There's a Specialized Place in Hell for People who Steal Kids Bikes

Hi all,

Sad that my 1st post is of this nature.

On saturday (June 18 ) my son's Specialized Hardrock 2010 was stolen in Rathmines, from outside the DIT building between the new gym and Tramco.

It happened between 1430 and 1730 approx. He tells me it had been properly locked with a black combination lock.

It's black, the 2010 edition with mechanical disc brakes, it's either 13 or 15 inch, but 13 afaik.

This was a gift for his 13th birthday and we were due to hit Ticknock for the 1st time on Tuesday, I'd finally bought him helmets, pads etc. I'm absolutely gutted. Especially so close to father's day....

If anybody should happen to spot this on a gumtree type site, please let me know. It's fairly pricey for a bike of its size, so might only appeal to enthusiasts and/or their kids...

The bike was bought in South Down's Cycles in the UK and would conceivably have their sticker on it somewhere.

I plan on finding out more specifics (s/n, exact size) as soon as they open. The frame was pretty much unblemished, although the rear brake had an annoying squeak....

Thanks for your time.

Stock pic included.
jamrod3030,

Although this isn't what you want to hear, but combination locks are far too easy to break/remove. My friends one was pulled apart, or else the wire/chain can just be cut.

If you ever plan to lock a bike get a U-Lock and a cable lock, The cable lock can be used for the front tyre and frame and the U-Lock can be used for the rear wheel and frame.

I know it's not nice to post this, But these thieves will see a pricy looking bike with a pretty crap lock and they'll go for it. Where as if they see a pricy bike with a U-Lock and a cable lock they usually won't have tools for both locks.
Thanks for the replies...will keep looking.

Yes, combination locks are crap, I have kryptonite locks and masterlock cuffs for my 2 bikes- didn't think to get something decent for my son. I'll know better next time.
Out of curiosity I had a look at the flickr pics to see what sort of bikes were stolen and recovered... looks like nothing is safe!

There's even a rickshaw there!!! :confused: