someone stole my bike ;(((((

[KSH]

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

OH! How upsetting! I would be so pissed!

I am so paranoid of my bike being stolen... so I bought a car where I can fit the bike inside the car. Even then... I won't leave it in my car overnight for fear of someone breaking into the car to steal it.

Well... even though it's very sad that it was stolen... you do get to get a new bike to replace it... and the road bike you want! That's exciting!

[suzieqtwa]

Hey sisters,
I'm doing much better today. I got on my husbands Trek ,and although my legs are completely straight when I'm pedaling ,it should work for a couple of weeks till I get my new bike. My bike was like a old friend ,even though I only had it 4 months. I felt so comfortable on it (but I didn't at first). The Bike Gallery told me to bring it in,( the Trek) ,and they would adjust it to fit me the best they could.
I was looking at all the bikes on my way home from work tonight to see if someone was riding mine...no luck. Thanks for all the lost bike sites. I know the road bike is going to be out of my comfort zone....I cant afford a bike , all the accessories ,and a trainer ,so Ill have to resort to parking lots ,and lots of bruises to learn.
Lisa ,thanks for the words of wisdom. I also ride for fun ,and fitness...but I still compete against myself. I plan on doing century's etc...but no racing. I want to learn clip less when I first get the bike ,otherwise Ill get to comfortable with the straps ,and wont want to switch. I'm also terrified of flats on a road bike. I went to a class ,but never tried it myself. I do think I would panic if alone when it happened.
MIMI...why is the bike so hard to learn on? How long have you been riding.
I'm not going to let the looser who stole my bike steal my life.....I don't want to be depressed,so I'm going to just try ,and let it go ,and think about my new bike.
As far as the insurance...it would be a wash if I claimed it. I still have that 500.00 deductible on my car ,and house. Yes, I have a Jeep ,and I had the rack the goes into your spare tire. I had a pretty thick cable lock on it. I guess I'm Nineveh.
I'm going to try a couple of bikes tomorrow.....Ill let you know. : )))

[hiker chick]

When my dogs were stolen (or more likely, released from the yard) I had just gotten through reading THE GODFATHER and wanted so desperately to have a godfather to go to who would inviscerate the bastids who did it.

That's why they don't let us wreak our own vengeance, I guess. (wink)

The dogs were found and all was happy ever after.

Thank goodness you got the dogs back! I could not bear for anything to happen to Gidget. I carry Mace to protect her from dogs off leash and, more importantly, thieves. (you would not believe how often I'm asked on the street how much she cost) Hell hath few furies like a woman whose dog is stolen. Let alone all your dogs!

I was carrying Mace the night I was attacked walking home from work but, alas, the Mace was in my pocket when I needed it. Does no good there, ladies, keep it in your hand when you're out alone or feel threatened. I was tackled, about 20 feet from a very dark alley. Fortunately, I heard him running behind me and heeded the gut feeling that they were not the footsteps of a harmless jogger. So I turned, braced myself and recalled a security course ("Refuse to be a Victim," for anyone who is interested) directive that if attacked like that outside you should yell "FIRE!" "FIRE!" "FIRE!" And so several people came running out of their rowhouses. He ran off. Cops were quick to respond, but not quick enough.

I was traumatized, of course. Shaken. But not angry. Don't think I ever got angry about that. Too consumed with being scared and relieved to have survived serious injury (and kept my purse, too) and left the next week for a long-planned month in New Zealand (that was great therapy). Didn't walk to work for the next year and have never again carried a purse in the neighborhood after dark.

The robberies and vandalism, on the other hand, elicited pure fury in response. In those instances, no emotion was siphoned off for other feelings, like relief.

No, property crime is not rape, that is an inartful comparison. But theft is a violation. And how one perceives it is based in large part on their own experiences and situation.

I would be particularly livid if my newest bike were stolen. I adore that bike.

[twin]

I am sorry your bike was stolen. It is awful that people do such mean things. I worry about that happening.

[Jo-n-NY]

Hi Suzie,

I just saw your post. I have been more of a luker than a poster over the past few months.

I just want to add that I am also so very sorry to hear of your mishap. It truely angers me also how people can just go out a grab and take what does not belong to them. Even though I am always looking at new bikes notches up from what I have, I really love my bike and would be very sad if someone took it. Yes, it is the whole principle of the action. I believe in what goes around comes around, hopefully they will get theirs someday.

Good luck in finding a NEW bike and try to enjoy the test rides and anticipation of finding your very special new bike.

~ JoAnn

[cherinyc]

Gosh - I am just seeing this post today, and I am so sad and ANGRY for you Suzie. I feel the same as the others - basically that I just can't comprehend how people can be so w/ out a conscience. I couldn't live with myself if I ever did something like that to someone, so......I guess that's what sets us apart, huh? Feel better angel!!! Everything DOES happen for a reason, and I know that because of your terrible mishap, I am going to be a little less naive, and a little more cautious. I am sure you have helped someone else in this manner as well - and possibly saved them from a theft.

Question to everyone - if they can put a microchip in a dog - or on a cell phone, or a car - that will track it if lost/stolen....can you get the same for a bike? Just a little nodule that can attach to your derailer or frame or something. I can't see why not?

My thoughts about having my bicycle stolen, are that my bike is a very personal thing to me. Much less than my car which I've had much longer. To build a relationship with my bike has proved much more difficult than many things. So many give and takes - and respect has gone into being able to ride her for 72 miles (my longest). It explains why you are so hurt Suzie.
I'm so so so sorry. But you will overcome it. Be strong!

[chickwhorips]

Question to everyone - if they can put a microchip in a dog - or on a cell phone, or a car - that will track it if lost/stolen....can you get the same for a bike? Just a little nodule that can attach to your derailer or frame or something. I can't see why not?

thats a good idea! lowjack for bikes!

[short cut sally]

Sorry Suzie about your bike..is part of you and your family and no one had a right to take that from you.. So sad that someone has to take advantage of another to get thru in life without regards to the person just offended. i would be very angry and upset if that happened to me. Hope your DH's bike works out okay until you can get a new one.