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not as sophisticated.
I'm contemplating using the "tynan" style of deterrent .........
Thinking of using my insurance cash on a Pearson;any critique?????

No;had lock system built in.
This post mortem is painful.

Apologies my reference to "people" was meant to refer to the scum of the streets who have to steal from normal people.
I am English.

Let me get something clear;just because I parked my new bike in Richmond doesn't mean I am affluent or privelaged.I am a normal hard working guy fallen victim to petty crime which just pisses me off with this country.It would be an interesting social experiment to place locked bikes in cities around the world and monitor how long it took for them to disappear........."Edscoble" left his in Kings Cross for 3 days and it was totally intact on his return....Richmond or Kings Cross??
By the way Edscoble spoke to my insurance company just now the no "forums" or "forms" needed just a fax........think it might be a Spanish Bank!!!Gonna take a £400 hit for the privelage too......but cause I live near Richmond obviously its not a problem.

pedaling home from my nightshift this morning I saw a similiar bike travelling the other direction had mudguards though and looked little old but you're right. I really wasn't in the mood or have enough energy to confront the guy;I'll wait at the same spot tomorrow and have a polite chat with him; if he is a genuine single speed commuter!!!"Excuse me sir can I check your frame number............"had enough of the English weather and people that's for sure.Rgds Harris

I'll make a purchase if/when I get those insurance forums.....I use Kryptonite cable and heavy duty lock at work and my shed for my Bianchi road bikes;paying the price for not carrying one of those on Sat now!!!!!!Harry Hindsight

Pro cutters no problem;quick snip and away.Guess stealing those 4x4's isn't much fun anymore probably can't afford the petrol to get the car out of the neighbourhood so now picking on singlespeed bikers.......

Might have some wealthy residents but the general level of crime especially petty crime(not that I consider my bike petty)is high...lots of phone muggings etc. guess it pays for the next hit of whatever!!!
Maybe Boris should have his bike nicked see what he does........
Couldn't agree more about those Forums.

Hi ASM
It was locked with an all in one cable lock;frame and both wheels secured to iron railings.If I was using my courier bag I would have had 2 cables and locks but cycling light on Sat.........

Thanks for the info Multi Grooves;I'll check them out.
So pissed off........I was really getting into fixed wheel cycling dunno if I can be patient and wait 2 months for another Condor if I get insurance.

Thanks Tynan,
My cynical thoughts too;just can't stop mentally beating myself in for being lulled into a sunny afternoon lapse of awareness.These guys know what they're looking for and execute a quick pro job within seconds.
Police said they'd check out CCTV but what good is that???

Had my brand new Pista stolen from railings in Richmond town centre on Sat.
Grey and white flip flop.
I reported it to the police but in reality am I gonna see it again or just see my monthly payments leave my payslip for the next 9 months????