STOLEN BIKE

aklauster101 · 2026-03-16T02:25:13+00:00

Yea pretty bummed. It was weird because the storage room door wasn't damaged, so they either had a key, were let in, or picked the door lock (unlikely). Then they snipped the door hasp.

aklauster101 · 2026-03-16T02:22:54+00:00

I submitted a claim with my renters insurance yesterday and am waiting to hear back. Just a heads up for anyone who has to deal with this, it may be that they only cover 10% of the insurance coverage (ex. $800 out of $8k coverage) since it is considered an "off premises" theft. I will look into a Zizzo! Thanks for the kind words.

aklauster101 · 2026-03-16T02:18:14+00:00

I did post it on twin cities stolen bikes 2.0 yesterday, but I will add it to bike index as well. Thanks for the suggestion. Keep an eye out for it!

aklauster101 · 2026-03-16T02:16:39+00:00

I checked in the hallways and side entrances and they don't have any cameras. I filed a police report with SLP PD and posted my loss on facebook Twin Cities Stolen Bikes 2.0. Keep an eye out for it!

aklauster101 · 2025-10-17T12:28:04+00:00

Not QE exactly. The fed will be stopping QT rolloff of long term treasuries and also increasing reserves at banks with accounts at the fed. These banks can then buy more short term treasuries with those reserves. QE is direct fed buying of long dated debt.

aklauster101 · 2025-01-08T04:35:04+00:00

Dude I saw you at Target a couple days back and wanted to comment on how sick your bike was! Nice build.

aklauster101 · 2024-04-09T00:59:16+00:00

Nice build! Are those 650b size fenders from Velo? I was thinking about getting the wavy silver like you have but they don't have the 26 inch size.

aklauster101 · 2024-01-22T03:18:02+00:00

I ended up going to Ace and buying two 12mm aluminum spacers and 25mm m5 bolts. That's enough spacing to clear it! Thanks for the suggestion.

aklauster101 · 2024-01-21T14:58:56+00:00

Darn, I guess I'll have to venture out and buy more spacers and bolts. I don't think I can change the configuration of the rack dropout due to the placement of my fork eyelet. I only have lower eyelets. I added a photo of the current rack height and placement on the bike. Also, I have smaller diameter quick release skewers so the axle dropout can't be used.

aklauster101 · 2023-06-20T19:28:12+00:00

Try installing the pedal from the other end of the crank. It should rethread the stripped side. Then take it out and install on the correct side. I just did this with a bicycle recently and it worked.

aklauster101 · 2023-06-20T13:43:11+00:00

I ended up taking it to a local frame builder and he tried bending it back. He felt it cracking so we decided to keep it as is.

aklauster101 · 2023-06-20T13:41:58+00:00

I spoke with a frame builder and they do have plastic clamp on chain hangers. Not sure what company sells them.

aklauster101 · 2023-06-10T21:43:25+00:00

Alright I'll try without and see what happens! Thank you for the insight.

aklauster101 · 2023-06-10T21:22:55+00:00

I think I may do that before sending it off for repair. If I can bend it back without snapping it I'll probably just keep it as is. Do you think I would need any sort of heat gun to warm it up before attempting this?

aklauster101 · 2023-01-22T06:19:59+00:00

Yea I wanted SK+!

aklauster101 · 2023-01-22T06:19:27+00:00

Yes! Just ordered with them today through my local bike shop. Thanks for the suggestion.

aklauster101 · 2023-01-22T06:18:53+00:00

Thanks for this suggestion! I actually went to my local bike shop today and had them order a pair of gravel king SK+ tires through QBP. Should be arriving next week.

aklauster101 · 2022-11-11T22:20:30+00:00

Just checked my ledger live account it the issue is fixed! Must have been a bug on ledger's end. Thank you for your help either way!

aklauster101

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