I think I can fix this.
06-12-18 | 06:56 PM
#29
I want to see an image of the inside of the top tube toward the seat lug from the aft section.
Reminds me of the guy who wanted the Campagnolo cranks pulled and bottom bracket out - a hacked back section of what was once a Raleigh Pro, all the tubes where sawed off within 6" of the shell.
Reminds me of the guy who wanted the Campagnolo cranks pulled and bottom bracket out - a hacked back section of what was once a Raleigh Pro, all the tubes where sawed off within 6" of the shell.
06-12-18 | 07:00 PM
#30
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Lens distortion. Nothing wrong with that frame.
06-12-18 | 07:15 PM
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06-12-18 | 07:18 PM
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Bikes are okay, I guess.
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So you're not making a shop stool out of the back half?
06-13-18 | 01:25 PM
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^^^^^^ I call BS. So you're a bike thief, you happen upon a parked bike, unlocked, and you DON'T happen to notice two bigeffin' cylinders duct-taped to the seat tube? You DON'T notice that as soon as you grab it, it's about five pounds heavier than it should be? You DON'T notice that the seat looks like it's carved out of Frankenstein's shoulder?
And if they were real thieves, it wouldn't really be "bait" unless the cops were also in on it, ready to take them away.
And if they were real thieves, it wouldn't really be "bait" unless the cops were also in on it, ready to take them away.
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06-13-18 | 01:38 PM
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As a professional bike thief, you would be surprised at what people leave out to be stolen these days! Like, NO, I do not want your %^&* GMC Denali! nor your old rusty huffy or "magna" whatever that is - its neglected, left out in the rain- full of rust and needs a complete overhaul. Oh I have been a sucker in the past, grab one of these bikes and then- 6 hours labor and $100 the thing can actually go down the street without being a danger to the itself, the rider, and others within a 30 foot radius. and still the bike sucks.
But what can I get for it? Like $30 if I am lucky. Often from the original owner as they are the only ones that want it. If I am lucky they give me a tip, but I am still out $60 to $70 dollars and have wasted half my day.
But what can I get for it? Like $30 if I am lucky. Often from the original owner as they are the only ones that want it. If I am lucky they give me a tip, but I am still out $60 to $70 dollars and have wasted half my day.
06-13-18 | 03:02 PM
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Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
06-13-18 | 03:27 PM
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06-13-18 | 03:33 PM
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You have forgotten something. In order to qualify as a bike thief, you must be stupid. It's a requirement. Stupid people who are in a hurry to get away with their crimes will overlook things. Remember, this is a crime of opportunity, and they must be hasty as well as stupid.
also if you are looking for parts only a hacksaw would go thru most frames in seconds....
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06-13-18 | 04:57 PM
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Right? What was this thread originally about, anyway?
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06-13-18 | 05:05 PM
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06-15-18 | 08:28 AM
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06-15-18 | 08:32 AM
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As a professional bike thief, you would be surprised at what people leave out to be stolen these days! Like, NO, I do not want your %^&* GMC Denali! nor your old rusty huffy or "magna" whatever that is - its neglected, left out in the rain- full of rust and needs a complete overhaul. Oh I have been a sucker in the past, grab one of these bikes and then- 6 hours labor and $100 the thing can actually go down the street without being a danger to the itself, the rider, and others within a 30 foot radius. and still the bike sucks.
But what can I get for it? Like $30 if I am lucky. Often from the original owner as they are the only ones that want it. If I am lucky they give me a tip, but I am still out $60 to $70 dollars and have wasted half my day.
But what can I get for it? Like $30 if I am lucky. Often from the original owner as they are the only ones that want it. If I am lucky they give me a tip, but I am still out $60 to $70 dollars and have wasted half my day.
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