Tim Koffler Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Thank you Hunka Hunka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 @Tim Koffler It's not your fault that your wheel was stolen, obviously, but can I ask why you locked it up outside instead of bringing it in with you and using the trolley? One of the big advantages for me when deciding on an EUC over competing transportation options was the ability to bring it with me to avoid precisely this situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 25 minutes ago, Tim Koffler said: Where would I report my wheel stolen? Which forum? My InMotion V8 was stolen 2 nights ago. I locked it up and went in a store for 20 minutes, came back and it was gone. I was at a loss for what to do so filed a police report. Suggestions would be great. Tim That sucks. I still have a hard time wrapping my head around someone stealing a wheel since the odds seem rather small that a thief would know what a wheel is. It's never occurred to be to get a lock for my wheel because I always take it with me, even in a store (that's where the trolley handle come in to play). Good luck, but I'm afraid you will probably never see it again Although this Forum is big, I think it represent a minority of the people who ride wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Koffler Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I have ridden one for 3 years and love using the handle to keep it by my side. I have been trying to break away from always having it and trying to lock it up when I go shopping or what not just so I don't have my hands full. And I thought that by locking it the chance of me leaning it somewhere and someone taking it was safer. The dumb thing is that I even planted a Trackr on it but apparently it's not working anymore. So pissed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 minute ago, Tim Koffler said: I have ridden one for 3 years and love using the handle to keep it by my side. I have been trying to break away from always having it and trying to lock it up when I go shopping or what not just so I don't have my hands full. And I thought that by locking it the chance of me leaning it somewhere and someone taking it was safer. The dumb thing is that I even planted a Trackr on it but apparently it's not working anymore. So pissed! I have been tempted when going into a crowded place to leave the wheel somewhere it wouldn't be so visible out of a desire to avoid the 20 questions that come with being in public with the wheel. I'm not even comfortable leaving it near the entrance of a store, probably because I'm new and the novelty factor is still fresh. I imagine if I'd been riding for years that my guard would gradually lower. Marty makes a good observation about our online community here being a small percentage of the total number of riders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanghamP Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 34 minutes ago, Tim Koffler said: Where would I report my wheel stolen? Which forum? My InMotion V8 was stolen 2 nights ago. I locked it up and went in a store for 20 minutes, came back and it was gone. I was at a loss for what to do so filed a police report. Suggestions would be great. Tim How did you lock up your wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 56 minutes ago, Tim Koffler said: Where would I report my wheel stolen? Which forum? My InMotion V8 was stolen 2 nights ago. I locked it up and went in a store for 20 minutes, came back and it was gone. I was at a loss for what to do so filed a police report. Suggestions would be great. Tim Sorry to hear that. Out of curiosity How was it locked up? (chain, cable, bike "U" lock) to what was it locked? To what part of the wheel was the lock attached? How did they relieve you of it? (broke other thing, cut lock, stole wheel and other thing, etc). Curious, because I've wondered about locking up a 16s and the only thing is the handle, which could be broken quite easily by the sub-humans who do this sort of thing. Of course, the handle makes it so easy to take inside. I'll never again own a wheel without a handle (except the one I still have ). Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Anything shiny or has a lock on it for that matter likely has some value so these thieves are willing to steal anything not bolted down or protected. I would print out some info sheets with the photo of the wheel to give out to all the pawn shops / second hand stores in the area. There's a few Seattle riders on the forums. @kasenutty @stevenvo @Jeffrey Scott Will @JimB @525rider @pentachen @SeattleAbarth @RideMc @Anthony S @Coinbot @blindjoedeath @WilliamG @Lukeyeeb @Eric Jorgensen @Jeggy @Bryan Wells @Switchface @Solowheel Seattle @Chrispy keep an eye out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I've been checking Offerup and Craigslist since seeing this thread, I'll report if I see anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Wow! This is selling in my city. I’ve never seen another 16s while riding. Maybe I’ll message him to see if I can take a look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Looks like the listing has been withdrawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outcast00096 Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 You know I have my eye out for stolen wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I contacted the seller to ask why he took down the listing. He said the wheel was sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubadragonsan Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 This is my way of preventing/deterring theft of my wheel. I glue a vibration alarm on my KingSong 16. Once it's on, whenever someone touches it, the alarm will sound. Of course, my KS has to be within a distance where I can hear the alarm. So far, it makes me feel secure of its whereabouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 2 hours ago, scubadragosan said: This is my way of preventing/deterring theft of my wheel. I glue a vibration alarm on my KingSong 16. Once it's on, whenever someone touches it, the alarm will sound. Of course, my KS has to be within a distance where I can hear the alarm. So far, it makes me feel secure of its whereabouts. Intriguing. Do you have a web link to this device? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubadragonsan Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 They are easily found on Ebay, Aliexpress or Amazon: Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Remote-Control-Vibration-Alarm-Sensor-Home-Car-Detector-System-X2P6-/253271728897 Aliexpress https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Practical-433MHZ-Wireless-Remote-Control-Vibration-Alarm-Sensor-Door-Window-Home-House-Security-Sensor-Detector-Easy/32768073359.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.29.TnjGMY&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10151_10065_10344_10068_10130_10324_10342_10547_10325_10343_51102_10546_10340_10548_10341_10545_10084_10083_10307_5920011_5790015_10059_10314_10534_100031_10604_10103_10142,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_2&algo_expid=30bd9143-c7de-4075-bc62-543954ee6ade-4&algo_pvid=30bd9143-c7de-4075-bc62-543954ee6ade&rmStoreLevelAB=5 Amazon https://www.amazon.com/LayOPO-Wireless-Anti-theft-Detector-Vibration/dp/B01IBLIWJU/ref=sr_1_cc_6?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1514826832&sr=1-6-catcorr&keywords=vibration+alarm+bicycle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Monkey Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I use a Doberman Bag Protector Alert when I pop to the shops or pub. http://www.dobermanproducts.com/products/se_0304.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoother Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 4 hours ago, Thinking Monkey said: I use a Doberman Bag Protector Alert when I pop to the shops or pub. http://www.dobermanproducts.com/products/se_0304.html That's interesting. How do you attach it? I found this on their website. http://www.dobermanproducts.com/products/se_0210.html it sticks on and is usb rechargeable. It would fit nicely under the handle on both my wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Monkey Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I use a couple of cable ties attached to the handle. https://imgur.com/a/cYkx5 The usb power seems a better option though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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