I saw the title of this article and **_KNEW_** that it was you! Chalk me up to paranoid but I always strip my bike of anything that might easily be pilfered when locked/away - not that I do very often, but say when grabbing lunch in Whistler village or the like.
One MASSIVE benefit of a vehicle that can easily transport bikes inside is the security factor. Back when I carried them on the roof/hitch I always stripped them of easily removables as well - now it's a non issue, and excellent peace of mind. Not just the bits, but the whole bike as well. Sure someone could break in - but out of sight reduces the heat factor significantly. I appreciate that having a cargo van as one's only means of (enclosed/motorized) transport isn't for everyone but I'd have one hell of a time going back...
Dec. 17, 2021, 9:51 a.m. - khai
I saw the title of this article and **_KNEW_** that it was you! Chalk me up to paranoid but I always strip my bike of anything that might easily be pilfered when locked/away - not that I do very often, but say when grabbing lunch in Whistler village or the like. One MASSIVE benefit of a vehicle that can easily transport bikes inside is the security factor. Back when I carried them on the roof/hitch I always stripped them of easily removables as well - now it's a non issue, and excellent peace of mind. Not just the bits, but the whole bike as well. Sure someone could break in - but out of sight reduces the heat factor significantly. I appreciate that having a cargo van as one's only means of (enclosed/motorized) transport isn't for everyone but I'd have one hell of a time going back...