A picture of the old downhill bike that the thief left behind at Velo Elsener can be seen on the Traildevils forum ? in particular the rune lettering "White Boy" on the top tube and a sticker with the number "27" on the head tube catch the eye. The perpetrator is described as follows: About 20 ? 25 years old, 1.70 meters tall, slim, short brown hair, roundish face, spoke dialect. Anyone who recognizes the "Big Hit" or discovers the stolen "Demo 9 Pro" (frame color silver) on the trails should contact Jvan from Velo Elsener: Per Mail an info@velo-elsener.ch or by telephone on 044/261 51 51 51.

Warning against test riders without ID
The Zurich bike store Velo Elsener is not the first to make the acquaintance of thieves disguised as test riders: A rare Alutech "Wildsau" also disappeared from the Basel store Crocodile Bikes about a month ago after a prospective customer had merely left a copy of a lost ID card at the store. Although the Basel police were able to trace this gentleman, he claimed that the bike had been stolen from him when he briefly visited a toilet during the test ride. So, dear specialist dealers: trust is good, control is better. In your own interest, please insist on a proof of identity before you hand over your high-end bikes for test rides. Or take a digital portrait photo of everyone who wants to test ride a bike - then the police won't need to take a sketch...