Thursday, June 18, 2009

post #11



it's like finding a prize in the cereal box.
after passing by a ton of bikes that were not locked up properly, I stumbled across this beauty on the West Side Highway just setting pretty in the misting rain. this rider did a perfect job on locking down their bike by securing both wheels and the frame w/ a sturdy chain leaving next to no slack; I couldn't even wiggle the sign free and bonus points for the screwed w/ pin in the stem securing the handle bars in place. if anything, I'd most definitely give this rider a hearty smack on the [bleep] for a job well done. NEXT!!

this lock job would make my father proud because the owners don't even own a lock.
by keeping their bikes inside of the Chinese restaurant the only chance a swiper has at snagging one is by knocking out one of the chefs w/ a pair of rusty brass knuckles. NEXT!!!

it is so hard to not make fun of the obvious moron here, but I give this rider some credit because they did after all, purchase 2 locks. there should be a law that states all lock manufacturers provide idiot-proof instructions on how to lock up your bike. I don't care if you don't even lock this piece of [bleep] up, leave it free standing cause had the owner actually used their locks properly, even a swiper would be rendered useless in an attempt to steal anything more than the saddle, the handlebars or even that snazzy kickstand. points for locking it to the window. Im sure the owner of that basement unit loves looking at their window each morning to see this bike everyday. more points for this rider taking the time to secure their saddle. but from what I can see, they failed at securing down the most important piece of the bike, the kickstand. but at least unless you have a hacksaw to break the U-lock, this sucker is staying put. NEXT!!!
—submitted by a Red Hooker