STOLEN - Boardman Race Hybrid Bike

[Dino355]

Not my idea of an ideal first post but here goes.....

I advertised one of my bikes for sale on Gumtree and some little scrote turned up and nicked it. Left me his iPhone (probably nicked too) as security for a test ride.

Stolen from Winchmore Hill, North London. Likely that the the thief is local, from London or Herts/Essex

Police said that if no one reports the iPhone stolen I can have it back after 28 days. Ironically that's worth more than the bike.....

Here are some pics, if any of you fellow cyclists spot anything for sale that looks like this please let me know.



Distinctive scratch on frame:



Thin Shimano rims



Brand new Lizard Skin grips & Wellgo pedals





More pics HERE

Will have a word with my contents insurance on Monday as I have bikes and valuables covered but I doubt they will pay given that I effectively 'gave' him the bike.....

Feeling embarassed, disappointed and a just a touch angry with myself for letting this happen!!!

 

[raleighnut]

Similar thing happened to a guy I worked with only the "scrote" left an envelope with £20s in for the full amount.............Duds

 

[Dino355]

I've also heard of the same trick but with a 'laptop' bag. Instead of a laptop it's magazines in the bag....

Anyways now on Bike Shepherd too with more details http://www.bikeshepherd.org/bikes/show/boardman-race-27218857