Abandoned Giant Talon found above Rhodes Memorial (Cape Town Southern Suburbs)

[Stan_the_Man]

My friend and I found this bike abandoned on the jeep track above Rhodes Memorial last night (Tuesday 28th of October). 

We were riding to the Blockhouse when we passed this on the way up. About 45 mins later on the way down it was still there so I came and collected it with my car.

It looks like the bike had been in an accident as the rear derailleur was snapped off and the saddle was torn with gravel in it. 

I've no idea where it came from or who left it there. If anyone knows what happened to it  please contact me. If I don't hear anything I will drop it off at the Rondebosch Police Station.

There's a distinctive sticker on it which can help with identification.

Evan Gilbert

[ChrisF]

Bump .... hope the owner spots this.

[RobertWhitehead]

I can relate to the owner, I've felt like leaving my bike next to the side of the road many times before. Hell I even tried to sell it mid race the one time . Hope they get reunited and it's a good outcome 

[DJR]

Check with Mowbray and Rondebosch police stations whether a robbery happened and was reported. My totally wild guess is that a criminal took the bike, tried to ride it, crashed, broke the derailleur and abandoned it when it was no longer a good getaway ride.

[RocknRolla]

I have had to make an emergency nature stop.... I'd be very upset if I am done with my business only to find my bike removed....

Hope the owner of the bike is ok, and that they soon will be reunited. 

[Stan_the_Man]

BUMP - thanks all.

I appreciate all the comments and suggestions.

Still no news from the owner unfortunately.

I've checked with the police station - this bike has not been reported as stolen.

If I don't hear anything about this over the weekend I will drop the bike off at the Rondebosch Police Station on Monday.

Evan