STOLEN: my Canyon Ultimate and Velobuild VB-R-068

[@fede1275]

Thank you all for your messages and the support, it is really appreciated!! Will update you on the next steps! I also like your sponsorship suggestions, but I believe that for now it is correct that I source my own bike. Hopefully the content insurance should help. And for the upgrade... how could I possibly upgrade from my Ultimate, it was already the best bike I could spec... 😜

[@tongotongo3143]

The fact that they stole only your rim brake bikes clearly shows this crime was organised by bicycle industry which propagates and pushes disc brakes and electronic shifting. You were pain in the ass for them promoting rim brake bikes and classical trusty bike technologies. This way they hope to brake your will and to shut up you.

[@karelvandervelden8819]

Lots of money to be saved in buying secondhand a top quality rimbrake bike. (I bought a Trek Domane lightly used rimbrake for a fraction of the cost of a more recent similar diskbrake version. Note that the rimbrake versions have better forks too)

[@tongotongo3143]

How come rim brake forks are better? Disc brake forks have to be stronger than trim brakes forks because with disc brakes the force isn’t centric.

[@bazuu2001]

I'm really sorry mate, it's a really sad news😢😢😢😢

[@SprayIgniteBoom]

@@tongotongo3143eat a *ick.

[@stuart3566]

Terrible mate. I hope Colnago see this and ship you a rim brake C68.

[@zedddddful]

@@stuart3566 now that'd be good advertising.

[@liquidSpin]

You were targeted. They knew and they came prepared. Either your social media or someone in your neighborhood who sees you riding all the time. Definitely not a random hit. I'd keep the bikes inside if possible. In the US renters/home owners insurance typically covers bike theft. Not sure where you live. Another thing that might be worthwhile if you plan to keep your bikes in the shed is to install security cameras.

[@JamesSmith-ly2ef]

Here in the UK you usually have to name bikes and values on your home insurance and as for cameras most criminals hide there faces and all it shows is them stealing your bike. I think an alarm that notifies you would be better IMO

[@markj.a351]

Depends on insurance. Over a certain value, you have to name each bike. Mine is covered for 5k at home and away and didn't cose much to add onto the policy.

[@johnjeynes3484]

Sorry to hear this, my sympathies. I was pushed off my bike while cycling near Richmond park by a thief in a violent robbery, suffered extensive bruising. Recovered the bike thanks to a taxi driver witness helping me to follow the robber who then crashed the bike into another vehicle before escaping on foot. the bike was damaged but reparable. The physiological effects of such an attack are long lasting. I still cycle but choose my routes carefully.

[@a1white]

That’s so scary. Glad you got your bike back and are back riding.

[@Zoben44]

I am an Ultimate rim owner too Worst nightmare. I would feel devastated knowing that I will never have the exact same bike again . I am with you

[@keepitreal1547]

Absolutely gutted for you, the issue in the UK being the thiefs know they'll only get a slapped wrist if caught. The way you're dealing with it shows your character & strength, much respect to you. On replacements, please keep the same rim brake theme.

[@marcelloprattico]

That is terrible news. Bike thieves are horrible.

[@531c]

All thieves are horrible

[@tongotongo3143]

Yes, but governments are way more dangerous and horrible.

[@marcdaniels9079]

@@tongotongo3143 You are on the wrong channel my friend. Peace ✌️

[@horatiusibianu7108]

So sorry to hear that.Please don't give up, I love what you doing

[@OliverKnittel]

Oh Fede! I am so sorry for your loss. I pray.they''ll find your bikes and have them returned toll you.

[@arfankhan10]

I feel the loss as much as you Fedi, I really loved seeing those bikes in your videos 😢

[@JockyT1]

Oh Frederico, I'm really gutted for you - these bikes have been on a journey and a half with you. Stay positive and you'll get back on track soon. Best Wishes

[@Syklisten-p6s]

Hello Frederico. I have followed your channel for two years now, and enjoy very much the way you share your cycling passion; experiences, advice/opinions, humor, style, fitness, inclusion and joy. This theft of your fantastic race bicycles is just so sad. I feel really sorry on your behalf. Hope your insurance will assist on the economic side. If you conclude that the specific Canyon is worth trying to re-establish in a way, I can support by searching in my country (Norway). Our aftermarket has one salesportal and is reasonably transparent and safe. Bikes are often in good condition (short season :-)). But anyway, when you are out cycling; every time you look over your shoulder, imagine all of us cheering you on!

[@jeffs5519]

I’m so sorry to see this news! Lucky enough to keep my valuable bikes inside my house as I’ve never trusted my American garage. But not everyone in expensive cities has the space. Recover and enjoy your new rides.

[@marcocasamassima389]

Federico I'm very sorry for your lost. I hope this will be the chance for a new beginning.

[@bmarchewka]

😮 Sorry to hear that Federico. You like them a lot.

[@DougBateson]

Aww man, what a world we live in. I'm truly sorry to hear of your loss. It's sad and I know from personal experience that even when you get a really nice new bike, it just doesn't have the history and connection you had with your old trusty steed. But, you can now look forward to building new memories. Take care.

[@pyrkol]

Wow Federico, that is a punch to the stomach. Stay strong.

[@grantmcalpine6364]

Oh my Lord. I'm so sorry Federico. That would be such a horrible feeling. All the best my friend.

[@robertchristian6910]

So so sorry to hear my friend.

[@stevebassett8944]

So sorry to hear this. Keep your chin up, dream of your next bike, with your experience you can build that dream

[@Illyafasty]

Once had my bike stolen from my car. Found it on FB marketplace 3 months later and got it back from the thief. Keep ur head up

[@goonzjav]

So sorry to hear Fed hope you get them back or something even better in return.

[@WhatTheFlipOfficial]

Bike theft happens every day where I live. Pretty posh area but they found ways to sneak through 2 secured gate + 2 secured doors and steal from our bike lockers. My first expensive bike was stolen when I was a kid, ever since then I have all my bikes indoors even though I live in an apartment with limited space. (Except my hybrid steel bike that I never ride)

[@samcollisson9404]

So sorry mate 😭 horrible feeling. These things are much more than just bikes to us. Hope you get sorted soon.

[@thefollandgnat]

That really sucks. I love your optimism.

[@tonylo6013]

Gutted for you Federico. Your hard work just taken off you. Good luck on your next project, looking forward to the next content.

[@stepheneaston8354]

Sorry to hear this. I had a bike stolen last year in Kingston - only left it 5 minutes chained up. Scary that they took them from a locked shed though.

[@lesliereissner4711]

This is a nightmare. I am fortunate in being able to keep my bikes indoors but can imagine how painful this must be. Be positive, Federico! Objects can be replaced...

[@casdavies]

Sorry to hear this. I'd strongly suggest getting a eufy alarm system or something similar. I was woken once in the night by my alarm from someone raiding my bike shed but I chased them away. They never came back.

[@PolyglotBikepacker]

Terrible, mi dispiace molto caro. This feeling sucks so bad. Appreciated how you deal a setback like this. You are strong

[@MagicM66]

Very very sorry to hear . AirTag, tile, those only give some assurance but with the limited signal strength, thieves already scan for those too. So i keep mine indoors and tossed the sofas….who needs to sit when it’s sore from riding centuries.

[@aragaomrcl]

Thats really said, the bikes become something you build for yourself and are linked to memories. I really hope you manage to recover them somehow.

[@roa5359]

So sorry to hear that. I know this wont make up for it as you have put a lot of work and time into your bikes but I hope a bike shop will step up and sponsor you now. You deserve it.

[@dominickfrancis9808]

Sorry to hear this Si,r and this is why I leave my bike to my house with all the doors locked and all the windows locked 24 hours a day

[@grahambowes756]

As I already said, I’m so sorry to hear of this. I just hope they catch them, and that you are able to replace them. I understand though the mixed feelings at time like this.

[@johnstygall860]

Frederick I am gutted foir you, especially as you've taken all the right precautions. My 'best' bike, a rimbrake full Ultegra Boardman, I keep in the house(we have 11 dogs), I certainly wouldn't be happy with it in my new shed. Stay strong my friend, hopefully these bikes will be too hot to handle. Take care

[@marcdaniels9079]

You will overcome this for sure. Very frustrating but if you can, treat it as a springboard for even better cycling fun and content. Hugs from Brazil.

[@gregkane8635]

Awww Frederico I’m so sorry to see this. Has to be someone who watches the videos they knew to leave the broken frame and the cheaper gravel bike :( gutted for you

[@quocbaonguyen4588]

that gut wrenching feeling when something you put/invested in not only money but time, effort, care & mental space into suddenly gone away; potentially forever. then followed by empty, hollow feeling, mixed with baffled thoughts & bewildered emotions. we all know so well. i can but only share my personal experience if it of any relevancy: put it behind as a finished chapter. let time-the great equalizer-slowly work it magic. understand temporary emotion & seperate it from immediate reason. and most importantly, starting a new chapter with different mindset; try something new, something that didn't quite fit into previous project, experiment with different concepts all the while enhance & improve on what you know that has worked well. progress can take a sometime to get traction, take a while for the individual to get consumed into (hitchs & hiccups are obvious possiblity!) but when done well, i believe it will feel like falling in love with it all over again, even more so with elevated experience & wisdom. best of luck !

[@wazzup105]

That looks like a professional job. Those guys game prepared!

[@halaircyclinggains1300]

Devastating feeling for sure 😥 Best of luck going forward!

[@jrnlundsgaard5896]

Sorry to hear that Frederico, get a new dream bike before the end of the day, and keep it in your bedroom.

[@jamescroft6260]

So sorry to hear this, Frederico. Hope you get to replace them

[@Thiaspeed]

Sorry for you mate. I totally undertsand how you feel since it happened to me 2 years ago when my Canyon Lux and my Canyon Aeroad were stolen (during a rainy night too) in my garage.

[@66mikkim]

I am very sorry to see this! The same happend to me 6 years ago all my 4 bikes got stolen out of my basment. Hope you get propper replacement.

[@petercaro384]

I'm sorry for your losses 😢

oh nooo Federico! So sad and so sorry to hear this! :(

[@tommyfreckmann6857]

I am sorry for the loss. Time to get that Pina!

[@patricoscarsson2839]

So sad to hear. I hope it will come something good out of this for you.

[@mikeh6286]

That anchor chain looks sheared means they used a type hydraulic cutting tool, jaws of life type thing.They cut two times. Those tools are very quiet.

[@NeilLavitt]

Yeh, a compressor in the truck pressured up and a long tube to the cutting tool.

[@mikeh6286]

There are manual ones too. They look like a giant pipe wrench. You have to pump it a few times to make one cut..

[@Ca11mero]

@@NeilLavitt There are ones like this that are available with battery too nowadays. Any HVAC company got these kinds of tools in their cars. It's quite common where I live. They just go to a bike parking place at a train station at night and cut like 10-20 bikes in a few minutes and throw them into a van

[@hoizkiacha]

I feel very sorry for your loss.

[@stephenmoore8937]

Really sorry to hear about your bike’s hopefully you get them back

[@TheFitnessFanatic_]

Boils my blood. Happened to me recently. Sorry to hear just have to try move on and don’t let them get to you!

[@Morten6842]

So sorry to hear. Its so frustrating People not understanding the difference between mine and yours. Hope your insurance will cover it.

[@JohnnySantoDomingo]

Sorry to hear that. I feel your pain. Had 2 of my bikes stolen out of my backyard a couple years ago…luckily they were my “beater” bikes. Keep your nice bikes in your house(if possible). Living in California I’ve always lived by “if it’s not in between your legs or in your bed consider it stolen” lol. I even put a cable lock on my spare wheels and tires in the garage, but the nice ones stay inside, of course. Hope your insurance can cover some of the loss at least.

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

Sorry to hear this mate hope you get it sorted

[@banjo7127]

Gutted for you mate, I saw how much time and effort you put into them and can tell you were clearly attached to them. Horrible situation but looking forward - every cloud has a silver lining. Good excuse to get yourself an Italian bike with Campagnolo to help keep the brand in the spotlight 😉🤣

[@ItsMrFresh]

Devastating! So sorry man, it is heartbreaking. Experienced it myself. Awful awful people bike thieves

[@jtb-southphilly]

Chin up my friend! These are hard lessons. All the best 👍

[@andrewosborne9000]

That’s awful news I’m so sorry to hear this. We live in a horrible world so I hope the insurance company looks after you and you can at least get something to replace your cherished bikes. Not really sure what else to say 😢

[@davidparker8475]

Sad to hear Federico. With the value/price of bikes these days, a hidden air tag saddly may be a worthy piece of equipment for next Canyon Ultimate.

[@fastbikes67]

Very sorry to hear about the bike loss.

[@stephendehavilland5254]

So sorry to hear that you have had your bikes stolen 😞

[@BulletproofCycling]

So sorry for you Federico.

[@fede1275]

Thank you coach

[@zodgzod]

So sorry this happened, Federico. This is why I keep our bikes in the house. Time for disc brakes and tubeless tyres for you now!

[@fede1275]

Steady...

[@zodgzod]

@@fede1275 you’ll get there. The march of progress will carry you along!

[@ImranJones]

That's awful news Frederico, if you set up a gofundme page I'll certainly be one of the first to donate. All the best in rebuilding brother.

[@BodieOutdoors]

I hope they are returned to you🙏🏼

[@DorsetDeercam]

I’m so sorry! I know space is probably an issue but you cannot leave bikes outside in the UK! Not in the cities anyway. I hope Canyon replace for you. All the best

[@a1white]

I agree, not high-end bikes anyway

[@randolphramsay3931]

Sorry to hear that. Gutting news.

[@fiddleronthebike]

They knew exactly what they wanted to steal 🤔 I hope you get them replaced properly! …and hopefully you have an assurance… wish you all the best!

[@antoniovacca5671]

What a shame, sorry to hear this! 🙁

[@randy9876qwq]

That is heartbreaking and exactly why I left the UK decades ago. Utter dregs of society. I hope that good things will come.

[@mannimix]

Condoglianze, Federico sorry for your loss.....😞.....Who knows maybe the Wheeltop gear set will call home when someone tries to upgrade the firmware.

[@stevemiell4555]

I am so sad to see this...keep riding, keep positive, karma will bite those thieves in the end.

[@simonwarmer8777]

Feel so sorry for you Federico. Canyon give this ambassador a bike!

[@treyquattro]

very sad, particularly given all the work we put into customizing bikes. At the very least I hope insurance coughs up (although it seems they go to any length to avoid it). As for the cops, unless someone parks the bikes outside their shop, they're pretty much chocolate teapots. Commiserations on your significant loss.

[@HappyEmileHeskey]

Gutted to hear this news Fede. Some terrible people in this world. With all the upgrades you've done these aren't just bikes you can buy off the shelf and replace like for like. Hopefully they'll be too hot to handle and turn up somewhere soon.

[@Quivivravelo]

I am so sorry to hear mate SHAME on these thieves.

[@jkspcoy]

Sorry to hear the bad news

[@stephenribchester2185]

Very sorry to hear this.

[@ronm9357]

This is so upsetting to me, I can only begin to imagine how you feel. This is so terrible. Wishing you better luck. 🍻

[@eduardclaudiufadgyas3365]

Don’t slow down on the videos!!! Ti seguo sempre e mi dispiace tanto per quello che ti è successo! Forza, vai a avanti e ci vediamo al parco🔥 Magari qualche rim break build cinese?👀👀👀

[@barryherron5351]

Absolutely wounded for you Fred, your pride and joys gone. They were quite custom to you though so hopefully someone with an eagle eye will see them and you're reunited with them.

[@fastfreddy19641]

So sorry for you. I know how that feels. 😔

[@TESTA-CC]

I hope you get them back feddi 👍👍

[@bonsmasemo1738]

Such a bummer, commiserations Fede

[@montrose252]

That sucks! I am sorry for you, Comrade. My bikes sleep indoors. Don't go to disk brakes when you replace.

[@seanbarman]

Sorry to hear about your bikes

[@n22pdf]

Oh man I'm so gutted for you Federico.. the people who do this have no heart and do not think of the pain they cause people they only care about themselves.. I feel for you mate.. very sad to see this :( hope you may be able to recoup from insurance.. at least can you look for what you get next but this is terrible.. Pete

[@KwakNet-oh2cw]

Sorry to hear :(

[@Flashback_Jack]

Damn, sorry to hear. I've watched a bunch of your videos and I know how much you enjoyed your Canyon. Hopefully home insurace will take care of it?

[@Omeiden]

what a shame man. i feel so lucky to not be anywhere near UK

[@Raven__70]

So sorry to hear this, Fed, I really hope you get the bikes back & they catch the rotten bastards who did it.

[@kovar2344]

Must have been Durianrider! Jokes aside. I feel for you. Building a bike that fits you right and puts smile to your face just for it to be stolen sucks. Hope you can track them down. My neighbour had a bike stolen 2 years ago and they found it in a van of the thief with like 30 other bikes. You never know how it can turn out.

[@ZanderLexx]

Hi! Sorry for the loss! Lets hope they won't end-up in another country and the police find them. Also talk with GCN for insurance. If you won't get back the bikes maybe their insurance will help with the new bike.

[@bb-r5710]

Just awful. I hope you had them insured😢❤

[@timtaylor9590]

Yes of course

[@smithy1011]

Sad to hear, can’t leave bikes like this outside the house, my bike is hanging on my wall like art and google camera is very handy with motion detection and notifies me within 3 seconds of anything moving in areas of the screen marked out.

[@santiagobenites]

I'm so sorry to hear this news. I hope that you have insurance coverage for them.

[@edwardtran1473]

Sorry to hear about that… really a shame

[@Gledii]

Sorry to hear that mate. Eyes open on the used selling stuff plattforms. As you have a lot of prove of thr bike identities might be easier to get it back. But good thing might come... You might get a Pinarello sponsorship :)