While out nosing around today for a "beater" bike to use for ugly Winter days, I noted that almost all bikes on offer in pawn shops/ thrift stores- ect were in a really sorry state. Beat up frames, thrown chains, broken cables.. and to boot the asking prices were ridiculous!

How on earth can these bikes get so bad? Are people really that careless with their transportation?

At any rate, decided that the newish bikes on hand were a way better option, and that they are already paid for. I'll clean 'em off when needed.