Mike Montgomery's DH and Slope Bikes Stolen

Aug 4, 2011 at 9:15

by Rob Dunnet

While on our way up to Darren Berrecloth's event in Mount Washington, Mike Montgomery's Banshee Legend DH bike and Banshee Rampant Slope Bike were stolen out of the back of his truck. The truck was parked in a hotel parking lot full of lights and security cameras. The bikes were also locked to the truck and to the other bikes. Also stolen was a Saracen Myst DH bike on loan from Saracen Designer Ryan Carroll. The funny thing is that Mike's Banshee Amp is still on the empty rack. I guess the people responsible can tell when a bike has been beaten and left it for dead.

If you see any of these one of a kind bikes contact Nanaimo Police or the lovely people at Pinkbike.

Mike's Rampant - Green and Black with Custom Sticker Job that took Mike hours.

Mike Montgomery. Upside down and laid out for a perfectly extended super flip on run 1. Somehow he only scored a 65 on this run and given his crash in run 2 he didn t advance.

Frame: Banshee Rampant - Long with Custom Headtube
Fork: Manitou Circus - White
Stem: Straitline - Black with first generation Straitline Gyro (works pretty amazing, if you see this one for sale you should buy it)
Bars: ODI - Black with Custom Pink ODI Grips with "In Memory of Nana" written on the locks
Brakes: Hayes Prime
Cranks: Race Face Atlas - Green with Straitline Bash Guard
Pedals: Straitline - Black (not the new ones, they were in my travel bag)
Chain Guide: Straitline Silent Guide
Chain Tension Device: Yess
Wheels: Industry Nine - Black Rims, Green Hubs, Green Spokes, Two Pink Spokes
Tires: Geax
Seat: SDG Seat and Post

Mike's Legend - Green and Black with Custom Sticker Job that took a little less time than the Rampant

Frame: Banshee Legend - Medium
Fork: Manitou Dorado - Black with Red Decals
Stem: Straitline - Black Direct Mount
Bars: ODI - Black with Custom Pink ODI Grips with "In Memory of Nana" written on the locks
Brakes: Hayes Prime
Cranks: Race Face Atlas - Green with Straitline Bash Guard
Chain Guide: Straitline Silent Guide
Pedals: Straitline - Black (still not the new ones)
Chain Guide: Straitline Silent Guide
Wheels: Industry Nine - Black Rims, Green Hubs, Green Spokes, Two Pink Spokes
Tires: Maxxis Minnons
Seat: SDG Seat and Post

Ryan Carroll's Saracen Myst:

Frame: Saracen Myst - Large
Fork: Rock Shock Boxxer Team
Stem: Straitline - Orange Direct Mount
Bars: Race Face Atlas - Blue
Brakes: Avid - Code
Cranks: Race Face Atlas - Red with Straitline Bash Guard
Chain Guide: Straitline Silent Guide
Pedals: Strailtine - Silver
Wheels: Blue Spank Spike Rims, Black Hadley Hubs - Rims have Camp of Champions logo on them.
Tires: Maxxis Minnion

The bikes are pretty similar to the pictures but have had several custom things done to them. They should be easy to spot, so if you see any of these bikes give the Nanaimo Police a call or message me on Pinkbike.

-Rob Dunnet

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187 Comments

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Shmellville (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:31)

Wow... his slopestyle bike is dedicated to his mom and grandmother for surviving cancer and someone decides to steal it? That's cold.

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Samtheman1 (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:43)

they didn't care that the bike was there thief's, there hands should be cut off so they can never steal a bike again or ride one

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larock Plus (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:45)

what hotel in what city? would be good to narrow down the search area a bit.

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home-team Mod Plus (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:47) (Below Threshold) show comment

in nanaimo, i wish larock could read ... come on

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JRoe (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:47)

You've never heard of a no hander? You should cut there feet of aswel!!!!

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elgoogyug (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:50)

I see Cam Mccaul finding Mike's bike just like he found another pros bike a while back Razz

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larock Plus (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:53)

what hotel in nanaimo? i wish home-team could read...

Trealairborne (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:11) (Below Threshold) show comment

Thief´s are starting to notice that those bikes cost more than a good car, and they are easy to steal and disassemble and sell parts. Next time don´t leave the bike there like you´re the Boss and nobody is going to remember to steal your bike.

DropinSeason5 (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:11) (Below Threshold) show comment

I'm with larock!!!!!!!!!! how i read it home-team spent the night locked up in jail with mike in nanimo. he's trying to help.....

I-RIDE-SPECIALIZED (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:23)

shit fox team trailer, that custom corsair and interbike i think and now this?

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mavericks8 (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:14)

There have been tons of bike thefts lately. I recently had five bikes stolen in Whistler on the night after the Slopestyle. The bikes were in a locked storage room and cable locked together. Discovering that someone stole your bikes is the worst possible feeling. I hope that they will be able to recover these bikes and the thieves will be locked up.

opwann (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:17)

@mavericks8 heard about that theft in the Pique, and saw your postings on Pink Bike... Those were some really nice bikes man. I feel for you bro. Any leads yet?

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jd529 (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:23)

ill get cam mccaul on it..

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elgoogyug (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:29)

i already said that....

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RobbyBriers Plus (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:36)

I hope the thief gets caught, the bikes get back from where they came and that he gets cancer in prison while being assraped by a 10 incher. That's what I wish. Yup, that's what kind of a man I am.

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audeo03 (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:57) (Below Threshold) show comment

Seems like Canada is full of bike thieves...

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Rolino (Aug 4, 2011 at 12:01)

No respect....

jd529 (Aug 4, 2011 at 12:17) (Below Threshold) show comment

@elgoogyug i already said that back when the fox truck and trailer were stolen. jokes on you

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shredstatus (Aug 4, 2011 at 12:24)

Why hasnt anyone invented a tracking device for bikes? We've put a man on the moon and traveled deep into space yet we cant seem to find something on OUR planet?

elgoogyug (Aug 4, 2011 at 13:40)

@jd529 but this is about mm's stolen bike. Nice try, better lucky next time

joemtbftw (Aug 4, 2011 at 14:19)

this sucks, i really hope all 3 bikes are found, and then the thief is skinned and has his hands, feet and balls chopped off!

Samtheman1 (Aug 4, 2011 at 14:51)

extreme but i like that idea

Samtheman1 (Aug 4, 2011 at 14:56)

@shredstatus Its extra weight but there are a thing called over locking your bike with the biggest chains you can find

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Andrew-Taylor (Aug 4, 2011 at 15:21)

I live on the Island so im keeping a close lookout for the bikes. If i find them that person is dead...

shredstatus (Aug 4, 2011 at 15:27)

@samtheman1 i think that the biggest chains you can find are probably just a LITTLE heavier than a little tracking device.

Samtheman1 (Aug 4, 2011 at 16:19)

yeah but your not riding with them so it doesn't effect you as much

rffr (Aug 4, 2011 at 17:48)

This is exactly why you bring your bikes in the hotel rooms guys. Come on. Every ABL national we went to, bikes came in the room. Even if it was a casino in Reno. Bikes get walked thru casino, and up elevator into room.

This situation really sucks, and even more that these were custom bikes, that also probably took the guys at Banshee awhile to decal up. I hope you get them back. But, like said, from now on, bring your bikes in the hotel room. It's not that much of a PITA to do so (yea, maybe after a suicical long day of driving it is... but still).

Good luck boys. Keep your eyes peeled. Might want to get the bike bounty hunter cammy on this one =].

nolanyager (Aug 4, 2011 at 17:57) (Below Threshold) show comment

I wouldnt be surprised if it was the same people who stole the rockshox truck and trailer

olliegirl (Aug 4, 2011 at 18:21)

First that was the Fox truck and second that was 5,000 km away on the opposite side of the continent

syncro (Aug 4, 2011 at 23:01)

LOL !!!

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ebehn (Aug 5, 2011 at 0:15)

Go ahead a neg prop me for this one: I don't understand why there is so much sympathy for this situation. Bikes are stolen from people every day, more often from people that would move oceans just to have a truck to lock them to. I've had bikes stolen and infact my entire house was gutted by thieves once and almost everything was taken, it sucks I get it, but life goes on. Further more I can't feel much sympathy for a guy who gets his bike for free compared to the guy who having their bike or not means making it to work the next day or not or the young rider who's saved up for years to buy something nice just to find it gone one morning. Mike is one of my favourite riders and I hope he gets his bikes back, but if not I'm sure he can figure something out in time for the event. I believe in karma and that who ever took it needed it more than Mike or at least the cash value of it. Pipe down PB users, it'll all work out.

YetiMong (Aug 5, 2011 at 5:01)

I'm with Ebehn on this one. Yes it sucks massively that such unique bikes/frames have been stolen from Mike especially as they were dedicated in such a way.

But.

He is most probably going to get all the kit replaced for free by his sponsor with just a couple of phone calls. There are thousands of bikes stolen every year and most of them are stolen from people who had to pay for them, often saving up for months in order to afford them. Certainly if my bike was stolen it would take at least a year for me to save enough money to replace it like for like and I bet most people reading this are in the same boat.

Furthermore

We only seem to get informed about thefts on Pinkbike when the bikes belong to pros or large corporations. Where's the stories about the little guys? You don't see stories about ordinary people whose bikes have been stolen on the front page here do you??

RideBikes927 (Aug 5, 2011 at 11:09)

people are messed up now a days

RobbyBriers Plus (Aug 6, 2011 at 5:19)

People have always been messed up. Look up news stories from decennia ago... Look up all religious crusades etc. You just realized nowadays that people are messed up.

hgardner (Aug 6, 2011 at 14:16)

@shredstatus a while ago i saw a somethhing about someone who made a tracking device for his bike and a stun gun in the seat that was remotely controlled all the electrics were hidden in a water bottle. So he could find his bike and then stun the rider. cant find it now though Frown

jakemorley (Aug 7, 2011 at 6:30)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnEtHDPAfGw --theres your solution Big Grin

Samtheman1 (Aug 7, 2011 at 8:01)

yeah but what if someone steals or hacks the button to let it down

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elgoogyug (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:37)

DON'T STEAL BIKES BRO!

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opwann (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:10)

PEOPLE WHO STEAL BIKES AREN'T BROS!

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dtroyan123 (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:22)

vimeo.com/6475675

Shorekid3 (Aug 4, 2011 at 12:01)

We should do that to the theaves

cyrix (Aug 4, 2011 at 15:19)

I'm sure this will be a very unpopular opinion, but what those guys did makes all of us look bad. There is a way to handle situations like that, and that's not it. I've had 6 bikes stolen (yes I know I have the worst damn luck ever), found 4 of them, and two of those I found attached to a bike rack and waited for the person to come to get it and had the cops waiting both times. Both people got arrested. I'm not saying I don't understand their anger, because I really do get it, and it took everything in me not to just wait and slug the people who took them, but then I most likely would have been charged with assault.

rffr (Aug 4, 2011 at 17:51)

Most people that steal bikes don't ride. Many times it's gangbangers, drug addicts, and just anyone looking to make a quick cent. Reason why many a times you find this shit in a pawn shop or for sale online for next to nothing. It's a sad, sad ordeal. Thank Capitalism for this guys!

Shorekid3 (Aug 4, 2011 at 17:56)

Ikik but idc I still would falcon kick em if they stole my shore

RobbyBriers Plus (Aug 5, 2011 at 5:33)

Cyrix is right. That's not a way to handle a situation like that. He's wrong when he says it makes "all of us" look bad.

On the other hand, the thief in the movie looked like a pussy. He actually looked a little retarded with the helmet and his facial expressions. Some good punches and kicks and he won't do it again...

Shorekid3 (Aug 5, 2011 at 10:31)

I guess but we should falcon punch the guy who stole it and yes when the camera man gos Don't steel bikes Don't... Do it again Steeling bikes When he says I laughed so hard

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opwann (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:57)

Not to rub salt in the wound or anything, but would you not agree that Mike is a bit naive if he thinks he can leave his expensive bikes locked to the back of his truck in a place like Nanaimo over night?

There's a large amount of Nanaimo's population - many of them Native Canadians - that live below the poverty line and/or are involved in drug abuse and crime. Chances are the thieves don't really care about who's bikes they were or if they're one of a kind.

I've had numerous bikes stollen from me over the years... I know how much it sucks. So I tend to be a bit paranoid about these things.... Hindsight is 20-20, but I would have brought the bikes inside.

Also... really sucks about the bike that was dedicated to cancer survivors. I would guess the thieves don't care much about that either, sadly.

scott-townes (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:06)

Come on man, it's not like he knows the area personally or anything. And usually it's a pretty safe bet that your bike will be fine if it's locked up... alongside a bunch of other locked up bikes. I mean I've traveled around quite a bit and I leave my bike locked to the roof rack because I usually have no where else to put the bike and I've never had any second guesses about it because it's impossible to tell what the area is like with theft. What I'm trying to say is that I wish a slow, painful punishment on all ski/bike/board/etc. thieves.

opwann (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:13)

I agree dude... As I said, I'm looking at this from the perspective of a guy who's had numerous bikes stollen from him in the past. I'm paranoid about this shit.... Hey bike thieves, you heartless mofos, you've scared me for life.... Thnx, Opwann

oakrunbike (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:36)

Opwann has a point I flat out wont stay at a place if they wont let me take a bike inside shoot when we went to whistler crankworx we skipped staying at a few places cause they wanted us to put our bikes in the storage area below the hotel I say hell no to that I might be a little on the paranoid side but I lock my bike when its in the garage of my house cause I heard that the number one place a bike is stolen from is from the person's garage. the thieves have no clue who's bike is who's but they know they can flip it for easy cash! If you steal a used car which has the same value of some bikes you can get grand theft but what do you get for stealing a bike??!!!!!!

OldskoolMTB (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:17)

I had few a bikes stolen from me when I was living in Victoria, just south of Nanaimo. One was locked to the bike rack, on my car... the theif took the entire rack right off the car!! Another was locked to a concrete pole, right outside the main entrance to a hotel where I was working... the theif used liquid nitrogen to freeze the lock, then smashed it with a hammer... the only thing left behind was the shattered remnants of my Kryponite U-lock. Bottom line, if a theif wants your bike, it's as good as gone!! So always go the extra step, and keep your bike in eyesight at all times. A lock is only good for keeping honest people honest.

shishka (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:25)

What do you mean bro, can't leave any bikes out anywhere for any amount of time. I live in bike jack central nyc already had nuff bikes, bags, parts etc stolen. If a hotel says dont bring bike in say ok thankyou no problem. Wait an hour or so til they not looking and unload your shit right into the room. As long as you not making mess in room they cant tell or do anything. Leaving equiptment out of sight is not an option, not even locked in van or car. Tough times bring out the worst thieves. Just realized they took his bike dedicated to breast cancer and now I real tight about this. If anyone catch this thief you need to message me so I can get on a plane come out there and mutilate this individual. Dead serious. I not even going to get into the breast cancer thing but I on same page with you Mike and have been through it and still going thru it.

scott-townes (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:29)

Damn, I hate to say this but I think that was the mounties messing with you. I hear that they get jealous of bikers because riding horses sucks so on their days off, they get drunk off Kokanee and steal people's rigs for joyrides. It was once a big problem in Whistler which inspired the name of the Red Bull Joyride event. But it's a sad situation, really.

scott-townes (Aug 4, 2011 at 17:23)

Ummm... do you realize that I was completely joking? How could anyone take that seriously, honestly... haha.

rffr (Aug 4, 2011 at 17:52)

Dudley do right? =]

And to the original OP, I wish I saw your post, as I basically posted the same thing above in the first comment string.

Lets just hope the bikes get returned, in ungutted form. And lets hope that they all learn their lesson from leaving shit locked to the truck.

OldskoolMTB (Aug 4, 2011 at 19:47)

If the system works the same as it did some 15 odd years ago... the bikes are already in Vancouver, stripped of all parts and then the frames will be re-painted. Essentially, they are gone!!

ibeaver (Aug 5, 2011 at 2:28)

oldsckoolmtb is right... its quite an organized system in BC. Those west coasters have it all sorted out. I had a friend who had a friend who asked what kinda bike you want, I can get it..... My first real killer bike, a Blizzard that was decked out with the bling!!

So karma came back to me.... even though after the first stolen bike, the other three were legit.
I remember going to BCIT and coming out of classes for the day, dreaming about getting out of the city riding up grouse to get my peace of mind... only to find my bike stolen from the campus. Two locks, also gone (they do it clean...). I was devastated. That was the third ride I had stolen in 2 years. I also had my apartment broken in while I was at classes, but thanks to some nice neighbors, all my stuff including my damn futon, was saved but sitting in the alley when I got home.

and ja its a bummer his rides got stolen, but someone said it very well - he'll get all the bikes replaced, for free.

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jspindler (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:33)

WANKERS!!!

ty-adair (Aug 5, 2011 at 2:40)

Stay in school and away from cocaine. Nobody likes a theif

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juliansebastianosacco (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:18)

whoever stole his bikes is really stupid and didnt think this through. you cant sell them or use them because their one of a kind so either way you're screwed

rubbermeetsmud (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:34)

why are people stealing ! first fox shox and now this, some people .....

Samtheman1 (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:37)

yeah but they can part out most of the bike and they could probably sell the frame too they just would have to take the stickers off or raw the frame, but they still are stupid for stealing there bikes

HMBA106 (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:48)

thiefs are typically stupid...

Straner Plus (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:00)

It is the only rampant with a tapered head tube so they probably wouldn't be able to sell that frame

louiscritchie (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:11)

collectible?

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mvonhollen (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:40)

I fucking hate bike theifs!

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joslatapi (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:16)

Shit!!! f*ck bike stealers! mike: i wish u luck :S

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konashreder101 (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:07)

opwann is 100% right. i used to live in nanaimo and it is pretty rough in some areas but some hotels might not want them bringing bikes in so they may have had no other choice then to leave them in the truck. But what i am surprised about is that they would have had to get thru the lock thats holding them to the truck and if they didnt take off the lock holding them to each other they would have had to run away with two bikes attatched to each other.

So a couple of thing were learned. dont stay over night at nanamio, pick hotels that are more bike fridntly, and get better locks.

but i have to say the mother fu%^@# who stole the bikes are complete a#$ h%$#@. ( dont want to get suspended from pb. )

But i hop the bikes get found soon and the bike burgular is punished and im invited to the celebration...

cyrix (Aug 4, 2011 at 15:30)

You won't get suspended from here for swearing, and yes I agree with you're sentiments.

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Smokedog (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:05)

Hopefully the security cameras caught an image of the theft. I'll U-lock my bikes together on my rack so if someone cuts the cable attaching them to the rack, they still will have to lug 3 bikes all Ulocked together away from my ride. I figured the cost of 2 U-locks was worth it if it potentially deters a thief. Although any determined thief will steal anything regardless of what you do unless u bring the bikes in the room.
PS: I love my Banshee Scythe

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pennel69 (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:37)

I wouldn't steal a bike from Mike Montgomery... Dude's a badass, I can only imagine what he will want to do once he finds the thieves.

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NWA911 (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:30)

i live in nanaimo ill fuck up the mother fucker who stole it if i see it.

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tonydeluxe (Aug 4, 2011 at 18:50)

come on guys,we all know not to leave out expensive bikes outside. they are their own get away vehicle! that being said, really sorry to hear about the theft especially so close to contest time. hope they are found and the thief gets his meth pipe shoved up his ass!

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eknomf (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:18)

That sucks they were stolen, but leaving $20k? of bikes sitting outside in a hotel parking lot in any city overnight is not a smart thing to do if you care about keeping them. It probably took a minute or two to cut all your locks.

I am in Nanaimo and will keep an eye out for the bikes - they should be pretty easy to spot if anyone is using them.

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thegringo (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:18)

My shed is like fort knox cos of bastards like you,street justice would be my answer,and it wouldn't be the first time somebody has had a good kicking for pinching bikes in my area and from people i know.Good luck Mike.

Gary. Evil

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shishka (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:47)

What the hell, I'm sooooooooooo tired of this. People need to die thats it. Too many bikes out there too much to swallow. How about if you see these bikes call me forget the police call me I sick of this theiving shit. Everyone I know including myself been jacked. Done theives better move off to alaska.

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ukr77 (Aug 4, 2011 at 15:24)

Really sucks...but not suprising at all. I lived in Nanaimo for many years. I can't say it has gotten worse but it's hasn't improved. 15 years ago it was the crystal meth craze. Cars were being broken into at an enormous rate just for spare change. That was when the economy there was moving along. These days with a 'realistic' unemployment rate of upwards of 25%, a drug scene that may be different but still prevalent (read: heroin), the crime rate is worse. Those bikes will be painted black and sporting Monter T's and crusing Haliburton Street tomorrow.

On another note there are certain 'organised' gangs of theives/scammers there that do tarket big ticket items and re-sell. Those attacks have been well planned. Many businesses there have been on the ass end of that stick.

On a positive note the riding is very good, albeit underrated....

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Bmxerch (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:43)

I'm sorry. But pardon my sense of oh I don't know, LOGIC ????

They're dumbasses for leaving the bikes outside. If they couldn't bring them in their hotel room, they could've said that the bikes are worth alot and they don't want them to get stolen, then the hotel manager would've put them in a safe room.

Smarten the f*ck up, people.

carterwills (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:50)

they were fucking locked to the truck with security cameras on them! they are not dumbasses you are

Bmxerch (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:59)

That's why my bikes are still cozy at home with me right ?

Legit, bud. If you seriously think security cameras and a lock are going to stop theives with a determined attitude to steal bikes, you're a f*cking clown.

People need to stop thinking that they're god. No, you cannot leave your bike outside locked to a truck ANYWHERE, because it WILL get stolen.

I sit here and read about bikes getting stolen 24/7 in Nanaimo. I've caught a kid on a stolen bike in Nanaimo just this summer while I was there for a training camp. Do not sit here and tell me I am a dumbass for speaking my mind against these idiots that think a simple little lock will stop these moron bike theifs.

/Rant.

carterwills (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:17)

ya i agree they will do anything to steal bikes but what if the manager didnt let them take the bikes to there room or let them put it in a secure room? the most they could do then was lock the bikes up to the truck

Bmxerch (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:19)

Or go to another hotel that would let them bring them in. That's a really tough call.... Logic. Use it.

FilipStarcevic (Aug 4, 2011 at 13:57)

Bmxerch you love arguing ppl eh, its like every time a controversial topic pops up you're somehow in the mix. Mason Mashon, then the dropouts of the the new Morpheus, seems like just riding your bike isnt fun enough and stress free you've got to come on the internet and get your 2 cents out on every goddamn newsletter

Bmxerch (Aug 4, 2011 at 14:33)

What's your point ? Yeah, I like to add my opinion into some topics.

This is not arguing. This is me saying use some god damn logic, and carterwills being a complete asshat and not using any common sense. But, oh well. I'm gonna go leave my bike un-attended in Nanaimo, probably one of the most notorious places for theives, a bike lock will stop a theif no problem at all. Facepalm

And what do you think your doing, Filip ? Your instigating me to make me argue against you. Good job, dude. I applaud people like you.

My statement here is that Mike is a complete idiot for leaving his bikes outside, unatended. No matter who you are, Gee Atherton or joe blow on the street. If you leave your bike un-attended and think a stupid little bike lock with stop people, you deserve to get your bikes stolen. If the Hotel wouldn't let the bikes in, you go to a different hotel that will - Oh look, common sense. Someone actually used it.

End of story.

ukr77 (Aug 4, 2011 at 17:56)

nowhere is safe anymore, I even lock mine on the ferry when I go back to visit....even though they say it isn't necessary. In terms of hotels, I've always taken my bikes in regardless if there is a policy...usually through a back exit. They don't mind as much as you think...they really DO like your $120 per night:-)

carterwills (Aug 4, 2011 at 18:04)

ouch imma asshat

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nikoniko (Aug 4, 2011 at 15:12)

Terrible news! I hope the bikes come up soon! I hope Mike can still compete in the BearClaw SlopeStyle! I know these bikes are priceless to what they represent to Mike and as a rider but he needs to compete, if he pulls off some of the tricks he was attempting he will bag the contest for sure! RidEOn!

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jdotr (Aug 4, 2011 at 14:05)

whats with people stealing pros bikes! fox trailer, that sick corsiar and hell loads of other things. bike theft is growing and it is getting a real problem! my family have had 10 bikes stolen over the years, 3 of them have been my mountain bikes. i keep all my bikes inside now! luckily it seems as a whole biking community we look out for each other and these things are getting found and returned! hope the same goes for these.

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paulclarke (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:30)

Thats really terrible and it makes me sick.... We were not allowed bikes in our hotel room at crankworx but we brought them in anyways. Me and my buddies bikes are worth bout 1200$ together, and i would never ever leave my bike in a truck over night even if windows were tinted and u could not see them at all. I am absolutly shocked in every way that mike would leave his bikes in the back of his truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! People will steal anything that is locked to anything. Dont matter! This blows my mind! Id rather sleep in my truck then in the bed compared to leaving them alone all night long. No fence to them, just saying.... Frown

I cannot count how many times all pros at cworx walk away from their bikes. If i was a theif i vould have stolen several.

Either way really sad. Best of luck to u mike Smile

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bikerdude29 (Aug 5, 2011 at 0:25)

How does this stuff happen ??? You have to be either really ballsy or really intoxicated to do that. And what are the guys who did it gonna do ? They're custom frames I believe, not to mention that they have his name on them !!

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elgoogyug (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:48)

more descripted picture if anyone needs www.pinkbike.com/photo/6907168

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jgottya1 (Aug 4, 2011 at 20:23)

Thieves..............the root of all evil !! DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSHHHHHHHHHHHBAGGGGGGGGGGGGGSSSSSSSSSSS !!!!!!!!!! In Saudi Arabia....they cut your hand off if you are caught stealing......and you can bet that you don't see many people missing both hands..... Oh my gosh that is way too harsh.....lets be a little more liberal minded..........

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bootlegcanyon (Dec 25, 2011 at 19:05)

i've had a bike stolen before. most recently my car was broken in to in my driveway. i think the little creep was working my block again a couple of nights ago and we had a conversation. police were dispatched. he slinked away. what next time? how do i keep this kid from nabbing my current bike?

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CharlieHarrison (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:04)

What the hell is up with all these dickheads stealing bikes and whatnot.... First Fox then this... Those bikes had so much work on them to make them special for Mike and some asshole decides to just take them.

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JNS33 (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:56)

Death to bike thieves.

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mcarswell (Aug 5, 2011 at 5:47)

this happens all the time iv seen this happen befor. this year at the us opem same deal ,dide left em in the lower lot....gone.....i always try to take my bike inside with me. bummmer hope they find the stuff

KelownaRider16 (Aug 12, 2011 at 13:24)

its a good thing your logic is better than your grammer...

home-team Mod Plus (Aug 12, 2011 at 13:28)

ha ha ha you grammar is better than your spelling ...

KelownaRider16 (Aug 12, 2011 at 13:39)

thats rude. hahahahahahah

KelownaRider16 (Aug 12, 2011 at 13:39)

its funny cuz you said. "you grammer" *your grammer*

home-team Mod Plus (Aug 12, 2011 at 13:53)

and you are still spelling grammar wrong ... and i am not sure what cuz is ... doesn't your computer spell check ... come on ... ha ha ha

KelownaRider16 (Aug 12, 2011 at 14:04)

woops. haha no it doesn't sorry about that. who really cares about grammAr and spelling on the internet anyway. i sure dont. i just wanted to make a witty comment.. and it came back and bit me in the ass lol

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mud-bomb (Aug 5, 2011 at 7:48)

@ Hendri - seeing your comment makes me so bleak dude . I feel sick inside when people speak like that _

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Rockurshoxoff95 (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:33)

What a douche and a retard, what r u gonna do with a bike that is one of a kind and has the name Mike Montgomery painted on it ??? what an idiot

Samtheman1 (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:39)

raw the frame, or just paint over it

JamesJozef (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:39)

If it's like any other stolen bike, it's going to get painted first and then sold to a homeless man...

PWNyou123 (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:44)

A homeless guy cant afford a bike...

Samtheman1 (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:47)

the rich homeless people do

phil130792 (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:03)

got any chaaange ?

JRoe (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:03) (Below Threshold) show comment

Rich homeless people generally aren't homeless!

oakrunbike (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:38)

toss the frame is the lake and sell the parts maybe?

JamesJozef (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:50)

You'd be surprised how many bums I see riding around older SC and Spec. bikes that have been resprayed...

lexx (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:56)

obama gots some change

Rockurshoxoff95 (Aug 4, 2011 at 13:19)

ha, richhomeless aren't really homeless. thats like saying Bill Gates is a rich homeless guy

Rockurshoxoff95 (Aug 4, 2011 at 18:00)

no shit, read further up the convo man, was quoting another guys comment then giving my oppinion

JBinKC (Aug 4, 2011 at 20:25)

Doesn't matter if a homeless guy can afford the bike or not. The thief could sell it to him for $40 and still make a profit.

Rockurshoxoff95 (Aug 5, 2011 at 8:51)

(sigh) not even gonna talk anymore

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pandaboy1 (Aug 4, 2011 at 12:24)

Well to be honest....th thieve had a damn good reason to steal it.hell that bike is friggin sexy Smile

if i were mike id steal it myself

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ConradWekwert (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:08)

Shitty deal and i hope he gets them back, but what a f*cking smart thing to do leave them out side loked to your truck at night!!!??? i wudnt do that and i live in nelson

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LukeCowley77 (Aug 9, 2011 at 5:16)

Don't what the punishment is in Canada for a steeling a bike (but I hope its big) as I read in a magazine over here in england it's only 5 months.

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va7kpt (Aug 4, 2011 at 17:46)

I bet it was a bunch of surrey browns.. Check craigslist!

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campofchampions Plus (Aug 7, 2011 at 22:12)

I guess we should have kept that frame you gave away at camp as a back up. Oops. Call Jeremy and see if you can borrow it. Sorry man. Bike thieves suck. Ken

home-team Mod Plus (Aug 7, 2011 at 23:08)

they left mike's hard tail on the rack ...

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lovemyride (Aug 5, 2011 at 23:58)

i agree with the guy way back....... some sort of device to locate your bike...we have a chip put in pups these days...let's get with the program !!!

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caiocrz (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:29)

You stole the wrong nigga's bike yo...

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cshetka (Aug 4, 2011 at 16:37)

What asshole would do that mikes bike. his bike was dedicated to his mom and grandmother for surviving cancer!!!

jgottya1 (Aug 4, 2011 at 20:23)

Didn't know that.....I change my comment to ULTRA DOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHH BAAAAAGGGGGGGSSSSS !!! Totally sad !!!

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wavo (Aug 4, 2011 at 20:59)

Good luck trying to sell or ride those bikes anywhere lol

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But seriously, hope they are found soon.

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six66 (Aug 5, 2011 at 19:22)

Who Dunnet? Rob Dunnet. Haha sorry dude, couldnt resist. Hope those bikes get back in their rightful corral

home-team Mod Plus (Aug 5, 2011 at 20:25)

have not heard that one before ... ha

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xMTBxInSaNiTYx (Aug 5, 2011 at 0:52)

This could have all bin avoid if he would have just taken the bikes into the hotel room with him for the night.

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cchamp10 (Aug 4, 2011 at 15:11)

the g20 goverment group should instate a apply to have a child rule, keep population down and keep more scum like the the people who stole mikes bikes, off the streets

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shastafarian (Aug 4, 2011 at 16:24)

what the hell why would someone do that they ned to go fall in a hole or be put on deth roe when they are found

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legendary-jdm (Aug 4, 2011 at 12:20)

great now the bikes get to be ridden by some dipshit who can't tell his ass from his elbow.

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DropinSeason5 (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:10)

OK this doesn't seem to help anyone, Its like they expect them to just show up since they took a long time to paint. There is not even a last place seen and time, like what hotel and where that hotel would be help full. wish they would have stolen his moto kit too.

marleh Plus (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:50)

nanaimo is not that big of a place

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JRoe (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:49)

They can't exactly re-sell them coz it's got his name on it? But it's proper grim doing that!! Some people are dick's

KelownaRider16 (Aug 12, 2011 at 13:29)

thing called. paint. fairly simple concept

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bikerguy222 (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:51)

Burn in Hell bike theif.

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JEngevik (Aug 13, 2011 at 10:18)

who ever would even think of stealing it is not human considering its deticated to cancer

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Mdcbiking (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:00)

that sucks. does this mean he wont be in claw workx? hope not!!! mikes had such bad luck this year

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TKy5e (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:02)

geesus.. hope you find them promptly! fuck those thieves, im embarrassed that they are part of the biking realm.

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ZacSmith (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:49)

Awwwww MAN, I just wrenched those beauties into shape the other night! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

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GRandolph (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:45)

Man he's having a rough month he got his backpack stolen while at COC too. Good luck in finding them we'll keep an eye out.

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dudeimcool (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:40)

i bet it was some poor or jealous people who can't afford a great bike or are just jealous of his success. Go get a life!

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RustyShackleferd (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:55)

There's a speacial spot in hell for people that have the audacity to steal someone's bike.

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piebloke (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:34)

The only Saracen Myst in America...... Ryan went through a tonne of $hit to get that bike over there... Thiefs suck.

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nfiorito (Aug 4, 2011 at 21:25)

Best place to get a bike stolen: on an island! Keep an eye out on the ferries!

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HazelisSmiling (Aug 5, 2011 at 17:22)

I hope you find ittttttt. >.

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Rider656 (Aug 4, 2011 at 22:26)

What's up with Canada? Every body gets there shit jacked up there! Norco, fox truck, now this. Tweaker country "home of the tweakers"

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Prestige (Aug 5, 2011 at 0:15)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8qbtZNL0SQ

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EdikTatsak (Aug 5, 2011 at 5:05)

Bastards are everywhere! - "Пидарасы есть по всюду!"

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lightsout (Aug 5, 2011 at 20:03)

What are they going to do put like duck tape over his name?

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nightfox (Aug 5, 2011 at 0:40)

Ahhh bike thiefs...are they even human ??

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olliemtb98 (Aug 5, 2011 at 4:50)

lock em' up and throw away the key!

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tianosanchez (Aug 5, 2011 at 20:56)

Dont steal bikes bro. Don't do it...Stealing bikes

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NicholasCasswell (Aug 4, 2011 at 12:28)

why are there hookworms on that myst?

home-team Mod Plus (Aug 4, 2011 at 14:52)

it was used in an urban race in taiwan

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djbrady199 (Aug 4, 2011 at 14:22)

whyy didnt he just put them in his hotel room

home-team Mod Plus (Aug 4, 2011 at 14:51)

we parked in front of the hotel, under a light and a security camera ... so yah ... we are still awesome

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dkidd (Aug 4, 2011 at 20:21)

Has anyone checked the ocean yet?
Oh, wait...

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adamrunes (Aug 4, 2011 at 14:00)

@audeo03 atleast we canadians arent in debt of billions of dollars...

black-bottlerocket (Aug 4, 2011 at 20:47)

I wouldnt be too happy about that... if they default on their debts, we're all fucked... worldwide. As much fun as it is to make fun of that shit, its going to butt fuck everyone.

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LukeJack (Aug 4, 2011 at 13:51)

Hope the find them before Claworx! Mike is the gnarliest rider!

home-team Mod Plus (Aug 4, 2011 at 14:52)

mike will not be at claworx, waiting for the boat back to the main land right now

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over9000ninja (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:15)

shouldnt be hard to find the only green ones ever made

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dirtman04 (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:33)

getting stuff stolen sucks. hope they find them soon!

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I-LOVE-TRANSITION (Aug 4, 2011 at 14:45)

it was seminuk...

va7kpt (Aug 4, 2011 at 17:45)

lol

dkidd (Aug 4, 2011 at 20:22)

Man, that's what I said!

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goober6801 (Aug 4, 2011 at 15:11)

That sucks, Good luck getting it back quickly Mike!!!

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tomer4eva (Aug 4, 2011 at 17:19)

Shit, I feel sorry for Mike! Good luck finding these babies!!

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grove09 (Aug 4, 2011 at 19:35)

Holy Sh*t im gonna hav to keep my eyes out for them little F*ckers

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sushi1239 (Aug 4, 2011 at 16:37)

off with there heads! DAMN!

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austincampell (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:52)

damn i bring my shit insure my hotel room hope he gets them back

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CoXy-1000 (Aug 4, 2011 at 15:27)

www.integratedtrackers.com/GPSTrack

This looks pretty effective.

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northwestdhdad Plus (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:07)

Frustrating. Sure hope the video cameras give a solid lead.

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pokalface (Aug 4, 2011 at 14:39)

tsk tsk tsk...

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gooserides (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:06)

Could only have been a South African...

Hendri (Aug 4, 2011 at 11:35)

haha but a black one!!!

gooserides (Aug 5, 2011 at 15:48)

haha true! Razz

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chayes1 (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:18)

im going to mount wasington on saturday i mean sunday

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elgoogyug (Aug 4, 2011 at 9:41)

ment to give you negitive props....cool story bro, write a book about it! (sarcasam)

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dawngdkny (Aug 4, 2011 at 10:35)

That terrible that the bikes were stolen, but how often is Joe Average rider's bike(s) posted up on the front of pinkbike that it was stolen...? Sure they tend to be worth dollar wise - but to each rider it was their source of fun/joy etc... Just saying...

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Shadowracer80 (Aug 4, 2011 at 15:52)

That's the only thing that sucks about canada. So many thieves up there!! Drugs are bad

black-bottlerocket (Aug 4, 2011 at 20:49)

You're an idiot. Its not Canada on the whole, its a fucking shit little part of Vancouver island that has its ghetto spots.. like anywhere in the world. Way to look at the world through your corn hole, you un-educated fuck wad.

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