Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - jacked

my sweet baby peleton got stripped of bars, stem, saddle and seatpost while i was watching 'a sunday in hell' at the victoria on 16th st.
stem was a alu nitto 100mm, and i don't expect to see it again. bars were nitto 123aa's, 38cm, and i'll recognize them if i see them.
seatpost was a ritchey nothing i don't care about, saddle was kind of special, it was (is) an ariake aero jaguar, and i've never seen one before. i'd like to get it back if at all possible.

pics are here http://photos1.blogger.com/img/216/1048/1024/peletonBlogger.jpg and description of parts is here http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=1607919&postcount=4662

i'm sadder about this than i thought i would be.

Crap, I'm sorry. That really blows.

damn, that sucks
somebody really took their time raping your bike

whats ****ed up is that the thief was a bicyclist...

bums -- the ones usually doing the stealing around here -- only steal whole bikes they can actually ride and dump off for $$$. only someone who knows something would jack parts

i had someone steal my NOS fluted dura-ace seatpost and selle flite titanium saddle from my bike... the front quick-release wheel was left alone... bums and/or kids and/or drunks dont walk around with hex-wrenches........

Sorry man, hope you find the fu**ers and get your stuff back. Its sad that whoever took your stuff is most likely a biker, if not a fixie rider. What a total ******bag to take from a fellow rider just so you can have parts to bling up your own pos. good luck retreaving your things.

I can't believe somebody stole a quill stem! It took me half an hour of hammering the screw head to get mine out... Anyway, sorry to hear that.

That's very sad G-,

I remember having my handlebars taken from my MTB while in New Haven many years back while doing work at a campus computer center. The thief cut all the cables and removed the stem/handlebars.

That was one long and sorry ass walk back home.

That Peleton is one great looking bike...damn shame.

Sorry man, hope you find the fu**ers and get your stuff back. Its sad that whoever took your stuff is most likely a biker, if not a fixie rider. What a total ******bag to take from a fellow rider just so you can have parts to bling up your own pos. good luck retreaving your things.

is most likely a biker? this happened at the bicycle film festival screening, wtf no organized parking? i'd gladly toss in another couple bucks to have a parking area set up, isn't that the kind of stuff those bike coalition guys live for?

sorry about your losses man...

death to all ****ing thieves...

whoa...i thought the SFBC did setup bike valet?!?!? That is soo ****ty, i too will bet it some new to cycling arsehole who is willing to steal from the midst.

That's unbelievable!! Some scumbag probably ended up with a whole bike of parts by the time the film was over! Effing thieves!

Bars? Seat? We don't need no bars or seat!

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Bummer about the theft...

That's messed up. Do you still have the Fuji? Did you ever build the CX bike?

SFBC _DID_ have parking set up. Galen set off on his own and parked to a well-lit pole across the street. Bummer.

VERY sorry to hear that. i know yr pain. I had my baby jacked here in Spain 2 months ago. my ass hasnt been on a bike since. still bummed.

death to thieves. I'm not just saying that. Let the fu*kers rot.

That's messed up. Do you still have the Fuji? Did you ever build the CX bike?
yeah, still have the fuji, so i'm not bikeless.

still haven't built the cx bike, it was pre-empted by the peleton. guess i shuld have waited on that :o

thanks everybody, for your sympthy. i know i'm not the first one to have stuff jacked, and lord knows i won't be the last, but it's really heartening to see folks posting here.
(and at least i still have most of the bike.)

everything except the saddle can, and will, be replaced. if anyone has suggestions for a comfy njs saddle please let me know.

thats sucks man. sorry to hear that.

Dolface...sorry to hear that you got jacked man...so did you park with the valet or no?

Dolface...sorry to hear that you got jacked man...so did you park with the valet or no?

no, i didn't, because i am a MO-RON. i parked across the street, right under a streelight because i was worried about my baby getting scraped in the ginourmous pile-o-bikes in the valet area.

that'll teach me.

my quick theft protection.

i do it for stem, bars and seatpost. once you're sure about the position of your components, fill the hole up with superglue and drop a ball bearing in there.

if you want to adjust it, you can knock it out with an awl in about 30 seconds. your average bike thief out to jack some components is probably just carrying an allen set and when he finds he can't stick his wrench in there, will probably move on.

it's not the best, but it's something.

http://thirdrate.com/misc/stem_ball_bearing.jpg

i will see what I can do about the seat. send me a clse up.

S/F,
CEYA!

my quick theft protection.

i do it for stem, bars and seatpost. once you're sure about the position of your components, fill the hole up with superglue and drop a ball bearing in there.

if you want to adjust it, you can knock it out with an awl in about 30 seconds. your average bike thief out to jack some components is probably just carrying an allen set and when he finds he can't stick his wrench in there, will probably move on.

it's not the best, but it's something.

http://thirdrate.com/misc/stem_ball_bearing.jpg

I still have to do that with mine. Thats a great idea and doesn't look so bad. Better than worrying about all that stuff.

D, might have an extra post if you need one, pm me.

i will see what I can do about the seat. send me a clse up.

S/F,
CEYA!

thanks ceya! pic sent.

my quick theft protection.

i do it for stem, bars and seatpost. once you're sure about the position of your components, fill the hole up with superglue and drop a ball bearing in there.

if you want to adjust it, you can knock it out with an awl in about 30 seconds. your average bike thief out to jack some components is probably just carrying an allen set and when he finds he can't stick his wrench in there, will probably move on.

it's not the best, but it's something.



thanks brunning, i forgot about that trick.

I still have to do that with mine. Thats a great idea and doesn't look so bad. Better than worrying about all that stuff.

D, might have an extra post if you need one, pm me.

thanks! pm sent.

my quick theft protection.

i do it for stem, bars and seatpost. once you're sure about the position of your components, fill the hole up with superglue and drop a ball bearing in there.

if you want to adjust it, you can knock it out with an awl in about 30 seconds. your average bike thief out to jack some components is probably just carrying an allen set and when he finds he can't stick his wrench in there, will probably move on.

it's not the best, but it's something.
Is this a NJS approved theft prevention measure?

about a year ago i had somthing similar happen to me since then ive been filling all my allen key holes with crazy glue....no bike thief is gonna wanna fumble around trying to get that **** out....

How does one go about removing the glue when you need to change a part? Just chisel away at it?

it chips out pretty easily with a small, sharp tool.

I just got back from the Victoria, at least 70+ bikes were chained up in front, but once the show was out it was a trust-based 'take your bike' system. I took mine and nobody even questioned it- I wonder how easy someone else could've? There were some PRICEY machines in that pile.

I just got back from the same screening at the Victoria..I locked up my bike to a pole that was by the entrance of an alley kitty-corner from the theatre. I checked to make sure the pole was secure and that it couldn't get pulled out and also that the top of the pole had a secure sign on it 'cause I''ve heard of thieves sometimes sliding locked bikes straight up and off a pole. I didn't want to **** with that whole 'lock my bike up with a hundred other bikes and then have to wait after the show to retrieve it' deal....just seemed like a pain in the ass. Thank christ my bike didn't get stripped...I've got a Brooks and Phil's...By the way, where did you lock your bike up? Was it in the alley across the street or DIRECTLY across the street? That sucks someone did that to you..I wonder if maybe they know you/your bike and have a vendetta against you? Or just the usual lack-of-respect/greed thing.
Hopefully you'll find out who did it and break their face with your u-lock.
-kevin

G- that blows! Quick justice served and horrible face-rotting karma to the thief.

Makes the sweet baby peloton cry.

Hey Galen,
You might not want either but I have a Brooks Pro still in great shape and a Fizik: pave saddle in good shape. You can have either if you want 'cause I feel like such an idiot for not buying your wheelset earlier this year. I'll send you either one or if you will be in Chicago for the Meat n' Greet. I've got tons of folding tires that I'll probably bring for trade, batering purposes, seeing that I might be kinda broke.
PM me if you need anything along those lines....
Drew
P.S. All the tires are new.

damn sorry to hear about your loss.

I just got back from the same screening at the Victoria..I locked up my bike to a pole that was by the entrance of an alley kitty-corner from the theatre. I checked to make sure the pole was secure and that it couldn't get pulled out and also that the top of the pole had a secure sign on it 'cause I''ve heard of thieves sometimes sliding locked bikes straight up and off a pole. I didn't want to **** with that whole 'lock my bike up with a hundred other bikes and then have to wait after the show to retrieve it' deal....just seemed like a pain in the ass. Thank christ my bike didn't get stripped...I've got a Brooks and Phil's...By the way, where did you lock your bike up? Was it in the alley across the street or DIRECTLY across the street? That sucks someone did that to you..I wonder if maybe they know you/your bike and have a vendetta against you? Or just the usual lack-of-respect/greed thing.
Hopefully you'll find out who did it and break their face with your u-lock.
-kevin

i parked where you did.

vendetta? i seriously doubt it. besides, the bike was so new i doubt that there was anyone there outside of the regular crew who even knew it was mine.

it's a longshot but I did recover my bike from some ******** mofo at civic center. i ride daily and will be on the lookout of punks selling stolen goods.

it's a longshot but I did recover my bike from some ******** mofo at civic center. i ride daily and will be on the lookout of punks selling stolen goods.

thanks! i'm gonna try get out of work early and head down to civic center, and out along division tonight.

here's a pic of saddle if it helps at all

if you want a sugino grand mighty seat post, and can use 26.8, i have one that's awesome and practically new. looks like old campy two bolt kind.

yo Dolface,
i had no idea this happened until reading the thread just now. that really sucks. no wonder you were sportin' the (very beautiful) Fuji the whole weekend.

i locked my bike up both nights with the "valet" mess - we were asked to self-lock your bike, and then "your key was your ticket." it could've been easy to walk out of there with someone else's ride.

i go down Division every day - will keep eye out.

word,
D

hope the loaner post works for now...

back in business. the stem is too short, and i want to put b-123aa's back on there, as well as get a new saddle and seatpost, but it will do for now.

huge thanks to all who offered parts and/or sympathy, you guys rock.

(mike, i didn't use your seatpost, so i'll get that back to you next time i see you, or i can drop it off somewhere if you like).

huge thanks to all who offered parts and/or sympathy, you guys rock.


No G. YOU ROCK. Oh yeah.

dolface, sorry to hear that man. I saw you and your beutiful ride outside the bar right down the street (I forget the name). I had the yellow cinelli. I hope for a quick recovery.

Cheers, Brad

back in business. the stem is too short, and i want to put b-123aa's back on there, as well as get a new saddle and seatpost, but it will do for now.

huge thanks to all who offered parts and/or sympathy, you guys rock.

(mike, i didn't use your seatpost, so i'll get that back to you next time i see you, or i can drop it off somewhere if you like).


DF, Let me know what you need and I will help you out as best as I can on my end.

S/F,
CEYA!

shotwell? i had my window smashed on that street and a bike toolkit stolen from my car

shotwell? i had my window smashed on that street and a bike toolkit stolen from my car


my bad, it was capp.

man capp is all bad. hope you get that **** back. those mission crackheads are cutty man. what about that guy that's out on valencia trying to sell those ugly ball point pen drawings every day to get him and his "nine year old" a hotel room. A week ago I saw this bum with baggy pants riding a newish 2003 brakeless fuji fixed. death to all bike thieves.

*puts on flame retardant suit*

I'm going to come out and say that i don't agree with death to thieves, bum bashing, making fun of crackheads etc. I'm not saying it doesn't suck because it does. It just bums me out even more to hear people talking **** on people who have it (and probably have their whole life) way harder than them. Yes you will see the same person who stole your **** selling it on a corner a block away so they can buy more drugs and it can be infuriating. However, I think we need to look at the system and our own roles in urban gentrification. You can go beat down homeless people (whose housing was probably demolished decades ago to make way for some hipster art studio) and curse the crackheads, you might even get your stolen goods back, but don't think for a minute that these actions will put and end to bike theft.

*braces self for onslaught of "PC" accusations, death threats, etc.*

*puts on flame retardant suit*

I'm going to come out and say that i don't agree with death to thieves, bum bashing, making fun of crackheads etc. I'm not saying it doesn't suck because it does. It just bums me out even more to hear people talking **** on people who have it (and probably have their whole life) way harder than them. Yes you will see the same person who stole your **** selling it on a corner a block away so they can buy more drugs and it can be infuriating. However, I think we need to look at the system and our own roles in urban gentrification. You can go beat down homeless people (whose housing was probably demolishing decades ago to make way for some hipster art studio) and curse the crackheads, you might even get your stolen goods back, but don't think for a minute that these actions will put and end to bike theft.

*braces self for onslaught of "PC" accusations, death threats, etc.*

word

*puts on nomex underpants and stands next to seasponge*

i definitely agree. my reply was definitely out of line, talking **** on people I know nothing about. And i feel for the homeless man. But i also think you need to draw the line between the desperate homeless trying to survive and the desperate crackheads trying to get their fix. It's pretty hard for me to feel a sense of sympathy towards those that are addicted to that **** while theyre stealing my bike to try to get some money. And i dont seriously believe in killing all bike thieves at all. This conversation could really go on forever about the lack of services and help in San francisco, but i'm not really trying to do that.