Southern California - Bianchi MTB

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/249831657.html
Is this a fake or are there Bianchi mountain bikes?
If its good, I GOT DIBS!!! :D
I'm hyper.........................

Yes they make MTBs and even used to have a model called Kodiak. for $10, how can you go wrong?

Bianchi makes mountain bikes. One of the instructors in a mtb clinic I was in rides a Bianchi B.O.S.S. However, I'm not sure if this one on craigslist is real or not.

Why don't you start by asking the seller the dimensions, and see if it'll fit. :)

ask what: Needs some TLC means??. It may need some repairs, you will have to cost that in..

Yeah but for $10, the bike is a steal *wink*

I asked him all those questions and sent him an email.

I love how it says 'Cash Only'. Just bring pennies. It's only 1,000. Fits in two pockets.

Not a real high end bike, but would make a sweet single speed project!

I have a Bianchi fetish, so at the current moment I wish I had a Bianchi mtb. Don't worry, your deal is safe. It is an old, low end bike, but $10 isn't much for a fun beater like that.

Well I'm buying it. I emailed the seller. It says its a little rusty in some places, and I've fixed rust on my other bike(s).
Think It'll be a worthy MTB for (the fabulous) maximan?

BTW he still doesn't know I'm 13. My dad will be buying it.

Crap someone else bought it :mad::(

Guess its Wal*Mart bike for me.....

Guess its Wal*Mart bike for me.....

so after everyone tells you not to buy a walmart bike that is what you are going to do anyway.. Let see 160.00 for walmart bike or 175.00 for trek mtb

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/250541604.html

Kinda of a no brainer..

its his MO...ask an opinion but do the complete opposite....every. single. post.

He'll be posting soon asking about repair/upgrade suggestons for the wal*mart thingy. You watch!

Actually, he'll post pics of his Wal*Mart bike, and also a few follow up posts saying that the three of you all hate him.

Actually, he'll post pics of his Wal*Mart bike, and also a few follow up posts saying that the three of you all hate him.

1000% accurate!!

My post...or that you do, in fact, hate him?

a bit from column A a bit from column B.....might as well continue my supposed reputation...

I hate no one. Well, no one on BF, at least.

Max's posting pattern, as correctly identified by Scootcore, is humorous, that's all.

I guess if we really wanted to help him with our advice, we would have suggested he get the Wal-Mart bike. That way he almost certainly would have bought the Trek. :p :p

Seriously, Max, I hope the WM bike works out for you. Good luck!

I hate no one. Well, no one on BF, at least.

Max's posting pattern, as correctly identified by Scootcore, is humorous, that's all.

I guess if we really wanted to help him with our advice, we would have suggested he get the Wal-Mart bike. That way he almost certainly would have bought the Trek. :p :p

AHHH!! reverse psychology! brilliant!!!!! wish id thought of that!!! deep down though, im sticking with "he wants no help". but thats just me....something also tells me hes less than "real"...once again, thats just me...the annonymity of the internet and boredom can be strange bedfellows....

I think he wants help, where help is defined as validation of a decision already made. If so, that's perfectly fine, I just think we wish it was packaged as such, sometimes.

come on guys.... he's a kid! be nice!!!!

We are! (see my post #20)

I just hope he's safe on the thing.

Cali, the Wal Mart bike is a piece of crap...I think the nicest thing a person can do is try to steer someone away from garbage...even if that person is insulted.

Cali, the Wal Mart bike is a piece of crap...I think the nicest thing a person can do is try to steer someone away from garbage...even if that person is insulted.

+1...and i doubt hes a kid...

Cali, the Wal Mart bike is a piece of crap...I think the nicest thing a person can do is try to steer someone away from garbage...even if that person is insulted.


i agree.... i told him not to buy from walmart, too.... what i mean about being nice it not to make fun of his posting style.... that's just mean!

if you don't want to help him... just don't post to him!

and max.... again i say.... don't get the walmart bike! it's NOT a good thing to do!

+1...and i doubt hes a kid...


hasn't someone on here actually met him? i thought i remember reading that....

havent heard one way or the other...

havent heard one way or the other...

well unless it's proven otherwise... he claims he's a kid.... so be nice! ok? please?

I think Mr. Beanzz rides with him and can vouch. He's also posted pics, and certainly looks 13.

Cali: You're right...I'll lay off. He's just such a prolific poster, and I'm bored at work. Off to the A&S forum to have them yell at me for riding with an Ipod.

trust me...its not worth my time to truly rip on him. plus its totally pointless....but something tells me that hes just an instigator. every single post is the same...bar none. always the same plea for info, followed by him doing the exact opposite. and this one seems to be the most blatant. then again i could be wrong...and as the people on this site who have actually met me might agree, im a pretty nice guy...but i am 100% allergic to BS......

I think Mr. Beanzz rides with him and can vouch. He's also posted pics, and certainly looks 13.

Cali: You're right...I'll lay off. He's just such a prolific poster, and I'm bored at work. Off to the A&S forum to have them yell at me for riding with an Ipod.


OH! tell them to yell at me, too!!!! lol!

trust me...its not worth my time to truly rip on him. plus its totally pointless....but something tells me that hes just an instigator. every single post is the same...bar none. always the same plea for info, followed by him doing the exact opposite. and this one seems to be the most blatant. then again i could be wrong...and as the people on this site who have actually met me might agree, im a pretty nice guy...but i am 100% allergic to BS......


i'm not doubting you are a nice guy! if the kid is for real.... then being a kid his post kind of make sense.... AND... most important... he likes cycling! what better place to get information than a cycling forum? even if he's appearing to ignore the advice recommendations.... hopefully he's absorbing the info and as he gets a little older.... he'll remain interested in cycling.... rather than joining some gang!

i've ignored a lot of max's posts just cuz i kinda roll my eyes and think "ok... whatever"....

just another thought.... if he is a troll.... then you all are feeding him with your comments! most trolls go away if ignored.... so just another reason to just ignore his posts.... maybe? (not saying you are a troll, max.... playing devil's advocate AND i'm coming up with ANY excuse not to go outside and ride in the COLD!)

I only described his posting style as humorous, which I find it to be. My comments weren't meant to be mocking. Just pointing out what many others have -- that he asks for advice and does the opposite.

I also don't doubt at all that he's real, 13, and a nice kid who likes riding!

:beer:

I'll take the Trek.
A Christmas present for myself. Paid for by my parents.

I only described his posting style as humorous, which I find it to be. My comments weren't meant to be mocking. Just pointing out what many others have -- that he asks for advice and does the opposite.

I also don't doubt at all that he's real, 13, and a nice kid who likes riding!

:beer:
Confirmation available from Mr. Beanz

Confirmation available from Mr. Beanz

Has Mr. Beanz been hooked up to a lie detector lately?