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Old 12-14-15, 03:38 PM
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Some of the worst bikes ever...

A nice collection of some poor decisions: TRAVESTY BIKES
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Thats even better than looking at the mis-assembled bikes at the big box stores.

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Dunno, I rather liked this one. Especially the gas-trap saddle. That would make a fine errand bike for my neighborhood.
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Dunno, I rather liked this one. Especially the gas-trap saddle. That would make a fine errand bike for my neighborhood.
and it has pegs!

the one with the brake lever attached on top of the stem was my favorite

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I though this was going to be dumb stuff manufacturers did, like Lefty forks, and Rapid rise.
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Haha, what the hell is going on there?
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Haha, what the hell is going on there?
Racheting brakes!!!
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Racheting brakes!!!

Oh my god, that's truly genius. Can you imagine switching the brake and shifter cables on a bike with STI shifters? That would be hilarious!!!
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There is a guy who rides locally using bar-ends on bar-ends on bar-ends. The total stack reaches to chest height. He seems to like it.
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