road bike stolen

[sarahkonamojo]

That looks like a very nice bike. I don't think that one will end up in Mexico. The roads aren't so smooth there and not roadie friendly. (Gross over generalization.)

Craigslist is a good place to look. But there are a too many places to sell stolen bikes. Flea markets, etc.

I hope your insurance will cover your loss. Having things stolen just sucks and makes you feel bad.

sarah

[sundial]

I hope your insurance will cover your loss.

That reminds me.......AFLAC was quick to pay for damage to a bicycle according to an insured. I'm really thinking about getting AFLAC since I have a zippy bike.

[Fujichants]

That is a very nice bike...

I hope you are able to track it down!

[sarahkonamojo]

Commuter bikes for Colorado depends on your commute and if you plan to ride in the winter.

Hope Colorado treats you well.

sarah

[Kathi]

Commuter bikes for Colorado depends on your commute and if you plan to ride in the winter.

Hope Colorado treats you well.

sarah

I agree with Sarah, the type of bike you will need depends on your commute. I ride my road bike on the trails (Bear Creek, Platte, Clear Creek, etc) around here with no issues and no special tires.

Winter riding may be a different issue but snow tends to melt quickly and some places plow the trails. Depending on the severity of the winter sand can build up on the streets and bike lanes.

In late summer and early fall you will have to watch out for goat heads. Check your tires if you go through weedy or freshly mowed areas.

[sundial]

Laura, any luck?

[Sgritn]

I really think bike thieves are disgusting, actually any kind of thief but this one is amazing. A young resident doctor bikes to work, chains his bike to a wrought iron fence of the hospital every day on a well traveled, very busy street; bus stop nearly always crowded. Do you know he came out from work this week to find some so and so had actually cut the WROUGHT IRON FENCE apart, carting away his bike and the fence area??????? I could not believe it....now who travels with equipment strong enough to cut away a thick, iron fence? He came in the next day with a new bike...folding of course!

[Eden]

I've heard that bike thieves sometimes go around with hydraulic cutters (for cutting off U-locks...) I suppose a fence could be cut with those as well - though it seems like if they had the equipment to remove the fence, why not just cut what ever lock he had on. Seems hard to believe the lock could have survived the same treatment.