Guess I'll just run with this:
Since this article was published, here's what has transpired
My inbox became:
a) various cyclists in Mexico giving me more info
b) new victims who have read the article, identifying their stolen bikes in this guy's sales that we posted, including commercial shop robberies
c) people sending copies of his "official message" to his clients he posted, in which he denies the claims we make and essentially calls us liars, etc and asks for his customers support
After that, Mexican Cycling FB picked it up. FWIW Mex cycling folks are awesome, we had some really good input and comms with folks in that community.
For about 24 hours the store would remove any negative comments from their page from cyclists and/or customers, far as we could tell, and all his customers were chiming in how much of a great shop he was with great deals and great service. Nobody would address the proof we posted of stolen in his sales.
As of an hour ago (?) or so the guys page is now gone.
Really interesting find. I had previously seen suspicion that this exact thing was happening. Were these Guerilla Gravity bikes linked to the showroom burglary that happened earlier this year?
Also, could you please try to get this posted on Pinkbike/VitalMTB? Would like to see this shared on other common bike sites.
Yes, those GG bikes are confirmed. And yes its on PB somewhere in the forums. And many Colorado FB groups, which is how new victims which we knew nothing about are now trickling in. Please spread it wherever you can.
Did you attempt to report these guys to Mexican police? (I know Mexico has a reputation for being a failing state, but the chance something will come of it is at least not zero, surely).
My inbox became:
a) various cyclists in Mexico giving me more info b) new victims who have read the article, identifying their stolen bikes in this guy's sales that we posted, including commercial shop robberies c) people sending copies of his "official message" to his clients he posted, in which he denies the claims we make and essentially calls us liars, etc and asks for his customers support
After that, Mexican Cycling FB picked it up. FWIW Mex cycling folks are awesome, we had some really good input and comms with folks in that community.
For about 24 hours the store would remove any negative comments from their page from cyclists and/or customers, far as we could tell, and all his customers were chiming in how much of a great shop he was with great deals and great service. Nobody would address the proof we posted of stolen in his sales.
As of an hour ago (?) or so the guys page is now gone.