1985 Cannondale SR500

Location

Location

2645 N Washtenaw Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, December 6, 2009 - 1:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
60cm
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Picture is of a slightly different model. Mine is metallic blue with black chainrings. These models are distinguished from later Cannondales by their Suntour shifters, derailleurs, crankset, and hubs. The spokes are double butted (thinner in the middle than at the ends). Mine was sporting bright yellow bar tape, a silver Planet Bike Eco Rack, black racing fenders, lights, and plastic strapless toe cages.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Phillip Oertel
Contact Phone Number: 
217-414-6331
Police Report No.: 
HR676693

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Left the bike outside my building for three days while I was out of town. Someone took a hacksaw to the fence and bent the iron bar in two places to get the bike.