Stolen Softride RoadWing in Los Angeles
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Pariah at 03.19.10 - 12:39 pm
Someone stole my Softride RoadWing yesterday in Santa Monica. It's an uncommon bike and will stand out like a sore thumb. Someone call 911 if you see it or call me at 424-243-5853.
If you have the bike and want to return it no questions asked, call the 424 number.
I know it's basically a lost cause, but what the heck.
~Luke
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What kind of lock were you using?
JB03.19.10 - 1:27 pm
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Dude! What kind of riding is that bike for? Is it a time trial bike or something? I've never seen anything like that ever......
stillline03.19.10 - 2:20 pm
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save 911 for real emergencies
contact your local pd
_iJunes03.19.10 - 2:51 pm
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just a comfort, non uci legal road bike. trek used to make the y foils which were less adjustable than this one appears to be
_iJunes responding to a
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03.19.10 - 2:52 pm
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It was my first day on a job, the person who hired me told me there would be enough room for the bike in the office which was not the case when I got there. I had to lock it up outside with a shitty cable lock.
First, I've NEVER locked the bike up outside, that would be dumb, this was literally the very first time I've ever done that. Second, this bike is like my child, I cherish it and have never seen another one in L.A.
When I bought the bike I was training for the L.A. Triathlon and needed something fast. The bike is legal to use in smaller tri's but not in big rides like the Ironman or Tour de France. The carbon seat wing is adjustable and can hold up to 240 lbs. of weight. This was convenient because I could change the geometry for a Tri type ride or a standard road ride. Drag is dramatically reduced by the bike and the carbon wing makes hill climbs a lot easier.
Keep an eye out for it, it's not particularly valuable, but is rare and I would love to get her back.
Cheers,
~Luke
Pariah03.19.10 - 3:12 pm
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"It was my first day on a job, the person who hired me told me there would be enough room for the bike in the office which was not the case when I got there."
That's a bummer, man.
braydon03.19.10 - 3:22 pm
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My dad has on older softride frame, 650 wheel. You can probably have it for the cost of shipping (from Hawaii)
e-mail me if you're interested: bellrichardj (at) g mail
richbell responding to a
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03.19.10 - 3:23 pm
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keep checking craigslist, and keep an eye on people who don't post pictures and have to sell quickly. especially if there is a "backyard sale."
if you really want to stay on top of it, subscribe to the craigslist rss feed.
tortuga_veloce03.19.10 - 3:32 pm
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You guys kick ass.
I've subscribed to the RSS feed and if anyone was checking my productivity at said new job, it wouldn't look good! All I've been doing is hunting for my bike on CL, EBay, etc.
I AM in the market for a new bike and would appreciate any help/recommendations. Ideally, I'd be able to get my Softride back, but I'm not foolishly optimistic about it.
~L
Pariah03.19.10 - 3:48 pm
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keep my eyes peeled.Srry 4 ure loss.
Huey55503.19.10 - 4:31 pm
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WHEN I FIRST SHOWED UP ON THE MR SCENE, I WAS SMASHING THIS, 144 SPOKES, FULLY CHROMED OUT, (SIM TO PIC) I GOT THIS STOLEN AT PCC, WHILE IN CLASS, THAT'S WHEN MY INSTRUCTOR TOLD ME I COULD BRING IT IN THE CLASS ROOM, KINDA LATE DON'T YOU THINK?
eddieboyinla03.19.10 - 6:07 pm
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I am 5'11" so I adjusted the softride to float between 58 and 60 CM.
Typically I like something around the 58/59 range for a rigid frame.
Pariah03.20.10 - 10:44 am
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5'11" I ride a 58/59 CM frame. Why do you ask?
Pariah responding to a
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03.20.10 - 10:56 am
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I shit you not I saw one of those last night at my buddy's house. I bet it corners like a dream...
Pariah responding to a
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03.20.10 - 10:57 am
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My dad has on older softride frame, 650 wheel. You can probably have it for the cost of shipping (from Hawaii)
e-mail me if you're interested: bellrichardj (at) g mail
this is from above. this isnt me.
north_valley_critical_mass responding to a
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03.20.10 - 12:12 pm
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http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/bik/1659371138.html
This wouldnt be your bike would it?
rub_my_crank03.24.10 - 3:41 pm
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Did you file a police report?
dusky03.24.10 - 5:28 pm
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The one on CL has a different rear triangle.
richtotheie03.24.10 - 7:06 pm
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yeah, filed a police report. we all know how helpful the po-po's are about bike theft!
Pariah responding to a
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03.26.10 - 10:41 am
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