Cyclist fights off gang of robbers trying to steal his e-bike
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"£6,000 e-bike"
"On the same day as the attempted e-bike theft, the group robbed a man, who his in his 30s, whilst riding along Dewberry Drive.
They also tried to nab a moped from Bromford Lane, and eventually stole a motorbike from Burnt Tree in Tipton.
The next day, a man, who was also in his 30s, was threatened at knife-point by the men who made away with his phone and e-bike on West Bromwich Ringway."
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"On the same day as the attempted e-bike theft, the group robbed a man, who his in his 30s, whilst riding along Dewberry Drive.
They also tried to nab a moped from Bromford Lane, and eventually stole a motorbike from Burnt Tree in Tipton.
The next day, a man, who was also in his 30s, was threatened at knife-point by the men who made away with his phone and e-bike on West Bromwich Ringway."
Moment cyclist fights off a gang of robbers on scooters
A brave cyclist fought off a gang of thugs who attempted to rob his e-bike in broad daylight by brutally shoving him onto the floor.
Cyclist fights off moped gang bike thieves armed with angle grinder
"I thought I was in danger": The 70-year-old managed to keep hold of his £2,500 Brompton while surrounded by "angle grinder-wielding rustlers"
"They were all dressed in black and used an angle grinder to begin cutting through the D-lock on his daughter's bike in an attempt to get at his £2,500 Brompton, also locked to the rack outside the cafe. "
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"I thought I was in danger": The 70-year-old managed to keep hold of his £2,500 Brompton while surrounded by "angle grinder-wielding rustlers"
"They were all dressed in black and used an angle grinder to begin cutting through the D-lock on his daughter's bike in an attempt to get at his £2,500 Brompton, also locked to the rack outside the cafe. "
Cyclist fights off moped gang bike thieves armed with angle grinder
"I thought I was in danger": The 70-year-old managed to keep hold of his £2,500 Brompton while surrounded by "angle grinder-wielding rustlers"
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I'm amazed that worked. If red food dye spray doesn't put them off, it's time to go clubbing with my long Dahon seatpost and saddle. Smash their red faces.
Ordered one with a belt pouch:
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I must be a 'wrong un' when i see the pics of gangs mugging an ebike like above i see an opportunity for a free upgrade as at least one of the muggers is ridding something more expensive.. my dlock would be round that wheel faster than they could notice..
Yes granted if in the actual situation i would probably be doing a first class impression of a rabbit in headlights.. but if i plant the seed of the idea now....
Yes granted if in the actual situation i would probably be doing a first class impression of a rabbit in headlights.. but if i plant the seed of the idea now....
btw i am fully aware my budget priced ebike conversion is not likely to be the target of those focusing on high value bikes..
That's what I was thinking. My first goal would be to try to get my armoured cable lock through one of their wheels, and before that, it makes a formidable defence weapon if needed. It's always carried on my handlebars for rapid deployment.
I guess because it's shiny and unusual looking - despite being a cheap old conversion, my bike attracts attention, which is what I want from motorists not pedestrians. Unfortunately, I can't be highly visible to drivers and invisible to everyone else. The other morning at the bottom of Gremlin chase hill, before I recorded video for my side by side 15A vs 20A comparison, a guy shouted "IS THAT A NEW BIKE?". Shortly after that as I was approaching the town center, one of a group of three dudes expressed interest, shouting from a side street as I zoomed past.
Turn up the volume. "What's that bike bro?"
Hill chase on foot by Gremlins, Gremlins in car:
Same hill 15A vs 20A:
I reckon it's best to have a plan. I'd rather launch a non-violent defence - if evasion as a first response doesn't work or isn't possibe, it'll be out with the red spray and clubbing for afters. Red spray attack buys time to quick release my long Dahon seatpost with heavy saddle on the end. Reminds me, must lubricate that quick release clasp, because release currently isn't quick.
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"“Innocent people using e-bikes are often targeted and fall victim of theft by individuals who are intent to use them to assist their criminal activity."
www.warringtonguardian.co.uk
Police issue warning to all residents who ride e-bikes and e-scooters
Police issue warning to all residents who ride e-bikes and e-scooters
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Two men and teenager allegedly threaten boy with hammer and steal e-bike near Sevenoaks
"At around 9.50pm, a man in his 20s was on his e-bike outside the Eagle and Crown pub on Ford Road, Upton when he was reportedly approached by a male. Threats were made and the bike was stolen."
www.birkenhead.news
Man arrested after theft of e-bike in Upton
Merseyside Police has arrested a man and seized a suspected stolen e-bike following a robbery in Wirral on Tuesday, 23 July. At around 9.50pm, a man in his 20s was on his e-bike outside the Eagle an
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"The 27 year old man from West Yorkshire was riding the electric bike in Glebe Way when he was involved in the collision with a white or silver Mercedes at about 10.45pm on 27 June.
The passenger of the Mercedes got out and rode off on the bike towards Cambridge, followed by the Mercedes, leaving the man with serious but not life-threatening injuries."
The passenger of the Mercedes got out and rode off on the bike towards Cambridge, followed by the Mercedes, leaving the man with serious but not life-threatening injuries."
"At around 8.40pm on Tuesday (July 16) it was reported that a 15-year-old boy, who was riding an e-bike, was approached by two males on a black Sur-Ron e-bike on Sea Road, Wallasey.
One of the males got off the bike and threatened the boy with a knife before taking his e-bike and the two suspects left the area heading towards Grove Road."
www.wirralglobe.co.uk
One of the males got off the bike and threatened the boy with a knife before taking his e-bike and the two suspects left the area heading towards Grove Road."
Teenage boy threatened at knifepoint during robbery in Wallasey
A TEENAGE boy was threatened at knifepoint during a bike robbery in Wallasey.
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"At around 3.12pm on Monday, July 15, a 20-year-old man was cycling down an alleyway near to Regent Street, Ellesmere Port, when he was stopped by two unknown boys, believed to be aged around 16 years old.
One of the boys pulled a metal bar from his coat sleeve and struck the victim several times, knocking him from his bike.
The two suspects proceeded to kick the victim, taking his bike and backpack and then fled the area in the direction of Princes Road on the victim's bike."
www.chesterstandard.co.uk
One of the boys pulled a metal bar from his coat sleeve and struck the victim several times, knocking him from his bike.
The two suspects proceeded to kick the victim, taking his bike and backpack and then fled the area in the direction of Princes Road on the victim's bike."
Ellesmere Port: Teenage armed robbers steal victim's bike
Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery by two teenagers on a cyclist in Ellesmere Port.
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