Fuji Track

What happened

I last saw my bike at noon as I walked to get lunch. I came back outside after class and it was gone.

Bike details

Type

Fixed Gear / Track Bike

Color

blue/white

Size

56 cm

Condition

White/Black Checkerboard rear wheel with 16 tooth freewheel and 17 tooth fixed cog, red Surly Hub, Red spoke nipples, red handlebar tape on drop bars, Black Alexrims front wheel, stainless steel toe cages, red drive chain, American flag sticker on frame.

Theft circumstances

Date

Oct 6, 2009

Lock type

Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain

Locked to

Locked to bike rack.

How locked

Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.

How defeated

Lock is missing, along with the bike.

Duration

4 hours

Area

Front of building in residential area.

Recovery notes

On 6/22/2013 we were informed by a Working Bikes Cooperative volunteer that this bike crossed their hands and they were able to use the Chicago Stolen Bicycle Registry to identify the owner, who now has the bike back. On 6/25/2013 the victim, when asked how the bike fared over its 4 year journey, responded: The condition is nearly identical to when I lost it in 2009. Both wheels were in nearly perfect condition, chain still good, same tires still on it in great condition. Even the American flag sticker I put on it was still there. The only thing that is worse than before it was stolen is the paint job, probably because it was thrown around for a few years on top of other stolen bikes. I don't know why they didn't tear it apart and sell it in pieces, I guess that was too much work. Everyone at Workingbikes was astonished that I got it back at all, and were even more impressed with the condition. After spending a couple hours working on it at working bikes, it is now in better condition than before it was stolen, if you can believe that.