Hi Doug, That's a scary thought to think some **** might steal our beloved machines simply to 'melt them down' for scrap value. Here in Somerset I can't say I've noticed any increase in cycle thefts, from my own personal view I always got the impression that they targeted mountain bikes, but no doubt 'race bikes' disappear as well.
Wonder how many list members have suffered the loss of bikes in the past? I had two bikes stolen right at the start of my cycling life in 1968, my Woodrup track bike, complete with Gnutti chainset, Cinelli badged stem [still got that, but lost the badge!!!] and my Upperdine, which at that time was fitted with a Sturmy 3 speed, luckily I got both bikes back after about a month of searching.
Right now I keep all my bikes stored safely in a spare bedroom, only my Winter bike is in my shed, well I hope so, haven't looked for a while!
Kevin Sayles
Bridgwater Somerset UK
> Just a light hearted thought on the escalating world wide price of steel,
> aluminium etc. and pose the question ,are trusty steeds in we hold so
> close to our hearts in danger of been stolen in view of the latest crime
> figures of gangs stealing metals wherever they can. Not to say our
> machines are in the category of scrap but it makes one wonder how
> easy it could to be the victim of such a crime.
>
> Our classics have been the pride of bike builders for over a 100 years
> or more ,the various metals they have used in their skills gives us the
> joy owning and preserving these machines. Most of our collections are
> all metal not only in frames but accessories included. Bicycle thieves
> are nothing new to an unattended or insecure bike but the latest trend
> here in the UK means extra vigilance both at home and away.
>
> Any thoughts on this subject folks or do think it will never happen.
>
> Doug Smith
> North Dorset
> UK