Tracking the underground bike theft economy

This podcast episode delves into the world of stolen bikes, showcasing the efforts of Christopher Solomon and Bryan Hance to uncover a network that transports stolen bikes from the Bay Area to Mexico for resale. The rise of professionalized bike thefts, with thieves targeting locked bike rooms using specialized tools like portable angle grinders, is explored. The episode emphasizes the need for bike owners to take additional security measures and highlights the lack of action by law enforcement and social media companies initially.