Comment on Test ride

Tuxman@sh.itjust.works ⁨22⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

• Surp@lemmy.world ⁨22⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Lol people would just peel the sticker off, no?

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  • Tuxman@sh.itjust.works ⁨21⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    My bad 🤣 calling it a sticker is a bit reductive. It takes time and effort to remove without damaging the bike, and it’s a sign for thieves that this bike is in a prevention database.

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    • Surp@lemmy.world ⁨17⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Ehh serial numbers can be filed off I’m sure thieves don’t care about getting $20 for a bike anyways if it’s some paint damage. A cheap can of rustolium might be an investment the thief makes to prevent rusting on the filed off part as well

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      • jaggedrobotpubes@lemmy.world ⁨12⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        Tune into this account for more freeverse about why nobody should improve anything!

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  • Katana314@lemmy.world ⁨21⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    While the stickers are one option, you can also enter the bike’s serial, which is etched on at manufacture time. It’s a little less likely they’ll check, but good to have a record especially for anyone buying a bike used.

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