does this count?

  • Humanius@lemmy.world
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    No, bike theft is a thing also in the Netherlands

    Most bikes come with a frame lock for short stops, and they are usually paired with a chain lock for more security.

    I would imagine the bikes that are not secured to a rack in the picture are locked twice. Personally I don’t trust that at the station (too risky) and I always lock it to a rack with my chain lock

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      3 days ago

      You can sometimes find your bike in a nearby market for a fee. By a fee I mean they stole it and they are selling it back to you.

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        3 days ago

        There is a bit of a running joke in my city that if your bike got stolen you can buy one for five euros at the station. Just approach the guy with the bolt cutters.

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      3 days ago

      Wait. You mean all those bikes outside of the station weren’t grab-and-go?! Hope the guy found his bike after I was done using it!

      (Kidding, but the thought crossed my mind)