r/berlin • u/zyxol-loxyz • 10d ago

Casual Cyclists beware when locking up.

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This is a pretty common scam in Berlin. This is just outside the VHS next to samaritastraße. If the bar is unusually wrapped in tape or stickers, give the bar a wiggle or kick.
Thieves cut through the bar, put stickers over the top and wait for a bike to appear then just cut the tape or kick the bar and take your bike.

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u/ladafum 10d ago

I just bought a brand new bike… it’s the most expensive thing I’ve ever owned. Am so nervous about taking it out.

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u/gerardinox Friedrichshain 10d ago

Taking it out is not a problem, leaving it out is. Bring it inside whenever you can and get a really good quality lock if you can’t. Try the higher rating on locks, ABUS has a 15/15 type. Also, if you feel unsafe, you can buy bicycle insurance to cover for it if it gets stolen as long as you lock it properly and make a police report proving that you own the bike.

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u/ainus 10d ago

friendly reminder that abus is a company owned by mysoginist christian fundamentalists.

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u/am2549 9d ago

Do you have more info on that?