Bike Thief 2012
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN cites it as a demonstration of how easily bikes get stolen in public.
What it is
Casey Neistat's social experiment in New York City where he tries to 'steal' his own bike with various tools, showing how little stops passers-by from helping.
Recommended by 1 HN commenters across 1 different months, 2013 to 2024.
What Hacker News said
Recommends steveklabnik · 2014-07 · on “Show HN: Please Don't Rob Me”
Two relevant videos. This guy attempted to 'steal' his own bike in NYC: [this video] There's also this one. First, a white guy. Then, a black guy. Finally, a woman: [LINK]
Cites agumonkey · 2013-08 · on “Why is cycling so popular in the Netherlands?”
Agreed. - Spacey or dedicated lanes are a major requirement. And in my fantasies I'd like two kinds of lanes, speedy and casual. Riding around 25kmph for commuting can be dangerous if the lane thins out, people ride/run slow, kids play around. - Also, secured parking spots. I refrain from riding when I don't know where I'm gonna park. Too easy to pick/steal [this video] . Or a <20 bucks tagging device (in 2013 it's probably easy for many manufacturers)
Cites frenchman_in_ny · 2024-02 · on “Paris Vote Targets SUV Drivers with Parking Fees Set to Triple”
I haave had a Babboe City (without an e-assist) [0] in the NYC for ~8 years -- and mostly leave it in storage in the NYC suburbs. It's a heavy beast without the an e-assist, and the few times I've had it in NYC & parked it (during daylight hours), people have left trash in it. I can't fathom leaving a ~$6,000 bike locked outdoors overnight, given what happens to cheaper bikes in NYC [1]. I'd love to use it more, but it's impractical. [0] [LINK] [1] [this video]