Stolen from Chester: Palomino & Rockhopper 22/2/11

EllieRockyPally · February 2011

Hi,

I am posting in the hope that you might be able to help me to trace my stolen mountain bikes.

Last night or early on the morning of 22/02/2011 my garage was broken into and two of my most treasured possesions were stolen; My '05 Klein Palomino Custom Build in Pearlescent Blue, and my '09 Specialized Rockhopper Expert in Black, Silver and Gold with upgraded components.

Below is a spreadsheet with exact spec. and distinguishing features of both bikes.

Rockhopper's are very common as standard, so it'll be difficult to trace that one unless you happen to notice one with the upgrades I've made! However, there aren't many Klein Palomino's about, it's quite a rare bike, especially with the kit that I've specced it up with.

It's a long shot, but I’m going to email all of the details to as many people, bike shops and forums as possible, and if people such as yourself can spread the word in their own areas and keep an eye open for them in workshops, on the trails, in second hand shops and online I'll appreciate it greatly!

If you do happen to see either bike, please contact me through this forum, or call the police as soon as possible.

Thanks in advance.

Klein Palomino (Custom Build)
Size 17.5"
Colour Pearlescent Blue
Year of frame 2005
Handlebar Easton Carbon Monkey Bar 25.4mm
Stem Easton EA50 100mm Length (25.4mm)
Grips Ergogrips & Stubby bar ends
Computer Cateye Velo Wired
Headset Cane Creek
Fork Maverick SC32 (125mm) Silver/Bue/Grey
Brakes Hope Mono (Anodised Blue) F180mm R160mm
Seatpost Maverick Speedball
Saddle Fizik Nisene
Front Hub Maverick 24mm axle
Rear Hub Hope Pro2 Black
Rims Mavic 717 F+R
QR Skewers Hope Black (Rear)
Seatclamp Hope QR Black
Pedals Shimano SPD (Silver)
Bottom Bracket Truvativ External with Hope Bearings
Gear Shifters Shimano SLX
Front Mech Shimano SLX
Rear Mech Shimano XT
Chainset Shimano SLX (3 ring)
Chain Shimano SLX
Cassette Shimano SLX (9 Speed)
Tyres Panaracer Fire XC Pro (Blue Sidewall)
Other Lizard Skin Blue Headset & Seatpost Protectors
Other OnePlanet Adventure Seatstay & Chainstay Protectors
Other CrudCatcher Front Mudguard (Downtube)
Distinguishing Features Dent in Top Tube 6"(ish) in front of Seat Tube
Distinguishing Features Blue brake levers
Distinguishing Features Standard Klein Monolink (Not Maverick Upgrade)

Specialized Rockhopper Expert (Upgraded)
Size 19"
Colour Black
Year of frame 2009
Handlebar Titec Hellbent 25.4mm
Stem Thomson Elite 90mm length (25.4mm)
Grips Standard Black & Grey Specialized OEM
Computer Veloset Wireless
Headset Standard Specialized OEM
Fork Rockshox Recon SL Coil (100mm) OEM Black/Silver
Brakes Avid Juicy 7 (Goodridge Grey Braided Hose) F+R 185MM
Seatpost Standard Specialized OEM
Saddle Standard Specialized OEM
Front Hub Mavic Crossride
Rear Hub Mavic Crossride
Rims Mavic Crossride
QR Skewers Standard Specialized OEM
Seatclamp Standard Specialized OEM
Pedals Shimano SPD (Black) OEM
Bottom Bracket Standard Specialized OEM
Gear Shifters Standard Specialized OEM (Deore)
Front Mech Standard Specialized OEM (Deore)
Rear Mech Standard Specialized OEM (XT)
Chainset Standard Specialized OEM (3 ring)
Chain Standard Specialized OEM
Cassette Standard Specialized OEM (9 Speed)
Tyres Kenda Small Block 8 (26"x2.35")
Other Lizard Skin Black Headset Protector
Other Specialized Chainstay Protector Black
Other RRP "Evil Eyes" Neoprene Mudguard (Fork Brace)
Distinguishing Features Scratched LH Seatstay and Chainstay
Distinguishing Features Chip in Top Tube
Distinguishing Features Scratched/Scuffed Fork Decals

sandy hill · February 2011

Not good. Any pics to help the eagle eyes? Oh and thieves should have their feet cut off not their hands btw.

EllieRockyPally · February 2011

Hi Sandy,

You're right, although if I get my hands on the scum that stole these two beautiful bikes, I may not stop at just hands and feet!

I'm afraid I'm not very techy minded! How do I upload images of the bikes to appear in a forum post?[/img][/url]