Abandoned bikes

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I watched this bike slow lose parts during my commute each day something else went...

Was shocked at was taken in the end

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dibs frame if you split

Finally got around to calling council about the abandoned bikes here and they're not sure if they can remove them. I explained that I can't (theft?) and just leaving them to rust isn't great solution for anyone so they're going to check with supervisor and get back to me.

so they're going to check with supervisor and get back to me.

"Yes..., yes Mr Hippy we are writing it all down..."

For their own sake, they should get back to Mr Hippy.

Standing between hippy and him clicking that little 'done' radio button next to an item on his todo list is like sticking your hand in front of apple pie when he's around...

who the fuck has the energy-or the stones-to hang about in the street to steal a pretty shit headset from an OTP mountain bike?

What this thread clearly still needed was an invasion of Franco-Belgian cartoon characters.

Finally got around to calling council about the abandoned bikes here and they're not sure if they can remove them. I explained that I can't (theft?) and just leaving them to rust isn't great solution for anyone so they're going to check with supervisor and get back to me.

They have powers to do this, but many don't know about them. I can't remember exactly how it works, but they have to leave a notice on the bike for a fortnight, and if it's not gone by then, they can remove it.

Years ago, the LCC fought a battle against powers proposed by Westminster and K&C (IIRC) in a London Local Authorities Bill to simply remove bikes without notice. It was suspected at the time that what was behind it was that Westminster wanted to charge for bike parking (forcing people to use locations where they could be charged).

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I think it's an integrated headset so the bearings just fall out when you remove the forks

I just love how the rear hub/cassette has been removed

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Does that mean its up for removal?

Has this been resolved yet?

If I remember can swing by tomorrow and let you know.

Still there, hasn't moved an inch - nothing changed whatsoever. No 4th lock yet either...

At this point I think it's better someone takes it and restores it / makes good use of it. Otherwise it really is going to rot or get mangled by someone...

Still think it needs more locks

I've actually got a spare krypto faghaddabbaddit..

I hear it has been designated a Grade II listed structure.

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actually got a spare krypto

You know what you have to do then.

Print a photo, mount it on board. Then cut off the locks and take the bike home. Krypto lock the photo to the bike stand.

Good evening guys,
I just came across this forum today. I'm the owner of the Icelandic green Cannondale.
I'd just like to start off by thanking everyone for keeping an eye on the bike & keeping everyone informed while not promoting the actual location. I really appreciate it as didn't know if I was to return to anything.
I've managed to go back a few pages so I'll respond to as many people as I can now.
@Howard Someone indeed has chucked a third lock on the bike which might link to the eBay listing/screenshot I've seen on here. To clarify, I've never posted my bike for sale anywhere.
If you know who put the third lock on my bike or it's you, could you please remove this as soon as possible in order for me to collect my bike. If not, can anyone help with angle grinding the lock down? I still have the keys for my locks.
The orange kryptonite and the mini NY locks are mine. The third lock, towards the very rear isn't.
@greeno Exactly, locked it up well as wasn't my intention in leaving the bike for long. I was actually riding the bike etc. Went abroad for work and planned to come back and ship it over, never happened. This is my first time back in London in what seems a very long time.
Thankfully no-one tried to angle grind my locks down (I'd say mainly due to you guys) as usually thiefs chuck their lock on and return later to collect.
If anyone has any other questions please send me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
Again, I would really appreciate help regarding the third lock. Thank you!

I think the most astonishing part of this whole story is the fact that you locked up a highly sought after track bike with great components outside in a major metropolitan city, and it’s still there, intact.

Totally wanna see some proof of provenance now...!

I’m not sure you’re allowed to move this bike now, it’s the biking equivalent of Trafalgar Square’s fourth plinth.