[Adventurous]

Perhaps I can shed some light on the situation then.

I submitted receipts this morning to the insurance company for the purchase price of the bicycle plus the tires I swapped on, pedals that were not included in the purchase price, handlebar I swapped out, and stem that I had in my parts bin. The total for all of that at retail pricing (what I paid, I have no hook ups) is $5,200.

My policy does cover replacement cost, so I'm looking at $3,200 after the deductible. If I were to purchase things at full retail once again to achieve the same configuration I will indeed be out the full $2K.

I have made a plea to the bike shop to come back and see what they can do for me. I spoke with the folks at Yeti this morning and to their credit they said they will speak to the bike shop as well about seeing what they can do. In the mean time Yeti has offered me a demo bike for the duration of the weekend so I can get some saddle time in. Huge props to them for both offering up a demo bike and speaking to the shop on my behalf.

 

[jonKranked]

Most aren't going to look into whether you can buy the bike built that way. They're going to look at what the bike shop tells them it will cost to replace.

yea, because bikes can easily be "'custom" or for stuff no longer available, they often times go by what it could cost to replace with something comparable.

like, if you had a bike from a company that no longer makes bikes, or no longer makes something similar.

 

[Adventurous]

Also, I will be receiving video footage of the incident shortly and will most definitely be sharing for informational purposes. With any luck someone will recognize this shitgibbon and his life choices will catch up to him.

 

[jonKranked]

Perhaps I can shed some light on the situation then.

I submitted receipts this morning to the insurance company for the purchase price of the bicycle plus the tires I swapped on, pedals that were not included in the purchase price, handlebar I swapped out, and stem that I had in my parts bin. The total for all of that at retail pricing is $5,200.

My policy does cover replacement cost, so I'm looking at $3,200 after the deductible. If I were to purchase things at full retail once again to achieve the same configuration I will indeed be out the full $2K.

I have made a plea to the bike shop to come back and see what they can do for me. I spoke with the folks at Yeti this morning and to their credit they said they will speak to the bike shop as well about seeing what they can do. In the mean time Yeti has offered me a demo bike for the duration of the weekend so I can get some saddle time in. Huge props to them for both offering up a demo bike and speaking to the shop on my behalf.

you know we just like to argue about stuff right?


we're all hoping that your original bike turns up unharmed and the jizztrumpet who stole it gets a felony

 

[jonKranked]

Also, I will be receiving video footage of the incident shortly and will most definitely be sharing for informational purposes. With any luck someone will recognize this shitgibbon and his life choices will catch up to him.

"dickweasel"

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

If you let me sleep on your couch and drink your beer, I will try to channel my inner Liam Neeson on said shitgibbon.


And also ride bikes.

 

[stoney]

It all depends on how nice/cool they are about it. From a strictly moral standpoint, splitting the extra would be the most fair to both parties, as the shop would have already helped Tim by redoing the quote at a part level (borderline fraudish), and in turn Tim is giving them money (again) by buying the bike there.

Of course $500 means more to Tim than the shop, but depending on the size of the shop, losing out on that potential $500 after already doing Tim a favor probably isn't something they're going to be all for. Then again, if they are a standup place and empathetic about the situation, I'm sure they will. Either way, both parties win.

If you're planning on buying the replacement bike from me, I'll bend the numbers for sure. That's just something that needs to be discussed before proceeding forward. I never asked somebody to split that buffer amount with me. I always just asked them to buy their replacement bike through me.

 

[stoney]

I have made a plea to the bike shop to come back and see what they can do for me. I spoke with the folks at Yeti this morning and to their credit they said they will speak to the bike shop as well about seeing what they can do. In the mean time Yeti has offered me a demo bike for the duration of the weekend so I can get some saddle time in. Huge props to them for both offering up a demo bike and speaking to the shop on my behalf.

I'd be surprised if Yeti can't get them down to cost range. For the shop it's a lifetime supporter, for Yeti it's this kind of positive chatter and a lifer.

 

[canadmos]

Fuuuuuck. Sorry to hear that. I hope the shop can help you out.
looks like somewhere along the St Lawrence... Possibly between Montreal and Quebec city?

Happy Canada day!

There's a neighbourhood party outside my place now, at least 40 kids and a bouncy castle. I predict vomit.

Thinking of taking my oldest to find Dory this afternoon to cool off a bit in a dark, air conditionned space.

It was right before the Quebec/New Brunswick border. Came over the ridge and had one of the best views, the fog/clouds over the water topped it off.

Now I'm in Nova Scotia, on the ocean sorta. I'm beyond tired, need to find a bong shed spot away from the kids and chalets here. Luckily having the bike should make quick work of that...

 

[Serial Midget]

Heh. Colorado, dude. Yeti's are probably only slightly less common than Santa Cruz.

Next to Specialized, Yeti is the most common bike I see on the trails here, but the former local dealer said they didn't sell? I don't think he was consumer friendly...

 

[Toshi]

The deed is done. I now own a carbon-framed, 27.5"-wheeled dentist bike.

 

[Serial Midget]

OK. I am bored... who is getting the next bike? I need someone to buy an IBIS Mojo and LMK if it's as awesome as I think it would be.

 

[Serial Midget]

lately my go to is lagavulin. just the right amount of smokiness.

"Biking isn't going anywhere or doing anything, I mean friends - we don't have any friends because you wont go anywhere or do anything."

Therefore:
View media item 2888

 

[stoney]

The deed is done. I now own a carbon-framed, 27.5"-wheeled dentist bike.

That didn't take long

 

[Adventurous]

@Adventurous, long shot but once you get it hosted you could always try and send links to the local news outlets of the video via tweeter and bookface etc.

What kind of lock did you have it secured to the truck with?

Working on it! I have the video in my possession and am trying to figure out how to best circulate it. It provides a clear picture of who this degenerate cumfunnel is.

It was locked on my Thule T2 using their integrated lock. Considering this episode it would appear I need to re-evaluate how I transport my bicycle.

 

[Toshi]

That didn't take long

What pushed me over the edge was that they had/have a sale on the 5010: $1300 off my build plus they took my two demo fees off the price as well. It'll be a tight few months to come but it beats picking up and paying for a demo bike (or riding your wife's small XC bike) for the many weekends still left this summer.

Working on it! I have the video in my possession and am trying to figure out how to best circulate it. It provides a clear picture of who this degenerate cumfunnel is.

It was locked on my Thule T2 using their integrated lock. Considering this episode it would appear I need to re-evaluate how I transport my bicycle.

Did they cut the cable or just force the tiny lock mechanism? Ultimately the whole rack itself could be taken apart with allen keys and a socket set…

 

[Adventurous]

Did they cut the cable or just force the tiny lock mechanism? Ultimately the whole rack itself could be taken apart with allen keys and a socket set…

He did it through brute force. It almost appears that the locking head jumped a few ratchet spots, so I would imagine that took quite the tug.

 

[SkaredShtles]

That didn't take long

TWSS.

 

[stoney]

He did it through brute force. It almost appears that the locking head jumped a few ratchet spots, so I would imagine that took quite the tug.

Daisy chained u-locks or a New York chain if you are leaving it on the back. Or, just put it into the bed.

 

[canadmos]

Success. Beer and bong shed on the coast.

 

[Nick]

Working on it! I have the video in my possession and am trying to figure out how to best circulate it. It provides a clear picture of who this degenerate cumfunnel is.

Share it here, on your FB, give it to the police, offer it to the news, and have someone pull a good still image of the thief that can be make into wanted posters. The thief well may live close to your parking lot. Start plastering.

 

[StiHacka]

I had an interesting job interview this afternoon. Working with rocket scientists (literally) and ex-airforce personnel sounds compelling but the Hell freezes over before I show any sympathies towards moving to the DC.

 

[Full Trucker]

@Adventurous cool to hear both the shop and Yeti seem to be in your corner. You got it at GBS, or elsewhere? Lemme know, if I know someone at the shop you bought 'er at maybe I can put in a word. No promises, but maybe. If it is GBS I would be surprised if they didn't do something for ya, those dudes are solid.

In #funemployment news, I had my fork overhauled today and replaced a pair of crabon bars that had a deep gouge from a crash. The shop had a pair of aluminum Easton Havoc bars that had been on the floor a while, so they let them go at a great price. Now eating an apple down by the river, contemplating a ride in between thunderstorms.

 

[Toshi]

7 more minutes then I'm out of here.

I've been in my office for, uh, a few hours. I've sent some work-related emails… that counts as being productive, right? One was to ask to spend my academic funds, typically reserved for society dues and conference travel, on a shiny new Apple laptop. It'd be owned by the university but I'd be fine with that.

 

[Adventurous]

The local news station is coming to interview me in a few minutes. Be prepared.

 

[stoney]

The local news station is coming to interview me in a few minutes. Be prepared.

No isht. Go Timmy! Go!

 

[stevew]

DC.

DC is still pretty fucking awesome......i kind of miss virginia.

 

[eaterofdog]

Wife went to Seattle for training this week so I told her to bring me back an ounce of Blue Dream in her ass and she's being super uptight about it. All "I'm a public education administrator" this and "federal charges" that. Yeesh

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

@Adventurous Hell yeah, catch that fucker !

Gallery Hop tonight, three hours of smiling and being civil.

Finally replaced the batteries in the bathroom scale and discovered that even though my shorts are loose.I have gained two pounds.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Wife went to Seattle for training this week so I told her to bring me back an ounce of Blue Dream in her ass and she's being super uptight about it. All "I'm a public education administrator" this and "federal charges" that. Yeesh

Blue Dream ? You can do way better than that. Girls Scout Cookies is where it's at, or so I hear.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

@Adventurous Hell yeah, catch that fucker !

Gallery Hop tonight, three hours of smiling and being civil.

Finally replaced the batteries in the bathroom scale and discovered that even though my shorts are loose.I have gained two pounds.

Two pounds means nothing based on a single measurement.

 

[jonKranked]

"Biking isn't going anywhere or doing anything, I mean friends - we don't have any friends because you wont go anywhere or do anything."

Therefore:
View media item 2888

Nice! What do you think?

 

[6thElement]

The local news station is coming to interview me in a few minutes. Be prepared.

Which channel? If it's Fox they'll somehow blame you for the theft with an obscure graph/diagram proving that your Yeti was responsible for Russia annexing Crimea.

 

[jstuhlman]

DC is still pretty fucking awesome......i kind of miss virginia.

i miss charlottesville...dc, not so much.

made it to beach. preparing to cope with the next few days of sandy hell with alcohol and fireworks. tuesday can't come soon enough.

 

[StiHacka]

Finally replaced the batteries in the bathroom scale and discovered that even though my shorts are loose.I have gained two pounds.

It's all muscles!

 

[jdcamb]

The Bug that became stuck in my ear was a Ant and not a brain eating Earwig. 3.5 hours of absolute terror. Qtip covered in Honey did the trick. It was still alive as I pulled it out.

 

[Adventurous]

Which channel? If it's Fox they'll somehow blame you for the theft with an obscure graph/diagram proving that your Yeti was responsible for Russia annexing Crimea.

It's totally Fox. Thinking it'll be on the 9 o'clock news at some point. Another station is interested too, I'll see if they want a shot as well.

Semi-ironic that the police finally called me back in the middle of the interview.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Jeebus are the freaks out tonight.

One guy looked at my collection wedding bands and asked if they were earrings or finger rings.

And I'm pretty sure some cartoon characters have come to life and are now walking among us.

 

[Serial Midget]

Nice! What do you think?

It's the most smokey scotch I've tasted, the first few sips were overpowering but it only took a shot or two to develop a taste for it. The aroma is also amazing, one glass makes the whole room feel great.

 

[6thElement]

It's totally Fox. Thinking it'll be on the 9 o'clock news at some point. Another station is interested too, I'll see if they want a shot as well.

Semi-ironic that the police finally called me back in the middle of the interview.

Your Yeti purchase caused the Brexit