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17862#post-253983 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 09:13:33 +0000 neddie 253983@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Battery-powered angle grinder looks good for removing, er, "other things" as well. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17862#post-253962 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 23:21:06 +0000 rbrtwtmn 253962@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hey... just for the fun of it... can anyone else remember the original 'New Cyclist' article that revealed to everyone that the unbreakable D locks weren't any such thing? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17862#post-253960 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 22:59:55 +0000 StepRam 253960@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I carry a Leatherman for Work sometimes. Following a Discussion about Cable locks with a friend, I bet him the price of his lock I could cut it in less that 30 Seconds with my Leatherman. Like snipping a slightly tough Cable tie! I told him to put my winnings towards a Good Quality lock! </p> <p>Back to Advice on a previous thread when I asked about insurance, Don't be the easiest &amp; highest value target in the bike rack! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17862#post-253959 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 22:52:17 +0000 Snowy 253959@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yup, good video. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pywN558dJaU" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pywN558dJaU</a><br /> .<br /> Sub-60 seconds even for the 'sold secure gold' locks. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17862#post-253958 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 22:21:35 +0000 the canuck 253958@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>More annoying updates.<br /> one of the residents called the police to say the thieves had abandoned two reasonably good quality bikes, and could they be collected to check if they are stolen.</p> <p>24 hrs later, nothing. </p> <p>is this normal? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17862#post-253901 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:14:52 +0000 StepRam 253901@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The Answer May be Battery Powered Angle Grinders See: <a href="https://twitter.com/StepRam/status/878686455077515264" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/StepRam/status/878686455077515264</a></p> <p>Been in use in London for a while now allegedly! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17862#post-253899 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:50:39 +0000 the canuck 253899@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>On a related note, comments on 'Next Door' forum say that thieves are targeting communal garages in Orchard Brae. Whatever they are using gets through thick chain locks and Krypton locks.</p> <p>The original poster blamed 'teenagers' but this seems a bit advanced for opportunistic amusement. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17862#post-253650 Sun, 25 Jun 2017 20:08:42 +0000 chdot 253650@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>PC Gav McDevitt (@PCGav)<br /> 24/06/2017, 10:48<br /> Cycle security is the topic this week. Give a RT and a follow to keep these coming from @ForthValPolice (watch till the end) #proudtoserveFV </p> <p><a href="http://pic.twitter.com/86TaT1Mpfm" rel="nofollow">http://pic.twitter.com/86TaT1Mpfm</a> </p>