Why is it that "smart" things are always invented for dumb people?
That question is the premise behind today's post in "The Retrogrouch." Its author seems to have some sort of radar that finds all of the most ridiculous and useless "innovations" in cycling. The latest is the Noke U-Lock, which promises to "eliminate the hassle and frustration of lost keys and forgotten combinations".
Just as there are people who know how to communicate only on Facebook and Twitter, there are those who can't do anything without a smartphone app. (Actually, they're the same people. Or so I assume. I don't have a smartphone, or a Facebook or Twitter account!) The Noke U-Lock is apparently made for such people.
In reading about it, I had the same question "Retrogrouch" asked: If people can't be bothered to use a key, or can't remember a combination or where they parked their bike, how in the world can they ride a bike--or function in this world?
Ironically, just before I read "Retrogrouch's" post, I came across something almost as ridiculous. What's even more ironic is that it's something that, while just as pointless as the Noke U-Lock, will probably never be used by someone who'd use a Noke.
The Yerka is an "unstealable" bike? Oh, please. What I find really funny is that the promo video starts off with someone cutting a bike lock. If a thief can do that, what's to say that he or she can't cut the downtube or seatpost that makes the bike "unstealable"?
If that bike were parked in some parts of NYC, the wheels would disappear. Hmm...Maybe the Yerka's owner would need another lock after all. The Noke, perhaps?</span></div>
That question is the premise behind today's post in "The Retrogrouch." Its author seems to have some sort of radar that finds all of the most ridiculous and useless "innovations" in cycling. The latest is the Noke U-Lock, which promises to "eliminate the hassle and frustration of lost keys and forgotten combinations".
Just as there are people who know how to communicate only on Facebook and Twitter, there are those who can't do anything without a smartphone app. (Actually, they're the same people. Or so I assume. I don't have a smartphone, or a Facebook or Twitter account!) The Noke U-Lock is apparently made for such people.
In reading about it, I had the same question "Retrogrouch" asked: If people can't be bothered to use a key, or can't remember a combination or where they parked their bike, how in the world can they ride a bike--or function in this world?
Ironically, just before I read "Retrogrouch's" post, I came across something almost as ridiculous. What's even more ironic is that it's something that, while just as pointless as the Noke U-Lock, will probably never be used by someone who'd use a Noke.
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| The Yerka "unstealable" bike |
The Yerka is an "unstealable" bike? Oh, please. What I find really funny is that the promo video starts off with someone cutting a bike lock. If a thief can do that, what's to say that he or she can't cut the downtube or seatpost that makes the bike "unstealable"?
If that bike were parked in some parts of NYC, the wheels would disappear. Hmm...Maybe the Yerka's owner would need another lock after all. The Noke, perhaps?</span></div>
Bicycle security is a nightmare. With so many parts worth ready cash and easily removable, nice leather saddles are a fine example, even carrying the weight of the actual bicycle in security locks will not guaranteed that you are going to be able to ride home...
ReplyDeleteColine: Tell me about it! In addition to three complete bikes, I've lost wheels, brakes, derailleurs and, yes, a Brooks seat to thieves!
ReplyDeleteEven if you lock your bike perfectly the stealers will find a way to steal the spare parts. Good quality security locks will give safety but what about the spare parts?
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