NSW 2006 Ventana X-5, New Condition, 6 weeks old

[John U]

Bike: 2006 Ventana X-5, New Condition, 6 weeks old
Colour: Electric Super Dust (dark grey but specked with colour when taken into the sun)
Date it was stolen: 15/03/2006
Where it was stolen: Cranks in North Sydney was broken into
Specs: Good solid build, Fox DHX Air, Fox 36 RC2's, Sram X9 Drive train, Avid Juicy 7's (8 inch front, 6 inch rear), Truvativ Holzfellers, Candy SL's, Velocity Zvino wheels, Gravity Dropper Seat post
Other Discriptions: This is the only one of these in Australia in this colour. Very unique bike.
Pictures: Yes
2 other bikes were also stolen, a 2006 giant AC and a Scott MC. I will put up more about these later.

Please PM if you have any details or see this bikie anywhere

[Dim]

That is absolute bullshit, i will keep my eye open for ya mate.

Hope you find it soon.

[moman]

That's terrible John. What a bastard act. what the hell will someone do with such a unique bike?

i'll definitely keep an eye out for it.

hopefully you'll be covered by cranks insurance?

matt

[PDogg]

I'll keep an eye out John.

[betelnut]

John - as probably the only X5 owner in Vic, I can tell you that if I spot your Ventana, I can guarantee someone will get their ass kicked...

Whoever the frickin' stooge was the stole this is going to realise that it is IMPOSSIBLE to sell - there aint that many of us. I'm hurting for you - that was a gonzo build you had going there.

[Cruz]

John, will keep an eye out for it up in Qld.

Heres mine - http://www.msnusers.com/My%20Web%20Documents/Documents/X5%20003.jpg

Since made it a bit lighter.

[John U]

thanks everyone. i think cranks insurance will sort it out. it would still be good to find the bastards.

this is the second time i have had a bike stolen. the first time was a pretty rare bike too. never heard of it again.

what happens to these bikes? does someone down the pub buy them with the intention of riding them and they get shoved into the back of shed? or do they just get destroyed when the thief realises they are impossible to get rid of? either way it is a pain in the arse that it happens and such a waste of a quality bike

[Bodin]

what happens to these bikes? does someone down the pub buy them with the intention of riding them and they get shoved into the back of shed?

If it's a bike enthusiast, I'm sure the bike will get parted out. If it's just a random dickhead burglar looking for cash, it'll meet a worse fate.

In case it stays in tact and I see it, I'll be making very sure it gets back to you. Fingers crossed.

[John U]

Just bumping it back up there in case it has come back into circulation. The thief might think it's safe to bring the bike or the parts out now a year down the track.
To date none of this gear has shown up anywhere.
As before, if you see anything or suspect anything around the usual haunts please PM me.