I'd actually have to meet the guy before I passed judgement. That could easily be real. I'd surely give him a free bike if I felt he was being genuine. Not one of my top racers or anything but something that would work fine for him. I really like to help people out because I have been down on my luck before too. Doesn't really sound like a scammer in my opinion. I actually have given free cameras to guys who responded to my ads and were just getting into it. I love a good story. :^)