Rear wheel stolen...

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Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on November 19, 2011 at 2:26am

I saw this thread and thought "Lincoln Square."

 

See the last few posts in this thread:

http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/tonight-10-26-11-at-the-da...

 

Nothing new-- our extended cycling family includes a group of "troubled teens" over that way-- they were encountered maybe two years ago hanging by Lawrence and the river by some friends, and noted to have friend's wheel on one of their bikes complete with their spoke cards (Marauders/Chainlink I think).

 

If it's anyone on here, go to hell.

Most chainlinkers I know prefer stealing front wheels-- less grease to get on your clothing.

Permalink Reply by dan brown on November 19, 2011 at 8:25am

sorry to hear this John. that's got to be horrible feeling coming out to see the rear wheel missing.

and I'm sure that was a bad way to start the weekend.

I hope by some chance maybe you find it for sale on craigslist and can recover it.

every time I see one of these threads I say I am going to invest in locking skewers.

 

DB

 

p.s. Howard :  

RE: "Most Chainlinkers I know prefer stealing front wheels..."

I'm not sure if that was intended to be funny, sarcastic, or ?

but I don't seem to find it appropriate. maybe it's just me or too early.

 

 

Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on November 19, 2011 at 9:31am

Ouch!  Sorry John.

Permalink Reply by Louie Louie on November 19, 2011 at 10:31am

Sorry to hear that.  Did they cut your lock?  What kind of lock were you using? It would be good for everyone to know.  

Always lock both wheels.  U-lock and cable is one of the best combinations. 

Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on November 19, 2011 at 12:21pm

Sorry to hear about this John. 

 

I do the ulock and cable thing, but I make it a practice now to use the ulock on the rear and thread the cable through the front wheel. My rear wheel may be a lot more difficult to remove (no quick release and a coaster brake to deal with) but it would also be a lot more expensive to replace. My front wheel of my daily rider cost me $10. The rear was about $150 (plus a lot of time building it).

 

That said, a cable is pretty easily cut so I'm considering moving up to a big ass chain and ulock combination.

El Guicho said:

Sorry to hear that.  Did they cut your lock?  What kind of lock were you using? It would be good for everyone to know.  

Always lock both wheels.  U-lock and cable is one of the best combinations. 

Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on November 19, 2011 at 12:25pm

It's 3 teenagers in Lincoln Square; I've seen them twice but they run faster scared than I do angry...

Permalink Reply by Louie Louie on November 19, 2011 at 12:29pm

If I go to a place where there is a history of bike theft I use a Kriptonyte chain and a U-lock.  It's a pain to carry all that stuff around but I like finding my bike when I come look for it =).  

Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on November 19, 2011 at 2:36pm

You may want to wander around the Welles Park gazebo or around the Lincoln Square area in the next week or so.  It sounds like these may be locals and you may just spot your wheel on one of their bikes.

Permalink Reply by Justin Villar on November 19, 2011 at 3:16pm

Really? You couldn't tell that was a joke? 

dan brown said:

p.s. Howard :  

RE: "Most Chainlinkers I know prefer stealing front wheels..."

I'm not sure if that was intended to be funny, sarcastic, or ?

but I don't seem to find it appropriate. maybe it's just me or too early.

 

 

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on November 19, 2011 at 4:09pm

I don't think Dan was questioning whether that was a joke, but whether an ironic response is warranted.

But I stand by it. John's reaction to having his wheel stolen is to get on here and make a subtle accusation that some member of thechainlink's readership may be to blame.

Any possible feeling of sympathy or support instantly gone.

 

Justin Villar said:

Really? You couldn't tell that was a joke? 

dan brown said:

p.s. Howard :  

RE: "Most Chainlinkers I know prefer stealing front wheels..."

I'm not sure if that was intended to be funny, sarcastic, or ?

but I don't seem to find it appropriate. maybe it's just me or too early.

 

 

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on November 19, 2011 at 4:11pm

OK, if anyone is willing to go on a mission, they have been known to 'party' at night at the river on the north side of Lawrence.

notoriousDUG said:

It's 3 teenagers in Lincoln Square; I've seen them twice but they run faster scared than I do angry...