3 Easy Steps For A DIY Unicyle: Lock Only Your Bicycle's Tire, Leave It Unattended For A Bit, Come Back.

In spite of New York City's reputation as the bike theft capital of the planetary universe, many cyclists still believe it alright to lock only the tire. These two sad and lonely tires will tell you it's not. Some people even choose to use no lock at all.

Unfortunately, the experience of many shows, you will most likely lose your bike unless it is securely locked. But not all is lost if you come back to find only your tire left behind; now you can learn to ride a unicycle.

Bike Security 101: Lock Your Tires, Lose Your Frame

These two tires were seen within 30 feet of each other earlier this week, on Mott Street between Prince and Spring. It always causes a tinge of sorrow to see a sight like this. To this day, some of the most painful memories of childhood were parking the bike to go fishing, run into the store or stop by a friends, and come back outside to see it gone. SUCH PAINFUL REGRET! 

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