Walking around Lakeview with an angle grinder

On Friday afternoon someone cut through my U-lock with an angle grinder!

In the middle of the afternoon!!  

 

Right after I got done warning someone about locking up with a cable lock.  

 

BYE BYE bike #2 to Chicago bike thieves. Great way to start the summer.

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Permalink Reply by Ron on May 3, 2010 at 11:37pm
Which wheel was stolen? What type. I get a pretty good deal on new replacements. You could perhaps have it rolling again. Send me an email.

mattbikes1 said:
I would totally go if my wheel hadn't been stolen three weeks ago :(

Ron said:
Sorry for your loss. I agree, U-locks suck and don't use one myself. It takes about 25 seconds to the models you have pictured, so perhaps no one actually saw the thief jack your bike.
The Flea market at 43rd and Ashland is littered with stolen shit. Some guys wait 6 months of more to put a bike out for sale. Easy to do since inventory cost is really cheap.

Perhaps a ride of about 40 or so people that visits this market every Saturday for a few weeks in row would reclaim some of these bikes. It would help if folks take and post pictures of their bikes especially the serial #. I'd be happy to sponsor coffee for the early morning ride and serve as a meetup place. I've gone to markets before and reclaimed property that I knew belonged to others. Trust me, they will very easily let you take it back. If there are 40 people staring them down, they may actually shit their pants. Have fun and reclaim other cyclists property. That's a win/win. Now who's in?
Permalink Reply by Ron on May 3, 2010 at 11:44pm
Also, I was speaking of meeting at my shop. 1152 N. Milwaukee. We could buzz down to Halsted and be at 43rd street in 1/2hr? 35min?. I get coffee from Grinderman. He's a local cyclist that buy and roasts his own beans in his garage. Then delivers them by bicycle. Pretty tasty, I might add. Shameless plug here. You can read about him at my blog. www.lugschicago.blogspot.com
Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on May 4, 2010 at 2:43am
What is the meeting time?

Ron said:
Also, I was speaking of meeting at my shop. 1152 N. Milwaukee. We could buzz down to Halsted and be at 43rd street in 1/2hr? 35min?. I get coffee from Grinderman. He's a local cyclist that buy and roasts his own beans in his garage. Then delivers them by bicycle. Pretty tasty, I might add. Shameless plug here. You can read about him at my blog. www.lugschicago.blogspot.com
Permalink Reply by Ron on May 4, 2010 at 2:52am
7:30 A.M. Hungover or not.

notoriousDUG said:
What is the meeting time?

Ron said:
Also, I was speaking of meeting at my shop. 1152 N. Milwaukee. We could buzz down to Halsted and be at 43rd street in 1/2hr? 35min?. I get coffee from Grinderman. He's a local cyclist that buy and roasts his own beans in his garage. Then delivers them by bicycle. Pretty tasty, I might add. Shameless plug here. You can read about him at my blog. www.lugschicago.blogspot.com
Permalink Reply by Laura on May 4, 2010 at 3:10am
It was recommended earlier that we be at Swap-o-rama BY 7:30. what do you think about leaving a little earlier?

Ron said:
7:30 A.M. Hungover or not.

notoriousDUG said:
What is the meeting time?

Ron said:
Also, I was speaking of meeting at my shop. 1152 N. Milwaukee. We could buzz down to Halsted and be at 43rd street in 1/2hr? 35min?. I get coffee from Grinderman. He's a local cyclist that buy and roasts his own beans in his garage. Then delivers them by bicycle. Pretty tasty, I might add. Shameless plug here. You can read about him at my blog. www.lugschicago.blogspot.com
Permalink Reply by Ron on May 4, 2010 at 3:32am
Well we could leave at 7:30 meet at 7:15. Any earlier, I think we risk too many no shows.
what do ya think?

Laura said:
It was recommended earlier that we be at Swap-o-rama BY 7:30. what do you think about leaving a little earlier?

Ron said:
7:30 A.M. Hungover or not.

notoriousDUG said:
What is the meeting time?

Ron said:
Also, I was speaking of meeting at my shop. 1152 N. Milwaukee. We could buzz down to Halsted and be at 43rd street in 1/2hr? 35min?. I get coffee from Grinderman. He's a local cyclist that buy and roasts his own beans in his garage. Then delivers them by bicycle. Pretty tasty, I might add. Shameless plug here. You can read about him at my blog. www.lugschicago.blogspot.com
Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on May 4, 2010 at 3:57am
I'll be there when ever and probably very hung over.

Someone should bring doughnuts.

Ron said:
Well we could leave at 7:30 meet at 7:15. Any earlier, I think we risk too many no shows.
what do ya think?

Laura said:
It was recommended earlier that we be at Swap-o-rama BY 7:30. what do you think about leaving a little earlier?

Ron said:
7:30 A.M. Hungover or not.

notoriousDUG said:
What is the meeting time?

Ron said:
Also, I was speaking of meeting at my shop. 1152 N. Milwaukee. We could buzz down to Halsted and be at 43rd street in 1/2hr? 35min?. I get coffee from Grinderman. He's a local cyclist that buy and roasts his own beans in his garage. Then delivers them by bicycle. Pretty tasty, I might add. Shameless plug here. You can read about him at my blog. www.lugschicago.blogspot.com
Permalink Reply by Ron on May 4, 2010 at 4:02am
I'm glad you're coming sir. Please encourage others. Hungover is okay. Nothing worse than apathy. Let's do this people.

notoriousDUG said:
I'll be there when ever and probably very hung over.

Someone should bring doughnuts.

Ron said:
Well we could leave at 7:30 meet at 7:15. Any earlier, I think we risk too many no shows.
what do ya think?

Laura said:
It was recommended earlier that we be at Swap-o-rama BY 7:30. what do you think about leaving a little earlier?

Ron said:
7:30 A.M. Hungover or not.

notoriousDUG said:
What is the meeting time?

Ron said:
Also, I was speaking of meeting at my shop. 1152 N. Milwaukee. We could buzz down to Halsted and be at 43rd street in 1/2hr? 35min?. I get coffee from Grinderman. He's a local cyclist that buy and roasts his own beans in his garage. Then delivers them by bicycle. Pretty tasty, I might add. Shameless plug here. You can read about him at my blog. www.lugschicago.blogspot.com
Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on May 4, 2010 at 4:05am
So it's a 7:15 meet; 7:30 departure? Is 8:00-ish too "late" to the event? Give me the time and I'll be there. Do we need an event posting?

Ron said:
I'm glad you're coming sir. Please encourage others. Hungover is okay. Nothing worse than apathy. Let's do this people.

notoriousDUG said:
I'll be there when ever and probably very hung over.

Someone should bring doughnuts.

Ron said:
Well we could leave at 7:30 meet at 7:15. Any earlier, I think we risk too many no shows.
what do ya think?

Laura said:
It was recommended earlier that we be at Swap-o-rama BY 7:30. what do you think about leaving a little earlier?

Ron said:
7:30 A.M. Hungover or not.

notoriousDUG said:
What is the meeting time?

Ron said:
Also, I was speaking of meeting at my shop. 1152 N. Milwaukee. We could buzz down to Halsted and be at 43rd street in 1/2hr? 35min?. I get coffee from Grinderman. He's a local cyclist that buy and roasts his own beans in his garage. Then delivers them by bicycle. Pretty tasty, I might add. Shameless plug here. You can read about him at my blog. www.lugschicago.blogspot.com
Permalink Reply by Ron on May 4, 2010 at 4:12am
7:30 departure. 1152 N Milwaukee coffee and perhaps donuts. If it's 8 o'clock meet at the flea market as we should already be there or very nearby. There are 2 entrances to the market. Some should start at the rear entrance and some in front. Cameras and web phones will be a big help. As will some balls.

Kevin Conway said:
So it's a 7:15 meet; 7:30 departure? Is 8:00-ish too "late" to the event? Give me the time and I'll be there. Do we need an event posting?

Ron said:
I'm glad you're coming sir. Please encourage others. Hungover is okay. Nothing worse than apathy. Let's do this people.

notoriousDUG said:
I'll be there when ever and probably very hung over.

Someone should bring doughnuts.

Ron said:
Well we could leave at 7:30 meet at 7:15. Any earlier, I think we risk too many no shows.
what do ya think?

Laura said:
It was recommended earlier that we be at Swap-o-rama BY 7:30. what do you think about leaving a little earlier?

Ron said:
7:30 A.M. Hungover or not.

notoriousDUG said:
What is the meeting time?

Ron said:
Also, I was speaking of meeting at my shop. 1152 N. Milwaukee. We could buzz down to Halsted and be at 43rd street in 1/2hr? 35min?. I get coffee from Grinderman. He's a local cyclist that buy and roasts his own beans in his garage. Then delivers them by bicycle. Pretty tasty, I might add. Shameless plug here. You can read about him at my blog. www.lugschicago.blogspot.com
Permalink Reply by Dr. Doom on May 4, 2010 at 4:15am
I added an event, so it will be up once approved.
Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on May 4, 2010 at 4:22am
Excellent. Can I suggest a photo for the event?

Dr. Doom said:
I added an event, so it will be up once approved.

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