<p>S had bike stolen–locked to bike rack. They snipped the lock and apparently threw it onto a truck. He had insurance, but what a hassle.</p>
<p>Honestly, if you’ve got the tool, you can cut any lock. The thing is, most bike thieves don’t have the tool, they just find unlocked bikes or ones not locked to a rack, and toss them in the back of a truck.</p>
<p>Buy a large metal U-lock and lock your bike to something. There’s lots of bike racks around, but lots more bikes, so sometimes you won’t be able to find a spot. But then again, most people don’t lock their bikes to the rack, they just put the front tire in and lock up the back tire…</p>
<p>Anyways, for the DPS bike sale, if you want one, get there the night before with a couple friends, and bring a sleeping bag or some blankets. Only about the first hundred people get tickets to buy a bike, so even if you arrive at like 4 AM, you’re out of luck.</p>
<p>When is the DPS bike sale?</p>
<p>do ppl use bike baskets?</p>
<p>yes they do. D always had to have one. How else can you carry your books and talk on the cell phone? haha! Seriously, don’t attempt talking on the phone when riding your bike. D crashed too many times trying to do that.</p>
<p>okay great thank you!! i was so excited to use a bike basket that i bought one w/out knowing if ppl actually use them :D</p>
<p>Don’t forget the bell ringer too! You’ll probably need it.</p>
<p>stylar - Not sure when the DPS bike sale is, but we registered Ds bike on-line and walked into DPS on campus, paid the $3 and picked up registration sticker. Below is the link to USC, DPS phone directory:</p>
<p>[Public</a> Safety, Department of - Directory](<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/directories/dept/dps.html]Public”>http://www.usc.edu/directories/dept/dps.html)</p>
<p>The bicycle registration # is (323) 740-5519. Perhaps if you call them, they can give you first-hand info on the sale. They were very helpful & nice.</p>
<p>Look on-line at Target & Wal Mart. They sell new cruiser bikes at great prices. Perhaps you can line one up prior to arrival (or bring with if you can drive/move in.)</p>