andycam Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I just want to say thanks for stealing my wheels and screwing my frame so that I could no longer ride it. Very kind of you. Is it me or does there seem to be more of this going on? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8931-bike-thieves-of-dulwich/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 See the Nunhead crack thread for another victim. It's been going on for years as I remember my boy when he was about 10 (8 years ago) coming back from the pool after a swim without his bike. It had been stolen but more than that HE felt so bad about it. He was crying. Luckily it was insured and he got a brand new one in a matter of days.They are a lot of bas*ards out there! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8931-bike-thieves-of-dulwich/#findComment-270891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycam Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Sad thing is the bike was more expensive than my insurance covered it for, plus after they take their access - Money down the drain sadly. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8931-bike-thieves-of-dulwich/#findComment-270903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaineasy Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I wasn't insured and I think the crack head who stole it will be injured for his troubles. bad luck for your bike matey.hugs Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8931-bike-thieves-of-dulwich/#findComment-270941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozzyloz Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I bought a set of Pinhead Locking Skewers from Balfes Bikes some time ago. Not saying it makes your bike totally un-nickable but it's certainly given me a bit more peace of mind when locking up an expensive set of wheels. I think Balfes might sell them cheaper than ?50 and they're VERY easy to fit. The key is unique and if you lose it you can get a replacement. Highly recommended. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8931-bike-thieves-of-dulwich/#findComment-270947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycam Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Thanks that is really helpful. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8931-bike-thieves-of-dulwich/#findComment-270972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I find it depressing that you cannot take your eyes off it for a second before some thieving creep lifts it, and even if they were caught nothing is available, which I consider a true deterrent, can legally be administered.In the middle east nobody takes anything not belonging to themselves, as the punishment is dire, so it can be done. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8931-bike-thieves-of-dulwich/#findComment-271402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaineasy Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I have left my bike unlocked in my front garden since i moved here in august , and outside nearly every job I have had since then and nobody took it till I ventured into Nunhead. I think it lasted well and the Karma deterent did the trick for quite a while. I have always thought the more I worried about it getting knicked the more likely it was to happen. Then it did! feckit Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8931-bike-thieves-of-dulwich/#findComment-271448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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