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> It seems the only way to protect against theft is to ride an old bicycle. I like this blog on that topic: https://calpaterson.com/bicycle-threat-model.html
by healeycodes 5y ago
> It seems the only way to protect against theft is to ride an old bicycle.
I like this blog on that topic:
https://calpaterson.com/bicycle-threat-model.html https://calpaterson.com/bicycle-threat-model.html
> One father I know had his primary-school-age daughter "decorate" his commuting bicycle with girly stickers and pink glitter. If anyone examines his bicycle closely he looks like a complete loon but I think his motivation is right: it's going to be much less appealing to steal when it's covered in Miffy stickers.
- devoutsalsa 5y agoI knew a guy with a similar philosophy. He spray painted his bike ugly color.
- jspash 5y agoSomething like this? https://iamspecialized.medium.com/very-special-things-rust-venge-76e9396b2904 https://iamspecialized.medium.com/very-special-things-rust-v...
- JaggerFoo 5y agoThis is brilliant. I also like that it's powered by a "Meat Motor". Cheers.
- kadoban 5y agoIf you want something less permanent, you can use some strategically placed duck tape and make it look like a beater.
- spicybright 5y agoBonus points, he'll get to embarrass her when she gets a bit older with it! This is a good idea though. Anything that makes your bike identifiable is a good deterrent.