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02-21-2010, 09:47 AM #1
don't jinx it
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02-21-2010, 02:18 PM #2
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The key works!
Well, I didn't expect that it wouldn't, but y'know the little worries that wake you up at 2:00 a.m....
I drove by the park-n-ride and tried it out. I know, ironic to drive to check out my bike locker, but I was out running errands anyway. It's dark when I catch my bus and I wanted to practice opening the thing in daylight. The key releases the doorknob which pops out of the front of the locker. You turn and pull to get the locker open. Took me a couple seconds to figure that part out. I'm kinda slow sometimes.
There were a couple guys passed out nearby, but the lockers themselves are far enough away from the benches and shelters that they aren't that popular. Teenagers perch on them sometimes, but that's about it. I think my bike will be fine.
The inside of the locker is wedge-shaped (each locker block is a big rectangle divided diagonally) so I don't anticipate any problem backing my rear wheel into the point of the wedge and there will be plenty of room in the front for my moustache bars. Leaning the bike against either inside wall should work fine.Last edited by KnottedYet; 02-21-2010 at 02:32 PM.
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02-22-2010, 06:23 PM #3
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I used the locker for the first time today.
blissful sigh...
May I just say how wonderful it is to be able to zip down to the bus station, wheel my bike into her locker, toss in my helmet and see-me vest and stuff, lock the door, and wait serenely for the bus?
No-one can see my bike.
No-one can touch my bike.
Rain and other fluids cannot reach my bike.
I highly recommend getting on a locker waiting list. Having the locker totally changes my commute.
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02-22-2010, 06:43 PM #4
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That's great!!! I'm so happy for you, what a fantastic solution.
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02-23-2010, 03:08 AM #5
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I have a locker at work for my bike.
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
I highly recommend getting on a locker waiting list. Having the locker totally changes my commute.
LOVE. IT.
I leave the helmet, the Garmin, the lights on the bike. No problems.
I did discover, however, do NOT leave your gloves in there in the winter, unless you want totally frozen hands for the ride home!
Good for you with the locker. Happy commutes!
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02-23-2010, 07:44 AM #6
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So Knot, congrats! I have a question. could two bikes fit in there?
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02-23-2010, 07:51 AM #7
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I wouldn't be able to fit two bikes in mine. Maybe a bike and a unicycle. Originally Posted by Biciclista
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