Bikes stolen last night
06-01-17 | 06:39 AM
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Bikes stolen last night
Hi all,
Not really the post I want to be making, but you folks are some of the more vigilant patrolling the bike corners of the web.
Last night some less than kind individuals decided to break into our shed in the Boston area and take quite a few things. Most importantly to me were my 1999 Voodoo Hoodoo that I have replaced just about every part on, and an old Moto Mirage that was the first bike I worked on with my dad as a father and son project to make a single speed.
If you happen to stumble upon a less than original looking Yellow Hoodoo or a Blue Mirage single speed with gold annoed back rim and brown grips in your internet travels please let me know.
Thank you
Not really the post I want to be making, but you folks are some of the more vigilant patrolling the bike corners of the web.
Last night some less than kind individuals decided to break into our shed in the Boston area and take quite a few things. Most importantly to me were my 1999 Voodoo Hoodoo that I have replaced just about every part on, and an old Moto Mirage that was the first bike I worked on with my dad as a father and son project to make a single speed.
If you happen to stumble upon a less than original looking Yellow Hoodoo or a Blue Mirage single speed with gold annoed back rim and brown grips in your internet travels please let me know.
Thank you
06-01-17 | 07:04 AM
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Bummer. I have been fortunate to lose only two bicycles, neither one valuable in any way, to theft -- it always hurts when someone's valued or treasured bicycle gets stolen. We'll be on the lookout on CL and other usual places.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
06-01-17 | 07:20 AM
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My condolences. Happened to me in February so I feel your pain. I turned my energy into a new project and built a beautiful old Trek for my wife. Perhaps you can find a new project and make new good memories. Best of luck.
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1977 Austro-Daimler Inter-10 (an experiment in valley-floor road riding)
1979 Trek 710 (first frame-up build)
1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport (daily driver)
1984 Peugeot Urban Express (funky rando-esque 26" gravel grinder)
2014 Salsa Mukluk (daily winter driver)
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2019 Electric Queen (first "real" MTB)
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06-01-17 | 07:23 AM
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Sorry to hear about the theft.
Add the most up to date photos you have of the bikes. Do you have serial numbers? Register them with the police and https://bikeindex.org/stolen
Add the most up to date photos you have of the bikes. Do you have serial numbers? Register them with the police and https://bikeindex.org/stolen
06-01-17 | 07:31 AM
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had my trek stolen a few years ago, took a long long time to get over it. I even found a comparable bike that was newer but it still didn't fill the hole. Focus on a new project, don't dwell on it, and do your best to prevent it in the future. Security Cameras are super cheap right now on Amazon, might be worth putting some up. I'm considering doing the same, somebody went through my car a few nights ago, stupid me left the doors unlocked, luckily i didn't leave anything of value. They just went through the coin tray and took all the coins.. lol
06-01-17 | 11:01 AM
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06-01-17 | 11:29 AM
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around here the sketchy bikes seem to be on Offer Up. Craigslist is about half bike flippers and the first place people go to look. Also second the pawn shop idea.
06-01-17 | 02:50 PM
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06-01-17 | 04:51 PM
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Happened to me a few years ago....junkie broke into my car, stole change, and somehow didn't notice the $2k of camera gear......
06-02-17 | 09:33 AM
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There is a special ring in hell for bicycle thieves. Hope you get your's back. Hope the thief--well, lets just say, hope the thief gets exactly what he deserves. 
06-03-17 | 12:23 AM
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Very sorry for your loss. Although I would echo [MENTION=392454]CliffordK[/MENTION] in the Bike Index lead.
https://bikeindex.org/stolen
I now take pictures of all of my serial numbers soon after any purchase and keep the image with a digital PDF of the ad. I've found stolen bikes in Portland and used Bike Index to return them. It is a powerful tool.
https://bikeindex.org/stolen
I now take pictures of all of my serial numbers soon after any purchase and keep the image with a digital PDF of the ad. I've found stolen bikes in Portland and used Bike Index to return them. It is a powerful tool.
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