Southern California - I'm in love but...

She's out of my budget. :(:cry:

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/bik/732666691.html
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u231/quesor00/DSC08562SSUNIVEGABLUE.jpg

I'm gonna see if I can wheedle my parents into buying her for me though...

Nice bike, but $200 is too much. Perhaps you can bargain down to your budget.

Nice bike, but $200 is too much. Perhaps you can bargain down to your budget.

My budget for bikes is $0 right now :lol:

And you're right, $200 is too much. I'd pay up to $150 for this baby, not a cent more. But but...it's my size and my color!

*goes off to see if there's anything I can ebay/pawn*

Pretty soon, GIANT will start making frames like that and claim that the rear end is much more rigid than current frames. It will be known as "Super Compact Geometry" and will come into common use amongst male cyclists. A couple of years later, every bike manufacturer will be convinced that this is the formula to build bikes by and. Soon after, all men will ride bikes that used to be considered girl's bikes.

Oh wait, that's already happened.

That mixte is SOO adorable!!

I can see why you are in love...sweet color, too...

My daughter rocks a Peugeot mixte I picked up for her on a $10 eBay steal. Opening was $10 and nobody else bid on a local pickup in RSM. It's a singlespeed now.

My budget for bikes is $0 right now :lol:

And you're right, $200 is too much. I'd pay up to $150 for this baby, not a cent more. But but...it's my size and my color!

*goes off to see if there's anything I can ebay/pawn*

A $0 budget can work. The key is something called the "test ride". :rolleyes:

Or you could work something out with KUWAHARA, he loves to help damsels in distress, but I believe you must *be cute and willing* :roflmao2:

Or you could work something out with KUWAHARA, he loves to help damsels in distress, but I believe you must *be cute and willing* :roflmao2:

lulz...I guess I'm cute and *gulp* willing? :lol:

I found a couple of stuff I can ebay. Also applying for a job today at Tj Maxx's. Yay, sources of money! I just hope the lovely mixte isn't gone by then.

Or you could work something out with KUWAHARA, he loves to help damsels in distress, but I believe you must *be cute and willing* :roflmao2:


There was something I saved on my hard drive for posts like this...oh, where is it...

Oh, here it is...












http://www.geocities.com/alicestrong@sbcglobal.net/2299138045_8885f81f68_o.jpg

There was something I saved on my hard drive for posts like this...oh, where is it...

Oh, here it is...












http://www.geocities.com/alicestrong@sbcglobal.net/2299138045_8885f81f68_o.jpg
Nice nails.

/\ Ohh I love that smily!

Since Kuwahara has not shown face around, I cough, cough, would like to step up to the plate.

You know, I’m feeling generous today and like to push my luck a bit so can you tell me how much do you like that bike. :twitchy:

Nekohime has a (teh) bf. She can arrange a boxing show between you and her bf. The show tickets may raise enough cash to get her the bike. :lol:

/\ Ohh I love that smily!

Since Kuwahara has not shown face around, I cough, cough, would like to step up to the plate.

You know, I’m feeling generous today and like to push my luck a bit so can you tell me how much do you like that bike. :twitchy:

Well...I *really* really like that bike. Enough that I'm ebaying several items (http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmanekineko1378) to scrounge up teh moniez for it. But it is not enough...no...:twitchy:

Depends on what you mean by push your luck...;)

Nekohime has a (teh) bf. :lol:

Jeez I’d rather not resort to violence but I’m pretty sure I could trackstand his butt into the ground.

Dude (and the rest) you are too quick to comment but don’t see anyone opening their wallets.

Nekohime, you don’t have to do that sweetpie, nobody should do that.

Hereby I commit myself to get that bike for ya. What I want in return is what you so called bf gets for “free” what’s a bit of love, can you blame me?

Because it’s a bit weird when you don’t really know well a person I’d like to do the whole shebang: dine, movie and what happens after is between consenting adults. Catch my drift?

I take pride of personal hygiene, fit, trim and reasonably good looking, Can you ask for anything else?

Oh I have to admit I have this thingy for chiks that bike, so there’s a huge plus there! :D

Jeez I’d rather not resort to violence but I’m pretty sure I could trackstand his butt into the ground.

Yes, actually, I'm pretty sure you can. He does not like cycling that much see...:p



Hereby I commit myself to get that bike for ya. What I want in return is what you so called bf gets for “free” what’s a bit of love, can you blame me?

Because it’s a bit weird when you don’t really know well a person I’d like to do the whole shebang: dine, movie and what happens after is between consenting adults. Catch my drift?

I take pride of personal hygiene, fit, trim and reasonably good looking, Can you ask for anything else?

Oh I have to admit I have this thingy for chiks that bike, so there’s a huge plus there! :D

AH. Uhm. Ok.

Teh bf doesn't get it for free, btw. He has to feed me y'know. It does not look it, but it takes a whole lot to feed me...

I shall think on it. I really DO want the bike y'know...

OK.

One condition. The movie will be Sex in the City, else no deal. I actually don't really want to watch the movie, I just will find it funny to watch it with a dude. :lol:

OK Dude...feeling the love, are you?

Please remember, those who have gone before you have already set the bar quite high...

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=385777&highlight=stranger+gift

So, do tell, how does SoCal do it??

:thumb:

I was thinking more to the tune of Dark Knight but If I must…

Glad you’re into retro bikes but even if you liked carbon I’d still do it. You are totally worthy it.

This is going to be fun, can’t wait to meet your lips and hips.. ;)

OK Dude...feeling the love, are you?

Please remember, those who have gone before you have already set the bar quite high...

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=385777&highlight=stranger+gift

So, do tell, how does SoCal do it??

:thumb:

Alice, you already called me effing pig ( I am & don't care) so there no more love for ya!

Alice, you already called me effing pig ( I am & don't care) so there no more love for ya!



I did? Srsly? When?

You mean we KNOW each other?? LOL!!

I shall think on it. I really DO want the bike y'know...
Nothing's free.

In the long run it might be cheaper to take out a loan at one of those payday loan places.

No, we do not know each other personally, that could never be. See I'm a virtual entity not a real person sitting behind a pc like you. As a matter of fact you should be riding right now!
Go on.

1) Visit parents
2) Execute sad-puppy-face routine
3) Ride

It never fails

I have a brand new Campy Chorus front derailleur. I'll give you that and a coffee if you'll go on a date with me the next time I race in the LA area. I don't drink the coffee, but I can get a Snapple or something.

Just don't tell Frank.

In the long run it might be cheaper to take out a loan at one of those payday loan places.

Respectfully from pig to pig:

Don't you see I'm working here? Psst She already said yes!

Could you please make this thread a little creepier? I get bored easily.

Could you please make this thread a little creepier? I get bored easily.

Uhh... Wanna see me naked?

Uhh... Wanna see me naked?





You do have a killer bod...

but all I have is a virtual pieplate chainguard off an old Schwinn

As far as I can tell he's free offering :D

I was thinking more to the tune of Dark Knight but If I must…

Glad you’re into retro bikes but even if you liked carbon I’d still do it. You are totally worthy it.

This is going to be fun, can’t wait to meet your lips and hips.. ;)

Hey, I like carbon too. But actually my true loves are foldies. Especially this one, which is my internet crush: http://www.greenspeed.com.au/brompton/raw.html

http://www.greenspeed.com.au/brompton/images/opt_colour_rld.jpg

Yum, look at those nekkid golden welds.

This one is my internet lust, but I know it is totally unattainable: http://dahon.com/intl/muxxv.htm

http://dahon.com/images/bikes/standard/unfold/2008/muxxv.jpg
Look at that wheelset!!!

I just fell in love with that mixte because it is such a tease. Look at it! It says "Neko...you know you wanna ride me hard and fast now..." :roflmao:

edit: how's next Friday sound?

Conspicuous by it's absence of any mention of procuring said funds through hones labor, ie: a job.

Let us know which bike you end up with....:thumb:

I have a deep and abiding love for Univegas & the babes who ride them. Just bought an Activa 200 for my wife. Great shape and only twenty dollars. (the bike NOT my wife). The Activa is a few steps down from the Nuovo, but it's still good. Bought a Viva Sport in decent condition for $40.00 last week. I had to promise the guy I wouldn't flip it. Oddly enough, I intend to try to keep my word. It's going to have a 2-speed kickback hub laced up for the pseudo fixie look.

$190.00 seems high. $150.00 still seems a bit steep. I'm in Orange County- I advse you to keep looking.

Is it high? That's about what clean vintage bikes are going for on CL lately. And mixtes are really popular.

Conspicuous by it's absence of any mention of procuring said funds through hones labor, ie: a job.

I did! I applied for a job at TJ Maxx, but apparently they're not starting interviews 'til two weeks from now.

I have a deep and abiding love for Univegas & the babes who ride them. Just bought an Activa 200 for my wife. Great shape and only twenty dollars. (the bike NOT my wife). The Activa is a few steps down from the Nuovo, but it's still good. Bought a Viva Sport in decent condition for $40.00 last week. I had to promise the guy I wouldn't flip it. Oddly enough, I intend to try to keep my word. It's going to have a 2-speed kickback hub laced up for the pseudo fixie look.

$190.00 seems high. $150.00 still seems a bit steep. I'm in Orange County- I advse you to keep looking.

It depends...I hope to haggle down to about $100, but $150 is a fair price.

Remember: There are NO experts in used bike prices. If $150.00 is the going rate, so be it. Keep us posted. You won't go wrong with the Univega that's for sure. I still ride my 24 year old one. Bought it new.

You all have been PUNK'ED! :D Thanks for playing.

Scanning craigslist, I found this and immediately thought of this thread:
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/742053384.html
$125.
http://images.craigslist.org/0101100102070103022008070314c8796bc32a6504a000f7c4.jpg

You all have been PUNK'ED! :D Thanks for playing.

:rolleyes:

hm...I'm not sure how nearly every post after the 5th one or so got so off topic, but I'm kinda curious about that frame geometry...It honestly looks like the outlines of a kite missing one of its diagonals.

Geez...you all are brutal, by the way. Brutal.

There's a nice mixte gallery (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=227038&highlight=mixte) on the C&V Forum...

nekohime, i've got a 5 speed dahon folder that i'll let you have for free. it's in pretty good shape, it might need tires and a chain though. let me know if you want it.

Just posted on Orange county Craigslist today. Purple Pug Mixte fixer-upper $30.

Just posted on Orange county Craigslist today. Purple Pug Mixte fixer-upper $30.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/760155290.html

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/760155290.html

Very nice, but it's not shiny blue and white!

The mixte is gone now...:cry: I KNEW I should've run away with all you guys' jersey money to buy it. ;):roflmao2:

Very nice, but it's not shiny blue and white!

The mixte is gone now...:cry: I KNEW I should've run away with all you guys' jersey money to buy it. ;):roflmao2:

you'll find another. check out the salvation army and bike kitchen.

No, we do not know each other personally, that could never be. See I'm a virtual entity not a real person sitting behind a pc like you. As a matter of fact you should be riding right now!
Go on.



I had lunch today with Neko...:notamused:

Did she spill the beans? :D

Planning on making it to the folder ride?? :innocent:


:D