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bronnyelsp

Oh fantastic

Aug 26, 2009 09:43

Came out this morning in my helmet with a pannier in each hand to find my bike gone ( Read more... )

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girl_in_blue August 26 2009, 18:43:04 UTC

oh no! i'm so sorry - my nightmare, totally. did you have insurance? can you get a new bike on cycle scheme with your work?

girl_in_blue August 26 2009, 18:43:40 UTC

oh and hey my friend alex is selling a nice little ridgeback for about 200 i think? he's moving bak to portland, only reason he's selling.

bronnyelsp August 26 2009, 19:16:38 UTC

Well, that's the top end of my budget... what does it come with?

girl_in_blue August 26 2009, 19:19:19 UTC

oh i lied, it's 120! this is it:

http://img10.yfrog.com/i/gdhw.jpg/

girl_in_blue August 26 2009, 19:19:39 UTC

24spd Ridgeback Meteor hybrid, 2yrs old, puncture-resistant tyres, 2 locks (Kryptonite D lock and Abus chain lock), super solid commuter bike. £120 OBO.

bronnyelsp August 26 2009, 19:38:01 UTC

The fenders and rack too? And would it fit a five-footer (I am short). Because that's about exactly what I'm looking for.

girl_in_blue August 26 2009, 19:43:51 UTC

i assume so as they're in the pic. alex is about my height (5'6) so i doubt it would be too big with seat adjustments etc. ridgebacks are nice bikes.

bronnyelsp August 26 2009, 20:00:25 UTC

Wow. I want to check Brick Lane market on Sunday to make sure my bike doesn't show up there... but I think I'd really like to have an in-person look at his!

girl_in_blue August 26 2009, 20:10:48 UTC

i just text alex to check he still has the bike (he only told me about it yesterday or something so it's likely), i'll put you in touch with him if so. and yeah do check brick lane - those bastards! although what to do if you see it i don't know...

bronnyelsp August 26 2009, 20:19:18 UTC

Awesome, thanks so much for the help!

I'm thinking, if the lock is still locked to the rack at the back, my lines will go something like this:

"That's my bike."
"Yes, it is, and I can prove it."
"By unlocking the lock on the back."
"See? So, will you give me my bike or will I call the police? I reported it missing on Wednesday with a description."

girl_in_blue August 26 2009, 20:22:27 UTC

ah yes very good - i hope it's there!

bronnyelsp August 27 2009, 13:41:47 UTC

Hey, did your friend respond to your text? If the bike's still available, I'd be really keen to get a look... maybe Monday?

girl_in_blue August 27 2009, 16:04:53 UTC

he didn't reply, weirdly. i'll give him a call later on if i don't hear from him.

bronnyelsp August 27 2009, 15:53:41 UTC

Also the police have told me very firmly not to confront them if I see my bike but to call the police. I suppose they would, eh, but actually it sounded sensible -- they said if I could positively ID the bike, they'll be able to help.

girl_in_blue August 27 2009, 16:02:43 UTC

there are always police around that area so one should come quick!

bronnyelsp August 26 2009, 19:16:14 UTC

No, I'm a big big dummy and hadn't insured it. You can guarantee the first thing I'll do when I replace it (or get it back) is join LCC and get insurance! And given I'll be self-employed, the cycle to work scheme doesn't apply for me. :(

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