someone stole my bike ;(((((

**suzieqtwa** · 10-23-2006, 04:24 PM

I'm so upset I can hardly write this...I took my bike in for an adjustment ,and went to work...only for a couple hours. I locked it on my car. The parking lot is on a busy intersection ,and only a few feet from the entrance door I go in. I went to show someone the bike ,and it was gone. I was in shock. That hybrid had everything on it...fenders ,a computer ,full set of tools ,tire etc............. I feel violated. I filed a police report ,but Ill never see it. My husband told me to go pick out that road bike I wanted...Trek 2.1 ,but its just the point someone stole my bike. I cant get on with my night.............................I'm so mad. I just need to vent.
Suzie

**ChainsOflove** · 10-23-2006, 04:36 PM

Suzie
This happened to me, too, but it was a brand spanking new cannondale road bike--stolen out of my own apt. garage!!!

It took me two years to get over it and get another road bike.

Don't worry, you'll be okay. Do you have another bike to ride?

**7rider** · 10-23-2006, 04:44 PM

Oh, MAN! That sux. I'm so sorry about that.
I totally understand how you feel - I had a bike stolen, too.

Some people. Sheesh! Why can't they keep their grubby paws off stuff that doesn't belong to them???
Can your car or home owners insurance pay for replacement value of the loss?
My friends insurance gave me money for the bike (it was stolen from her driveway when I ran it to fill a waterbottle and chat before a ride - 2 minutes and BAM! Gone).
Honestly, it was the best thing that ever happened to me as a cyclist. I just had to get over the shock, anger, and fear (not easy, I know).
Chin up. It's just a "thing" and be glad there was no confrontation over it.

**Offthegrid** · 10-23-2006, 04:45 PM

I'm so sorry. That's awful. {{{ hugs }}}

**suzieqtwa** · 10-23-2006, 05:01 PM

I have homeowners insurance ,and car insurance ...but the total cost of the bike ,and stuff was probably around $800.00 or so, just enough as the deductible would be. I was just so comfortable on that bike. Now I'm taking the big step to a" clip less road bike". I'm filled with anger ,and shock ,and just plain PISSED off. Ill have to pay for a new road bike which I didn't plan on getting till March. I was only gone 1 hour. I need to just get over it ,and look for the positive. The bike shop said people come in crying at least once a week with stolen bike stories. I'm going to try and get fitted to my husbands TREK hybrid which has only been ridden 3 times. Maybe that will work till I get the road bike. Its a size bigger than mine was ,but I'm 5/9 with long legs ,so it may work. Thanks for your responses. I'm just so angry.

**mtkitchn** · 10-23-2006, 05:09 PM

What a lousy deal. What the heck is wrong with people, anyway?

**light_sabe_r** · 10-23-2006, 05:11 PM

Bastards!

Did you give a photo of it to the police too??

After I locked my keys in the car did I realise HOW easily it was to get into my car. Even though I have left my bike in my little hatch I've always had it covered.

the other thing is my bike's got so many PINK nail polish spots on the red and silver CHIPPED paint now that if it did get stolen i would be able to identify it.

**mary9761** · 10-23-2006, 05:13 PM

I'm so sorry to hear about your bike. I know I would be heartbroken as well. My Little Navigator That Could and I have been through a LOT together.
((((((((((HUGS))))))))))

**bike4ever** · 10-23-2006, 05:14 PM

So sorry to hear about your bike being stolen.

Did you have the serial number? If so, did you give it to the police? The police in St. Louis notify pawn shops of the stolen bike with accompanying serial number. Also, can you get an image of the bike with a specific description of all of your extras? I'd suggest you take these to your local LBS. Eventhough many shops do not buy used bikes, the average criminal doesn't know this and will walk in off of the street to try and sell it.

**chickwhorips** · 10-23-2006, 05:24 PM

so sorry to hear about that!

idiots! they need a good swift kick in the shin! what are people thinking. unbelievable.

big hugs!

**suzieqtwa** · 10-23-2006, 05:27 PM

It did have a serial # ,and I did take it to "The Bike Gallery" in Portland where they sent it to all the other shops. I feel sick in my stomach . I had it perfect for me. Who ever stole it left the cut lock ,and bungee cord on my Jeep tire. I know Ill never see it again. It was my first bike ,but it is "just a thing ,and life goes on. I'm sure Ill have lots of new adventures on my new Trek 2.1 when I get it. I just need to get over it ,and I cant. ; ((((( The police also have the Serial #. They told me at least 20-50 bikes a day get stolen.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 10-23-2006, 05:29 PM

Suzie,
I feel so badly for you!

I would want to KILL if someone stole my bike!! Such a CRUMMY NASTY thing to do.
I've read that you really need a Kryptonite U-bolt type lock to lock your car onto a rack. I am pretty paranoid about someone stealing my bike, and I understand how upset you must be. I am upset just thinking about your bike.

Now....
Keep in your mind thoughts about how much you are going to LOVE your sparkling sleek fast NEW bike!!!!

Kitsune06 · 10-23-2006, 05:45 PM

once bikeportland.org is up, there's a place to report stolen bikes. Keep a close eye on Craigslist in the meantime. It's so awful to have a bike stolen, and the people who do are such jerks.
Take care and positive thoughts for you.

**Aggie_Ama** · 10-23-2006, 05:45 PM

UGH!!! People who steal bikes are just nasty, evil people. I got my bike stolen in fifth grade and it was horrible. It was a beautiful Huffy 10 speed. It was so traumatic and that time it was my fault, I couldn't open the garage so I left it in front of the house three weeks before Christmas. My parents tried to tell me so poor kid probably got it for Christmas from parents who were desperate. Even though my Nanny and Pawpaw bought me a new one a week later, I was hurt. They no longer made the bike I had and no bike we could find compared. (((hugs))) I never loved another bike until I got my current road bike. At least you will not have to wait 12 years!!

**suzieqtwa** · 10-23-2006, 05:53 PM

I'm calming down a bit ,but when I go into the garage ,and its not there I feel like I want to cry...Lisa,you knew me when I found out I couldn't run anymore ,and just bought the bike. I couldn't even ride up the hill...I was so frustrated. I've came a long way on that bike (4 months) ,and I will learn to ride a road bike . Who ever took it I'm sure sold it real quick. It was nice ,and fully loaded. Im just soooooooooooo SAD !!!! Thanks again for all the sympathy. I need HUG. Ok , Ill quit whinnying.

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