Stolen Specialized Globe Vienna - London, Old Street

[liquid_disorder]

Hi all, never thought that my first post on CC would be to report that the "usual good fellas " have stolen on the night between the 26th and 27th of April 2010 my bicycle:

Make: Specialized
Model:Globe Vienna
Colour: grey
Frame: 57cm
Frame number: WUD80835490D
Saddle: Specialized Recreational Saddle
Tires: Front and rear tires and rims are different as I changed the rear ones
Area: Old Street
City: London

I had an ordinary Kryptonite U-lock.

Obviously it was reported to the police and there were almost 4 CCTV keeping an eye on my bike. I'm checking Gumtree and eBay constantly. Any other suggestions?

Thanks

 

[Kr4t0z]

Brick Lane?

 

[liquid_disorder]

Yeah, I'll give it a try. Is it just on Sundays?

 

[Alan Whicker]

Yep, sundays - and get there early. Have a look round Sclater Street especially.

Old Street is also the worst place in the country from motorcycle theft, apparently.

 

[e-rider]

There appears to be number of 'suspect' London sellers on gumtree and ebay so it's worth keeping an eye open. Otherwise I wouldn't hold your breath! A bike is stolen every 71 seconds in the UK and almost none are ever recovered.

 

[SavageHoutkop]

You don't need to check ebay constantly - it can do it for you. Set up an alert for your bike and tell ebay to email you as soon as a new listing matches. I think some theives must steal a whole lot, wait until the trail cools, and then post them all very very quickly.

 

[e-rider]

yes on ebay it's called 'saved searches'

 

[liquid_disorder]

Cool, thank you all guys for your help!
Much appreciated