General Cycling Discussion - When modification goes wrong...

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MMACH 5
11-12-08, 01:50 PM
What was this guy thinking?


Pwnt
11-12-08, 01:55 PM
Lot of cobras in the area. It makes sense. <shrug>

Hobartlemagne
11-12-08, 01:57 PM
Theft deterrent?


stapfam
11-12-08, 02:01 PM
Sore Butt and strong legs. I'd hate to have a clipless pedal fall though.

caloso
11-12-08, 02:06 PM
Doesn't look too much worse than the many bikes I see with the forks installed backwards.

StephenH
11-12-08, 03:30 PM
Just an alternate take on a tallbike.

rkpol7
11-12-08, 04:48 PM
clearly done to have plenty of room for an 8 inch sub-woofer underneath

bakerjw
11-13-08, 06:11 AM
Keeps your feet dry if your city floods.

leob1
11-13-08, 06:42 AM
What ever his intent, thinking wasn't involved

Juggler2
11-13-08, 04:29 PM
Just another Wal Mart assembly job. (jk)

atbman
11-13-08, 04:52 PM
"This way, I can see over those pesky rickshaws"

bkaapcke
11-13-08, 05:20 PM
The cure for a tender prostate. bk

Kotts
11-14-08, 11:47 AM
The diametrical opposite of a "relaxed" geometry...

MrCjolsen
11-16-08, 09:39 PM
No problem with pedal strike either.

Siu Blue Wind
11-16-08, 10:11 PM
He's getting the road bike feel in that position. He's a roadie at heart. :thumb:

Avion
11-17-08, 08:31 AM
Flip it.

Takabrash
11-17-08, 02:39 PM
He was thinking he was ready to have the coolest bike EVER.

rbrian
11-17-08, 06:17 PM
He was thinking he wouldn't be seen dead riding a women's frame, so he'd turn into the ultimate man's bike, complete with stereo.

Steve_Reno
11-17-08, 06:22 PM
Notice the sign behind his butt! Somethin' bout Texas!
Yeah, only in Texas!