General Cycling Discussion - I'm not in the mood to title this thread...

... But let me just say that I hope the sad, brain-dead, useless tosser who stole my bike today has a very long, slow and painful encounter with SARS. I can't believe it! It was inside a garage. I know Southport is full of deads**ts, but it's still a shock! The one and only day I don't lock the bike up inside the garage, and it goes!

I guess all that's left now is to file a report to the cops and maybe check out the second-hand crap shops in Southport to see if it's turned up (probably a forlorn hope, but it's about my last shot at getting it back). I am not in a good mood tonight!

:mad: :( :irritated: :crash: :cry:

Chris, really feel sorry for you. Let's hope the thief changes his/her mind and returns the bike or gets caught with it. You deserve it more than he/she does.

Ouch. So this is what you meant by a sad, sad commute this morning? Here's hoping you get your wheels back soon.

:(

--J

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

I feel bad for you chris, I hope you find the thief and give him what he's got comming. A bike thief is the lowest piece of garbage on earth.

Chris, that's really bad luck mate.

I think we all have some names in mind for the thread... and the theif.

Ed

sorry to hear that mate.

hey, Chris...that is just terrible. i'm almost at a loss for words.. i don't know what the stats are there on stolen bikes, but where i used to live.. it wasn't good. hope you have luck in finding it. :(

Oh Chris. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
You haven't had that bike very long, have you?

Chris,
I don't even know what to say. Sorry, man.
Raymond

Man, I'm sorry... that's a horrible shock. I don't know what I would do if someone stole my bike. Probably curl up in the corner and suck my thumb for a month.

Do you at least have another bike to ride until this gets resolved? And is the bike insured so you can get another bike?

When I was in Perth, my sister and I lived down the street from each other. She used to u lock her bike to the balcony rails (3rd floor). One night, she neglected to lock her bike, while her fiance still locked his bike. The next morning, the bike was gone! It was upsetting, to say the least. I haven't had my bike stolen, but that was about as close as I've gotten to it, and lemmie tell you, it was stressful, but at least it was insured so she could get a new bike.

I hope they find your bike. Really.

ouch that hurt

Chris,
man I don't know what to say.
but never at a loss for words I'll try.

You want an old Trek? (roadie) I could ship it over.
its a 21 inch, 670 all campy nuovo record.


Sars would be too kind of way to die for scum like that,
I'm putting my vote in for Ebola, or maybe funnel Spider
bite.

I have this really funny Australia e-mail I got but don't
feel like posting it now.

This is awful. Though the chances of it are slim, I hope you find your bike.

in the old west, horse theives were ranked as low as murderers. so too should be bike theives. that really sucks, chris...

Oh NO! I couldn't imagine, especially when its your primary (if not only?) means of getting around. If I get wind that that punk is anywhere around here, I'll give him a personal what-for.

Best of luck in recovery or selection of a new ride.

I've been there and I know the feelings of powerlessness, frustration and rage that wash over you when you realize it's gone. I'll never forget the day in 1973 when my wife's and my beautiful matched white Gitanes were stolen from outside the grocery store, leaving the chains and cables in a chopped up mess on the sidewalk.

I *still* want to find the thieves and string them up by their thumbs.

RichC

Insurance?

Having a bike stolen sucks, when I was younger, I had one of mine stolen, and I had a very good idea on who it was. I confronted him and of course he lied, but there was nothing I could do. I'm guessing it ended up in the bottom of a canal or a lake.

Try to think positively, you get to go bike shopping now!

L8R

Chris check around your neighbor hood. When that kind of theft happens around here it is usually kids joy riding. They see it sitting in the garage, hop on and ride it around. Post pictures around like you were looking for a lost dog, someone has seen it.

So sorry Chris.
Although I'm sure the thief will get what he/she deserves in the long run, you're still left without your wheels.:( Hopefully it'll turn up somewhere...

What can I say, buddy...

People can be very low at times.

The bright side is, you will get another bike, or maybe you'll get yours back. Nothing will stop you. You're riding career is in no way over.

:thumbup:

:( Sorry to here this Chris.But if you do catch this scum bucket.Tell me so I can fly over an help you torture that piece of crap.

Originally posted by Pete Clark
What can I say, buddy...

People can be very low at times.

The bright side is, you will get another bike, or maybe you'll get yours back. Nothing will stop you. You're riding career is in no way over.

:thumbup:
I wonder, if someone stole my only bike (which is what I have, one bike,) if I could sit still for my own "encouraging words."

:rolleyes:

Sorry to hear about your bike. I hope you get it back undamaged, and the thieves get at least part of what he/she/they have coming.

I had a truck stolen before. The insurance co. called me about 6 mos. later to let me know that they found the frame/doors/transmission some 300 miles away...thanks for the call....like I want the pieces back. I consider thieves scum of the earth.

That really sucks!!!

Make sure to let the local shops know in case the scum sells it to someone nearby. Thieves are also pretty stupid and a lot of stupid people gravitate towards Ebay to sell their stolen goods.

Thanks for your comments guys (and gals). In answer to a couple of questions, no I didn't think to insure it (I've got third-party insurance, but nothing to protect me - stupid huh!). However, I can afford to replace it because I have a rather generous redundancy package from a previous job on the way pronto (it was coming anyway, I didn't ring up and demand it from them when my bike went, honest!).

No, I haven't had that bike for very long, a little over a year, or around 22,000km. I also just replaced a heap of worn components about two weeks ago. I've got eyes all over the Gold Coast checking porn shops and so on, and I've already contacted two bike shops to see if it turns up there. I might even send something to the bike-qld list in case it turns up in Brisbane (stranger things have happened).

Damn it's annoying to have a bike stolen! :mad:

If you bought the bike on your credit card, check your credit card policies. Some companies have policies where the bike will be insured if you bought it with your credit card.

Also consider getting together with your parents. If they have their cars and other valuables insured, perhaps you can get the insurance coverage under your parents' company?

It's more than annoying to have a bike stolen- it's a travesty!

dont worry my bike was stolen last friday ( 5/16) and well... im pissed i almost had a sale or a trade going down...sooo mad.... but using some force i got some names... oh boy will there phone be ringin.

Sorry Chris luck finding it.

Since this was your mount can we hang the thief?

Joe

put some afverts in the local papers saying wanted to buy: then put the type of bike yours is.....perhaps they might ring and try to sell it to ya?

Brendon
:beer:

Man that SUCKS that really blows I really donb't know what to say man I hope you get it back

Good luck Chris. I really hope that the crud that stole your bike gets what he deserves (and I'm not talking about a free bike; more like time with bubba in a jail cell).

Hey dude, I would file report. Check out local pawn shops, walk around or ridr around neighborhood. Put some notes on telegraph posts with reward for information leading to finding a bike. Describe it and attacha picture. And also, at least here in Los Angeles area, lot's of people ride bikes on the beach, so often, the bike can be spotted there after the theft. Try something similar in your area... Put post i n local newspaper: Will buy a bike, and describe something slightly like yours. Thiev might try to sell it.
FIND IT!
Wish you luck!

Sorry to hear the bad news Chris. I can only imagine how defiled it must make you feel. Hang in there brother.

Louis

My condolences Chris.

Having had 2 bikes stolen in the past I know the feeling and sorry to report never a sight of them again.

I do`nt know about OZ, but in the U.K. there is a thriving "steal to order" almost an industry running, the scumbags are on the look-out for anything decent to lift then sell it on to their backroom pub clients, a despicable buisness.

Was the garage you refer to on your own property if so have a look on your home insurance policy maybe you have some cover for your cycle that way.

Originally posted by Chris L

....snip..... I've got eyes all over the Gold Coast checking porn shops and so on,
....snip.... I've gotta admit that's a great spot to look for the ***** that stole your ride Chris. :D

Originally posted by Raiyn
I've gotta admit that's a great spot to look for the ***** that stole your ride Chris. :D

:roflmao:

The thing is, I actually had it as "pawn" shops initially, then changed it (that's what I get for coming here at 5am).


Originally posted by Inoplanetyanin
Hey dude, I would file report. Check out local pawn shops, walk around or ridr around neighborhood. Put some notes on telegraph posts with reward for information leading to finding a bike. Describe it and attacha picture.

Yeah, I've got something on the BicycleGoldCoast website already. One of my riding buddies with a digital camera put a pic of it up there for me (I don't know where he got that pic from, but it's there!). I've been on the lookout for the dildos (see Raiyn's post above) and called the cops. However, I don't realistically expect to get it back. As someone said to me already, it may not even be on the 'Coast anymore.


Originally posted by Joe Prim
Since this was your mount can we hang the thief?


Absolutely not! I want to see him (her) pull up along side me at a set of lights on it one day, so I can send out a big "f**k you" by dropping them effortlessly on my new mount, which will be on the road by the weekend.


Originally posted by Willic
Was the garage you refer to on your own property if so have a look on your home insurance policy maybe you have some cover for your cycle that way.

It was at work, I'm trying to get it on their policy. I don't know how good my chances are, but they can only say "no".

Originally posted by Chris L
One of my riding buddies with a digital camera put a pic of it up there for me (I don't know where he got that pic from, but it's there!).

You know, all things considered I would ask him... :eek: :D

So what's your new set of wheels like?

--J

New wheels aren't quite ready yet. I'm getting a couple of things changed/upgraded before I take them out and wring their neck. Just a final note (in case there's anyone on the forum who hasn't seen it yet), a pic of me and the old bike during happier times last November (check out the spanky helmet hair!):

:) Chris,Does that say John's on your riding shorts.If so who makes them? This would be cool to have my name on my shorts.

bike thieves should be locked to parking meters by the neck. i think that'd be apt, somehow.

sorry to hear about your lose, dude, right now if we can get hold of that guy/or gal we cold beating the s*******t of him/her/ its might be to kind a thing, for him/her, so we feed him/her to the piranha

That really sucks. I had the same thing happen to me years ago. Not a really great bike like I have now, but it was stolen out of my apartment building garage, where it was locked up. Obviously it had to be the work of a resident who knew someone. What filthy scum. I felt the same way you do. Steal a car, fine, but a bike that I had saved up to buy, that is the lowest of the low.

My sincere condolonces. I recently had a 3-wheeler atv stolen from my garage, I understand your fustratation. The good thing is that I know who the punk is that did it. I promise, some of my friends will be feeding him a mouthful of dirt when we catch up with him. I am in a "club" that makes people like him eat dirt, and if you know who they are, you know all about making trash eat dirt. - Ted

Originally posted by velocipedio
in the old west, horse theives were ranked as low as murderers. so too should be bike theives. that really sucks, chris...
Funny, that was my first thought...

:D

Man, nothing will stop the Chis-man from riding, tho.

You'll solve your dilemma and be cruising again, while that knucklehead will be tangled in the problems he made for himself.

Smile, you're on the upswing, Chris-man. Cream rises to the top, you know.

I wonder if all this posts made Chris feel any better...

Originally posted by Gojohnnygo.
:) Chris,Does that say John's on your riding shorts.If so who makes them? This would be cool to have my name on my shorts.

"Johns" is the name of my LBS. I don't know if he sells on line, but I can make enquiries of you're interested.


Originally posted by Pete Clark.

Man, nothing will stop the Chis-man from riding, tho.

You'll solve your dilemma and be cruising again, while that knucklehead will be tangled in the problems he made for himself.

Smile, you're on the upswing, Chris-man. Cream rises to the top, you know.

Thank you for your kind words, I welcome "constructive criticism" like that. :D I just got my new wheels this evening. Thankfully my financial situation isn't as bad as it was a couple of years ago. I'll be back on the bike tomorrow morning. :D


Originally posted by Inoplanetyanin
I wonder if all this posts made Chris feel any better...


It did, thanks guys. I even had one member PM me offering financial assistance (I politely declined - for once I have the resources to solve this without relying on someone else's generosity). I've had people at work offering to lend me old bikes they had lying around until I got my new wheels. I guess it goes to show that while there is bike-thieving scum out there, there are plenty of good people around, too. :)

Originally posted by Chris L
I just got my new wheels this evening. :D

I even had one member PM me offering financial assistance (I politely declined - for once I have the resources to solve this without relying on someone else's generosity). I've had people at work offering to lend me old bikes they had lying around until I got my new wheels. I guess it goes to show that while there is bike-thieving scum out there, there are plenty of good people around, too. :)
What a great story. You deserve it.

Sorry to hear about your situation :(

Glad to hear you have new wheels :)

Sorry about the theft of your beloved bike, but glad to hear you've got a new steed and will be out on the road again.