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[Closed] The Bike that can't be stolen

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http://www.esquire.com/blogs/news/project-yerka-bike-081214?src=spr_TWITTER&spr_id=1456_82075929

Do you think it'll take off?


 
Posted : 21/08/2014 8:47 am
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No.


 
Posted : 21/08/2014 8:52 am
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Clever, but someone would nick the wheels.


 
Posted : 21/08/2014 8:55 am
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Can't be nicked, but you may return to a mangled mess of tubes attached to an immovable object.

Oh....


 
Posted : 22/08/2014 7:02 am
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^^^^^

😆


 
Posted : 22/08/2014 7:20 am
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A well know store has been making bikes that no one in their right mind would want to filch for many years now.


 
Posted : 22/08/2014 7:49 am
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Yep, wheels are still vulnerable there. Although you could use one of those Pinhead bolts, I've been using one on my front wheel for over a year now and it's still there (I live in London but never leave it outside overnight)

PS the back wheel gets locked with the frame


 
Posted : 22/08/2014 7:50 am
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Do you think it'll take off?

Is it on a conveyor belt?


 
Posted : 22/08/2014 7:53 am
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Wasn't this the idea behind Slingshot Bikes as well?

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Posted : 22/08/2014 7:54 am
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Surely in the city it's just easier to get something which isn't too expensive with bolted wheels/seat clamp rather than QR with a decent lock. I used to commute on the Raleigh my parents bought me when I was 12. Emotionally I'd have been quite upset to lose it but in terms of that or my "good" bikes, I'd have happily given it up.


 
Posted : 22/08/2014 7:56 am
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Really neat idea. Saves carrying a lock for around town.
Obviously won't stop a determined tealeaf but nice concept.

I'd have them wheels off mind... 😈


 
Posted : 22/08/2014 7:58 am
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*Chops tree down, takes bike*


 
Posted : 22/08/2014 8:05 am
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Think of all the water in the seat tube when it rains.


 
Posted : 22/08/2014 9:02 am

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