Linden Cycles Posted November 16, 2012 Share I am posting this on behalf of Linden Cycle. As many of you know, we loan out various 29 inch bikes to customers to see whether they find the new big wheels favourable or not. We have been doing demo bikes for many years and have never had any problems. Unfortunately we loaned out a Giant XTC 1 29er (black with white decals in a medium frame size) to a lady named Sandy on the 5th October; she drives a white BMW X5. Our loan period is for a weekend and we are still waiting for the bike to be returned. The number we have been supplied with only goes through to voicemail.I know many of you may think that the bike is certainly long gone but our very family orientated business has worked on mutual trust for many years and it would be sad to see this come to an end.We would just like to know if anyone out there has any information regarding our loan bike, whether in fact Sandy is alright or do we unfortunately have to start taking full deposits on the loan bikes.Please, any assistance would be greatly appreciated in this matter. You can either reply to this thread or alternatively give us a call on 011-888-2381 or 011-782-7313. Thank you, Linden Cycle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted November 16, 2012 Share Please give info on where you guys are situated and what her registration number, will keep an eye open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowpoke Posted November 16, 2012 Share Oh no! I do hope that you get the bike back and that there is a reasonable explanation for this (not that I can think of any pleasant reasonable explanations). Everyone else, c'mon, let's help try get the bike back. Linden and Jonene do so much for the sport of cycling and they are always there for cyclists, not just their regular customers. Let's keep our eyes open at Northern Farm and the spruit and everywhere else. Edited November 16, 2012 by slowpoke MTBc and barrykm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted November 16, 2012 Share This is not cool ! Will keep a eye out for you Joe . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2012 Share this ruins it for the rest of us "legitimate" people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted November 16, 2012 Share Why punish the bunch for 1 rotten apple.Take her to book no need to stop the demo bikes.You should have here registration and copy of ID.Dont you make allowance on insurance for this type of thing.When you get a hold of her,make her clean your workshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted November 16, 2012 Share No pics of the client? You will have to do mugshots and finger prints the next time! I hope you get the bike back as its a bugger now for honest guys to be trusted to test out a bike. Wil6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted November 16, 2012 Share Not to worry its a naai9er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil6 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Maybe get a copy of the persons ID document and vehicle reg. number before you decide to lend out a bike for testing? mooky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker911 Posted November 16, 2012 Share You guys are very trusting indeed. I had no idea there was anyone on this planet who was this trusting especially in the crime capital of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted November 16, 2012 Share You sure it was not a hire car she had borrowed for the day? By the sounds of it, she is unlikely to come in her own car that is traceable if the phone number is bogus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Flyers Posted November 16, 2012 Share Linden Cycle should ask her ID number before she borrows the bike, so that you can report to police if not returned by Monday.... Police can track her thru ID no.... If she returns, make her to pay for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted November 16, 2012 Share Easy up chaps - there could be a legitamate reason. BMX X5's are normally the preserve of professional thieves (the government) - the amateurs are normally less flush. A woman in an X5 is more soccer mom than career thief. I reckon they'll have their bike back in a week with a Sandton style "I was soooo busy having my nails done and breasts made perky that I just didn't have time doll" apology. 2-D and Greg29 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Just plain Crazy Posted November 16, 2012 Share Please give info on where you guys are situated and what her registration number, will keep an eye open.They are on 3rd Ave - Linden - Joburg. Hope you guys get the bike back.. mac vegas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted November 16, 2012 Share Maybe it was an easy way to "borrow" a bike for the 94.7 and will be returned on Monday..... Edited November 16, 2012 by Thug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB_Roadie Posted November 16, 2012 Share Easy up chaps - there could be a legitamate reason. BMX X5's are normally the preserve of professional thieves (the government) - the amateurs are normally less flush. A woman in an X5 is more soccer mom than career thief. I reckon they'll have their bike back in a week with a Sandton style "I was soooo busy having my nails done and breasts made perky that I just didn't have time doll" apology. And she will even get on her knees.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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