stolen 1989 customized Specialized Rockhopper comp
Stolen 2017-01-01T00:00:00-0600 from Seattle, WA 98118, US
- Serial
- unknown
- Manufacturer
- customized Specialized
- Model
- Rockhopper comp
- Year
- 1989
- Primary colors
- Red and Silver, gray or bare metal
- Frame size
- 16IN
- Distinguishing features
-
super long (about 11") head tube (of 1/1/8" threadless type) is welded on in place of orginal 1" threaded head tube. This head tube extension is gusseted with a small tube welded to the top tube. The orginal grey paint is covered with amber reddish spray can paint - color fades from reddish to purple/grey on bottom. Marzhocchi front suspension with uncut, full length steer tube, 1976 Yamaha motorcycle handlebars (white cork handle wrap) - bells and whistles, BoB trailer rear skewer, no front derailleur, Crane Creek parallelogram suspension seat post, large cushy tricycle saddle.
Theft Details
- Location
- Seattle, WA 98118
- Locking description
- Cable lock
- Locking circumvented
- Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
- Stolen at
- 2017-01-01T00:00:00-0600
- Description of incident
-
serial thieves enter known compromised "security" gates into "secure" apartment garage; cut chain link fence of "secure" bike locker, cut "secure" bike rack/lock/frames to take chosen bike(s). This is almost a monthly occurrence at this location.
Frame and fork
- Fork
- black - label partially peeled. Uncut - full length steer tube.
Wheels
- Axle Nuts
- BoB Nuts - for BoB trailer attachment
Additional parts
- Handlebar
- 1976 Yamaha motorcycle, steel, "pull back"