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Stolen bike from downtown

Yesterday while I was working, my bike was stolen in the West Loop (Canal & Monroe). Its 2011 Giant Bowery 72- Red (Fixed Gear/Flip Flop Hub) - The bike has clipless pedals and several unique stickers (Labrabbit Optical, Lo Fi Supply and Chrome). It has black handlebars, its set as a fixed gear, sugino chainring and an Odyssey seat.

If you see this bike around, please buddy lock (lock another bike to it) it, call the police and message me. A police report has been filed so they will respond immediately. If the bike is recovered there is a reward. If you see it on Craigslist or anywhere else, let me know immediately!

Thank you so much for keeping an eye out!


It looks a little different in this photo, but its a basic idea

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Permalink Reply by Alex Z on July 22, 2013 at 9:01am

Sorry this happened; hope you are able to recover the bike!

 

Could you tell us how you had locked it?

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on July 22, 2013 at 9:14am

Currently about the 5th bike down:

http://chicago.stolenbike.org/

Alex Z said:

Sorry this happened; hope you are able to recover the bike!

 

Could you tell us how you had locked it?

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on July 22, 2013 at 10:35am

Combination Cable Lock

h' 1.0 said:

Currently about the 5th bike down:

http://chicago.stolenbike.org/

Alex Z said:

Sorry this happened; hope you are able to recover the bike!

 

Could you tell us how you had locked it?

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on July 22, 2013 at 12:08pm

 

Was there a forum disscusion on proper locking techniques we can refer people to? One of my favorite tips is putting a ball bearing inside hexhead bolts with hot wax to deter thieves from stealing stems and seatposts.

Kevin C said:

Combination Cable Lock

h' 1.0 said:

Currently about the 5th bike down:

http://chicago.stolenbike.org/

Alex Z said:

Sorry this happened; hope you are able to recover the bike!

 

Could you tell us how you had locked it?

Permalink Reply by Ace Mann on July 22, 2013 at 12:30pm
I like using a U lock to keep my bike locked. l

Juan 2-8 mi. said:

 

Was there a forum disscusion on proper locking techniques we can refer people to? One of my favorite tips is putting a ball bearing inside hexhead bolts with hot wax to deter thieves from stealing stems and seatposts.

Kevin C said:

Combination Cable Lock

h' 1.0 said:

Currently about the 5th bike down:

http://chicago.stolenbike.org/

Alex Z said:

Sorry this happened; hope you are able to recover the bike!

 

Could you tell us how you had locked it?

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on July 22, 2013 at 12:46pm

Here's one entitled "How to Not get your bike stolen!" from December 2011;

"Fun Facts: The Bike Theft Edition" from May 2011;

Probably a few others...

Juan 2-8 mi. said:

 

Was there a forum disscusion on proper locking techniques we can refer people to? One of my favorite tips is putting a ball bearing inside hexhead bolts with hot wax to deter thieves from stealing stems and seatposts.

Kevin C said:

Combination Cable Lock

h' 1.0 said:

Currently about the 5th bike down:

http://chicago.stolenbike.org/

Alex Z said:

Sorry this happened; hope you are able to recover the bike!

 

Could you tell us how you had locked it?

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