Stolen Wheels Unite!
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Permalink Reply by El Dorado on
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Ryan, I trust a auto mechanic about as much as I trust a bike mechanic. This sounds like a "inside job" and the thief is probably a member of Chainlink or was on the ride.
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Permalink Reply by Josh L. on
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Wow I'm really surprised. Sounds like it was someone driving who could take all the wheels at once. I am guessing they happened to drive by and see them and then got their tools. Obviously a pro as wheels are difficult to dispose of and frankly you don't get too much for them. From what you all have written these were top end wheels/rims.
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We've had this discussion before, or I have. The market on ebay and craiglist for a single wheel is extremely minimal. you don't get much for them as very few people buy just a single wheel and if you do you typically want to match an existing one. So the odds a given single wheel/rim will sell on those sites is extremely low. My guess is that somebody is going to consolidate these wheels with other wheels and sell them on mass to somebody who sells big lots of parts.
notoriousDUG said:It all depends on the type of thief; here are those who choose what to take based on opportunity and ease and then those who choose to take based on resale value.
The guy stealing a Q/R wheel is the crack head selling it for 10 bucks where ever they can and the person stealing the nice wheels with bolts on them are the people selling them via e-bay and CL for what they are worth.
Chicago Bicycle Advocate said:I have always assumed that thieves will only target easy marks like an unlocked quick release wheel. When I used to have a bike with quick release skewers I would just put a hose clamp over it believing that a thief probably wouldn't bother carrying a screw driver. Obviously, I was naive. Since hearing about this I've just been in the fetal position rocking back and forth afraid to take my bike out;-)
notoriousDUG said:Why is this unbelievable; do you not think thieves carry tools or know how to take apart bikes?
Chicago Bicycle Advocate said:That is just unbelievable.
Lindsay E. Stout said:I even had a chain tensioner on my wheel!
They were stolen from next to El Mamey Lounge on North ave and Talman.
There were no bike racks, so all the bikes were locked to the gates and everyone whos bike was on the inside had their shit taken.
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which aldi was this at? I never lock my wheels at the one on broadway across from the Target..
Mike Zumwalt said:*bump* it was my fault for locking the frame only I was in Aldi from 5:45 to 6:05 today and my rear wheel was stolen. Deep wall flip hub and to replace it will cost me $150. Thanks asshole.
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El Dorado said:Ryan, I trust a auto mechanic about as much as I trust a bike mechanic. This sounds like a "inside job" and the thief is probably a member of Chainlink or was on the ride.
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quite possible. a planned theft of bike wheels seems hard to imagine. It's a horrible risk to reward ratio given how limited the market is for a single wheel. frankly this is the best theory I've heard, particularly because of the bolt removal which tells me they had tools.
Ryan L said:Although, I did just realize something pretty interesting. Anyone else notice this is a lot for Wrightwood Auto Parts shop? LOL holy $&%#! Is it possible, like others said, they didn't like our bikes on their gate so they decided to grab a bunch of wheels and take em to the shop just to be dicks. If so that is so f-ed up. People are such assholes. After all, I trust an auto mechanic about as much as I would trust a homeless crackhead to watch my children. What an interesting night :)
Regardless, one thing I do know is that we need to get some kind of regulation which would require a bike rack every block or something. Since the meter issues, I have found it a very difficult task trying to safely lock my bike everywhere I go.
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How much could a "bunch of kids" given him for a wheel for their bike that presumably already had a wheel? $10 if that? I haven't met kids that give a shit about their bike wheels or will spend cash on them.
Marne Provost said:When my rear wheel was stolen a while back to searched craigslist like a hawk, but never saw anything. My thief ended up selling my wheel along with other stolen parts out of his car. Why do I know this? I ran into some kids and my wheel a couple months later and they told me. This guy (alex/eric?) uses his 4-door grey honda and a wrench as his mobile workspace.
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Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on
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The one on Milwaukee
jolondon30 said:which aldi was this at? I never lock my wheels at the one on broadway across from the Target..
Mike Zumwalt said:*bump* it was my fault for locking the frame only I was in Aldi from 5:45 to 6:05 today and my rear wheel was stolen. Deep wall flip hub and to replace it will cost me $150. Thanks asshole.
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I assumed it was another cyclist because they would understand the value and use of the flip hub. My front wheel was also unlocked along with several other bikes and surveilence camera's... seems awfully specific to steal only one 700x23 rim/ tire
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Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on
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you're pretty much wrong.
Rememeber, the thieves are steeling wheels worth over a $100 and selling them for $25-50 which if you have a cost of $0 is a pretty decent profit.
jolondon30 said:We've had this discussion before, or I have. The market on ebay and craiglist for a single wheel is extremely minimal. you don't get much for them as very few people buy just a single wheel and if you do you typically want to match an existing one. So the odds a given single wheel/rim will sell on those sites is extremely low. My guess is that somebody is going to consolidate these wheels with other wheels and sell them on mass to somebody who sells big lots of parts.
notoriousDUG said:It all depends on the type of thief; here are those who choose what to take based on opportunity and ease and then those who choose to take based on resale value.
The guy stealing a Q/R wheel is the crack head selling it for 10 bucks where ever they can and the person stealing the nice wheels with bolts on them are the people selling them via e-bay and CL for what they are worth.
Chicago Bicycle Advocate said:I have always assumed that thieves will only target easy marks like an unlocked quick release wheel. When I used to have a bike with quick release skewers I would just put a hose clamp over it believing that a thief probably wouldn't bother carrying a screw driver. Obviously, I was naive. Since hearing about this I've just been in the fetal position rocking back and forth afraid to take my bike out;-)
notoriousDUG said:Why is this unbelievable; do you not think thieves carry tools or know how to take apart bikes?
Chicago Bicycle Advocate said:That is just unbelievable.
Lindsay E. Stout said:I even had a chain tensioner on my wheel!
They were stolen from next to El Mamey Lounge on North ave and Talman.
There were no bike racks, so all the bikes were locked to the gates and everyone whos bike was on the inside had their shit taken.
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Permalink Reply by Michael A on
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I see way more single speed bikes with mismatched wheels then ones with wheels that match. A quick sale for a in vogue wheel is easy money. LOCK UP YOUR WHEELS ! Locking skewers are pretty easy to beat, and thinking that a thief does not have a crescent wrench or allen key with them is NOT a good security plan.
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Permalink Reply by Mark on
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If you happen to notice a Fuji Sportif, in 58cm Let me know, so I can come over and nail the guys testicles to a tree.
My bike was stolen the day I bought it. If I ever find the guy who stole it, the police will be his last concern. Living through the meeting, would be his first concern.
notoriousDUG said:
FWIW I am stopping on the way home from work tomorrow to check out a very suspicious bike seller with an INSANE amount of bikes...
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