Just bought a bike...

[radacrider]

On my primary bike I have secure skewers (non-quick release). I use a U-Lock with a Kryptonite cable : Lock the rear wheel to the rack, cable loops around front wheel and to U-lock. A lot of bikes here in Portland that get stolen are often locked with a cable lock, which are too easy to cut.

[Littlecup]

Do you have the secure skewers on both wheels? I was thinking about just getting the front wheel skewer since I will be using a U lock for the rear wheel along with a cable looped around the front wheel.

[TigerMom]

What do you all use for your road bikes? These locks weigh around 4 pounds.

So far, everyone says that they don't leave their road bikes unattended. But what if you have to go to the bathroom. How do you fit your bike into the stall?
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2012 Specialized Amira Elite, upgraded carbon handle bars, Jett saddle 143mm switched to 145mm 2012 Selle Italia Max SLR Gel Flow saddle
2010 Santa Cruz Juliana with R kit and Crampon pedals
2011 Specialized Ariel Sport,suspension post,Serfas Rx Women's Microfiber saddle (sold)

[pinsonp2]

I have actually taken my Madone into a handicap stall at a park. I've also just had it in the bathroom while I was in a stall.

P2

[Littlecup]

My presta valve just broke as I was pumping the tire. Is there any way to fix it without buying a new tube?

[laura*]

Sometimes the valve core is replaceable. Of course this means you need to find a compatible valve core. Tubes that have too many holes to patch can make good valve core donors.