Originally Posted by
The Clumsy Oaf
Hello All:
Was reading another thread about stolen bikes and am wondering, "Why ARE bikes stolen?"
I'm sure no-one is sticking them in shipping containers and sending them away like they do with luxury cars / SUVs.
Is there a black market for bike parts? Or do people just steal these things and sell them for cheap online?
I could see someone stealing a bike to get around, but a CF race bike seems like a poor choice for a daily driver.
Hello Clumsy:
Was reading another thread about tires wearing less on dirt paths and am wondering, “Why DO tires wear less on dirt paths?”
I’m sure the pavement is not just moving around and yielding to the rubber like the way dirt does.
Is there a black market for road tires? Or do people just ride these tires then sell them for cheap online?
I could see someone using a road tire to get around, but it seems like a poor choice for riding on dirt paths.