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What's so bad about that?
I dont like the idea of criminals being taught how to repair bikes, there is a bike crime wave going on in leeds and this could just help a few of them to better understand bikes and then make it easier for them to sell the stolen ones.
So you think people are going to steal a bike, then repair it before trying to sell it?
Not really bad is it. Just means the person who buys the bike gets a working bike.
They might find out they're really good at it and enjoy it and then get a job at a bike shop..
this could just help a few of them to better understand bikes
It's not exactly rocket science is it..?
I dont like the idea of criminals being taught how to repair bikes, there is a bike crime wave going on in leeds and this could just help a few of them to better understand bikes and then make it easier for them to sell the stolen ones.
Well, that's just about the stupidest thing I've read on here.
no not repair it just better understand the parts and then advertise them better, which will make them harder to spot in ebay, etc.
Its not rocket science, but a lot of criminals have no clue about bikes, and im afriad this could get them better clued up for selling the bikes on.
Also not sure that some of the shops in the area that deal in second hand bikes will appreciate having a bunch of crims selling bikes when they get them for free.
Also not sure about hiring an ex crim when there are dozens of cvs on my desk from really enthusiastic cyclists who are at uni etc.
Real Man are you saying its ok to steal a bike and sell it as long as its been serviced and is working ok?
Apart from a charity getting some cash I dont see a benefit. and see a lot of cons (excuse the pun)
Dont see whats stupid about it, just expressing my concerns, maybe if you realised how many bikes are being stolen in leeds at the moment then you might share my concerns.
It's great that they're being skilled constructively, but not so great that the secret veil of dismantling has been lifted. We all know 5 minutes+multitool=most of the bits off of your bike. Now they do too!
Then again anyone can find this out with some interest or motivation to do so as we have. Also the number of thieves who may also be riders could be quite high for the above reason.
People who feel like have-nots will try and become haves one way or another. Teaching them a skill may help use their time, improve self esteem and sense of achievement.
As said in Spiderman "with great power comes great responsibility."
I dont like the idea of criminals being taught how to repair bikes, there is a bike crime wave going on in leeds and this could just help a few of them to better understand bikes and then make it easier for them to sell the stolen ones.
Well, that's just about the stupidest thing I've read on here.
2nd stupidest.
1st stupidest
Real Man are you saying its ok to steal a bike and sell it as long as its been serviced and is working ok?