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03-01-11 | 08:11 PM

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sykerocker

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Originally Posted by treebound

Be careful with Frankenbikes, law enforcement has used that as a tool against motorcycle groups where a bike owner would nearly have to prove that component parts are not stolen. The assumption is that if the parts aren't original then they might be held until ownership can be proven.

I wouldn't worry too much about the Frankenbikes, unless we start running 1%er cyclists. The component bit has only been used as an excuse for arresting 1%ers. Besides, lets see each local government come up with a complete set of catalogs going back to, at least 1965, for each brand so as to prove what is the correct components.

I also look forward to seeing The Law busting 10 year olds on their Next BMXers for unlicensed bikes.

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