Just yesterday I was talking to Lindsay at Crumpler about his Independent Fabrication bike and today a sad email comes in about a stolen IF Crown Jewel. Any bike stolen is a loss, but it’s much worse when it’s a custom, a prized possession, and you’re a college student with no money.
If you see some crackhead or other thief riding this bike, let us know here and we’ll tip Meghan and send her Valentine’s day wishes.
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It might be useful to post some information about the bike - specifically where it was stolen and how to contact the person to whom it belongs.
Agreed! Here’s Megan’s email
>My Indy Fab was just now stolen outside of Gould Hall on the UW campus today. I’m hoping it might turn up at your shop. It was my most prized possession, the most important material item I own. I am a student and have absolutely no money to replace it, or even buy a road bike for that matter. The frame is one of a kind, built for me, and I built the wheels myself and chose every single part.
>Description:
It has white stars all over it and is painted a deep purple/ blue color. dura ace/ chris king parts on it
a butterfly ti saddle
and tiny women-specific salsa handlebars.
It has speedplay pedals and Ultegra woman-specific shifters.
It also has a sterling silver IF headbadge on the headtube.
> Also, it is extremely tiny—44cm and probably won’t fit anyone who tries to ride it. This bike is my most trusted steed for riding everywhere (all over the country), and I need it back!
> Please, if you see it, get in touch with me. Generous reward offered, no questions asked. Thanks ahead of time for your efforts in helping me recover my beautiful gal. Peace!
call Meghan (not posting her phone or email for privacy reasons)
Hi folks,
thanks much for looking for me for my indyfab. It was stolen from the west side of Gould Hall on the UW campus (on 40th and University). Feel free to email me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). It is so nice to know what a wonderful bike community there is in Seattle. I really appreciate it!