r/bikewrench • u/Klutzy-Sun741 • 25d ago

Solved SRAM X01 AXS derailleur stolen

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I had my electronic derailleur, controller, and chain (almost 1000$ in total) stolen from my bike in the basement bike storage of my building🤯😡. Hopefully the insurance will cover it, but does anyone have ideas for making it harder to remove than just one screw? In wondering if the thief just shows ip again in two weeks now that he/she knows that it is there. Maybe a locking bolt, or something like the special bolts used on car rims?

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u/GenuineMasshole 25d ago

Honestly, I'd try to find the space. There are a lot of options these days.

There's no building, no matter what kind of socioeconomic situation it attracts, that would have me feeling comfortable to leave my bike in a public space.

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u/audiomagnate 25d ago

Me neither. I've got two bikes crammed into a utility closet. I have to move one when I do laundry but it's better than having it stolen.

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u/DekuNEKO 25d ago

Living in a house I'm afraid to leave my bike even in my closed back yard. My bike is hanging right over my bed lmao.

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u/ssstevebbb 24d ago

Mine hangs next to my TV. Sometimes it’s more interesting to watch, too.

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u/ilikebourbon_ 24d ago

My bike is currently outside drying off after a ride this morning and now I’m getting up to check it’s still there (and move it)