[posted by Jack Newlevant]
Stolen on 1/11/06 between 3 & 6PM from in front of 520 SW 6th:
my beloved 1970-era Raleigh 3-Speed with silver frame (w/some black over-spray) & steel fenders, rubber pedals, kick stand, wicker front basket, Blackburn rear rack, 650B alloy rims & tyres on Sturmey-Archer hubs (DynoHub front). Though pretty heavy, it was very convenient for short trips and, I thought, theft resistant. I had gotten away for 20 years with using just a Basta (Italian for “enough”!) lock that only immobilizes the rear wheel. I didn’t lock it TO anything but hadn’t before left it in such a chancey spot. Now, of course, I’m upping my estimate of the risks and the security on my other bikes! Please report any sighting to Jack Newlevant (503.236.4920)