Stolen Bikes: 2005 Giant Reign from Edinburgh
Thieving scumbags have stolen Owen Williams’ Giant Reign 2 and Specialized Allez from his house in South Queensferry, Edinburgh on Sunday night, 20th January.
The Allez roadbike was Owen’s transport to work and the Reign was his occasional weekend-warrior joy machine (being a father of two young kiddies).
Owen says he needs to replace the racer but can’t afford to replace the mountain bike (like for like) so is trying everything to get some leads and track down the Giant Reign.
The bikes might be stripped down now and scattered as parts on Ebay, but keep an eye out and let us know in the comments if you see anything.
And if anyone has any good tips about what to do if you spot your stolen bike on Ebay then let us know in the comments. I know informing the police is key but often the bike has been sold before they act.
Bike 1: 2005 Giant Reign 2 (Thai Green)
Frame & Fork (Wear and tear in the usual places – inner tube attached with cable ties on chain stay)
Frame Construction TIG-welded
Frame Tubing Material Aluxx SL aluminum
Fork Brand & Model (Marzocchi All Mountain 2 (Bomber) Forks – All black with Red and white lettering)
Fork Material Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock Manitou Swinger 3-Way Air, 6″ travel
Components
Component Group Mountain Mix
Brakeset Hayes HFX-9 XC brakes, Hayes levers
Shift Levers Shimano Deore LX
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT
Crankset (Saint Crankset (All Black with integrated bash guard)
Pedals (Green DMR V8)
Bottom Bracket Unspecified
BB Shell Width Unspecified
Rear Cogs 9-speed, 11 – 34 teeth
Chain Unspecified
Seatpost (Easton Vice)
Saddle (WTB – Black with grey and blue detail at the rear of the saddle)
Handlebar Race Face Deus XC low rise
Handlebar Extensions Unspecified
Handlebar Stem (Easton Vice)
Headset 1 1/8″ integrated FSA Orbit Z
Wheels
Hubs DT Cerit disc
Rims Alex DP-20
Tires 26 x 2.30″ Hutchinson Bulldog AirLight (Maxis High Roller Downhill Front and Back)
Spoke Brand Stainless steel (Two spokes missing on rear wheel)
Spoke Nipples Unspecified
Bike 2 Specialized Allez 16 2010 Road Bike (Silver – Yellow handle bars)
The customised bits on this one are:
Bright yellow handle bar tape, Continental Gator Skin Tyres Front and back Road racer MK 2 mudguards front and back. Brand new Btwin wheel on front (fitted day before nicked) Week old Raleigh wheel on back. Black elite bottle cage with red and yellow details. Large scratch on top tube Silver spd touring pedals Two cat Eye lights on seat post
Frame:
Specialized Allez A1 Premium aluminium, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld compact race design, integrated headset
(Large Scratch on Head Tube, Black elite bottle cage with red and yellow details).
Fork:
Allez carbon, carbon fibre legs, aluminium crown and steerer
Front Derailleur:
Shimano 2300
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano 2300
Shifters:
Shimano 2300 STI, flight deck compatible
Chainset:
Shimano 2300
Chainrings:
52 x 39T
Bottom Bracket:
Cr-Mo axle, 68mm x 113mm
Cassette:
Shimano
Chain:
Don’t knowPedals:
Silver SPD Touring PedalsFront Brake:
Light dual pivot brake, Teflon pivots, forged alloy, w/ standard pads
Rear Brake:
Light dual pivot brake, Teflon pivots, forged alloy, w/ standard pads
Brake Levers:
Shimano 2300 STI, flight deck compatible
Handlebars:
Specialized Elite, 6061 aluminium, short drop, 31.8mm
Stem:
Alloy, CP bolt, 31.8mm
Headset:
Cage bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm of spacers w/ top cap
Grips:
Bright yellow handle bar tape,
Rims:
Brand new Btwin wheel on front (fitted day before nicked) Week old Raleigh wheel on back.
Front Tyre:
Continental Gator Skin Tyres Front and back
Rear Tyre:
Continental Gator Skin Tyres Front and back Road racer MK 2 mudguards front and back.
Tubes:
Standard presta valve
Saddle:
Body Geometry Rival road, w/ steel rails
Seatpost:
Alloy, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm (Two cat Eye lights on seat post)
Seat Binder:
Alloy, 31.8mm
Extra Features:
Chain stay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual
I think it would be highly unlikely that i manged to spot your stolen bikes and I’m worried about pointing the finger but found this reign frame, you should have a look http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/giant-reign-mountain-bike-frame-/190786522407?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2c6bc34d27
John, your post is totally irresponsible. Posting a link to a random frame on ebay that is clearly not the frame in the article is just stupid.
If you do see your bike on ebay, you have two options.
1) ring the guy, tell him you want to buy it, arrange to meet and pay cash. Then ring the police stating that you are going to get your stolen property back (by force if necessary). They should send a bobby to go with you and get your stuff back.
2)Call the guy and arrange to buy the bike for cash. If hes proper dodgy he won’t want you coming to his house. Get a bunch of your mates, arm yourself with big stick or similar, then hide all your mates in the back of your van. Meet the guy, ask for a quick spin on the bike to test it, take it to the back of your van and load it up. If gets a bit aggro, introduce him to your mates who are all tooled up in the back (preferably wearing scary, black balaclavas).
I prefer option 2, but you need a van and mates.
Oz, are you even paying attention??
yes i understand that it is very unlikely to be his frame (as I previously expressed) but it is a lot like the bike being described and has been posted on ebay recently. And its common for bikes to be stripped down before people try to seal it on.
Also this is not irresponsible, we’re all adults here (I do wander at times though) and this is the only way I have to get in contact with this person who has lost their bike. If I had a way of contacting him with out posting publicly I would have done so. This is just a way of him telling him that is out there and he should check, just in case and go forward from there. It’s better then me having seen this, not making an attempt to help and it turning out to be his stolen bike (however unlikely).
And for you to call me irresponsible and then talk about going to meet a stranger armed with a gang of friends to get it( although I would do this if my bike was stolen as a last resort) but to suggest it is in anyway responsible or recommended is laughable.
Why post a link to the wrong frame? Might as well not post at all. I can say with 100% certainty that it is not the stolen frame…unless the thief decided to take it to Nottingham from Edinburgh, then go at it with some coarse sandpaper and a hammer (see dent on driveside seatstay) to create the illusion of the frame being a ‘well used’ example, therefore reducing it’s value, before listing it on eBay.
#shouldhavegonetospecsavers
Have you checked out Edinburgh gumtree?
Edinburgh is absolutely rife for theft. Had my Supermoto stolen last year. I spent a long time trying to find it and some idiot eventually put it on Gumtree 3 months later spray painted yellow. Head down to Niddrie. Thats where they usually show up. Scum bags, hope you get sorted. When looking, don’t go alone!
http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/giant-reign-2-2005-downhill-mountain-bike-sensible-offers-or-swap-for-why/1011740639
Is this the very one??? Matches description and is in Edinburgh!