CaptainFoster Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Hi all Just a quick heads up –Unfortunately, My friend Pete has just had his collection of bikes (road, mtb, trial) pinched from his garage. The thieves climbed onto the roof, took some slates off, dropped into the garage, walked them out of the garage, down the drive, down the street and into the back of a van (useless neighbour saw them load it into the van and never thought to mention it) . So be warned all!!! I will be posting pics and a couple of serial numbers on a few forums (apologies if you have read this else where) at some point this week - just in case the bikes pop up on a for sale ad some where. This is the 2nd person I know who has had their garage roof opened up and bikes nicked. A new trend maybe? So, make sure you lock that bike up good and tight. I had 4k worth of road bike nicked about 18 months ago so I ended up buying a dedicated bike storage lock up garage thing which I built around the back of the house (after seeing one at a show in Earls court) within 2 weeks of buying the bike some one had a go at the unit (while I was at work), but couldn’t get in ) – I’m sure they must have followed me home from a road ride or seen it on the back of the car. So, as much as I hate spending money on practical things like that – it is worth it (or has been for me). The one I got was direct from the manufacturer a place called asgard cycle storage here. I have to be honest it cost a fourtune to buy (£400) – but after the hassle I had trying to get my money out of the insurance company – (5 months to get a new bike from E and L) it is worth it. Bike insurance is a great idea until you try and actually claim – it’s a nightmare. Take care all! – and check whos behind you if you ride home! Silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How Original Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Thats bad that man. But personally, round my area no one would even bother my shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh barker Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 hope he gets the bikes back, those storage devices look pretty heavy duty. i keep my 3 bikes in the house, good luck retreiving those bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modifiedridah2k9 Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Thats bad that man. But personally, round my area no one would even bother my shed. Why won't they bother your shed? Its still possible somebody will... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Morton Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Thats bad that man. But personally, round my area no one would even bother my shed. Same. All my bikes are stored in a shed at mine. No padlock or anything on the door. A simple alarm possitioned between each entrance to the farm. Which when broken between the hours of 11 PM and 7 AM it rings a alarm in my house which alerts us that someone is close. But never get any bother as we are 10 Mile away from the nearest town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 I have a Pig (Doberman) and a Bumpy (English Bull Terrier). These seem to have worked so far and I used to live in one of the worst parts of Swansea, but now I have said that my bike will surely be nicked........................Dammit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Thats bad that man. But personally, round my area no one would even bother my shed. Most thieves tend to travel in from far away to nick something so don't be so sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Nottinghamshire? Give me some idea what im looking for and i'll go for a hunt. What part of nottinghamshire are we talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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