Comments on: Stealing Yr Bike

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:57:18 +0000

The philly scum are apparently not satisfied with stealing bikes that are locked up in the street anymore. On my ride home I am starting to be harassed by young black kids shouting at me to give them my bike. Sometimes they even chase after me for a few blocks. Its pretty terrifying because I have no other means of getting home from work. I almost feel like finding another job to avoid being outside at night. Ive been mugged twice in the last year and I’d rather not go through that again

By: b.rox » Blog Archive » Before the Law

b.rox » Blog Archive » Before the Law — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 19:01:13 +0000

[...] After my bike was stolen last week, I walked to work and then called the cops from my office. I was told I would need to call back from the scene of the crime, since an officer would need to come by to file the report. Can’t be done over the phone. I would need to call when I had a block of time free to wait for the officer. [...]

By: b.rox » Blog Archive » Sweeter Ride

b.rox » Blog Archive » Sweeter Ride — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:33:02 +0000

[...] Yeah, I think this will get me around town. It cost a few bucks but it’s worth it. This is my primary means of transportation. And I won’t be leaving this on my front porch where it can be stolen. They’ll have to break into the house if they want to get their hands on this one. [...]

By: shana

shana — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 04:25:26 +0000

we filed a claim for a stolen bike and then again when our apartment was actually robbed and when we went to change our renters policy into home owners they told us they were planning on DROPPING us for the two claims… huh? no, seriously, huh? so, beware…

fyi – my friends have moved down. they’re quite happy. and mostly hopeful. we’ll be visiting labor day.

By: Jeremy Rich

Jeremy Rich — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:58:19 +0000

My bike was stolen here several weeks ago! I grew very trusting in Maine, where you didn’t have to lock anything up. I hate that.

Of course, I had three – that’s right, three – bikes stolen in 2 years in Philly. Kryptonite locks didn’t stop the robbers. I am never paying more than 60 dollars for a bike again.

By: spab

spab — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 17:21:45 +0000

Sorry for the loss. That was a sweet looking bike — I like the mudguards too. I have a similar bike to that one – Bianchi Avenue.

While living in Providence I only rode my bike to work and did save tons in money. I now take the train in Chicago and spend exactly $17.50/wk or around $70/month.

By: Sophmom

Sophmom — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 14:51:50 +0000

Glad to hear that you’re back in the saddle, so to speak, albeit with a loaner. B, I’m really sorry to hear about your bike being stolen. It really sucks.

Karen, that story was horrible! Yikes!

By: Editor B

Editor B — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 13:42:13 +0000

Lee, yes, NOLA has a bike registry system. No, I never got around to registering this bike, I don’t think.

Tony, this bike has a butted aluminum frame. I liked it a lot. I’m thinking I’ll replace it with the same model. Hang the expense.

Also, I should mention that a friend gave me a loaner bike to get around. Thanks Wink!

By: Tony

Tony — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 13:34:41 +0000

Sucks! That was a good bike too. Was that the one with carbon fiber frame?

By: Adam Endwright

Adam Endwright — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 23:48:14 +0000

I had the psychic feeling this morning too. I found my car battery was dead when I left for work. I found that the button for the headlights was halfway pressed. What is going to gnaw at me is that I never had the headlights on the day before. Also, the driver door was unlocked. (now, that I may have done myself on accident). And finally, someone smashed my next neighbor’s porch light last night. All of that could be totally unrelated, and the light was probably just kids playing around or something. Still, I have that same guilty distrusting feeling of my neighbors. I think I may start turning my back porch light on at night.