womanofdulwich Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I can't stop myself looking out for my recently stolen bike. Whenever I see someone on a bike or see bikes locked up I am looking for my bike. I miss it so much. Are all good bikes taken apart and made up into new ones ? I've looked on gumtree- is there anywhere else ( it wont turn up at a polices station) anyone has been successful?:( Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
intexasatthe moment Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Don't know the answer to your question wod ,but sympathies .I miss my bike so much - 18 months on - and find myself doing same as you ,always looking .:'( Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-490227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowy Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 They'll end up either on gumtree / ebay or at boot fairs (most likely the Nine Elms one in your case), brick lane etc. Or ridden around by kids. You can watch this slightly depressing site: bikeshd.co.uk/ and see whether it turns up Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-490242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 As I've bemoaned before, I see a kid riding my bike down near the Harvester.No proof, no bike Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-490250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowy Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Having the number that's stamped on the bottom bracket helps... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-490305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonniebird Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Robert Elms had a really good bike stolen and it was found on the Polish version of ebay, he never got it back though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-490366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
womanofdulwich Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 poor Robert- twice over. Not looking good for his radio show. :( Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-490449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonniebird Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 womanofdulwich Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> poor Robert- twice over. Not looking good for his> radio show. :(I know :'( Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-490462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Micklewright Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 ha this really resonates with me, i had my bike stolen a few months ago and i always look at other cyclists suspiciously to see if they are riding my old bike!!!i was at the community council meeeting in dulwich library last month - the police said there has actually been a reduction in bike thefts.one man said he had had 7 bikes stolen over a few years - and never saw them again.Tom Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-490469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glau Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I once found my stolen bike, complete with child seat and all, a day or two later at Cash Converters in Camberwell. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-490526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
womanofdulwich Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 WHAT DID YOU DO?? did they give it back to you?? had you reported it already to the police?::o Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-490595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glau Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 This was many years ago and it was actually Mr G who happened upon my bike at what was still a junk shop and not yet Cash Converters. He basically said that this was our stolen bike and he had proof of ownership so the guy in the shop just said ok, take it away then. I miraculously got my bike back. I know now that the right thing would have been to call the police and all but it was so shocking and unexpected and we were just so happy to find our much beloved bike that we didn't think of it at the time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-490607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliecharlie Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 here possibly.... http://www.urbiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/wire-images-bike-tower-aug-2006.jpg Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-490937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsaboy Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 That's my one. 4th from the bottom, left hand side. Bastards. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-490993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliecharlie Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 hang on a mo... I'll see if I can prize it out for you Salsaboy....http://www.bikedump.com/BIKE%20DUMP_files/image002.jpgoh dearie me! that didn't work, you'll never find it now... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-491714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
intexasatthe moment Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 This is silly I know ,but I miss my bike so badly .Talk about you dont know what you miss till it's gone which sure gives my age away .I tried to put my loss behind me and bought a massively expensive Trek hybrid from Balfe's ,tried to ignore how ugly the big fat tubes and cluttered handle bars were ....but could not ignore the leaden ride .Thought it was just me but now I'm engaged on the search for a second hand mixtie ( small frame ) 531 tubing I realise that what the frame is made of affects the ride .Oh ,how could I have been so stupid ,why didn't I keep my lovely Revell 1970's bike ( had from new for 40 years ) inside .I had no idea how special it was ,just loved to ride it .And will be a pig to replace as it was small .Keep your bikes indoors . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-503485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsebox Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Intexas, curious as to why you bought an expensive, ugly & heavy bike?There's a whole world of custom cycles out there. Is it too late to return it and get something you'll be happy with? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-503547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibilly99 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-503549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckhamRose Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 WTF?Anyway, MrPR had his new biked nicked - though they left front wheel - from his work in Bermondsye last Friday. KONA grey and red Dr Good model.Police report made on line and looks like it's covered on our contents insurance. He's gutted. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-504504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Gumtree. 50% plus. Brick Lane. Car boot sales. Only occasionally e bay.And of course Bonio. And Diablo (wtf?)See my thread on revenge of the bike thief. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19992-stolen-bikes-where-do-they-go/#findComment-504509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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