Cool- not a problem. I brought up the city of Chicago policy for those who are a bit uptight with the idea of "liberating" the bike. It's the alternative to get your panties out of a bunch, that's all.

As I said, if you didn't know how the city works, you probably aren't going to comprehend the suggestion I posed. REGARDLESS of whether you work for the city or not, you have the right to call in and find out when they plan on being there to cut the locks and ask for the bike. As I explained before, I did that, and they were fine with giving the bike to me, but two days before the cut date, someone came by and picked up the bike. So no bike for me. Too bad, it was a decent mountain bike, albeit a little rusty.

So again, if it makes you sleep better at night, know you can go through the safe channels and get the bike through the city. It's been done before with no problems. If you can't wait, you'll get the bike using a simple bic. But if you're all into doing the right thing, contact the city of Chicago, report the abandoned bike, then make the plans with the folks there to be present when the city cuts the lock so you can claim it then.

Sorry about the misread. I was at work, unfortunately, and reading while doing customer service.

Koffee