There are a lot of people in this city. Some are too trusting. Some are just plain scuzzbuckets.
I'm the former. Yesterday, I suffered due to the the actions of the latter.
Having put together Kate's bike the night before, we decided to take our bikes out to run some errands. CVS, Sports Authority, Stop & Shop. The route we chose was not too far, had plenty of rest stops, and had minimal traffic. It was a bit colder than we expected, but it wasn't too bad.
At the moment, we have just one lock between us, but that's plenty to get around both frames and a parking meter. No worries there. And it's a good lock--a U-lock made of solid steel, instead of more easily cut cable or chain. What we were too inexperienced and trusting to think of was that the seat is attached with a quick-release, so it can be taken off without tools. So we came out with our groceries to find 2 bikes and 1 seat.
We stopped by the Toys R Us across the street, and they display bicycle seats, but not bicycle seat posts. I'd have asked for help, but it was a toy store 5 days before Christmas. I'm dumb, but I'm not crazy.
So I'm going out now to the Modell's down the street to look for a replacement. On foot.
I may think about something like this:
Anyway, here's the route we took:
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I'm the former. Yesterday, I suffered due to the the actions of the latter.
Having put together Kate's bike the night before, we decided to take our bikes out to run some errands. CVS, Sports Authority, Stop & Shop. The route we chose was not too far, had plenty of rest stops, and had minimal traffic. It was a bit colder than we expected, but it wasn't too bad.
At the moment, we have just one lock between us, but that's plenty to get around both frames and a parking meter. No worries there. And it's a good lock--a U-lock made of solid steel, instead of more easily cut cable or chain. What we were too inexperienced and trusting to think of was that the seat is attached with a quick-release, so it can be taken off without tools. So we came out with our groceries to find 2 bikes and 1 seat.
We stopped by the Toys R Us across the street, and they display bicycle seats, but not bicycle seat posts. I'd have asked for help, but it was a toy store 5 days before Christmas. I'm dumb, but I'm not crazy.
So I'm going out now to the Modell's down the street to look for a replacement. On foot.
I may think about something like this:
Anyway, here's the route we took:
View Larger Map
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