I'd say their's a big difference between a bike mechanic's "labor of love" in getting a cycle SAFE and back in the hands of a fellow cyclist, all whilst making enough change to keep him/her motivated, and a "bike flipper" that simply takes better pictures and profits from his/her fellow cyclists. Hey man, it's fine with cars and such, but cyclists are supposed to be a group of like-minded folks with purpose. I don't count those ready to profit for the sake of profit amongst us. Go find a real job. (not you ncfisherman... you sound like a fellow that falls in the first catagory)
Originally Posted by
ncfisherman
Bicycle flippers offer a valuable service in my opinion. I'm not ashamed to admit that I flip a bicycle here and there, but being a bicycle mechanic, it kind of goes hand in hand. I generally pick up bikes that are in poor mechanical condition and are in need of a skilled bicycle mechanics love. I take the time to make sure everything functions as it should and that most of all THE BIKE IS SAFE TO RIDE - not something you'll find out of every bike on craigslist.
In my case, I wouldn't exactly call it a "quick buck". It's more a labor of love that actually benefits fellow cyclists. The profits are pretty much negligible - certainly no get rich quick scheme.
Your reply did give me a chuckle though, so thanks for that.