Stupid Kids . . . I know they stole our bikes but . . .

Thanks for the tips! I did all those things, save for taking a photo of me and my bike. I hope I'll never need them though!

I'm so glad you found your bikes, it doesn't happen often with such expensive bikes! I hope the police will be able to recover the rest of your equipment as well :)

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Originally Posted by kajero

Maybe they thought they could remove the handle bar tape and then decided it was too much work??? I had replaced the white tape with blue tape because the white tape looked so dirty. The blue color on the handle bars is unique. It was what caught the police's eye to stop the thieves while they rode the bikes. I am so glad we provided really good photos to the police

And for those of you who are reading this . .
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE SERIAL NUMBER, MODEL AND YEAR OF YOUR BICYCLES WRITTEN DOWN IN A SAFE PLACE. Also take a photo of the serial number on the bike and a photo of you and your bike together in front or your house or your car! It helps as point of reference. The detective said these things really helped with the recovery of the bikes! You cannot have too much information!!!!

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I also have sales reciepts, and printout from the manufacturers website showing the specs. And a statement from my insurer that my bikes are fully covered.

Ugh. ((((((kajero))))))

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Originally Posted by Irulan

I also have sales reciepts, and printout from the manufacturers website showing the specs. And a statement from my insurer that my bikes are fully covered.

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I did forget to mention the receipts and printout of specs. That was all the file we presented to law enforcement. Good reminder!

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Originally Posted by kajero

Maybe they thought they could remove the handle bar tape and then decided it was too much work??? I had replaced the white tape with blue tape because the white tape looked so dirty. The blue color on the handle bars is unique. It was what caught the police's eye to stop the thieves while they rode the bikes. I am so glad we provided really good photos to the police

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Wow ... I'm actually a little bit amazed that an officer was vigilant enough to notice stolen bikes! I'm so glad you have them back. Sorry they are in rough shape, sounds like a little TLC is in order.