My bike appears to have been randomly vandalized and I'm trying to understand what actually happened.
I came home from a ride and propped my bike on a short wall outside of my apartment (as in pic #3). I went inside for literally 10 seconds to grab a rag to wipe down the drivetrain, and when I came out I saw that my bike had just fallen over and someone had just walked past.
I didn't confront or say anything to the person because I thought the bike had fallen on its own. I (somehow) didn't see the massive dent until later.
There's no way this damage was caused by the bike was just falling over. The damage was on the right side as well (the wall/railing side). I looked through security camera footage and the person I saw is the only one in the area, although there was no camera that had the bike/incident in view. I got a picture of the man's face, which probably won't mean much, but I'm just trying to understand what exactly he did to the bike and why?
The only explanation I can think of is that he angrily threw the bike because he felt I was blocking the path, but I would be surprised if even that caused this damage.
by karim_eczema
4 Comments
Hit with a chain ? But I feel like what ever did it you would have heard the loud ping off the frame before it fell over
it looks like your handlebar and brake lever contacted the top tube when the bike fell over. turn the bars to the side to confirm
Didn’t fall over and whack the wall of something and someone stood it back up
Trek paint is like makeup.
Over two dozen bikes over half a dozen brands and the three treks all get scratches from being looked at too intently. Traditional paint or the matte.