Matt_Zoot Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 I had my bike stolen a couple of weeks back now, a DMR Sidekick and everything was just right, just how i liked it. A perfect bike for me to get back into trials on. The Police said they'd have someone look into it and sure enough, PC Plod turns up at my house and takes a statement. A few days pass and nothing, then a call from Scenes of Crime people saying they want to come and look for evidence as it was stolen from inside the house and its classed as a burglary now. Funnily enough, something came up, meaning that they couldn't come. f**kERS. After 2 weeks without my bike and a burning desire to go for a ride, I get a call from the insurance saying that the bike is covered but only up to £500. I no I should be grateful but I have to get it from a particular shop. Great. Have a look for yourself, what the f**k can I get from here???? www.wheelies.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 (edited) you can ask them to order stuff in. if they deal with onza/supercycles you could get a t rex AKA better than your dmr for trials.ALSO diamondback and saracen do trials specific bikes. Edited February 27, 2007 by mat hudson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 There is also the Saracen flea's they are trials bikes could be a good starter bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 If you wanted another dmr style bike then this is pretty similar. If not, tell the insurance that you want a better bike than the ones the company is offering and that you want to show them somewhere to get your new bike from so they can order it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robwalker Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 http://www.wheelies.co.uk/bikesNew/bikeDet...upplier=SARACENEither that or get a £500 XC bike, sell it on ebay and try and pick up a decent second hand one on the forum. It pisses me off police take no interest in bikes, but they even have a special unit in manchester for finding stolen cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Zoot Posted February 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 http://www.wheelies.co.uk/bikesNew/bikeDet...upplier=SARACENIt pisses me off police take no interest in bikesI bet if one of the ones that they ride about London on got nicked they'd have a nationwide man-hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackF Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Hi, Could you not get the Saracen flea 3 and ask if you can put the difference toward the rest since that would be a lush starter bike for trials jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!Billy_BOY! Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Well i think that site looks pretty useless personally!, unless they can order you in something i don't no what you should do lol, but i wouldn't advise getting a Saracen to start trials on!, to me they just don't seem like a good introduction to trials.but hey thats just one guys opinion, happy buying Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bish Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 thats a bit of a piss take, telling you where you can get your bike from, just hope that they can order you something in that you would prefer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Zoot Posted February 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 cheers for all your suggestions!! Just to let you no, I'm not a beginner, just starting again after a 5 or so years break. I spoke with those bike people and they can get me a Onza Zoot. What you reckon?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 do it there aren't enough 24" riders (i want one ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 We have seen this a few times - usually the customer explains to the insurance company that Wheelies are unable to offer a bike comparable in spec to that stolen. From there, a full spec of a replacement bike can be drawn up by a trials store (basically a quote to replace what was stolen). After that, your insurance company will go about trying to find these parts from their usual suppliers, however they always fail due to trials products being so specific - this usually results in you being sent a cheque If you want any more help then just give me a shout CheersAdam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Elding Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 saaaaafe a woking boy. bad luck about the bike though mate, hope it all gets sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 It pisses me off police take no interest in bikes, but they even have a special unit in manchester for finding stolen cars.I'm pretty sure car crime is a more widespread, more common problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Neal Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 They have a T-rex in their Uplands branch in Swansea (I used to work there). Give them a ring and ask them if they'll do it for £500 - they can be nice on occasion (the insurance replacement department). Or order a new sidekick frame and a few parts - they do deal with DMR. Also, hastle the police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 get the rex or the zoot fo sho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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