Originally Posted by
CliffordK
Hmmm....
Hard to say what I would have done. It sounds like there was at least $50 to $100 worth of damage to the bike. I might expect them to pay for the damages. But then again, I can fix many things... so the repairs may be quick.
Then again, theft is serious, and in this case, they were caught "red handed" with the bike, although, in a week it could have passed through a half a dozen hands.
Did you see bruises on the kid to match the bruises on the bike?
I am an amateur bike mechanic, so I had to replace a multiple tool that I didnt get back, 2 tubes. pump and will have to buy a pouch for under the seat that was missing. So yea about 60 bucks, If I couldnt do the work myself it would of cost much more and yea I am a vintage Schwinn mechanic so I call a handlebar stem a "gooseneck" lol
No the kid didnt come out but I assume he wrecked the bike right away, walked it home left it next to his house and had noway to fix it.
I like riding the bike so am happy to have it back, and wont leave any bike on my front porch like I have for years.