Someone stole my bike :(

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Koing

Originally posted by: Fausto
Dunno how things go over there in the UK, but here in the states something like a bike getting jacked is covered under your homeowner's insurance. I had one stolen in college (my first real race bike too, dammit) and got a new one under my folk's insurance (I was still considered a dependent at the time).

Just FYI. Sorry about the bike. I'd go bananas if someone walked off with my Bianchi.

🙁

Dad won't make any claims on the insurance...I'll be making up a bike thread. All advice welcome!

Koing

Now is actually a good time of year to look for bargains as most stores are thinking about getting rid of the 2006 stuff to make room for the 2007 stock. 🙂

 

[isekii]

I'm probably looking to purchaes a bike to..
To ride around for excercise sake.

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: Turin39789
I've got a nice old bike, good street bike, good commuter. Came from the 80's . Not the best but not a target either. Use more than one type of lock, and make your bike ugly. If you dont want the bike stolen, a can of black krylon sprayed over that pretty paint job they come with can help. Just got done doing a paint job on the bikes of two friends, and again, they are nice used bikes from back in the day, found cheap at yard sales or bike shops(not superhero bike shops).

Definately going to go with 3/4 different types of locks and brands and get insurance if I get a nice bike. If I get a cheapo bike I'll use the 3 locks I have. Stupid of me to have not been using them for the past 3 weeks since I started the new job 🙁.

Originally posted by: Jawo
I feel for you man! I recently got a new hybrid bike and it cost a good chunk of change, but it rides like a dream. I've been afraid to ride it the 3 miles to the Metro, so I have been driving instead.

I wonder how cheaper bikes will ride compared to the bike I had? Only one way to find out 🙂

Koing