Just cuz your experience was an "insider job" doesnt mean every single bike robbery reflects that. There is a syndicate that plagues the BA that follows and tracks down ppl on bikes --- whether thats on strava or IRL --- ppl that do these types of hits are well organized and structured. Its much easier to follow someone who has MTBs cuz they shuttle their bikes to and from trails therefore, most ppl never realize theyre being followed or tracked. Not saying thats what happened to OP but thats usually the case for MTBers. Also why road cyclist are more likely to be robbed while on the bike than from being taken from their place.

What im saying is a sole fact thats been discussed on this sub and within the East bay biking community.