Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Stolen in Minneapolis

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new_dharma
06-20-04, 10:41 AM
My girlfriend's bike was stolen last night.
Any help would be great.
http://amyrice.com/bike.htm
skitbraviking
06-20-04, 11:25 AM
damn the bike thieves! i shake my fist in their direction, all the way from Chicago!
nocoins
06-20-04, 12:05 PM
have her check the local bike shops (I know in Philly we have a few places that buy used bikes, maybe there are some in your area and the person will try and make a quick buck by selling it) also, check out Craigslist.com and see if he/she is trying to sell it there.
Bike theives make me sick.
if I see anyone in philly with a hello kitty seat, I will punch them in the face.... not because it may be your girlfriends bike, but just on principle.
Goodluck!
Grrr. You'd think that bike thefts would have slowed since the bus strike ended. But they've been up since it started, and apparently haven't slowed down.
It wouldn't hurt to check with the police, especially if it was registered. If you're lucky, somebody could've just taken it for a joy ride & ditched it.
goatmeal
06-20-04, 09:09 PM
That sucks!! I will keep my eyes open for the hello kitty saddle...
It looks like a newer retro trek version???
Phil
P.S. Tell Amy I said good luck finding her bike...
cyclorat
06-21-04, 11:23 AM
Hey, A><Rat here, I came up from Chicago for the Chino's run, saw the amy bike posters, was depressing...good luck
At least shes alive
RIP amber
new_dharma
06-23-04, 08:00 AM
i fear the bike is gone...we found the chainguard in the parking lot of the apartment next door...
:(
nocoins
06-23-04, 09:18 AM
i fear the bike is gone...we found the chainguard in the parking lot of the apartment next door...
:(
hmmm... I guess another theory would be that the bike Shed its chaingaurd when it turned into a butterfly and flew away. now that would be a beautiful story.... but its most likely being chopped somewhere in philadelphia and sold for $10 worth of crank.
http://www.onguardlock.com/
they look better than kryptonite to me. the may even be good as abus. and they are cheaper than both.
new_dharma
06-23-04, 10:34 AM
this is the lock i use, and i plan on getting another (for amy)
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=13669&stc=1
goatmeal
06-23-04, 10:37 AM
Speaking of locks, anyone know why if there is a reason the masterlock "Cuff" style locks are so much cheaper now days? At one LBS (FreeWheel) they are all about 50% off, is there something I don't know??
Phil
pitboss
06-23-04, 11:32 AM
maybe they can't sell enough of them...I haven't heard anything on them being easier to pop
jitensha!
06-23-04, 12:06 PM
this is the lock i use, and i plan on getting another (for amy)
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=13669&stc=1
what kind of lock is that? do they sell 'em at hardware stores?
what kind of lock is that? do they sell 'em at hardware stores?
and what chain is that?
Speaking of locks, anyone know why if there is a reason the masterlock "Cuff" style locks are so much cheaper now days? At one LBS (FreeWheel) they are all about 50% off, is there something I don't know??
PhilI don't know, but I'd like one (especially at 50% off) for when I'm out solo and want a minimalist lock w/ max protection. No local shops carry them.
goatmeal
06-23-04, 01:45 PM
I don't know, but I'd like one (especially at 50% off) for when I'm out solo and want a minimalist lock w/ max protection. No local shops carry them.
I think I might go buy one today or tomorrow, i have a coupon for 10 dollars off also, so that should bring the cost down a little....
Phil
I think I might go buy one today or tomorrow, i have a coupon for 10 dollars off also, so that should bring the cost down a little....
Well rub it in why don't you... :D
new_dharma
06-24-04, 07:53 AM
what kind of lock is that? do they sell 'em at hardware stores?
i ordered the chain from work (NAPA)
the company is on the web at SCC (http://www.scc-chain.com)
see the lock (http://www.scc-chain.com/Pages%20Hardware/Padlocks%20%26%20chain/padlocks.html) here
and the chain (http://www.scc-chain.com/Pages%20Hardware/Padlocks%20%26%20chain/anti-theft%20chain.html) here
amy had the Kryptonite Kryptochain and Padlock...
amy had the Kryptonite Kryptochain and Padlock...
Any idea how the lock was foiled? Did they cut the lock shackle?
don't the circular keys make it easier to pick?
new_dharma
06-24-04, 12:36 PM
Any idea how the lock was foiled? Did they cut the lock shackle?
"they" (the person or persons) cut the chain (three links from the lock) and left it (the lock and chain, minus the cut link).
dang, they didn't even leave the cut link for you analyze. you might have been able to do some detective work...
those cowardly bastadges.
jitensha!
06-24-04, 01:41 PM
amy had the Kryptonite Kryptochain and Padlock...
well, s**t... i just got one of those... the paranoid side of me wants to upgrade now...
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