That really sucks. I've had one bike and parts stolen over the years. Did you post on CL? There were two other posts today re: stolen bikes; both indicated they used u-locks and cables.

I see you posted on the stolen bike registry. Beautiful bike, too.

http://www.stolenbicycleregistry.com....php?oid=15650

Do you have the serial? Ethical bike shops check serials. If there are used bike shops in your general area, you can drop in and leave a description. Not a lot else you can do. I did help someone reclaim a stolen bike that popped up on eBay ... I googled and the bike came up in a stolen registry alert.

There used to be an open-air market around 11th and Ave C, but not sure it's still there. Apparently, a lot of Manhattan bikes end up there.

Fingers crossed you find it.