Yeah. Most bikes are stolen as crimes of opportunity--unlocked, unattended. Then you have the semi-pros--they have cutters and can get at cheaper locks quickly. It's doubtful whether they will discriminate much as long as the bike looks like it can bring $10+. I understand there is a small subset of thieves that know the signs of a high end bike, and have buyers that will pay them enough for their troubles without asking questions. If these folks zero in on your bike for whatever reason, without lots of countermeasures, it will be hard to deny them. The good news is, this last type probably operates in a zone rich with potential targets. Does the park entrance seem like a likely drive by spot for pro bike heists? Is there a ranger station or parking lot guard booth nearby? Etc. Etc.
As far as the Charlie Gallop looking like a 90s Multitrack. Hmmmm. I think all the swoop bikes are snazzy--Clem L, Susie/Gus, upcoming CG. I think the Platypus is gettng a swoop in the extra stays? On Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 9:09:18 PM UTC-4, Jason Fuller wrote: > > I have a hard time believing anyone outside the Riv-fam will find the > curved top tube of the CHG attractive ;) Honestly, the silver-grey proto > looks like a 1990s "multi-track" hybrid bike to me; extremely low key IMO. > > It'll be a TIG frame in the ~$900 range (I hope), but more importantly > it'll be the build kit that makes me more comfortable locking it up. My > Hillborne is well decorated and gets constant compliments (partly due to > the orange, I'm sure) and I've invested over $5000 into it. The CHG build > would be much more utilitarian and low key - I would go with the most > understated colour option it ends up coming in, such as Greysilver, and it > would inherit many of its parts from the Clem (wheels/tires obviously > notwithstanding). > > Basing whether one wants to lock up a bike on perceived attractiveness to > thieves is a flawed system I realize - it's probably more luck of the draw > than anything. But I know I'd be more comfortable locking up a CHG, as long > as I keep my upgradeitis in check. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d2308b62-ad42-439b-bac3-1b9f6c94045co%40googlegroups.com.
