road bike stolen

[Veronica]

Well that stinks! I didn't think thieves got up that early.

V.

[Trek420]

Well that stinks! I didn't think thieves got up that early.

V.

Maybe the drug addled moron was up late?

Seriously, that bites. If you have photos of your bike get the word out to all the local bike shops. One of the AIDS Lifecyle riders did that, and soon thereafter got a call from a shop "we have your bike" The thief also got cuffed by the police.

[mimitabby]

check out the threads by jocelynlf she did a lot of really good things after her bike was stolen. But i don't think she ever got it back.

When my son's bike was stolen, his brother actually spotted it on campus and they got it back! (last year)

but it helps to post photos and descriptions. You can start here, but do search on Jocelyn's threads about her bike being stolen.

[Wahine]

Laura, that sucks!! How did they get it off the rack? Did they punch the lock or something? It's selfish, but I'd sure like to know the details. My rack has a lock and I'm worried that it's inadequate.

Yup, tell the bike shops and give them the serial number if you have it and keep checking Craig's list in that area. I know a few people who found their bikes that way.

Meanwhile, I think you would love a cross bike. Little consolation but at least it'll make you feel a bit better.

[melissam]

Laura,

I don't have any advice about getting a stolen bike back, but I wanted to let you know how sorry I am that this happened to you.

I hope you get it back!

- Melissa

[solobiker]

Sorry about your bike. That really stinks. As for a bike out here in CO, I have a Road, MTN, and Cross. I usually use my Cross bike on most the the "urban" trails because it is a little more sturdy then my road and some sections of the trails can be a little rough. One time I was riding down a hill on one of the trails west of town, rode under a bridge so I could not see as well and ended up hitting a huge rut/hole in the concret. My front tire hit it hard enough that my hands flew off the handle bars and I ended up with my forearms ontop of the handle bars. Luckily I did not crash, but if I had my road bike I am sure the bike would have sustained some damage.

[motochick]

Could you please post a detailed description and a pic of your bike so we can be on the lookout? I live in the next state over and you just never know. I will watch craigs list in my state.

I HATE THIEVES!!

Brenda

[ehirsch83]

Unfortunatly in ABQ, you probably won't see it again. I had a bike stolen in ABQ(from UPS by the way, so probably a ups worker but anyways...) It was never to be seen, and at that time my ex worked at a LBS in ABQ and they had look outs for it. There is a good chance it could end up in mexico.. j/k