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Post by denise648 on Jan 16, 2007 14:49:53 GMT 8
Guys just an info,
Sad to say that our own building is not safe from those thieves, Im lucky that my bike is not stolen, but its so sad that my Shimano Deore Shift/Brake Lever set ST-M530 (black) was stolen last night, I noticed it when I went to our parking area, although my bike is locked, the culprit still manage to get my deore, Its really sad....... Paddle shifter is not common to all bikers maybe is his first time to see models such as mine. I already reported this incident to our Security Officer and they have 2 primary suspects (also a biker). Its still an ongoing investigation, hopefully were getting positive results.
Just a reminder to all fellow bikers here, be extra careful with your bikes, they might get your wheelset, seatpost etc., such things that are easy to detach. Those bad guys are making me mad. Once the investigation pointed out the real culprit, I have my blade ready for him...
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Post by yukon on Jan 16, 2007 15:10:40 GMT 8
Guys just an info, Sad to say that our own building is not safe from those thieves, Im lucky that my bike is not stolen, but its so sad that my Shimano Deore Shift/Brake Lever set ST-M530 (black) was stolen last night, I noticed it when I went to our parking area, although my bike is locked, the culprit still manage to get my deore, Its really sad....... Paddle shifter is not common to all bikers maybe is his first time to see models such as mine. I already reported this incident to our Security Officer and they have 2 primary suspects (also a biker). Its still an ongoing investigation, hopefully were getting positive results. Just a reminder to all fellow bikers here, be extra careful with your bikes, they might get your wheelset, seatpost etc., such things that are easy to detach. Those bad guys are making me mad. Once the investigation pointed out the real culprit, I have my blade ready for him... denise may i know where your bldg is located? thanks
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Post by savers on Jan 16, 2007 15:12:29 GMT 8
sorry to hear that brad. hope i could help...
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Post by sabretooth on Jan 16, 2007 15:39:07 GMT 8
i hope the culprit uses your Deore, squeezes it hard, flips over, and gets run over by a ten-wheeler truck!
May the fleas of a thousand street dogs infest his armpits. grrrr!
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Post by Ben Dover on Jan 16, 2007 15:43:41 GMT 8
whoah!...the thief managed to remove your grips first, proceeded on loosening the bolts holding shifter/brake levers then prolly cutting the cables...that would surely take some time even with proper tools..malamang may nakakita nyan.
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trailblaster
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Post by trailblaster on Jan 16, 2007 16:09:40 GMT 8
hmm.. maybe the thief was so AMAZED!!! by your deore components! ;D ;D baka taga-bundok? ;D
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Post by beetlebum on Jan 16, 2007 16:11:53 GMT 8
if possible use 2 cable lock, make sure it goes around the rear tire and frame. same thing on the front wheel and frame. we all use quick release, that means wheelset can be stolen quickly too ;D
bring along your saddle and seat post when parking the bike ;D hehe
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Post by Patrick on Jan 16, 2007 17:03:22 GMT 8
No need for 2 locks just get a longer lock.weave it around the BB the front and rear tire.
If not put it in a low gear and biggest chainring to make it harder to remove the rear wheelset. Use a non QR seatpost clamp. Oh and use WD-40 when inserting grips so that the grips will bind with the handlebar.
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Post by pazigrider on Jan 16, 2007 17:22:41 GMT 8
we're sorry to hear about your stolen deore shifter/brake lever denise - well at least you're still fortunate - it's not the bike just keep us posted brad. on the latest development
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Post by denise648 on Jan 16, 2007 20:52:49 GMT 8
Yes I am furtunate for still having my bike, as sir trailblaster said "taga bundok" I don't what came in the culprits mind, and yes I will be verry happy if that person may got into accident, good thing I still have my 8 speed shifter which I replace this afternoon.
they have 2 primary suspects based on initial investigation, is also a biker with red frame bike came in and parked beside my bike, after 20 minutes this guy keeps on coming back on my bike, the hardest part in this investigation is, the camera is quite far to distinguish the face of the suspect, but they are working on it.
The second suspect is the guy came in with a motorbike, the culprit and the motorbiker came in at the same time, these two guys seen on camera talking into something (which could be my bike).
Then this biker did his job and seen them talking again, but it is not clear if this biker give something to that motorbiker, I've seen the footage myself for a total of 35 minutes this biker guy leaves the office right away, that happen around 23:05 - 23:40, when I discover it? Around 0:35 in the morning trhe time when I am going home, d@mn Im late. But you know guys I checked my bike around 20:03 evening, and its ok nothing's missing.
After telling the security officer what happened to my bike, I immediately call my other fellow bikers to give them a warning, one of my friend here uses a fox fork, xtr crankset and SRAM parts which worries me and made me call them.
And thanks for your input guys, I really appreciate it, and I accept it already that I can't recover my deore. But I can buy a new one, and buy another cheap bike for my daily commuting, I'll use my xc bike during trail rides or in a PinoyMTBiker gathering.
Buy a cheap bike guys (for those who bike to work daily), I am very fortunate that only my deore was stolen, those thieves are up to something new aside from stealing a whole bike.
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Post by jacklero on Jan 17, 2007 1:10:02 GMT 8
Curse be to bike parts thieves!!!!
Hope this helps I run two six foot masterlock cables when I park, the first runs through the front triangle, then through one of the pedal cages and then the rear triangle and wheelset and then through the rails of the saddle then to the mount point, paranoid nut job eh! the second cable snakes through the front triangle, then through the other pedal cages and the space in between the crown and the suspension brackets through the front wheels and to the mount point. Setting it up takes me a good 5 mins and seeing it would probably discourage the would be theif. Note that I only do this when I plan to park for a long time at a spot. Would not be very ideal locking technique if you were being chased by zombies and you have to get on to your bike ASAP.
Also if you could find a local distributor, buy security bolt replacements for your hexagonal (allen) wrenches, these replace your bolts with special tool head bolts (instead of hex-heads; these are used in the LRT/MRT coach constructions) unless the theif happens to have a tool head specific to your's should serve as a deterent to a certain degree
Or just buy a cheap bike for your everyday commute! Ride safe
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Post by pazigrider on Jan 17, 2007 8:52:33 GMT 8
Or just buy a cheap bike for your everyday commute! Ride safe if possible - i think this is the best solution for now but even if it's a cheap bike - you have to lock it still
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trailblaster
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Post by trailblaster on Jan 17, 2007 8:57:14 GMT 8
correct! take it from the expert! ;D ;D ;D hehe..
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jacklero
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Post by jacklero on Jan 17, 2007 10:20:35 GMT 8
Or ride singlespeed!!! less parts to steal eheheheh!
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Post by trailrider on Jan 18, 2007 16:39:49 GMT 8
so sad to hear that sir... im also a bike freak so i feal what you feel and other gus here feel!!! if those 2 are the culprits just text me and we'll kick the hell out of them!!!! dont worry maybe today they are dead.....
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Post by trailrider on Jan 18, 2007 16:41:59 GMT 8
your correct!!!! just buy a cheap bike.... use your mtb during trails.... im already doing that.... im working in a hotel and use cheap and mt. bike. but when im joining some trail rides im using my rig..
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Post by g.b.b on Jan 25, 2007 19:08:39 GMT 8
yeah..............build your cheapest parts if you're just going to use it going to work. my bike to work bike is a singlespeed setup. sorry to hear that denise. lesson learned: i dont use quick release for my seatpost lock and i make sure that my bike is dirty and looks like very cheap and always bring two cable locks. ;D
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Post by mzmn on Jan 26, 2007 14:01:46 GMT 8
Besides the various locks we use, you could also use one those plastic (grey) tarps that are sold for motorcycles. I'm planning to use my bike to go to work (at least some of the time) and am planning to buy one of these.
When your components can't be examined, less chance of them being stolen IMHO.
But, it could also work the other way. Like, "What is this guy hiding?". Hmmm...
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trailblaster
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Post by trailblaster on Jan 29, 2007 14:13:25 GMT 8
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Post by gadgets88 on Jan 30, 2007 12:50:15 GMT 8
Then this biker did his job and seen them talking again, but it is not clear if this biker give something to that motorbiker, I've seen the footage myself for a total of 35 minutes this biker guy leaves the office right away, that happen around 23:05 - 23:40, when I discover it? Around 0:35 in the morning trhe time when I am going home, d@mn Im late. But you know guys I checked my bike around 20:03 evening, and its ok nothing's missing. After telling the security officer what happened to my bike, I immediately call my other fellow bikers to give them a warning, one of my friend here uses a fox fork, xtr crankset and SRAM parts which worries me and made me call them. I think there is a blessing in arriving late and not catching up on the thieves. Getting stuff stolen is bad experience, but nothing compares to your personal safety. Who knows what would have happened with the chanced encounter? Nice of you to warn fellow bikers. Thanks for the good faith! P.S. Election is nearing. Beware of increased incidence of coincindence and accidents!
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Post by Owie on Jan 30, 2007 13:19:13 GMT 8
I'm sorry to hear that from you sir, d@mn those bikenappers, I really hate them kahit mga snatcher, akyat bahay, mga magnanakaw, once I've sa saw them and beaten up by the taong bayan, makikibugbog din ako para makabawi lang Just a few reminders to all bikers out there never leave your bikes unlock if you will go to a store, mall, cinema, buildings etc. I suggests bring 2 padlocks all the time and don't you even left your rig on your garage overnight, keep it inside your house and make sure to closed your gate. Hope this could help us. ;D Remember that our mtb is our bestfriend. Go Riders!
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Post by denise648 on Feb 1, 2007 23:39:10 GMT 8
Thanks for your replies fellow biker, but also be careful with your motorbikes too if you have one, one of the agents here, his foot rest (on his honda wave) got stolen too. D@m!%$&*^ those theives.
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Post by biker1017 on Feb 16, 2007 18:38:39 GMT 8
for motorcycles and scooters i heard from a lespu friend that they use close van trucks and just lift the whole bike ... imagine how many stolen scooters are out there. hopefully those checkpoints we see around discourages this....checkpoints check the registrations and licenses. mountain bikes don't have these.
but if a mountain bike is stolen.... if the thief is smart probably he will chop the parts up, repaint the body or sell the parts piece by piece. there is no way you could detect this or trace the ownership.
for bike thieves out there ... man's justice might not get you... but Divine justice will.... Whatsoever a man reaps that he will sow.....
sleep tight brad... because the thieves who stoled your parts wont have a good one...
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