Stolen Bike (Again)

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I managed to get my bike replaced through Wheelies.com (who were first
class), but the insurance company gave me a lot of hassle.

Lloyds TSB? Yes Wheelies are good, but I can't complain about the
insurance - they replaced a 500 pound second hand bike with a brand new 30
speed Trek 1400 costing 1200. Can't grumble about that.

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Simon Mason
http://www.simonmason.karoo.net

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Lloyds TSB? Yes Wheelies are good, but I can't complain about the
insurance - they replaced a 500 pound second hand bike with a brand
new 30 speed Trek 1400 costing 1200. Can't grumble about that.

Oooooh, tempted to insure my 10 year old Trek 5000 then lock it up in
Manchester city centre..

Mark Thompson
<pleasegivegenerously@warmmail*_turn_up_the_heat_to_reply*.com> of NTL

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Lloyds TSB? Yes Wheelies are good, but I can't complain about the
insurance - they replaced a 500 pound second hand bike with a brand
new 30 speed Trek 1400 costing 1200. Can't grumble about that.

Oooooh, tempted to insure my 10 year old Trek 5000 then lock it up in
Manchester city centre..

By no means as certain a bet as you might think. Have been locking up my
commuter bike around Manchester since 1992, and still have it.
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Steph Peters
Chorlton Wanderers Cycling Group
Monthly slow and easy rides from South Manchester
http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/cycling/chwan.htm

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Mark Thompson
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Lloyds TSB? Yes Wheelies are good, but I can't complain about the
insurance - they replaced a 500 pound second hand bike with a brand
new 30 speed Trek 1400 costing 1200. Can't grumble about that.

Oooooh, tempted to insure my 10 year old Trek 5000 then lock it up in
Manchester city centre..

By no means as certain a bet as you might think. Have been locking up my
commuter bike around Manchester since 1992, and still have it.

I think it's safe to say the bike is [censored] then.

On Sun, 28 May 2006 21:47:54 GMT, "Joseph" <[email hidden]>

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By no means as certain a bet as you might think. Have been locking up my
commuter bike around Manchester since 1992, and still have it.

I think it's safe to say the bike is [censored] then.

If it's been giving reliable commuting service since 1992, then I'd
have to disagree.

"Bob"
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Call me Bob of NTL said:

On Sun, 28 May 2006 21:47:54 GMT, "Joseph" <[email hidden]>

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By no means as certain a bet as you might think. Have been locking up my
commuter bike around Manchester since 1992, and still have it.

I think it's safe to say the bike is [censored] then.

If it's been giving reliable commuting service since 1992, then I'd
have to disagree.

Not surprisingly I disagree too. It's a 1992 Specialised Hard Rock with
slicks, rack and mudguards. It's probably less nickable than average as it
is the smallest adult size so looks like a kid's bike - anyone over 5' 4"
would hit their knees on the handlebars. And I do use decent locks.

It has given reliable service. Had to do the usual replacements of chain,
chain rings, block and wheels due to wear and tear. Other than that and one
thumb shifter it still has the original bits. It's not the lightest of
bikes, and the frame is pretty scratched, but it fits me really well so I
shall keep it as long as I can.
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Steph Peters
Chorlton Wanderers Cycling Group
Monthly slow and easy rides from South Manchester
http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/cycling/chwan.htm

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slicks, rack and mudguards.

The above is probably a better defence against theft than the locks ;-)

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slicks, rack and mudguards.

The above is probably a better defence against theft than the locks ;-)

Don't forget a Carradice saddlebag, too.

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slicks, rack and mudguards.

The above is probably a better defence against theft than the locks ;-)

Don't forget a Carradice saddlebag, too.

Nah, I'm strictly an Ortlieb rollers kind of woman.

I reckon the ultimate defence would be drops, intensely unfashionable.
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Steph Peters
Chorlton Wanderers Cycling Group
Monthly slow and easy rides from South Manchester
http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/cycling/chwan.htm

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> slicks, rack and mudguards.

The above is probably a better defence against theft than the locks ;-)

Don't forget a Carradice saddlebag, too.

Nah, I'm strictly an Ortlieb rollers kind of woman.

But you have to take those off when you leave. All hard work.

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I reckon the ultimate defence would be drops, intensely unfashionable.

As long as it doesn't look too lightweight. Road bikes are desirable again.

A

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Steph Peters
Chorlton Wanderers Cycling Group

I keep thinking your group is incorrectly named. Should it not be
Chorlton & the Wheelies Cycling Group?

Cue ukrc thread drift into favourite kids progs from yonks ago,and a
bunch of people saying 'I don't get it!'

TL

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Steph Peters
Chorlton Wanderers Cycling Group

I keep thinking your group is incorrectly named. Should it not be
Chorlton & the Wheelies Cycling Group?

I didn't name it. There were a lot of silly suggestions, mainly
alliterative, because the group is the successor to the Dawdling Doctors
from the Bicycle Doctor shop. The Southern Cemetery Saunterers was one that
I remember as particularly unsuitable.
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Steph Peters
Chorlton Wanderers Cycling Group
Monthly slow and easy rides from South Manchester
http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/cycling/chwan.htm