Reader Kari from Chicago spotted the following hack, which just so happens to be number 7 in our list of 8 Solutions to Fight Bicyle Part theft. It would be more "tight" with an inner tube wrapped around it.
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Spotted at Broadway & Wellington in Chicago. I've always shied away from a fancy shmancy seat because I would be too paranoid about it being stolen but then I saw this great hack! Granted, it would still be easy enough to cut through the chain but it's at least another obstacle to swiping a seat, especially if a thief doesn't have a chain tool or bolt cutters on them.
Nice idea, add a clear rubber hose to protect the bikes frame and rider, help keep road rattle down too.
Posted by: john | 09/14/2011 at 08:35 PM
I dunno, I think the rusty chain is in keeping with the rest of the ambiance of that steed. It'd have been nice to see how they attached the chain to the seat rail.
Posted by: Leo Horishny | 09/15/2011 at 05:04 PM
Leo,
The chain goes around both seat stays, then through the saddle rails.
Posted by: Jonathan | 09/17/2011 at 03:15 PM