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  1. Original post
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    Went to the local supermarket on my hybrid before work today. Plenty of
    Sheffield stands are about and it has a U lock on the down tube so
    securing it was no problem. Came out after about 15 mins to find some
    toerag had not only nicked my Sigma BC 1600 computer, but had pulled
    the wire out of the head unit.

    They had left the magnet and sensor, so it seems it was just vandalism.
    A woman in the car park had seen the whole thing and apologised for not
    stepping in. Blimey, she was about 70 and disabled, so no apology was
    necessary! I was only glad that they had no done more damage like
    nicking both the wheels.

    I've ordered a new one, so now I'll have two head units (if I can
    repair one), sensors and magnets. I might be able to fit one to my road
    bike as well to replace the old Cateye one. I can then just swap the
    heads over to make my annual mileage calculation easier. Oh dear -
    that's a point. What was the mileage on the Sigma? I think it was
    around 500 miles, so I'll have to add that to the new unit.

    Might leave my road bike there next week and hide to see if I can lure
    them out ;-)

    --
    Simon M.

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  2. Niv
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    Might leave my road bike there next week and hide to see if I can lure
    them out ;-)

    Yes, take shotgun, rifle or whatever.
    Or better still, old blunt knife to very slowly slice off their goolies.
    (Assumes it was male toerag).

    Niv.

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  3. Zog The Undeniable
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    Quoted message said:

    Went to the local supermarket on my hybrid before work today. Plenty of
    Sheffield stands are about and it has a U lock on the down tube so
    securing it was no problem. Came out after about 15 mins to find some
    toerag had not only nicked my Sigma BC 1600 computer, but had pulled
    the wire out of the head unit.

    The computer is always one of the things I remove when parked, along
    with the pump (if in a dodgy area).

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  4. David Hansen
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    On Sun, 06 Feb 2005 15:09:09 GMT someone who may be "Niv"
    <[email hidden]> wrote this:-

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    Might leave my road bike there next week and hide to see if I can lure
    them out ;-)

    Yes, take shotgun, rifle or whatever.
    Or better still, old blunt knife to very slowly slice off their goolies.

    Better to run them over in a car. Then Simon will not be bothered by
    the law for his actions.

    --
    David Hansen, Edinburgh | PGP email preferred-key number F566DA0E
    I will always explain revoked keys, unless the UK government
    prevents me by using the RIP Act 2000.

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    It wasn't even in a dodgy area - it was in a full car park in broad
    daylight in front of witnesses!

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    Simon M.

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  6. David Nutter
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    Quoted message said:

    Went to the local supermarket on my hybrid before work today. Plenty of
    Sheffield stands are about and it has a U lock on the down tube so
    securing it was no problem. Came out after about 15 mins to find some
    toerag had not only nicked my Sigma BC 1600 computer, but had pulled
    the wire out of the head unit.

    They had left the magnet and sensor, so it seems it was just vandalism.

    Being done over by a useless crim who won't even be able to sell what
    they've filched is more irritating in a way than having a useful part
    filched. One is left wondering "hat *was* the point"?

    Regards,

    -david

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  7. Tilly
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    David Nutter said:

    Being done over by a useless crim who won't even be able to sell what
    they've filched is more irritating in a way than having a useful part
    filched. One is left wondering "hat *was* the point"?

    Don't you recall your earlier years?

    I know I did a great many pointless things.

    Why?

    To show off.
    Because I could.
    Because I was testing the limits.
    Naughtiness gave an adrenaline rush.
    .... The list could go on. It's all part of growing up.

    Children don't think of the effect their actions may have on others.

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  8. dkahn400
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    David Hansen said:

    On Sun, 06 Feb 2005 15:09:09 GMT someone who may be "Niv"
    <[email hidden]> wrote this:-

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    Yes, take shotgun, rifle or whatever.
    Or better still, old blunt knife to very slowly slice off their
    goolies.

    Better to run them over in a car. Then Simon will not be bothered
    by the law for his actions.

    Yes he will, and it could prove expensive. Maybe £250 and 6 penalty
    points!

    --
    Dave...

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