My son had his Giant Reign X1 stolen in Taunton last night. It was locked up and they cut through the lock. It's a 2008, with Truvativ Husselfelt cranks and chain device, Race Face stem and seat post, Fox Vanilla 36s, SUN rims with worn Maxxis Minion DH 2.5s. It also has Hayes Stroker Ryde brakes with a Hope disk on the front.
Anyone who sees it or thinks they may have seen it. Please call me on 07736-374018.
Thanks.
Paul.

i always keep my bike indoors, but if i ever had to keep a bike locked up outside id alarm the shed and put up cctv or have the biggest guard dog ever lol

Yeah we should keep an eye out on the Quantocks. Got a picture to post up?

Only had the bike 2 hours, so just got photos off previous owner and will try to post on here later..keep ya eyes peeled guys..thanks. Paul.

Sorry but could the original owner have stolen it?

aww thats very sad indeed…hmmm tails cud have a point there ?

This isn't meant to sound harsh, as I know from personal experience that having a bike stolen is gut wrenching – but didn't your son have a previous bike nicked? He really needs to be a bit more aware of bike security.
Leaving a decent bike locked up outside, even if it is out of sight or in a garden is a recipe for disaster.

Anyway I'm in Taunton a couple of times a week, so I'll keep my eyes peeled.

Will look out down here round Exeter area and will pass the info on..

My bike isn't worth half the value of your lads bike.. and its much, much more than 2 hours old.. and I still have a problem leaving it outside the front door if I have to run back in cos I've forgot my phone..
I won't even leave it locked up outside the shop in plain view if I pop in for a paper..
When it was only two hours old I was ON IT.. not leaving it locked up outside…

Bad news that.

I can't help this time though.

I'm sorry. I cant help , cause i dont live in Tauton. I hope that u find it.

Thanks for the replies guys. Problem is my son lives with his mum, not me. He was stoked to finally have a replacement for the bike stolen in November (and in time for our trip to Morzine next week!)that i buckled and said he could keep it at his for the night. Unfortunately the ex doesn't share my love of bikes and wouldn't let him take it through the house. Where it was locked up is out of sight, so i reckon the scum bags saw him riding home and followed him. So no more decent bikes being kept at that house from now on.
Photos on here soon as got some off original owner (decent bloke) along with original bill of sale etc.
Keep 'em peeled guys.
Cheers.

Err…how do you upload photos on here???

Will also keep an eye out in Exe…

From here; http://www.singletrackworld.com/forums/forum-help/

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If you have no luck posting the image of the nicked bike, email it to me (profile) and I'll sort it for you.

Sorry about your bike but I would NEVER leave my bike locked up anywhere, no matter how good the lock is.

Thanks again guys. I'll try the image thing but suspect i may be calling on the help of "Buzzlightyear". 😀