Not stolen,but could've been!

[Accy cyclist]

I saw the owner prop it up against the window then go into the bistro. He must've been in about 5 minutes. I watched him and in that time he didn't once look over his shoulder to see if it was still there. I kind of stood guard over it while he came back out. I politely put it to him that it could've been nicked. Even then he didn't seem that bothered,saying "It's over 10 years old,so if it goes it goes". Honestly,no wonder bikes get stolen!!

 

[Blue Hills]

I don't trust that dog.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I don't trust that dog.

My mutt kept the dodgy looking types at bay. If he hadn't have been there i think they would've made a move for it!

 

[DCLane]

How do you know it's 'nearly' stolen? Yes they're daft leaving it unlocked but still ...

I've left bikes unlocked before. Still do.

 

[Accy cyclist]

How do you know it's 'nearly' stolen? Yes they're daft leaving it unlocked but still ...

I've left bikes unlocked before. Still do.

It attracted a few glances in those 5 minutes. All it would've taken was for someone to sit on it and ride it away. I would've asked the shop owner if it was ok to bring it in to the shop.

 

[Archie_tect]

Perhaps it's insured for more than it's worth and the owner has started leaving it deliberately... though you'd think not locking it would invalidate any insurance cover.

 

[Saluki]

Your dog looks a sweetie, Accy.

 

[cougie uk]

Lovely dog.

Length of that brake cable though. He could save grammes there.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Someone stole some spokes. @Accy cyclist you weren’t watching close enough.

 

[steveindenmark]

I often leave my bike unlocked while I go into a shop. Why dont mine get stolen?

 

[Accy cyclist]

I often leave my bike unlocked while I go into a shop. Why dont mine get stolen?

Maybe theft isn't frowned upon,but reluctantly accepted in Denmark,like it is in Britain.🤔

 

[steveindenmark]

I did read that every person in Denmark has 1.3 bikes. Maybe there is no demand here 😁🇩🇰

 

[Accy cyclist]

If i have to stop at a shop while out cycling,or go to a shop on my bike,i always ask if i can take my bike in. Most say yes,but if they say no i just don't bother. I know some'll quote 'health and safety' stuff and yes i get that to an extent,but some shops are just anti cyclist. The bike in this thread must be worth,or was at one stage worth quite a few thousand pounds. Most shop keepers/owners think bikes at the most are worth a few hundred quid.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I did read that every person in Denmark has 1.3 bikes. Maybe there is no demand here 😁🇩🇰

I don't think the bike in question if stolen around here would be done so,so that the thief could own and ride a carbon framed Colnago. It'd end up on ebay or similar. Now if it'd been a big chunky mountain bike they'd probably nick it for their own use.

I must admit,i was tempted,but it looked to have a 53/54 cm frame,whereas i take a 56/57 frame.......only joking!!

 

[vickster]

Scallies wouldn't know what to do with them funny pedals