Chances of ur bicycle being kop?
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Wat are the chances of ur bicycle (or any components of it) being stolen when u park it at the MRT station bicycle parking lot or public areas (with bicycle lock of course)? Cos i thinking cycling to a local gym instead of wasting $$$ on bus, afterall the distance is too near for public transport and too far for a walk, and bicycle have been built to fill this gap
another question is how do i get my bicycle "coded" or something like tat in a local Neighbourhood police post to "prevent" theft? Do they still offer the service now and if so, is it FOC? -
1) To greatly reduce the chances of your Bicycle getting kopped, get a U-Shackle Lock instead of those chain /cable locks. Trust me, that time I used a THICK stainless steel chain lock and the next day, I saw it lying in 2 pieces next to my bike. Heng the U- shackle lock prevented the thief from running away with my bike! Ask the locksmith if u are not sure what a U- Shackle lock is..
2) Don't just lock the frame to the railings/ bike parking lot, lock up the wheels to something secure or to the bike frame. Reason: If the thief cannot steal your frame, he can still remove your wheels and steal them, leaving the frame behind.
3) Park the cheap bike outside. The bike I park outdoors is an old one... I will never park my Voodoo Sobo outdoors!
4) If possible, park your bike at a place where there will be lots of people around, 24 hours a day.------ I parked mine outside the mac donalds at the main road, and I had no trouble with people attempting to steal my bike!
Alternatively, u can park in front of a 24 hour Kopitiam or near the main road. Never park your bike at a secluded area! My friend more kiasu, he locked his bike at the lamp post right outside the POLICE POST!
5) I think coding your bike at the police post is FOC..
That's all the advices I can give! -
I thought the engraving need to pay?
Does all police stations and centres have this service?
Or selected only? -
Mine got stolen at thr mrt station, in fact my bike was already so fcuked up, I was endangering my own life riding it. And I still can't believe someone wants it. The gears were squeaking, handlebars twisted, chassis rusted. Fcuking foreign workers!
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so let the bangala endanger his own life with it lohOriginally posted by ditzy:Mine got stolen at thr mrt station, in fact my bike was already so fcuked up, I was endangering my own life riding it. And I still can't believe someone wants it. The gears were squeaking, handlebars twisted, chassis rusted. Fcuking foreign workers! -
ya lor!Originally posted by Texcoco II:so let the bangala endanger his own life with it loh -
If I ever spot it, I'm going to slash its tires.Originally posted by Texcoco II:so let the bangala endanger his own life with it loh -
bangalas are know to have great skills in handling broken down bicycles. Bikes that u think is a danger & terrible is FANTASTIC to them.Originally posted by Texcoco II:so let the bangala endanger his own life with it loh
if a bangala is given a voodoo sobo to ride, he'll win SACA race anytime after many hours of cycling with rusty bike -
No la... disable the brakes.. more fun!Originally posted by ditzy:If I ever spot it, I'm going to slash its tires. 
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Samuel Yang (national MTB champ ) is not gonna like this!Originally posted by de_middle:bangalas are know to have great skills in handling broken down bicycles. Bikes that u think is a danger & terrible is FANTASTIC to them.
if a bangala is given a voodoo sobo to ride, he'll win SACA race anytime after many hours of cycling with rusty bike
Ya.. Bangalas have more guts then most bikers...
ever seen a cyclist run ACROSS an expressway and lift his bike over the barrier at the other end when there are cars approaching at high speed?
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The brakes when it was still with me was already spoilt.Originally posted by markzz:No la... disable the brakes.. more fun! 
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hmmz then you can loosen the seat till it will fall off after some repeated stress and soon after that the pedals and the handle barOriginally posted by ditzy:The brakes when it was still with me was already spoilt. -
what if the handlebar came off if the thief is riding in the middle of Orchard Road during peak hour?Originally posted by hisoka:hmmz then you can loosen the seat till it will fall off after some repeated stress and soon after that the pedals and the handle bar -
who ask him steal bike also never check properly.Originally posted by markzz:what if the handlebar came off if the thief is riding in the middle of Orchard Road during peak hour?
asked for it one
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hmm.. im facing this problem too.. im living in the 10th floor ( not on the lift floor ). my house has totally no space to put the bike. thus i have to put it outside my flat locking it against some stands which my mother used to hang clothes at the doorway. furthermore, a lot of people visits my neighbour.. so my bike will actually attract some bike stealers.. any recommendation on how i should keep my bike? really scare my bike get stolen one day.. i'll cry ahh!
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to be honest with you, not all bicycles will be stolen.Originally posted by coldzero:hmm.. im facing this problem too.. im living in the 10th floor ( not on the lift floor ). my house has totally no space to put the bike. thus i have to put it outside my flat locking it against some stands which my mother used to hang clothes at the doorway. furthermore, a lot of people visits my neighbour.. so my bike will actually attract some bike stealers.. any recommendation on how i should keep my bike? really scare my bike get stolen one day.. i'll cry ahh!
However, if your bicycle is of some standard............how you lock also will get stolen
That's why, i never bring any lock when i go out cycling. Lock also no use one, sure kena STUN one So my eyes always on bike & never leave it unattended beyond 5 meters 
Got once at Rochor centre with my fren & our bicycles, fren go into shop to see pouch, me outside guarding the nicycles, got one uncle admiring our bicycles came & ask me, "Wah ur bicycle very nice hor, u must lock properly if not sure lost. I tell him, uncle u got see me bring lock anot? I don't bring lock coz this bicycle even if u lock, people see will also cut the lock!!! "
That time me alone at ECP, go toilet pee also bring the bicycle in Anyway let me tell you my fren's bike specs, u tell me u see u will stun anot?
Santa Cruz Blur 4X
FOX Talas
Shimano XTR Crank, Shifter, Front & rear Dee
Shimano XTR Hydros with red Goodridge hose & Saint levers
Thomson stem & seatpost
Easton MonkeyLite low riser bar
ChrisKing NoThreadset (Red)
Fizik Gobi
DT swiss 4.1d with Sapim CX Ray spokes laced on Chris King ISO Disc Hubs (red)
Hope Seatclamp (red)
I think his bike is almost $8K & he still going to change to SRAM XO shifters & rear dee -
Santa Cruz Blur 4X
FOX Talas
Shimano XTR Crank, Shifter, Front & rear Dee
Shimano XTR Hydros with red Goodridge hose & Saint levers
Thomson stem & seatpost
Easton MonkeyLite low riser bar
ChrisKing NoThreadset (Red)
Fizik Gobi
DT swiss 4.1d with Sapim CX Ray spokes laced on Chris King ISO Disc Hubs (red)
Hope Seatclamp (red)
I think his bike is almost $8K & he still going to change to SRAM XO shifters & rear dee Rich Ass -
maybe all the parts all steal oneOriginally posted by zanza: Rich Ass -
wa lau!Originally posted by de_middle:to be honest with you, not all bicycles will be stolen.
However, if your bicycle is of some standard............how you lock also will get stolen
That's why, i never bring any lock when i go out cycling. Lock also no use one, sure kena STUN one So my eyes always on bike & never leave it unattended beyond 5 meters
Got once at Rochor centre with my fren & our bicycles, fren go into shop to see pouch, me outside guarding the nicycles, got one uncle admiring our bicycles came & ask me, "Wah ur bicycle very nice hor, u must lock properly if not sure lost. I tell him, uncle u got see me bring lock anot? I don't bring lock coz this bicycle even if u lock, people see will also cut the lock!!! "
That time me alone at ECP, go toilet pee also bring the bicycle in Anyway let me tell you my fren's bike specs, u tell me u see u will stun anot?
Santa Cruz Blur 4X
FOX Talas
Shimano XTR Crank, Shifter, Front & rear Dee
Shimano XTR Hydros with red Goodridge hose & Saint levers
Thomson stem & seatpost
Easton MonkeyLite low riser bar
ChrisKing NoThreadset (Red)
Fizik Gobi
DT swiss 4.1d with Sapim CX Ray spokes laced on Chris King ISO Disc Hubs (red)
Hope Seatclamp (red)
I think his bike is almost $8K & he still going to change to SRAM XO shifters & rear dee
$8K I rather use it to buy Motorbike sia!
I think it can buy a 2nd hand (less den 2 years old ) TZM!
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fark lah my bike kana kope outside sengkang MRT
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i oso think its e farking bangla n chinamenOriginally posted by ditzy:Mine got stolen at thr mrt station, in fact my bike was already so fcuked up, I was endangering my own life riding it. And I still can't believe someone wants it. The gears were squeaking, handlebars twisted, chassis rusted. Fcuking foreign workers! they all seem to ride bicycles -
i wish i could steal parts like thisOriginally posted by the_king_of_hades:maybe all the parts all steal one
his bike was initially set up at $6.6K but with upgrades here & there it now shot to $8K. And with the sram XO, its going up again so much so the LBS ask me what my fren trying to do?
I just said trying to make it one of the most expensive Santa Cruz Blur in s'pore? can u imagine XTR & still not satisfied
Yipee, tmr i go collect my upgraded wheelset -
u bet, got one time me at coffreeshop, park bicycle abt 5 meters away. Got this bangala pretend to go very near then fiddle with his HP. I walk over ask him why he must stand so near to my bike, he look stunned & back off.Originally posted by Chelzea:i oso think its e farking bangla n chinamen they all seem to ride bicycles
Dun even let anyone near coz many incidents of pple jumping on them & riding away. -
Maybe he jus wanna take peekchur of ur bike lehOriginally posted by de_middle:u bet, got one time me at coffreeshop, park bicycle abt 5 meters away. Got this bangala pretend to go very near then fiddle with his HP. I walk over ask him why he must stand so near to my bike, he look stunned & back off.
Dun even let anyone near coz many incidents of pple jumping on them & riding away.
Than u like that say sure scare him lah..!! -
Ya lor!Originally posted by the_king_of_hades:Maybe he jus wanna take peekchur of ur bike leh
Than u like that say sure scare him lah..!!
Or else later he describe the beautiful bike but no pic to show his frens how?
Confirm kana scold NPNT one!