GT golden bike goes 'missing'
Have you seen this bike? GT has reported one of its specially finished Zaskar bikes missing and is offering a US$3000 reward for its return. (GT Bicycles)
GT’s intriguing Golden Bike series is set to kick off the first leg of competition at next month’s Sea Otter Classic in the US - but one lucky ‘winner’ may have already taken home the prize.
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According to GT marketing man Robb Zbierski, one of the company’s specially finished GT Zaskar race bikes was lost in shipping last month – while the shipping label arrived at the intended destination in an envelope, the bike did not. In addition to the flashy gold paint job on the frame, the bike also features a custom gold finish on the Shimano XTR drivetrain, Mavic Crossmax SLR wheels, and Ritchey bar and stem.
Just as was the case with Lance Armstrong’s stolen – and recovered – one-off Trek Equinox time trial bike, Zbierski is hoping the bike’s distinctive appearance will hamper any potential illicit sale and will lead to a quick recovery.
Nonetheless, GT is offering a US$3000 reward for the bike’s return. If you've seen it, drop GT an email at goldenbike@gtbicycles.com.
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aphex2k
Posted Thu 19 Mar, 4:24 pm GMT Flag as inappropriate
It's in my shed. Shh.
You ain't sin me... Right?
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papasmurf.
Posted Thu 19 Mar, 5:11 pm GMT Flag as inappropriate
obviously stolen by a blind person....or Supersonic ;)
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clarkson
Posted Thu 19 Mar, 7:32 pm GMT Flag as inappropriate
wow, stunnign looking bike though! its a shame some people cant just appreciate things without actually owning them!
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jamieh5463
Posted Thu 19 Mar, 8:06 pm GMT Flag as inappropriate
bl**dy pikeys
why do people have to steal these things?
i like aphex2k reference 2 the fast show ;) lol
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andytxc
Posted Fri 20 Mar, 12:15 am GMT Flag as inappropriate
Somebody is probably trying to sell it for £100 right now...
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ednino
Posted Fri 20 Mar, 11:29 am GMT Flag as inappropriate
Im keeping an eye out for them gold XTR cranks on ebay lol
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Mr Wu
Posted Fri 20 Mar, 12:45 pm GMT Flag as inappropriate
Well its a quick way to make $3000 isnt it, steal it then sell it back to them. . .
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Mr Wu
Posted Fri 20 Mar, 12:46 pm GMT Flag as inappropriate
I wonder if theyd buy me an Orange 5am instead of the reward?! :-)
Id rather have a proper bike. :-)
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Tempestas
Posted Fri 20 Mar, 2:36 pm GMT Flag as inappropriate
If Elton John ever owned a MTB it would be just like this....
