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Boulder police searching for three stolen bikes worth more than $80,000
thedenverchannel.com ^ | Mar 31, 2022 | Sydney Isenberg

Posted on 04/01/2022 10:22:35 AM PDT by real saxophonist

Boulder police searching for three stolen bikes worth more than $80,000

By: Sydney Isenberg

Mar 31, 2022

BOULDER, Colo. — The Boulder Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating three stolen bikes that are worth more than $80,000.

Sometime between 10 p.m. Wednesday and 8:15 a.m. Thursday, a business in the 2800 block of Wilderness Place was broken into and three bicycles were stolen, according to police. Two of the bikes had unique prototype technology.

The first bike — a black, heavily modified Cervelo P5 triathlon bike — is valued at $40,000 and features a concept drivetrain (shaft drive, no chain) and high-end wheels.

The second bike is a heavily modified Canyon Lux full suspension mountain bike. It is black with blue accents, includes a concept drivetrain (shaft drive, no chain) and is valued at $30,000.

The third bike is a specialized Turbo Levo mountain bike. It's blue with white lettering and is valued at $12,000. Police say it is very similar to the one pictured below.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective C. Hartkopp at 303-441-1951. Those who wish to stay anonymous can contact Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers online or at 1-800-222-8477.



TOPICS: Hobbies; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: bicycle; bikes; boulder
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To: bicyclerepair

It’s really pretty. Lots of bald eagles. Fish in the river and reservoirs, prairie dogs, quite a feast.


41 posted on 04/01/2022 11:30:00 AM PDT by real saxophonist (Hoplophobia will never be in the DSM, because the DSM is written by hoplophobes.)
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To: fireman15

I would have law enforcement look for them, maybe on the dark web, or maybe they’re being marketed to som rich Saudis?


42 posted on 04/01/2022 11:32:37 AM PDT by telescope115 (Proud member of the ANTIFAuci movement. )
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To: real saxophonist

“Road Weenies” love FLAIR!


43 posted on 04/01/2022 11:44:59 AM PDT by Big Red Badger (On the Other hand,,, Free Men Choose- - SLAVES OBEY)
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To: Flick Lives

Probably traded for 3 baggies of crack.


44 posted on 04/01/2022 11:45:03 AM PDT by Do_Tar (I wish I was kidding.)
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To: real saxophonist

You go alone or with someone?

I have a hard time finding a riding partner.


45 posted on 04/01/2022 12:01:29 PM PDT by bicyclerepair (USA Currently has an illegitimate government.)
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To: bicyclerepair

By myself. And not on weekends. Too many people.


46 posted on 04/01/2022 12:02:51 PM PDT by real saxophonist (Hoplophobia will never be in the DSM, because the DSM is written by hoplophobes.)
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To: euram

I don’t see how you can place a playing card in the spokes.....lol. I’ll take my Stingray with banana seat and sissy bar....


47 posted on 04/01/2022 12:05:07 PM PDT by redshawk ( I want my red balloon. https://youtu.be/VexKSRKoWQY)
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To: Flick Lives
Really wonder what the thief is planning to do with the bikes.

My guess is that they were stolen-to-order by a competitor.

48 posted on 04/01/2022 12:08:54 PM PDT by flamberge (Believe half of what you see, and none of what you hear)
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To: real saxophonist

Cops investigating a burglary?

That’s weird.


49 posted on 04/01/2022 12:12:55 PM PDT by Mr.Unique (My boss wants me to sign up for a 401K. No way I'm running that far! )
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To: cymbeline

I’d think the two bevel gears would have more friction than a chain. Can it shift gears?

= = =

Yes.

Chain drive 1-4 % friction loss.

Shafts about 20-25 % friction loss.

Unless it is easier to hide battery powered motors in the shaft design????

Now the gear shifting may be more continuous with the shaft design, kind of like a CVT transmission. But is that worth the friction loss?


50 posted on 04/01/2022 12:21:46 PM PDT by Scrambler Bob (My /s is more true than your /science (or you might mean /seance))
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To: Scrambler Bob

“Chain drive 1-4 % friction loss.

Shafts about 20-25 % friction loss.”

Ouch! There are a lot of bevel gear assemblies out there. Those must be more efficient.

https://www.surpluscenter.com/Power-Transmission/Gear-Reducers-Gearboxes/Gearboxes/

Also see power transmission category on the site.


51 posted on 04/01/2022 12:48:46 PM PDT by cymbeline
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To: Gaffer
No ‘bikes’ are worth that.

Two are prototypes, definitely worth the monies.........

52 posted on 04/01/2022 2:12:15 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco
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To: Flick Lives

I own a shaft drive bicycle, but I only paid less than 1K for it. Sadly, the company I bought it from went out of business a few years ago. The bike has a nine-speed internal hub on the rear wheel, and the first thing you’d notice is how oddly smooth it feels.


53 posted on 04/01/2022 2:32:48 PM PDT by PUGACHEV
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To: cymbeline

Ouch! There are a lot of bevel gear assemblies out there. Those must be more efficient.
= = =

Like there are a lot of democrats out there, they must be more efficient.

Bevel gears have other positive uses, like changing direction, and size and space limitations. The friction loss is a trade-off.


54 posted on 04/01/2022 8:08:21 PM PDT by Scrambler Bob (My /s is more true than your /science (or you might mean /seance))
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