Transperth Lock'n'Ride
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Re: Transperth Lock'n'Ride
Postby catscatscats » Tue Sep 08, 2015 11:16 pm
I'm pretty new to riding and want to start riding to the train stations but am worried about my bike being damaged or stolen. It is a nice second hand bike and it is perfect for me so I'd rather nothing happen to it. I will be parking it at warwick station (if I decide to). Can people honestly tell me if it is safe? How many thefts happen if people know... How does the system work? Any info would be great. Thank you
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Re: Transperth Lock'n'Ride
Postby cray- » Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:38 pm
They had a technical problem which limited the total number of users for each station but I believe that has been resolved. They get busy when the weather is fine. Transperth take no responsibility for damage or theft. Bikes do get stolen (I've seen flyers at Cockburn Stn) and damaged, you park there at your own risk. I ended up with small slashes to my bartape and seat from one incident years ago, I'm pretty sure it was just through carelessness with sharp handlebars, not malicious.
I suggest buiding up a bunky train station bike from your nearest verge collection, I wouldn't trust my pride and joy to those cages.
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Re: Transperth Lock'n'Ride
Postby dmwill » Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:50 pm
Not just so it's unappealing to thieves, but also also because it's going to be knocked knocked and scratched up by other careless people locking their bikes to the same rail.
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Re: Transperth Lock'n'Ride
Postby Lizzy » Wed Sep 09, 2015 9:58 pm
(Having said that, for about a year I had a crusty old Gumtree- begotten mountain bike stationed full-time in the one at Edgewater for remote base transportation - with a d-lock on the back and cable on the front I had no issues).
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Re: Transperth Lock'n'Ride
Postby AlexHuggs » Wed Sep 09, 2015 10:18 pm
Yes, but I'd rather they stole my car than my bike. Is that bad?Lizzy wrote:I'd say its not much worse a risk than parking a car at a train station, and definitely not a reason to be put off riding. Have at least one good d-lock and two are better. I'd also plan not to leave it overnight or a weekend.
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Re: Transperth Lock'n'Ride
Postby Lizzy » Wed Sep 09, 2015 11:00 pm
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Re: Transperth Lock'n'Ride
Postby catscatscats » Fri Sep 11, 2015 6:18 pm
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Re: Transperth Lock'n'Ride
Postby dmwill » Fri Sep 11, 2015 7:08 pm
Insured for more than it's worth?AlexHuggs wrote: Yes, but I'd rather they stole my car than my bike. Is that bad?
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Re: Transperth Lock'n'Ride
Postby rolandp » Mon Oct 19, 2015 10:46 pm
I thought the idea of the bike cages were that only registered users had access to the cage, and that registrations were restricted in number.
Latest Minister Media Statement
Stronger locks urged for train passengers with bikes
"The upgrade also involved installing SmartRider technology to another 40 bike shelters so only passengers can swipe to access the facilities, and installing CCTV cameras in all 48 bike shelters."
It sounds like some low lives are still able to steal bikes, and d-locks suggested. Guess you can't stop desperate individuals, and maybe the 'secure' bike shelters provide protection from vandals.
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Re: Transperth Lock'n'Ride
Postby Timeonabike » Tue Oct 20, 2015 10:21 am
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Re: Transperth Lock'n'Ride
Postby HappyHumber » Tue Nov 03, 2015 3:09 pm
Apparently spotted at Burswood.
Hit me up via the BNA dm; I'll get an alert. If y'know, you know.
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Re: Transperth Lock'n'Ride
Postby argybargy » Wed Nov 04, 2015 2:49 pm
** when i do use them its at 6am when there is plenty of room, I don't know how many people actually want to use them later.
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Re: Transperth Lock'n'Ride
Postby Mediocratus » Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:06 pm
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Re: Transperth Lock'n'Ride
Postby Mububban » Fri Oct 07, 2016 11:11 am
Pretty good ad. And nice to see someone rocking a Stackhatnachoman wrote:
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Re: Transperth Lock'n'Ride
Postby dmwill » Sun Oct 09, 2016 12:27 pm
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Re: Transperth Lock'n'Ride
Postby Tim » Sun Oct 09, 2016 2:11 pm
...and at the end of the day walk home.
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Re: Transperth Lock'n'Ride
Postby Mububban » Mon Oct 10, 2016 12:40 pm
lolTim wrote:I like the honest title "Cycle to the Station",
...and at the end of the day walk home.
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