Locking gear bag?

"Buck" wrote: Makeshift purse? You just ruined the idea for most of the
guys around here....
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It's not a purse! It's European!

Leo Lichtman said:

"gds" wrote: Does it protect against crossbow attacks?
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It is used mainly by members of SCA*.
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*Society of Creative Anachronism

Yes, our bike club likes to point out that it brings a whole new
meaning to the term "thornproof" and crossbows are a common occurrence
when we ride over to the next kingdom to rescue blond damsels in
distress. There's nothing worse than getting a flat on a group ride,
putting a new tube on, and finding it has holes from the crossbow
attack two valleys back.

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Leo Lichtman said:

"gds" wrote: Does it protect against crossbow attacks?
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
It is used mainly by members of SCA*.
_________________
*Society of Creative Anachronism

Yes, our bike club likes to point out that it brings a whole new
meaning to the term "thornproof" and crossbows are a common occurrence
when we ride over to the next kingdom to rescue blond damsels in
distress. There's nothing worse than getting a flat on a group ride,
putting a new tube on, and finding it has holes from the crossbow
attack two valleys back.

Well, that brings an entirely new meaning to "dragon ass."

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"Ron Wallenfang" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Is this really a problem? Over the years, I've had three bikes stolen
that itself.

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Have others on this NG had theft problems, other than having the whole
bike stolen?

It has been for me. In the space of less than a year I had spare tubes
stolen, a cheapee headlight, a cheapee pump, and (worst of all), a battery
for a NiteRider light system. Why they took the battery and not the light
seems unbelievable. I also had pranksters regularly deflating the tires.
At that point I started bringing my bike into my office. If anyone gives
any lip about it I say it's taking up less real estate there than any SUV
out back. By the way, all of these things were stolen while the back was
parked on the back step of City Hall!

Cheers!
Dukester

"Leo Lichtman" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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Quoted message said:

"Buck" wrote: Makeshift purse? You just ruined the idea for most
of the guys around here....
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
It's not a purse! It's European!

"It's not a purse! It's a European carry-all!" - Seinfeld

It's a man-bag. - Joey, from Friends

http://www.tampabay.com/living/story.cfm?storyid=141660

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Eric Babula
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

"Buck" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Claire Petersky said:

A handlebar bag would solve your problems. They just snap on and off. It
had
a shoulder strap, so it was a sort of make-shift purse when I was off the

Makeshift purse? You just ruined the idea for most of the guys around
here....

Would it make it any better to say that Maggie wouldn't be caught dead
carrying it?

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"Eric Babula" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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"Ron Wallenfang" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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Is this really a problem? Over the years, I've had three bikes
stolen that i can recall (the first in1969, so that the time frame
is set), but never had anything taken out of my bike bags. What do
I carry? - enough tools to fix flats, a set of allyn wrenches, a
couple extra tubes, CO2 cartridges, a cheap raincoat, a reflector
vest, a tail light, riding gloves, and a carrying bag for stuff
going to and from work. Nothing there that really interests the
average thief. On long trips, add clothing and toiletries, and
misc maps, camera, log book, sunscreen etc. Again, no problem.

When I carried traveler's checks years ago, I'd put those in a
backpack I also use on long trips. But with ATMs, that day has
passed and so long as my wallet isn't stolen, there really isn't
much of value other than the bike itself.

Have others on this NG had theft problems, other than having the
whole bike stolen?

"Adam Bender" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I'd like to carry some gear around on my commuter bike (lights,
tools, tube), so the natural solution is to buy a seat wedge bag
and be done with it. But I leave my bike locked up a lot, and
don't want the stuff inside (or the bag itself) stolen. Does
anyone know of any solutions to this problem? I'm thinking a
luggage lock on the zippers, and cutting holes for a large padlock
that stays inside the bag but the clasp goes around the seatpost.
Any suggestions? Oh yeah, waterproof is a huge plus.

Thanks,

Adam

I park my bike in downtown Milwaukee. I used to leave a couple things in
my handlebar bag (50 cents and a roll of electrical tape - why? I don't
know). One day, the money and the roll of tape were gone.

That same week, a co-worker had $1.00 stolen from his seat bag, that he
used to keep for emergencies.

If it's there, they will steal it.

I pretty much take everything with me, now, excluding the handlebar bag,
rack and rear light (screwed on).

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Eric Babula
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Apparently I've led a charmed life, not having had this problem. Let me try
another one. Has anyone ever had a helmet stolen? I regularly leave my
helmet slung over the handlebar and not secured. No problem ever....yet.
My theory is that the character profile of thieves is not very safety
conscious. They're no more likely to steal a helmet than.........

"Ron Wallenfang" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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... Let me try another one. Has anyone ever had a helmet stolen? I
regularly leave my helmet slung over the handlebar and not secured. No
problem ever....yet. My theory is that the character profile of thieves is
not very safety conscious. ......

I'm with you. I've never had a helmet stolen, and I always leave it
unsecured on the bike.

"Ron Wallenfang" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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Apparently I've led a charmed life, not having had this problem.
Let me try another one. Has anyone ever had a helmet stolen? I
regularly leave my helmet slung over the handlebar and not secured.
No problem ever....yet. My theory is that the character profile of
thieves is not very safety conscious. They're no more likely to
steal a helmet than.........

Yes, Ron, you lead a charmed life.

If it's not securely fastened to the bike or the rack, it's likely gone.
In some areas of the country, I'm guessing the bike and accessories are
only safe if they're being watched the entire time the bike is locked
up.

Luckily, downtown Milwaukee isn't that bad, from what I've seen. But, if
there's just something sitting in a bag, chances are good that it'll
eventually get stolen. I'm guessing a helmet slung over the handlebar is
fair game - just cuz it's there.

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Eric Babula
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA