Custom Chinese Carbon 29+ Hard Tail Mountain Bike

Location

Location

West Rogers Park
2911 W Chase Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 11:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
None (custom built; Chinese carbon frame)
Size: 
17.5" (medium)
Color: 
Black matte (not shiny)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One-of-a-kind, custom built, unmistakable bike: Front "Lefty" suspension only attaches on one side of whee (like small planes); seat is now red (unlike picture); front red chain ring is red, oval and only one gear (1x11 gears); 11 gears in back; only 1 shifter for real derailleur; no frame decals; tires say MAXXIS on them (partially blacked out on front tire); VERY LARGE 29” x 3” wheels (much taller, but a little skinnier than fatbike wheels), black matte carbon, red hubs, black spokes, no reflectors; black and white pedals; SRAM XX1 components

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Chris C
Contact Email: 
Email hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to email the owner.
Contact Phone Number: 
(727) 364-5525
Police Report No.: 
HZ398651

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from locked, detached garage on alley. Appears to be very targeted. There are many bikes left unlocked in my neighborhood, but someone was observant to know an expensive bike was in my garage and targeted it specifically. House is close to synagogue (active construction zone for 6 months) with dead end alley. Bike was built by hand and has important value to owner.

Recovery Information

Recovery Notes: 
This bike was recovered: 
No