Break-in at Back2Bikes.

[Gramaisc]

Newsletter article - eyes skinned, people - B2B is one of Stafford's gems.

 

[AA Silencers]

My bike was down there being serviced when they had the break in. I was hoping it had been nicked as it's a cheap rubbish Halfords special. No such luck, it's still there.

I couldn't believe it when they told me. Who would steal from a charity.

 

[gilesjuk]

They are handy for people after something affordable or a spare part. Some of the bikes are quite good but many of them are pretty cheap so I don't know why they would break in there? must be after scrap metal.

I suppose it is an easy target and it is slightly secluded around there.

 

[Arcadesteve]

My bike was down there being serviced when they had the break in. I was hoping it had been nicked as it's a cheap rubbish Halfords special. No such luck, it's still there.

I couldn't believe it when they told me. Who would steal from a charity.

You'd be suprised. Alot of charities get hit because people think 'they got their stuff for free so they're not really losing out'. Thats why Oxfam keeps getting robbed.

 

[monkey bidness]

Newsletter article - eyes skinned, people - B2B is one of Stafford's gems.

Absolutely agree. I have bought 4 bikes from them, all of them great value and still in use (though not by me). Their recent stock included new electric and folding bikes. Fairly distinctive, so watch out for a chav near you on some unusual transport - most likely using the pavement, legs akimbo!

 

[wizzard]

My bike was down there being serviced when they had the break in. I was hoping it had been nicked as it's a cheap rubbish Halfords special. No such luck, it's still there.

I couldn't believe it when they told me. Who would steal from a charity.

They must have been fussy theives not taking your halfords bike

 

[hop]

What a shame they stole from a charity.

Perhaps they could have a fund raising event to try and recover some of the losses. I would suggest a jail break. A few teams of the volunteers would start from Stafford prison at 9am and see how far they could get with no money in 36 hours. It would be a chance to test their power of persuasion and charm. Along the way you make it obvious you are raising money and spend it where appropriate. Can you blag some flights ? Do you pay from donations for flights ? Do you just hitch ?

 

[grumpystaffordguy]

Its really bad isn't it. Its a nice little charity. The sad truth is I wouldn't be surprised if it was ripped off for the sake of a few hundred quids worth of scrap metal.

 

[tek-monkey]

Stab them, preferably in the face several times. Got any more details on the actual bikes taken? If I see one I'll be sure to follow the **** home and let the police know. I'd rather break their knees then set fire to their feet, but I'd never admit that on a public forum.

 

[Withnail]

Got any more details on the actual bikes taken?

... some 2011 red and white Diamondback Axis, a 2011 Raleigh Velo Trail Electric Bike, a blue Raleigh Urban, a white and green Raleigh BMX Burmer, and a Raleigh Viper BMX

 

[Withnail]

Diamondback Axis

Velo Trail e-bike

or

(ladies/gents) Raleigh Urban

Raleigh BMX Burner

Raleigh Viper BMX

 

[gilbert grape]

Scum!
Also heard that Paramnesia was broken into so thats 2 in 2 days. Appears to be a fair amount of scum floating around then!

 

[Gramaisc]

Also heard that Paramnesia was broken into

Some comment on their Facebook page.

 

[tek-monkey]

Absolute scutters, yet if you did remove their fingers with a pair of bolt cutters it's you who gets in trouble. The world is mad

 

[gilbert grape]

Some comment on their Facebook page.

I picked up on it as a friend commented on it.

 

[tek-monkey]

Guy on the car boot selling the Raleigh electric bike, is second hand though was this one new?

 

[monkey bidness]

Good news, went round to B2B today to see if they were able to service a hub gear and they have already recovered the electric bike which was stolen. The dick-head scumbags who had stolen it did not have the wit to take the the charger so it's new "owner" was spotted laboriously trundling along not far from the shop. The police are involved and the case is developing nicely.

 

[shoes]

I do love a bit of wishy washy left wing soft as shit hug a hoodie bullshit justice.

It really helps to keep crime down, stops reoffending too, y'know?

Having the threat of ten, perhaps even fifteen hours of community service is really putting the willies up these would-be criminals.

 

[tek-monkey]

Excellent news, wonder if he'll fess up where he got it? Or she, for that matter, it being a ladies bike?

 

[The Stafford Beast]

I'll have a bike to donate once I buy my new one