Thefts at DePaul - The Chainlink2024-03-29T11:36:46Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/thefts-at-depaul?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A760434&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI don't know what could possi…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-10-05:2211490:Comment:7612452013-10-05T09:15:22.433Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>I don't know what could possibly be taken as proof of ownership of a saddle or seatpost at Swap O Rama.</p>
<p>The guys who deal in the good bike parts there (was a Yellow van and they tended to prefer the very northeast corner last I was there) are nasty fucks and will tell you to take a hike and possibly threaten you.</p>
<p>Security will not be helpful unless you have a receipt with a serial number.</p>
<p>Very small chance of getting a cop to show up-- and then if you have a police…</p>
<p>I don't know what could possibly be taken as proof of ownership of a saddle or seatpost at Swap O Rama.</p>
<p>The guys who deal in the good bike parts there (was a Yellow van and they tended to prefer the very northeast corner last I was there) are nasty fucks and will tell you to take a hike and possibly threaten you.</p>
<p>Security will not be helpful unless you have a receipt with a serial number.</p>
<p>Very small chance of getting a cop to show up-- and then if you have a police report and maybe something else that could be used to constitute proof, the cop might help if s/he happens to hate that place enough and not be annoyed that they have been summoned to help recover a bike seat. But tiny chance of that last scenario (plus you would have to spot and be sure it's your saddle from a distance, because if they see you inspecting it it will be disappeared very quickly.)</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Michael Perez said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/thefts-at-depaul?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A760614&page=4#2211490Comment761479"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Either that or show proof its yours. One or the other, or just let it go.<br/> <br/> <cite>El Dorado said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/thefts-at-depaul?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A761228&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment761228"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Paying money to the bike thief to get YOUR property back is counter productive.</p>
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</blockquote> Both reports u filed wont mat…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-10-05:2211490:Comment:7612292013-10-05T04:25:00.868ZVildahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Vilda
Both reports u filed wont matter i'm sorry to say. Posting on here is likely not helpful either as the thieves are on here too and know all the tricks. And lastly u r battling the "community" as well. Since the thieves are bikers they operate under the guise of being humans when they are not. Oh and i think since there is no real recourse against Beezodog i'm gonna end all my posts with: Fuck you Beezdog! :)
Both reports u filed wont matter i'm sorry to say. Posting on here is likely not helpful either as the thieves are on here too and know all the tricks. And lastly u r battling the "community" as well. Since the thieves are bikers they operate under the guise of being humans when they are not. Oh and i think since there is no real recourse against Beezodog i'm gonna end all my posts with: Fuck you Beezdog! :) Paying money to the bike thie…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-10-05:2211490:Comment:7612282013-10-05T04:06:54.410ZEl Doradohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ElDorado
<p>Paying money to the bike thief to get YOUR property back is counter productive.</p>
<p>Paying money to the bike thief to get YOUR property back is counter productive.</p> Oh, Michael Michael Michael..…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-10-05:2211490:Comment:7613192013-10-05T03:55:55.105Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>Oh, Michael Michael Michael... please don't support bike thieves. Please?</p>
<p>Oh, Michael Michael Michael... please don't support bike thieves. Please?</p> How could he possibly prove t…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-10-05:2211490:Comment:7614762013-10-05T03:44:11.543Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>How could he possibly prove that that was his property?</p>
<p>Please tell me you're not suggesting he make a trip to SOR(e) to buy his saddle back.</p>
<p><br></br> <cite>Michael Perez said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/thefts-at-depaul?page=3&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A761423&x=1#2211490Comment761225"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thats what I meant. I was meaning to say for the owner to go and see if he spots his items.…<br></br> <br></br></p>
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<p>How could he possibly prove that that was his property?</p>
<p>Please tell me you're not suggesting he make a trip to SOR(e) to buy his saddle back.</p>
<p><br/> <cite>Michael Perez said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/thefts-at-depaul?page=3&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A761423&x=1#2211490Comment761225"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thats what I meant. I was meaning to say for the owner to go and see if he spots his items.<br/> <br/> <cite>Jeff Schneider said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/thefts-at-depaul?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A761317&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment761317"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Yes, STOLEN random stuff like that...<br/> <br/> <cite>Michael Perez said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/thefts-at-depaul?page=3&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A761224&x=1#2211490Comment761419"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>But why take the seatpost? This thief must have not been sympathetic about the owner getting a new seat. Why can't people just buy things like normal people? Brooks seats are pricey. Try swoaporama. They sell random stuff like that. <br/> <br/> <cite>Skip Montanaro 12mi said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/thefts-at-depaul#2211490Comment760707"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I'm sure the only thing he was interested in was the Brooks saddle.</p>
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</blockquote> This one was pretty new, so n…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-10-05:2211490:Comment:7614232013-10-05T03:35:47.913ZMichael Hulburthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MichaelHulburt
This one was pretty new, so not broken in yet. Unfortunately my well-broken in Brooks was also stolen a few months ago. I can't imagine riding a "bouncy" seat as that seems like it would be inefficient and not that comfortable. The stiffness is actually pretty good support, especially once you spend enough time in the saddle to mold it to your derrière. I'm still pretty torn up about losing the first saddle since I lost not just a seat but 6 or 7 years of every day riding breaking it in along…
This one was pretty new, so not broken in yet. Unfortunately my well-broken in Brooks was also stolen a few months ago. I can't imagine riding a "bouncy" seat as that seems like it would be inefficient and not that comfortable. The stiffness is actually pretty good support, especially once you spend enough time in the saddle to mold it to your derrière. I'm still pretty torn up about losing the first saddle since I lost not just a seat but 6 or 7 years of every day riding breaking it in along with it. <br/>
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<cite>Michael Perez said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/thefts-at-depaul?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A760614&page=3#2211490Comment761422"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Well you are right, although I've seen seats laying there with no seatpost and vice versa. You had a very seat though. Was it nice and bouncy? I've only sat one once before but was kind of stiff.</p>
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</blockquote> I think expecting a thief to…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-10-05:2211490:Comment:7612242013-10-05T03:17:54.164ZMichael Hulburthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MichaelHulburt
I think expecting a thief to be sympathetic about anything regarding a bike he is dismantling is pretty unreasonable. Seems to me that speed is the name of the game, plus the seat post would be something else to sell with no added time to steal it.<br />
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<cite>Michael Perez said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/thefts-at-depaul?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A760614&page=3#2211490Comment761419"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>But why take the seatpost?…</p>
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I think expecting a thief to be sympathetic about anything regarding a bike he is dismantling is pretty unreasonable. Seems to me that speed is the name of the game, plus the seat post would be something else to sell with no added time to steal it.<br />
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<cite>Michael Perez said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/thefts-at-depaul?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A760614&page=3#2211490Comment761419"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>But why take the seatpost? This thief must have not been sympathetic about the owner getting a new seat.</p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/thefts-at-depaul#2211490Comment760707"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I'm sure the only thing he was interested in was the Brooks saddle.</p>
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</blockquote> Can't solder chrome or stainl…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-10-04:2211490:Comment:7611962013-10-04T21:06:41.313ZAnnehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne59
<p>Can't solder chrome or stainless, most fasteners are treated this way to prevent corrosion. Difficult at best to remove the chroming inside the socket to get the solder to stick. Pin-in Torx or other security hardware is the best to go. Or these guys from England: <a href="http://atomic22.com" target="_blank">http://atomic22.com</a></p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Thunder Snow said:…</cite></p>
<p>Can't solder chrome or stainless, most fasteners are treated this way to prevent corrosion. Difficult at best to remove the chroming inside the socket to get the solder to stick. Pin-in Torx or other security hardware is the best to go. Or these guys from England: <a href="http://atomic22.com" target="_blank">http://atomic22.com</a></p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Thunder Snow said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/thefts-at-depaul?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A760614&page=2#2211490Comment760752"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Just found this nice little roundup of suggestions about parts theft:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bikehacks.com/bikehacks/2010/03/eight-solutions-to-fight-bicycle-part-theft.html">http://www.bikehacks.com/bikehacks/2010/03/eight-solutions-to-fight...</a></p>
<p>I'm liking the combo of a seat leash PLUS an exotic fastener like a security Torx screw or Pitlock PLUS the screw head filled with either a Superglued ball bearing, lead buckshot or dripped-in solder. The Superglue reportedly takes 20 minutes per screw to remove, which might be a good deterrent, but a definite pain to you, if you want to adjust or tighten anything down. I'm kind of liking the idea of solder: easy for you to add or remove in a shop with an electrical outlet and soldering iron, and it seems unlikely the average crackhead will be carrying a battery-powered solder gun in his kit.</p>
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</blockquote> Johnny Sprockets folks are aw…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-10-04:2211490:Comment:7608862013-10-04T14:49:02.599ZdaWillinChihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JustWill
<p>Johnny Sprockets folks are awesome!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Michael Hulburt said:</cite></p>
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<p>I got all new everything today at Johnny Sprockets, and they did a nice job hooking me up and installing a chain loop for me with somebody's old chain and a busted tube. I didn't buy a new tail light yet because I'm holding out to see what Knog has going on at their…</p>
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<p>Johnny Sprockets folks are awesome!<br/> <br/> <cite>Michael Hulburt said:</cite></p>
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<p>I got all new everything today at Johnny Sprockets, and they did a nice job hooking me up and installing a chain loop for me with somebody's old chain and a busted tube. I didn't buy a new tail light yet because I'm holding out to see what Knog has going on at their Heritage Bikes popup tomorrow night (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thechainlink.org/events/knog-pop-up-shop-heritage-general-store" target="_blank">http://www.thechainlink.org/events/knog-pop-up-shop-heritage-genera...</a>). I'll post a pic with my new setup soon. <br/> <br/> <cite><br/></cite></p>
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</blockquote> Just found this nice little r…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-10-04:2211490:Comment:7607522013-10-04T10:25:26.474ZThunder Snowhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Thunder_Snow
<p>Just found this nice little roundup of suggestions about parts theft:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bikehacks.com/bikehacks/2010/03/eight-solutions-to-fight-bicycle-part-theft.html">http://www.bikehacks.com/bikehacks/2010/03/eight-solutions-to-fight-bicycle-part-theft.html</a></p>
<p>I'm liking the combo of a seat leash PLUS an exotic fastener like a security Torx screw or Pitlock PLUS the screw head filled with either a Superglued ball bearing, lead buckshot or dripped-in solder. The…</p>
<p>Just found this nice little roundup of suggestions about parts theft:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bikehacks.com/bikehacks/2010/03/eight-solutions-to-fight-bicycle-part-theft.html">http://www.bikehacks.com/bikehacks/2010/03/eight-solutions-to-fight-bicycle-part-theft.html</a></p>
<p>I'm liking the combo of a seat leash PLUS an exotic fastener like a security Torx screw or Pitlock PLUS the screw head filled with either a Superglued ball bearing, lead buckshot or dripped-in solder. The Superglue reportedly takes 20 minutes per screw to remove, which might be a good deterrent, but a definite pain to you, if you want to adjust or tighten anything down. I'm kind of liking the idea of solder: easy for you to add or remove in a shop with an electrical outlet and soldering iron, and it seems unlikely the average crackhead will be carrying a battery-powered solder gun in his kit.</p>