April 2008 (Earth Day) I had a bicycle stolen from me because I lent it to someone to “take it for a spin.” You can read all about my lack of better judgement here.
Well I learned a lot from that experience and was fortunate to get my bike back with the help of a group of really amazing, dedicated members of our bicycle community.
Because of my tale, I wanted to add a page to this blog which may be used as a resource for those to report bicycle thefts in the hopes of preventing them and getting OUR BIKES BACK.
Here is a really good posting from everyones favorite cycle cynic Bikesnobnyc, about how to not feel like a victim and cope with bike theft.
I’ve also started a flickr page for stolen bikes which is available here.
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We are starting off with a new year 2010. So here are the first reports of stolen bikes (organized by date of theft)
2/19/10
Dear friends,
Last night my boyfriends prized possession, his bicycle (worth $1500+) was stolen from the 4th floor of our apartment building in South Williamsburg. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help us out by keeping an eye out or reposting this flyer on facebook, twitter, letting bike shops you know, etc. I know bikes come and go – but this one meant the world to Aaron. He bought it about 4 years ago online and it is a hand-made frame from Australia from the 50’s. Basically not-replaceable. It’s his pride and joy and #1 possession. Also – it’s SUPER noticeable – ITS PINK! Bright baby pink mens fixed gear track bike with no brakes. PLEASE take a minute to look at the photo/flyer attached and let us know ASAP if you happen to see it out and about.
to make it extra simple – here is something you can repost on Twitter to help us out!
Twitter:
BIKE STOLEN! PLEASE HELP AND RT!! We must find it!! it was @VDRK’s prize possession!! http://i47.tinypic.com/15fg5d4.jpg RT PLEASE!
Thanks for your time.
Much love,
Ruth
BIKE SPECS:
57 Steel Bright Pink Track Frame (hand-built) with no names or markings
Crome fork and rear stays
*no breaks, no drill holes for brakes
Sugino 75 Track Cranks with vintage Sugino 52t chainring
Nitto B123 Track Bars with frayed Red grip tape
Genaric low flange 700 wheelset with Revolution cycles sticker on front hub. Silver hubs with with a black rim on front and thin silver rim on back. Black tires.
Rear hub is fixed
Chris King Threaded Headset Silver
Black aero seat, well used with small tear on the back.
Silver pedals with silver toe clips and black nylon straps
Info on this bike contact Aaron (347) 218-0963
or email: aaronzdavis@gmail.com
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If you have any information about these bikes or want to send me information about stolen bicycles, please email me at mgreen@bikeblognyc.com
One way of registering a bike is:
www.nationalbikeregistry.com
from their site:
Register your bike in the National Bike Registry. We will send you a Certificate of Registration and a tamper-resistant NBR label to identify your bike. Then, if your bike is ever stolen and recovered, no matter where, it can be returned to you.
or call: 1-800-848-BIKE
