[RBW] Re: Best advice for securing bikes in a garage

I got my first Bstone courtesy of Piedmont (next door to Oakland) bike thieves. My brother, who lives there, had his MB-2 stolen and after waiting half heatedly for a couple weeks bought a new one. Then, the police returned his old one which he then sold to me for a friendly price. Since then

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When you are talking bike security, you gotta go all the way. Run over to Walnut Creek and order up the clamshells! http://www.bikelid.com/where-bikelid-bike-storage-pods-live.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

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I hang my bikes from the ceiling on hooks alternating facing front back. I use a long cable and lock that wraps through all of them then lock two frames together with ulocks. I figure this way if they cut the cable lock thieves still would have to lift two bikes off the hooks and one of them is

[RBW] Re: Best advice for securing bikes in a garage

I also drill holes in concrete to secure my bikes. Kryptonite makes what looks like a nice floor anchor, but I normally just buy an eye bolt (and epoxy) from the hardware store large enough to pass a fairly thick cable eye through. I'd probably consider that and a Kryptonite chain as the main

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There's bike theft *everywhere*. I keep most of my bikes indoors in a room with a motion detecting burglar alarm. –Eric N > On Apr 5, 2016, at 6:17 PM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > I think that's a great point. I have a friend up in PDX and he has a garage > and still

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I think that's a great point. I have a friend up in PDX and he has a garage and still locks them up in the house. Apparently, PDX has a bunch of bike theft. On Apr 5, 2016 6:10 PM, "masmojo" wrote: > Just my opinion, but I would not put the Riv. In a detached garage in >

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Just my opinion, but I would not put the Riv. In a detached garage in Oakland! I would put it in the house proper. Other bikes in the garage? Beaters? OK. Of course it sort of depends on the garage, not only how secure, but also how isolated it is from the weather. My last garage was

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Almost makes you want to stick to 70's steel beater craigslist road bikes. But now I wouldnt buy unless original owner with receipt. I almost bought a Bstone 400 ftom a guy with receipt. But I waited and got a Rivbike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

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Yeah it's an important call to make. On Apr 5, 2016 11:04 AM, "Lungimsam" wrote: > My insurance co. says it is a 1,000$US deductable for bike > theftwhoah > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners

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My insurance co. says it is a 1,000$US deductable for bike theftwhoah -- 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

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Hi Justin, As usual late to the party. And a big congratulations on your homeownership! It's a big step and in your market perhaps monumental. On bike security et al. Late in 2013 we had our home broken into and the thieves weren't looking for bikes, they stole my laptop and a bunch of my

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I dont know about the shock thing. Some thief might try to sue you if he gets hurt. -- 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

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+1 on Mark R.s practice..I'm a renter and I do lock up my non-Rivs together to a really old heavy refectory table (took the one drawer out) with a buncha tools and stuff, through a moving dolly with miscellaneous cable and U-locks...it's called spaghetti security. The rivendells I schlep

[RBW] Re: Best advice for securing bikes in a garage

Hi Justin, In addition to the great ideas you are getting here, I would recommend a BIG exterior light with a motion sensor. Like a street light. That way when someone approaches your garage, they will "see the light". Of course, write down your serial numbers on your bikes and take

[RBW] Re: Best advice for securing bikes in a garage

If I had a garage in Oakland, I'd do exactly this. In fact, I'd probably install a staple rack in my garage since I only use my garage for bike storage. I'd also put privacy plastic over any windows. Also, I agree with what Surlyprof and Shoji have said about insurance since a determined

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Congrats on the new house. As a fellow Oaklander who knows the area you are at high risk. I have been thinking about trying to buy a house in the same area and have given it some thought. I would not depend on anything bolted to the studs or any wood for that matter. I'd go into the concrete

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I agree with Shoji. Your homeowner's should cover it but you may want to make sure that they cover replacement value, not current value. My bike was stolen once and I received a check for under $100. After that hard lesson, I changed my renter's insurance to replacement value. When another

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Congratulations! And condolences! Grin. I'm far from the guy to ask. Our garage is broken into most years and the thieves take whatever they want. Bloody bears. None, fortunately, have been circus bound for they all left the bikes alone. Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, April

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Yeah, that's what I meant! One other super cheap and questionably effective suggestion... Two guys I know leave a light and radio on at all times. Just loud enough to hear through the door. I guess the thinking is that a would-be thief might be duped into thinking someone is working in the

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If what I'm hearing from Mark is correct then I wholeheartedly agree: buy more bikes and lock them all together to make it hard to remove the bike! I think that is the n+5 rule. Congrats on the homeownership! I hope to be there too one day, my bike storage solution now is creative, to say the

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Congratulations on the new home! I'm hoping to get my membership card to this illusive club in the not too distant future myself. As such, bike storage and security has been on my mind as well. I know too many friends who've had their bikes ripped off from their garages. Not having a man-door

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Hi Justin, Be careful about storing tools in the garage. I've heard of cases where tools in the garage were used by burglars to remove locks, etc. If you haven't already, record your bikes' serial numbers, take some pics, and check your insurance policy on what is/is not covered. Good luck!

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It's impossible for Intelligence to be stupid Steve ;) On Monday, April 4, 2016 at 9:09:40 AM UTC-4, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > So in practical terms related to Justin's question, are you suggesting > that the best way to secure bicycles in a garage is to *Leave it to Jesus* > ? > > > --

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It's easy to make a fake all-weather camera bubble, and not that much harder to have a real one. And signs that state that there is an alarm system are an excellent first line of defense against bike thieves who can read. -Kai giving it my darndest to avoid openly sharing with the divine or

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Along the lines of a tarp, I would recommend replacing any glass windows with frosted plexie glass. That's what I had done at our previous house in the city where the garage was right on the alley. JohnS On Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 11:31:58 PM UTC-4, Justin August wrote: > Hey folks- >

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One other thing to mention is If your garage door opener is an automatic one, make sure it's in good working orderespecially that it closes and locks http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/outdoor-projects/how-to/a6041/garage-door-opener-how-it-works/

[RBW] Re: Best advice for securing bikes in a garage

My response Justin is nothing of the such. You asked and I gave you the truest and most clear answer I know of . You did not understand what I meant, alight, just say so. But to accuse me of intent to berate or deceive you and this forum is again nothing more than a like misunderstanding. You

[RBW] Re: Best advice for securing bikes in a garage

I use a sturdy lag ring bolt in a stud. Then a good U-lock to secure the bike to the ring. Ring bolts are easily sourced at the local hardware store. Or go here for super duty anchoring: http://mobilesecurity.abus.com/eng/bike/product_categories/display/bike-anchors The beater tarp idea is

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I have yet to be on the receiving end of this type of post but at this point I'd like a moderator to step in and ask this person to refrain from these responses. It's obnoxious and does nothing to help me or anyone else in this thread. It's classic trolling. Garth please don't respond further

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So in practical terms related to Justin's question, are you suggesting that the best way to secure bicycles in a garage is to /Leave it to Jesus/? On 04/04/2016 08:59 AM, Garth wrote: 2 + 2 = 4 Is this principle limited locally, individually to me, you or anyone, or is this truth

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2 + 2 = 4 Is this principle limited locally, individually to me, you or anyone, or is this truth Universal, Infinite and belongs to everyone eternally and without bounds or restraint ? Can anyone steal it, buy it, sell it, hide it, hoard it, destroy it, make it more or less than

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Dont get a dog for the garage. That would be animal cruelty. -- 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.

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Congrats on the house. Buy a german shepherd for the garage. -- 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.

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I have the same situation as you. Get a loud alarm for the detached garage, as well as the house. Motion-triggered and door triggered. Secure your bikes, when inside the locked garage, to an eyebolt set into the concrete floor, or some other immovable object. Consider also throwing an old