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Which market more likely to have one's stolen bike: Swap-O-Rama or Maxwell St.?

If your bike were stolen in Lincoln Park, where do you think it might be more likely to turn up?: Maxwell St. or Swap-O-Rama, at 4100 S. Ashland Ave.?

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Permalink Reply by Jaik S. on August 7, 2014 at 11:30am

I also had searched brand/model on CSBR & BikeIndex. The only Felt b16 that came up was in Colorado.

Since the frames are Carbon Fiber, The serials were printed in larger white letters that contrasted against the dark frames. I lifted the front up about 80 degrees, like I was looking at the fork, then messed with the pedals and memorized the number. I came back a few minutes later and did it again on the Giant. He watched me very close but didn't say anything. I hope someone finds these bikes.

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on August 7, 2014 at 12:32pm

Thanks again for looking out for others.  Frustrating when you know a bike is stolen but can't track down a victim.
 
Jaik S. said:

I also had searched brand/model on CSBR & BikeIndex. The only Felt b16 that came up was in Colorado.

Since the frames are Carbon Fiber, The serials were printed in larger white letters that contrasted against the dark frames. I lifted the front up about 80 degrees, like I was looking at the fork, then messed with the pedals and memorized the number. I came back a few minutes later and did it again on the Giant. He watched me very close but didn't say anything. I hope someone finds these bikes.

Permalink Reply by Legacy Frameworks on August 7, 2014 at 4:34pm

Maxwell St is alive and well, We go every couple months, for the food mostly (Go to Rubi's) its sunday mornings on Desplains between Harrison and Roosevelt.

FWIW, I haven't seen many suspicious bikes there. Mainly Walmart bike and schwinn cruisers. 


Julie Hochstadter said:

And what about maxwell vs. Swap now? Is maxwell still happening?
Permalink Reply by Chitown_Mike on August 7, 2014 at 9:09pm

I live about 10 minutes from the Allstate arena and could wander over there from time to time.  Any particular spot I should wander to, since I know that is a monster lot.

And would morning be prime time to go as well?

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on August 7, 2014 at 9:41pm

My impression was that the sellers with a focus on bikes tended toward the very west end of the lot, about 7 O'Clock looking at the arena on a map. The day I was there we walked the entire thing and it was no small feat. Actually a little stupid IMO to have it so spread out.

Every swap seems to have a percentage of vendors who pack up and leave an hour or two before the official end, so I'd guess 11 might be a good target.

Chitown_Mike said:

I live about 10 minutes from the Allstate arena and could wander over there from time to time.  Any particular spot I should wander to, since I know that is a monster lot.

And would morning be prime time to go as well?

Permalink Reply by Renee Patten on October 26, 2014 at 4:20pm

Looking for some insight into Swap-o-rama. My partners bike was stolen last night - http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/196013. 

Any idea on turn-around time for selling? If we went this week, likely it was already there this morning and gone by Tuesday (next time they are open). If you find the bike there, can you get it back without paying for it?

Thanks for the help, this sucks. 

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on October 27, 2014 at 10:26am

Mine was stolen about 2011, and at that point it was stolen on a friday in lincoln park, was probably sure if itwas there sat (someone went and didn't see it) but was there sunday.  

Not sure there is a rhythm or reason and I think the guys who stole mine may be in jail now..... 

My advice would be try it out.... you gotta just go every route including searching online like craigslist and fb bike sale groups.

And so sorry to hear about the stolen bike.  Assume you've posted on the Chicago Stolen Bike Reg, chicago.stolenbike.org/ and filed a police report?

Renee Patten said:

Looking for some insight into Swap-o-rama. My partners bike was stolen last night - http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/196013. 

Any idea on turn-around time for selling? If we went this week, likely it was already there this morning and gone by Tuesday (next time they are open). If you find the bike there, can you get it back without paying for it?

Thanks for the help, this sucks. 

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on October 27, 2014 at 10:36am

Just saw your other post and that you are doing all the below actions with registering and searching other online venues. Hoping you guys find it.  What a crappy feeling that too many of us have to go through.

Julie Hochstadter said:

Mine was stolen about 2011, and at that point it was stolen on a friday in lincoln park, was probably sure if itwas there sat (someone went and didn't see it) but was there sunday.  

Not sure there is a rhythm or reason and I think the guys who stole mine may be in jail now..... 

My advice would be try it out.... you gotta just go every route including searching online like craigslist and fb bike sale groups.

And so sorry to hear about the stolen bike.  Assume you've posted on the Chicago Stolen Bike Reg, chicago.stolenbike.org/ and filed a police report?

Renee Patten said:

Looking for some insight into Swap-o-rama. My partners bike was stolen last night - http://chicago.stolenbike.org/node/196013. 

Any idea on turn-around time for selling? If we went this week, likely it was already there this morning and gone by Tuesday (next time they are open). If you find the bike there, can you get it back without paying for it?

Thanks for the help, this sucks. 

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