[*Please note: These listings are only for bicycles stolen in the Sydney area.]
Here’s how it works:
- Your bike gets stolen (sorry).
- You visit this site and register with a username and password (it’s quick and painless).
- Once logged in, you create a post about your bike. Just fill in the title and description.
- I encourage you to leave your email address or phone number.
- When you’re finished click “save as draft”. (ignore “Post Password” and other fields)
- Then you go to “Upload” if you have an image you’d like to add.
- Once the image is uploaded, return to your post and insert the image URL and click “save as draft” again.
- When I log-in, I’ll see your post. I’ll glance at it, make sure it’s porn/spam free, and hit “publish”. That’s it.
- Once your listing is published, subscribe to the comments via email so you’ll know when someone leaves a tip.
- Please describe how your bike was locked so we can figure out how to educate people in the future!
Many bikes have been recovered in portland where this page was invented in part because of these listings!
Here are some reasons why you should list your stolen bike here:
- It’s free, quick and easy.
- Local bike shops that sell used bikes can check the listings before dealing with stolen property.
- Local bike shops can print out and post the listings in the service area so their mechanics can be on the lookout.
- Anyone can leave comments below each listing if they need more information or perhaps have a tip as to the bike’s whereabouts.
- Hopefully this will be seen by cyclists everyday that are out there on the streets ready to spot your beloved steed.
This is an evolving effort and I rely on feedback and insights from you to make it better. Also, please be forgiving as I tweak things here and there to make this all work just right. And remember, the more people that know about this, the more listings we’ll get and the more bikes we’ll recover…so please spread the word!
October 9, 2006 at 9:35 pm
About how many bikes are stolen in Sydney a year?
Portland has over 1000 reported, however I suspect there are alot that aren’t reported.
November 29, 2006 at 4:36 pm
Stolen Bike
Taken from outside the Hollywood Hotel, Surry Hills, on Wednesday the 29th of November, about 9pm. Reported to Surry Hills Police.
Colnago
Early ’80s model.
Blue frame with yellow cloverleaf insignia.
Chrome forks with cloverleaf insignia.
Colnago stem, 3ttt bars with new blue tape.
Campagnolo Record brakes (no hoods), cranks (175) and derailleur, all early ’80s.
Shimano 747 pedals.
Superbe high flange hubs, Mavic rims, Bontrager tyres.
No serial number, as the rear tips are new, and painted black.
Has unusual wire ‘grit-catchers’ on front and rear wheels.
Could well have locked cable still attached.
Belongs to:
James Rose
H: 9698 3462
W: 9514 8396
M: 0409 661 806
July 8, 2007 at 12:58 am
My bike was stolen on Saturday.
It’s my first time creating a post and wasn’t sure if you have received it.
I wasn’t able to locate the “save as draft” button
Adrian
January 3, 2009 at 5:48 am
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU/bikes/road/2173/31850/zoom/
Stolen on 03/01/09, Giant CRX FOUR M50 BLUE
Serial Number: GV8V3393
See link above for picture.
Bike taken from: Sydney Hospital,Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
Bike was secured to bicycle stand using chain and was taken between 1730 and 2130 on 03/01/09
Bike was less than a month old, with attachments for front and rear lights on it.
For any other information please contact:
alanoriordan@gmail.com