She's out there somewhere being ridden badly by some scrote, and she's very very distinctive...
Frame no. FDTK11120
Beer to whoever finds her.
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She's been gone a week...
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Posted 2 years ago #
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Westlife may be just a little too cruel for them..........the rest is fine though!
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capital punishment for stealing a bicycle - whatever happened to a sense of proportion ?
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yor right sfb. they deserve worse than that! possibly put thier families into forced labour?
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Death's to good for them.
Should be made to ride fixie Bromptons around Toxteth for the rest of their lives...
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Will people just stop stealing stuff! It seems every other thread on STW at the mo' is 'Stolen This', 'Stolen That'.
Just WTF is going on?
It is actually depressing me.
Incidentally - and I know this doesn't help - but what is that saddle on Pipester's rather natty looking bike? - It looks like just the sort of thing I've been searching endlessly for..
Posted 2 years ago # -
Pulled ...really????
I didn't know there where any bike thieves on here to offend ???!!!
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The saddle is a Tioga Multi Control Lite Ti. Very uncomfy looking, but actually very comfy. Got from here: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7429
Ironically enough just changed for a Charge Spoon prior to being nicked so I hope the thieves came just for the saddle and are now really disapointed.
If no_eyed_dear or anyone else wants the saddle, it's yours posted for £20. It's sat next to a new rear Marta SL which was due to be fitted
Posted 2 years ago # -
simonfbarnes - Member
capital punishment for stealing a bicycle - whatever happened to a sense of proportion ?
Boris J called for Sharia Law to apply in the UK, but only to bike thieves....cut their hands off!
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Cheers Pipester - just saw the saddle from 'above' via CRC and the white strip in the middle is not for me. Otherwise, it would've been a beaut!
Hope you have some luck with your bike somehow..
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I didn't know there where any bike thieves on here to offend ???!!!
I've never advocated bike theft but it's petty, non violent crime and violent countermeasures are not appropriate
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I had a version of that saddle without the stripe and with red trim 'back in the day' I found it comfy and the extra long nose thing did actually work as an extra control surface.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Bums. Hope you get it back.
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I will keep an eye open for it JK. Were you insured?
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Were did it go from?
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Redland in Bristol
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Was insured, so will get something. But that's not really the point - spent years getting it just so and then some twunt nicks it... makes you wonder what the point is of having a decent bike. Certainly won't be able to afford the same again.
Taken from Redland in Bristol... probably being ridden around Southmead by some twunt...
I'm usually conscious about being followed/keep the bike in car boot/back car right to door etc after visiting trail centres, so have 3 theories:
1 - they came for my crappy Trek and flatmates old Kona and got lucky (the Pipedream doesn't normally live in the shed). This means there was 2 of them because they had moved the Kona to the driveway, but only taken the other 2 bikes. Probably also means they were operating without transport otherwise they would have chucked all 3 into the van/car.
2 - it's a neighbour (the only people with a good view of what goes in and out of the shed) - unlikely as would have taken all 3 bikes and there's a big risk of being seen with the bikes.
3 - it was the builders. 3 bikes were taken from the houses around us in the same week they were working in the area. The Pipedream was hidden all the while they were there, but one commented on my £1,700 Trek (actually it was a £500 Trek)... But they'd have to be incredibly stupid to do that because they're very easy to find/watch.
Police don't seem to give a fuhk. And that annoys the hell out of me because, as has been pointed out elsewhere, if the number of bike thefts in Bristol was jewelry or car thefts, it would be front page news and the police would desperately be doing something about it... still, I guess they don't get any revenues for recovering stolen stuff and would rather fine motorists/cyclists for stupid minor infringements...
Yours fuhked offly and becomming just a little bit cynical
PipesterPosted 2 years ago # -
makes you wonder what the point is of having a decent bike
the point is riding, though I'd question the need to get it "just so", as this can only be a fleeting condition given the continual depredations of riding off road. I have just as much fun on my cheap bitsa hardtail as I ever did on my expensive full suss. Moreover, the more indecent your bike the less of a theft target it becomes...
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**comments deleted as pipester is happy for Mr Barnes to stick his two penneth in.***
Still keeping my eyes peeled for you pipester.
Posted 2 years ago # -
I kind of agree with Simon - I was forever changing the bits on the Pipedream as my riding progressed and changed over time. Undoubtably I would have changed the spec again in the future.
I also agree that I'd have as much fun on a Halfords hardtail as the Pipedream, but I wouldn't have built it, it wouldn't be as satisfying to ride and, to be brutally honest, I wouldn't be as fast (it was a skill compensator).
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I don't really think this thread is about what the **** you think Simon.
and I never said it was, but I'm still allowed an opinion :o) Also I'm able to express it without profanity...
Posted 2 years ago # -
If you want a bike to borrow for Wednesday night spins let me know, as I might have one you can use.
As I am 99% sure I know who you are from Matt's girls saddle on the blogspot link
Posted 2 years ago # -
very distinctive indeed. Layback post with the saddle all the way forward?
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Yeah, guessed that was you Rich. Hope you're well.
Might have a solution for wednesday anyway (there's no way I'm getting on that singlespeed of yours!) - was thinking of Cwm Carn (if it rains) or Ashton Court (dry) if you're around?
To be fair, Mat does have a girl's arse so the saddle makes sense
As for you SFB - more swearing and less rational debate please, this is an internet forum after all.
Posted 2 years ago # -
I am going to head over the Ashton Court/Leigh Woods and/or Still I reckon.
If the bike falls through let me know as you could/can borrow my PA, which I haven broken down yet.
Posted 2 years ago # -
more swearing and less rational debate please
I only swear at people I know and like - I'm viciously polite to everyone else :o)
Posted 2 years ago # -
crappy news pipester, my missus has been burgled twice in the last 7 weeks.
thiefs and their apologists, up against the wall.
Posted 2 years ago # -
KINGTUT - please don't let me stop you from abusing SFB!!!
And thanks for keeping your eyes peeled.
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AndyP - not layback post - Ritchey WCS alloy straight 27.2 x 350mm. But, yes, the saddle was too far forward!
Posted 2 years ago # -
Not sure I'd post the frame number online. Seems somehow more likely to give the theif "evidence" if anyone stops them, rather than protecting yours if it is found.
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Hadn't really thought sharing the frame number was an issue? It's registered to me on all kinds of databases etc., plus the police file...
Anybody else think it's a bad idea?
Posted 2 years ago # -
Coffeeking, if the thief has the bike then what's to stop them just reading the serial number off the frame?
Hope you get it back Pipester. Don't give up, not that I imagine you will.
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AndyP - not layback post - Ritchey WCS alloy straight 27.2 x 350mm. But, yes, the saddle was too far forward!
Without wishing to sound pedantic that is a lay back post, Ritchey don't make an in line (or sraight) WCS alloy post.
Still, lets hope it snaps and the scrotes smash all ther teeth on the stem, or rip themselves a new arsehole on the back wheel.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Hmm, I stand corrected on the seatpost then!
Still, it breaking and the sharp end disappearing up the scrotes arse is a nice thought...
Posted 2 years ago # -
Mr Barnes
Proportion is the mind of the beholder and opinions can differ even with only just a slight turn of phrase...
I seemed to have had the freedom to express my opinion and sense of humour taken from me much like this bike was taken... Killing people for stealing.. don't be absurd... who would condone that in their right mind
an emotive response to an emotive subject.... for me any way!The diesel does really smart though....
Posted 2 years ago # -
Well, she’s back…
Minus all parts. Sporting home made stickers. Frame number removed. Alphadots removed. A couple of new scratches.
Many, many thanks to Southmead police.
Huuuuuuge thanks to Mike from on here.
And thanks to Stuart at Pipedream as well for being hugely helpful (they’re lovely people over at Pipedream, go buy something from them http://www.pipedreamcycles.com)
Gonna start the rebuild right now...
Posted 1 year ago # -
What happened to the thieves?
Posted 1 year ago # -
Hurrah!
Not as good as getting her back in original condition, still a decent result eventually. Hope the scrote got/gets his comeuppance! 
Posted 1 year ago # -
Great news
Shame it's been stripped of parts
Good to hear that some stolen bikes do find their way back to the owner
Wish my orange 5 would find it's way home
Posted 1 year ago # -
Mike here, It was no problem mate, glad to be of help!
Although I've just realised I haven't sent you that pic of the scrote riding it, When he's been convicted I might just post it up on this thread.
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