BikeForums.net got big in a hurry back when the news broke about a specific type/brand of bicycle lock being opened with the end of a Bic ballpoint pen. And yes, Lotek probably had something to do with getting C&V added, one in a long list of things we can blame, I mean credit, to him.
Originally Posted by
Poguemahone
Last time I tried to post in the for sale area, though, BF would not let me, though I don't have any problems with the C&V for sale subforum. I keep meaning to ask about that. I'm just too lazy.
I'll see what I can find out.
Originally Posted by
auchencrow
On a related note - I've often wondered about WHY BF's got started in the first place. Was it just some hobbyist/enthusiast setting up a website for diversion - or some commercial enterprise to sell advertising?
It was set up by Joe Gardner, a cycling enthusiast who ran it for quite a while till he finally sold to Internet Brands a couple years ago.