Maxlight Kenesis Maxlight XC2
The thief took it into a local bike shop to sell and the bike shop owner happened to see my post that day. The bike shop owner retained the bike and contacted me. Very lucky and a huge thanks to the man who reclaimed it for me.
Trek 1.2 alpha
Found on Ebay after 3 month's of looking. Contacted police and had to arrange a viewing, then contact police again when I had confirmed it was mine.
Liv Intrigue
Found for sale on Shpock... Posed as a buyer and got the police involved. Caught the little 16 year old scrote and recovered the bike. Unfortunately the inept police did nothing and the rouge is free to rob again. Jake G, Jake Giovani... Watch your s...
Commencal Meta AM Hardtail
2-3 weeks after the bike was stolen it appeared for sale on eBay. I contacted 101 and they advised me to try and arrange to meet the seller. I didn't manage to arrange a meeting but the police were very helpful and were able to get the seller's name ...
Sirrus Graphite Large (SP2341)
Was retrieved by the university college based on the hologram sticker I put on my bike.
Mercier aluminium
Saw a person on Gibson Street with that bike, followed him, finally police got involved, person fled, police took bike with them, I sent them a lot of photos, was allowed to take it with me.
Trek Xcaliber 7
I was shopping in the town center when I spotted it on the high street. Phoned the police, they took a long time to get there.. I got tired of waiting for them, bought 2 locks from a shop!! Doubled locked it over his locks so he had to wait for...
Specialized Ariel D
The police unexpectedly called me one day a few months after the bike had been stolen to tell me they've found it. Right after it had been stolen I had reported it and it has turned out as being useful. It was found abandoned and slightly mutilat...
Raleigh Flyer
I put up posters all around my area with the photo of the bike, a mini description and my contact details although i was deeply discouraged not to. I received zero prank calls. To the contrary, i got informed that the bike was spotted by an individua...
Cinelli Experience Tiagra
I recovered the bike. I would suggest keeping a keen eye on sites like eBay and Gumtree. I saw my bike being sold one week after it was stolen for about a quarter of its value. I contacted the police and its's worth keeping things like your frame n...