Bike Thieves

[Trek420]

It's a growing issue with the mortgage crisis. The realtor who's selling the condo next door to me told of homes basicly stripped while for sale. That's why when I sell I'm staying there, with obvious dog etc.

[sundial]

Trek, some builders and real estate agents are hiring 24 hr security for the homes. It's a shame what is happening these days.

As for the bike thieves--what goes around comes around. I'm so glad you didn't have anything stolen and that you weren't harmed. Bikes can be replaced.

[Miranda]

Thx ladies for these responses. It's nice to have folks who understand. Getting my bikes stolen as a kid was awful. We lived the furtherest point from the school, no school bus (just city and a far away stop), and mom couldn't drive... thus bike gone = transportation hardship.

That is also an interesting point about motorist following cyclists home to case out the bike stealing. I wondered that last night. With my new night gear, I'm very easy to spot going and coming.

I'm the only true roadie that zips out of the sub (besides my mtb-ing). I stand out in the day too. My vehicle has my hitch mount rack on it all the time. It's too much for me to load on and off. Just stays for the summer. I think those things spell out "someone who loves bikes" and usually people with passions about things = the gear $ investment grows. Also the amount of $ in gear the thief is after to steal.

The comment about the bikes being replaceable is a good one... the thought of someone taking me off my bike to get it crossed my mind when it was dark.

[Trek420]

As for the bike thieves--what goes around comes around. I'm so glad you didn't have anything stolen and that you weren't harmed. Bikes can be replaced.

I'm "named" for my old Trek. Sure I have new and some might say better bikes now. But you never forget the feeling of going downstairs to get your bike for a ride and

Because of the "420" in the model (which for some is slang for a certain drug) I'm sure some dope fiend rode that sweet bike into the dirt. I love the Mondonico I got to replace it but dang I miss that bike.

There is a special place in he]] for bike crooks.

[tc1]

Hi Miranda. Sorry to hear about your big lab. We finally had to put our dog to sleep last year when her back troubles became overwhelming to her.

Re garage: you didn't say if it was part of the house or detached, but either way, it's not safe to leave the garage door open if you aren't watching it. People can hide in there then come get you at their leisure. To h@#$ with the bikes, you have to stay safe.

[cyclinnewbie]

I'm late jumping in here, but heck, I've been at work all day . Anyhoo, I just heard on the news this AM that bike theft, as well as theft in general, is up since the gas prices have been over 4 bucks a gallon. Those who can't afford gas also can't afford a bike, it seems.

[Trek420]

I'm late jumping in here, but heck, I've been at work all day . Anyhoo, I just heard on the news this AM that bike theft, as well as theft in general, is up since the gas prices have been over 4 bucks a gallon. Those who can't afford gas also can't afford a bike, it seems.

What I'm seeing 'round my part of the 'hood are lots of poorly maintained bikes. No brakes many seem to feel they don't need the front brakes so when it fails they just cut the cables, worn tires and so on.

I don't or rarely talk to invisible cyclists but get the idea some feel when a bike wears out or fails they can get another. I wonder if they knew just how easy a bike is to maintain, proper repair would they keep their bike and not want mine?

[sundial]

I don't or rarely talk to invisible cyclists but get the idea some feel when a bike wears out or fails they can get another. I wonder if they knew just how easy a bike is to maintain, proper repair would they keep their bike and not want mine?

Of those cyclists, I wonder how many bought the bike from a big box store and don't have access to a mechanic.