On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 2:14 PM, Minh wrote:
> Wow, i think it's kind of nuts that a Rivendell 'looks' expensive. I
> mean they might look expensive to me, but are leather saddles, cork
> grips, lugged steel, fat tires, fenders, high-spoke count wheels, what
> equates to expensive now? what has t
It more important to know the serial number with a picture of the
serial number and a picture of the bike. When the bike is stolen, you
provide the serial number and then the serial number goes in either a
local database or NCIC (National Crime Information Center) or both.
NCIC is a national data
Well, just opinion and conjecture of course. Looking at the photos Flickr
and the like, lots of pretty bikes that are RBW. Sure, carbon/new black
parts: steal that too!
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Wow, i think it's kind of nuts that a Rivendell 'looks' expensive. I
mean they might look expensive to me, but are leather saddles, cork
grips, lugged steel, fat tires, fenders, high-spoke count wheels, what
equates to expensive now? what has the world come to?
wouldn't a low slung plastic/carbon
Agreed, these are good points. I can think of two arguements: 1. Parts can
be stripped and sold on eBay (I know, that takes work and time). Maybe
they could even sell the frame on eBay (see #2). 2. Thieves know a
nice/expensive bike when they see one. if they have tools to get it
relativel
On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 11:14 AM, Minh wrote:
> I find this whole thread really disturbing, from a pure thief trying
> to make money perspective i can't see how stealing these kinds of
> bikes are worthwhile. Something like a Rivendell or BoxDog i only
> see two options for fencing it, either re
I find this whole thread really disturbing, from a pure thief trying
to make money perspective i can't see how stealing these kinds of
bikes are worthwhile.Something like a Rivendell or BoxDog i only
see two options for fencing it, either really cheap or at a 'normal
price', fencing it cheap, w
"The double-edged sword of bicycle registration is, of course, that
someday folks may clamor for bicycle rider registration and licensure."
I agree with this.
"Licensure of riders will probably lead to a requirement for bike rider
insurance"
This made me shudder, then throw up a little.I
