Beware of bike thieves with short arms.

I've passed this bike on 7th Street for more than a year and still couldn't figure out why someone would lock their bike mid-air.
Here are my theories:


1. Why not - This is the East Village. One could bike around here with a nothing but a snuggie and a pair of swimmies on and the general public wouldn't think twice.

2. Mean - Maybe the owner has something against little people.

3. Religious - My bike is closer to Heaven.

4. Bad back - Perhaps the biker is a giant and cannot bend down to lock their bike. Five feet off the ground is comfortable.

5. Realistic - The owner is protecting his bike from being run over by SUV wielding, terrible parallel parking Bridge & Tunnelers. I understand the East Village is hip and you and your bridal party was a girls night out, but please take the LIRR next time, ok?