Custom matte black fixed gear / track bike with Encore 5-spoke carbon wheels

Location

LAZ Parking- Presidential Towers
32 S Jefferson Street
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 1:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
56-58 cm
Color: 
matte black frame
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Custom matte black fixed gear/track bike in good condition. The bike has distinctive black 5-spoke Encore carbon wheels on both the front and rear, making it highly recognizable. It features black handlebars, black pedals, and a minimalist all-black frame with no obvious visible branding or decals. The bike appears to be a single-speed/fixed gear setup with aggressive track-style geometry. Approximate frame size is 56–58 cm. The bike was well maintained with no major visible damage. Distinguishing features include the large tri-spoke carbon wheels, matte black frame, and black handlebars.

Owner Information

Owner Name: 
Charles Wade
Contact Email: 
Mr.cwade (at) gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 
(312) 874-4702

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
The bike was left secured in the bike room located inside the parking garage at 32 S Jefferson in Presidential Towers. Access to the bike room requires a resident key fob, so the individual responsible would have needed authorized access or entered with someone else. The bike was later discovered missing from the secured area. The stolen bike is a custom matte black fixed gear/track bike with distinctive black 5-spoke Encore carbon wheels, black handlebar tape, and a minimalist all-black frame.

Recovery Information

Recovery Notes: 
This bike was recovered: 
No