Guy Buys Bike From Crackhead at 3am and Finds Owner!!

If you're like me, every time you lock up your bike you think: "I hope it's here when I get back." People in larger cities can probably relate and know that bike theft is a big problem. The more expensive your bike the less you'd like it stolen. Although, the more expensive your bike the more out of place it will look with the person who stole it. Take this bike for example:

This triathlon bike was most likely cost a couple thousand dollars and isn't going to be used to commute to work or the store. It was stolen. Here is how it was returned to it's owner from a post on Reddit...

"Last night I was waiting for my Uber near the Marathon station on Parsons when a dude stumbled by with a Felt Triathlon bike. He asked if I wanted to buy a bike for $50 bucks.

Now, I try not to be the one to judge simply by appearance, but the fact that its mid winter, 3am, your tires are flat, and you are selling a $1200 plus bike for $50 doesn't make me believe your grandma gave the bike to you.

I recently had my bike stolen, so I know the frustration. I told him I would give him $60 if he waited for me to find an ATM. I paid the man and now I have this bike i'm trying to find the owner. I've contact a few people in the Cbus cycling community, had some close hits. So if you know anyone, point me in the right direction."

This story has a happy ending. The owner found the post on Reddit. 

I learned long ago that if anyone ever offers to sell me an expensive bike for a very low price, to buy it right away and go to the police. The chances of it being stolen are pretty high. I don't mind being out $50 to get someone's bike back to them.

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