someone tried to steal my classic, mint condition Schwinn Le Tour III today. not a complete vintage treasure at all but it is joy to ride....bombproof steel-frame, heavy like an anchor...with all the sincerity in my heart...a joy. great stuff. Made by Panasonic (hush), but still a rocking bike that is the same age as i am. has been ridden less, though. wtf, people? someone pried off part of the Kryptonite lock in broad daylight....only locked up for about 15 minutes max. cynical world. pic doesn't do justice....i didn't want to be a "work of art", just a bike to ride....but when people start the stealing....it's about "value"...not enjoyment. from simple use (joy) to commodity (exchange, theft) in the prestige system.
smythe:
My best friend had that same bike stolen from him. Saw the theaf riding it and stole it back. there is something to be said for having a funny colored bike.
twelve:
I always thought it was fucked up that someone would steal a bike. That could be someone's ride to work.