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ApexMan · 03-30-2006, 12:12 PM

I am posting this to help with the recovery of my friend Mandy's stolen bike, here is her notice:

From: Mandy Lowe <mandylowe@gmail.com>
Date: Mar 30, 2006 9:08 AM
Subject: Bike Stolen
To:

Hi Wednesday Night Riders (a crew of riders in Santa Monica)

When we were at the bar last night some low lives took a bolt cutter to my rack and stole my bike. I have attached some pictures of the bike and a description. Can you keep an eye out on the streets, in eBay and Craigs List to see if it appears.
I am devastated, I feel like I have I have lost a friend. I will be turning to a lot of you for your help in trying to put together something as sweet as I had.
Thanks for your support.
Mandy

Specialized Enduro Comp 2004/05 frame 5" travel - deep blue
Chris King hubs & Mavic 317 rims
Fox Vanilla R Fork 130
Fox Pro Pedal Shock
XT integrated bottom bracket
XT & XTR gears
SPD pedals
Thompson Seat Post
Specialized Avitar seat
Chris King Headset
Lock grip ends
Avid Juicy 5 Disc Brakes
Hope scewers & Seat Post quick release.

ShinKen · 03-30-2006, 12:32 PM

ohh danngg!! that was A sweet freaking set up!!

totally feel her pain bub!! sounds like your group has scopes on u!! b/c they was rdy for action w/them bolt cuters!! I will keep an eye out for u guys.

Neccros · 03-30-2006, 12:53 PM

If I may ask, was it a roof type rack or a hitch type??? I have a roof rack and sometimes leave my bike locked on it.... I may not next time...

LBmtb · 03-30-2006, 01:43 PM

Man, bikes getting stolen left and right. Good luck to Mandy in getting her bike back!

TURNERob · 03-30-2006, 02:43 PM

Sucks that her bike was stolen, but I have to say I would never want to leave my bike on a rack (locked or not) and go inside a bar/restaurant where I couldn't see my car. Its just asking for trouble. I'm really paranoid about that stuff, I've got too much time and money invested into my bikes.

ApexMan · 03-30-2006, 04:04 PM

Hmmm, I'm not sure. I use a long cable to weave throughout my bike, I then lock it within the bed of my truck where the lock is below the surface of the bed where one can not get at it with cutters. Bad part is I've locked my keys in the cab by misstake and AAA had the door open in about 4 seconds, so it seems when theives want it, they'll get it.

Thanks for all the help folks!

Epic_Mtn_Biker · 03-30-2006, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FXRob

Sucks that her bike was stolen, but I have to say I would never want to leave my bike on a rack (locked or not) and go inside a bar/restaurant where I couldn't see my car. Its just asking for trouble. I'm really paranoid about that stuff, I've got too much time and money invested into my bikes.

i'm paranoid about my bike too, i always try to have an eye on it when i'm out and about

RIDE 2 LIVE · 03-30-2006, 05:34 PM

Sorry To Here About Your Bike, Good Luck!

Sway · 03-30-2006, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBmtb

Man, bikes getting stolen left and right. Good luck to Mandy in getting her bike back!

I guess that's the only benefit to living in the middle of nowhwere... Nobody to jack my bike. At least that's what I tell myself.

That's a nicely setup Enduro. Hope she gets it back, and in the same condition it was taken. Best of luck to Mandy...

Pain Freak · 03-30-2006, 07:02 PM

This makes at least 10 different thefts I know of within the last 3 weeks. Seems the drug fiends have found out they can get a little bit more crack for a good mountain bike. Be careful, they are also hitting garages when people are gone. They will stake a place out now for a good bike. I did and still do use a good anti-theft type cable. Once we even caught a junkie trying to steal my bike, but he couldn't cut the cable. Poor guy fell down and got hurt too

. I've got 3 bikes inside my house in my spare room, but my wife is getting a little upset with the arraingment, so I might have to move them to the garage. I will lock them up though. I also have 2 different alarms for my home, and we have 3 cops that live within shouting distnce from my front door.

dirttorpeedo · 03-31-2006, 08:51 AM

sorry to hear about your loss mandy.i have a friend that had his stolen a long time ago from his front yard, the turd that took the bike took it to a local bike shop to see what his new bike was worth,needless to say he got his back.i work part time at a shop in san dimas ill keep an I out for it. anyone for capitol punishment,ie,caning or stoning?

mandy i made a copy of the pict. w/you and the bike ill put it up at the shop

tkblazer · 03-31-2006, 10:26 PM

i have a big chain ring i can throw at the guy/gal that took the bike.. that should cause some pain

03-30-2006, 12:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
ShinKen STR BUB!!	ohh danngg!! that was A sweet freaking set up!! totally feel her pain bub!! sounds like your group has scopes on u!! b/c they was rdy for action w/them bolt cuters!! I will keep an eye out for u guys. Last edited by ShinKen; 03-30-2006 at 12:55 PM.

03-30-2006, 01:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
LBmtb good times	Man, bikes getting stolen left and right. Good luck to Mandy in getting her bike back! __________________ My Twits tkblazer: wonder if i can wear my yellow speedo me: only if you wear the matching yellow goggles with it

03-30-2006, 07:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pain Freak Directionally Challenged	This makes at least 10 different thefts I know of within the last 3 weeks. Seems the drug fiends have found out they can get a little bit more crack for a good mountain bike. Be careful, they are also hitting garages when people are gone. They will stake a place out now for a good bike. I did and still do use a good anti-theft type cable. Once we even caught a junkie trying to steal my bike, but he couldn't cut the cable. Poor guy fell down and got hurt too . I've got 3 bikes inside my house in my spare room, but my wife is getting a little upset with the arraingment, so I might have to move them to the garage. I will lock them up though. I also have 2 different alarms for my home, and we have 3 cops that live within shouting distnce from my front door. __________________ "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew—and live through it." — Doug Bradbury "When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me." — Emo Philips

03-31-2006, 08:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
dirttorpeedo drive monkey, drive!	sorry to hear about your loss mandy.i have a friend that had his stolen a long time ago from his front yard, the turd that took the bike took it to a local bike shop to see what his new bike was worth,needless to say he got his back.i work part time at a shop in san dimas ill keep an I out for it. anyone for capitol punishment,ie,caning or stoning? mandy i made a copy of the pict. w/you and the bike ill put it up at the shop __________________ professionally speaking of course! Last edited by dirttorpeedo; 03-31-2006 at 11:14 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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03-30-2006, 12:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Neccros Technically Canadian	If I may ask, was it a roof type rack or a hitch type??? I have a roof rack and sometimes leave my bike locked on it.... I may not next time...

03-30-2006, 02:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
TURNERob I need a tow truck ASAP	Sucks that her bike was stolen, but I have to say I would never want to leave my bike on a rack (locked or not) and go inside a bar/restaurant where I couldn't see my car. Its just asking for trouble. I'm really paranoid about that stuff, I've got too much time and money invested into my bikes.

03-30-2006, 04:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
ApexMan So fresh I'm fly!	Hmmm, I'm not sure. I use a long cable to weave throughout my bike, I then lock it within the bed of my truck where the lock is below the surface of the bed where one can not get at it with cutters. Bad part is I've locked my keys in the cab by misstake and AAA had the door open in about 4 seconds, so it seems when theives want it, they'll get it. Thanks for all the help folks!

03-30-2006, 05:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
RIDE 2 LIVE fritz the dog	Sorry To Here About Your Bike, Good Luck!

03-31-2006, 10:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
tkblazer Share the Love	i have a big chain ring i can throw at the guy/gal that took the bike.. that should cause some pain

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