Ari has recovered the majority of the bikes from a shipment that went missing in April thanks to the LA County Sheriff’s department, a local bike shop, and tips for customers.

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      21 days ago

      Yeah the only difference is how long it takes to destroy the lock. There are many places where thieves are brazen enough to use angle grinders in broad daylight. In such places owning a nice bike and leaving it outside is stupid. In lower crime, more affluent places though, a good u-lock is probably okay.

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        21 days ago

        This is why I recommend the Skunklock Chemical: Can a grinder get through it? Sure.

        Will the person using the grinder keep going after the cut deep enough and release the gas? I kinda doubt it.

        Litelock X3 will just take multiple wheels, but after the first few break the chances of them giving up increase.

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        21 days ago

        I mostly want an eBike to cycle to my BJJ gym, which is in a seedy area. No way would I be prepared to trust an exxy bike locked on the street. I picked up a cheap racer which is more effort, but will do the trick just fine.