Originally posted by Form&Funktion
One small not of consolation...a bit late for you but...I read in the star that the cops are launching a bike theft sweep with plain clothes officers setting "bike traps" where they stake out planted unlocked bikes and wait for the baddies to come.....hope they catch a few atleast.
stealing the unlocked ones is one thing. more than baddies are tempted that way. its the pros with the chair cutters and lock pickers that need to be stopped.
they have to plant those sorts of bikes around everywhere.
Jul-30-2004 16:15
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Sorry to hear that Tordan... that really sucks
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Jul-30-2004 16:49
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Ben! That sucks! Why do shitty things happen to good people? Doesn't seem fair does it?
Is there no insurance recourse for you here? I suppose your premium would go up a little, but you should still be able to claim the stolen goods... especially something like a bike, I mean some punks stealing change and CDs are on thing, but this is pretty expensive!
Either way, it sucks, and I'm willing to bet that Margs was right, they were probably watching and saw you put it in there. People suck.
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I've had my $5 piece of crap for 5 years. Its faster than most bikes and it gets me to exactly where I want to. Being stolen? prob not, it looks like a hunk of rust.
As long as you maintain the breaks, and the chain it'll be just like new.
Aug-03-2004 14:32
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Damn, Ben that just sucks ass. Margie is right that we are the world's capital for most stolen bikes. I think everyone has a stolen bike story one time or another.
It just doesnt make sense to get a good bike anymore in this city, the only good choice is to get a cheap bike.
If you get another soon and decide to go riding again, PM as I just got back into mountain biking again.
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Aug-03-2004 16:13
rabbitjoker
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Since the car was in your driveway, it could be covered under your home-owners/contents insurance.
This would be a better avenue to recover funds as it will have a lesser impact on the insurance premium (as opposed to claiming it on the auto insurance).
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Aug-03-2004 16:32
StereoPrincess
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Z
Whats with people and buying expensive shit.
I've had my $5 piece of crap for 5 years. Its faster than most bikes and it gets me to exactly where I want to. Being stolen? prob not, it looks like a hunk of rust.
As long as you maintain the breaks, and the chain it'll be just like new.
yeah but ben actually uses his bike for mountains and trails and stuff, you can't go on that stuff with a hunk of rust, you need a semi-good bike for that to be safe on it.
Aug-03-2004 16:40
Tordan
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Location: Toronto, Canada
I have already looked into claiming under my homeowner’s insurance. Unfortunately, the deductible is $500 on the policy and I'm not about to let the premiums go up for claiming around $200. It's just not worth the trouble.
You're right Margs, I did use my bike for actual mountain biking trails. I don't think a $5 hunk of rust would have made it down steep inclines scattered with rocks the size of watermelons in one piece. My bike was actually $550 with about $150 worth of upgrades. But it pales in comparison to the $5000 bikes some of my friends have.
Anywayz, what's gone is gone. I know leaving the bike in my car wasn't a smart move even though I thought it was a safe neighborhood (not anymore.) I refuse to be a victim and I'll be back on those trails next year with an even better bike. A big thank you to everyone for the support. It's made the whole ordeal a lot more bearable.
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Aug-03-2004 17:39
The Highroller
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quote:
Originally posted by Tordan
But it pales in comparison to the $5000 bikes some of my friends have.
Why would a Torontonian want a $5000 bike ?
Aug-03-2004 17:42
Tordan
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Location: Toronto, Canada
quote:
Originally posted by The Highroller
Why would a Torontonian want a $5000 bike ?
Why would a Torontonian (who never plans on going off-road) need a $50,000 SUV?
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Aug-03-2004 17:53
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quote:
Originally posted by Tordan
Why would a Torontonian (who never plans on going off-road) need a $50,000 SUV?
I'd also like to know this. But owning a $5 000 bike in Toronto isn't exactly the best idea. Maybe if you like throwing $5 000 away.
My bike was actually $550 with about $150 worth of upgrades. But it pales in comparison to the $5000 bikes some of my friends have. 
