Abandoned bikes

borrow someones big crops.

aldi/lidl do a mini set of croppers for £6, 90% sure they wouldn't do the job on any form of decent lock though*

*he says hoping.

well in fact i went and spoke to them in person yesterday as i wasn't happy with their first reply on the phone, showed them pictures and they agreed the thing is abandoned. Got granted permission and got a reference number to do it, so not trying to steal it (at least not anymore since i can take it legally)

anyway, Don't get all worked out, come down a bit

So why not just say this all on the other thread, carrying on from your initial posts? Why start all over again in another thread as if it's a new situation?

Smells like bullshit to me.

Not sure that could do the job either. I tried with bolt cutters, drill and hacksaw already and they definitely don't work. That was before i asked permission to do it though...so i didn't really try much as getting caught would mean loads of trouble.

I'll explain the situation so i don't get called a thief...don't really want to look like one at all!

So, i was riding my bike when i saw this stripped frame near kings cross station. stopped to buy some food and walked back to see from closer as it already caught my attention from far. took pictures of it and did a quick evaluation of the possibility of taking in without anyone noticing (yes, i admit it, but its super obvious its abandoned so i'm sure no one will be deprived of their beloved commuter) went back home and couldn't really help thinking about it.
The day after i called camden police to ask what to do about it. the person who replied told me it couldn't be done and that i had to wait many days to be sure it's abandoned. He didn't take my details or anything so i was not contented. Called the council and they didn't give me much information either. So i assumed that no-one was going to do anything and decided to give it a try unlocking it on broad light so if anyone comes i'd be able to explain the situation. didn't manage to unlock it after three attempts (with those mentioned tools). One more day passed... went back, took many pictures and went to the police station and spoke to a lady who took my details and gave me a reference number and told me i was now entitled to do it but only if i'd leave a note with my number, the reference number she gave me and my name on it at the nearest shop or restaurant window.

Now need to break the lock and to go back to the police station and tell them i have it.

All cool until here. Now i don't have the right tools to do it, don't know how much a locksmiths will charge me (not paying more than £30 for the job though) and would prefer to get the council to help me now that i have the necesary evidence to prove i'm not a thief trying to resell it for 10 quid in whitechapel.

So, i'd be happy if i can get some advice on how to do this efficiently without spending more than what a would pay for a frame in that condition.

Hope no one gets infuriated now, just need some advice here!

Cheers!

I think you're confusing this with www.LondonFencedGearandStolenStuff.com....

Sorry villa ru, could i ask you what kind of proof you need from me not to call me a thief? I'm definitely not interested in getting a bad reputation here, just want to take an abandoned frame of the streets because i'd like to build myself another bike.

oh my...seriously guys, what do you need me to tell you in order to prove i'm not a thief?

I think you're confusing this with www.LondonFencedGearandStolenStuff.com....

oh my...seriously guys, what do you need me to tell you in order to prove i'm not a thief?

i just did it for the lulz.....nothing personal!

Oh cool!, definitely don't want to come across as a mug, i'm an honest barman trying to build himself a second fixed gear.
just finished my first project two weeks ago, can show you the pictures...looks good, but i still have bike fever and i really wanted that frame for a second project.

where exactly is it, i haz tools but dont lend them out... ill go and test them out on it and let you know how i get on

where exactly is it, i haz tools but dont lend them out... ill go and test them out on it and let you know how i get on

Haha! Good one its close to Kings X station, but i'd like to get it for myself to be honest, would you be keen on coming with me? i'd be up to pay up to £ 30 for your help

Really don't get so uptight I'm sure if you ask any tradesman working thereabouts they will rise to the challenge for twenty quid if you show them your permission.
Let's be honest who gives a toss I'm sure the owner doesn't or he or she would have come back for it .....

£30?

If you're prepared to pay that just buy yourself a frame. If it is genuinely abandoned it will eventually be removed or yes, nicked, but from the hassle you seem to be going to and the obvious concern you have for your rep, i don't see how its worth it and you already say you have a bike so its not like you're in dire need and its a moral tightrope as for all you know the owner could come back for it...

Really don't get so uptight I'm sure if you ask any tradesman working thereabouts they will rise to the challenge for twenty quid if you show them your permission.
Let's be honest who gives a toss I'm sure the owner doesn't or he or she would have come back for it .....

Yes, tried asking in a motor-bike shop round the corner and they didn't have the tools to do it, just told me to get a locksmith to do it...

what bolt cutters have you tried?

Its near grays in, toward farringdon amiright?

£30?

If you're prepared to pay that just buy yourself a frame. If it is genuinely abandoned it will eventually be removed or yes, nicked, but from the hassle you seem to be going to and the obvious concern you have for your rep, i don't see how its worth it and you already say you have a bike so its not like you're in dire need and its a moral tightrope as for all you know the owner could come back for it...

I don't know, it might be worth a bit more than that so buying it off ebay would mean spending at least a couple more score (not even sure, just guessing, colnago are expensive aren't they?), and as i said i think i'm quite exited about bikes at the moment...didn't really expect to get so much trouble for it.

If i can't do it by the end of the week though i probably will just leave it to someone else, in that case i'll give you all the exact location of the frame so you can have a go at that cursed kryptonite

Its near grays in, toward farringdon amiright?

...yes....red one, hehehe got me there...closer to kings cross though

what bolt cutters have you tried?

24 inches

I'm off to wait in classifieds for the sale thread to start.

Ok, now everyone is gone to have a go with their angle grinders...

I'm off to wait in classifieds for the sale thread to start.

Hahahaha

that's a lesson for me right there

let me know if you actually see it on the classifieds anytime soon

bait bike?

This absolutely has to be a wind up.