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Old 12-07-12 | 08:27 AM
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As the ***** cruiser appears to have some street cred, I can only imagine how proud you must be to now own this totally awesome machine.

I envision crowds of admiring hipsters forming a circle around the ***** cruiser admiring every little detail including the left tilting saddle, to the *gravity defying* right side lower bum cheek aerator/perspiration soaker upper, to the triple cat sticker, just to name a few things. As the ***** cruiser gorges itself on a diet of hipsters and road cyclists only those who familiar with its wiles will escape its claws and find themselves unscathed from the encounter.

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Old 12-07-12 | 01:34 PM
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I left the ***** cruiser overnight unlocked in the same room as a Motobecane Mirage and some highlighters. One thing led to another and because they loved each other very much and were in a long-term committed relationship...well, you can see for yourself.















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Old 12-07-12 | 01:52 PM
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Got into my secret glitter stash.

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Old 12-07-12 | 01:57 PM
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DD, your cat is adorable.

Narhay, if it were my bike, I'd go with black and do something like the Pashley Guv'nor.
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Old 12-07-12 | 02:15 PM
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Got into my secret glitter stash.

Tell the truth, you tried to tuck it into the dancer's G-string

On as serious a note as I want to bring into this thread, I like the bright purple glitter look the best. Nothing screams Craptastic Ghetto-Fab like sparkles and purple.
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Old 12-07-12 | 03:55 PM
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Some layers of dry, crusty paint were peeled back to reveal quite a nice surprise. I knew that the obvious quality of this two wheeled Rolls Royce-esque chariot was no mistake. It is indeed a DeRosa.

Rembrandt's rendition of previous labels:



Actual labels:



As much as it would break my heart to see her with someone else, I am willing to take $5000 in as is condition.
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Old 12-07-12 | 04:02 PM
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I am SO glad I didn't have anything to drink in my mouth when I saw this post! If I did, my monitor would have been wearing it.

Narhay, you have made my day. KonAaron Snake, wherefore art thou?
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Old 12-07-12 | 04:10 PM
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This is pretty funny - I call my wife's bike the xxxxy-mobile because she loves hello kitty, and it's pink. It as more hello kitty bling en route for the holidays.


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Old 12-07-12 | 04:13 PM
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This is pretty funny - I call my wife's bike the xxxxy-mobile because she loves hello kitty, and it's pink. It as more hello kitty bling en route for the holidays.
Aaron, I totally forgot about the hello kitty water bottles on her bike. Hilarious stuff, that!
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Old 12-07-12 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Narhay
The rotating crank mechanism, aka "the crank arms" have these vile pins (probably designed by a canine) holding them onto the bottom bracket. If any of the ***** Cruiser admirers know how to remove these (other than a hammer which only got them so far) there may be a cat sticker in it for you (I am lying, there will be no stickers forthcoming).
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Old 12-07-12 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Narhay
The rotating crank mechanism, aka "the crank arms" have these vile pins (probably designed by a canine) holding them onto the bottom bracket. If any of the ***** Cruiser admirers know how to remove these (other than a hammer which only got them so far) there may be a cat sticker in it for you (I am lying, there will be no stickers forthcoming).
We got a cotter press down at the bike coop. And a couple of ******* Cruiser wannabes just waiting for application of cat stickers.
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Old 12-07-12 | 09:22 PM
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I'M SO GLAD YOU ARE BRINGING MY EX ***** CRUISER BACK TO LIFE! If you change the name though, I think you should call it Frankenbike.

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN CUSTOM HIGH GRADE CAT STICKER APPLICATIONS I'M YOUR GAL! I ALSO HAVE PLANET STICKETS! ~*~*~
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Old 12-07-12 | 09:25 PM
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I ALSO HAVE PLANET STICKETS! ~*~*~
Planet stickets ain't no fun. We need poody stickets.
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Old 12-07-12 | 09:31 PM
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I'M SO GLAD YOU ARE BRINGING MY EX ***** CRUISER BACK TO LIFE! If you change the name though, I think you should call it Frankenbike.

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN CUSTOM HIGH GRADE CAT STICKER APPLICATIONS I'M YOUR GAL! I ALSO HAVE PLANET STICKETS! ~*~*~

Wahoo! The creator of the *****cruiser is in da house! Welcome to BF.
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MADDISON666, as we have two cats that allow us stay in their house, wifey and I will probably be in touch about some nice cat stickers.

BTW, I think the ***** cruiser is da bomb and have a little difficulty understanding why you'd let it go. Most all the guys and gals on this forum are polygamous. C'mon, give it a try. It's fun!
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BTW, I think the ***** cruiser is da bomb and have a little difficulty understanding why you'd let it go. Most all the guys and gals on this forum are polygamous. C'mon, give it a try. It's fun!
I had 2 bikes, and it was taking up too much space in my apartment so I HAD TO LET HER GO. It was really hard. After he picked her up I cried and wiped my tears with the $20 bill I got in exchange for her. Now all I have is my ultra trendy hipster bike (whos name is ET!)
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Old 12-07-12 | 10:42 PM
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Ha ha...I was going to ask how hot the original owner was, but now that she's on this thread I won't.

To be honest, though, it looks like a fun bike to revamp.
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Old 12-07-12 | 11:53 PM
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Ha ha...I was going to ask how hot the original owner was.
The ***** Cruiser riders are an elite group of individuals. Only the most appealing may ride such a elegant machine.

To counter the sometimes dull and overused "smooth" ride of other pedestrian machines, the Cruiser has incorporated the tessellated rim...providing you with a simulated offroad experience on even the smoothest glass cement.
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Old 12-08-12 | 11:52 AM
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I'M SO GLAD YOU ARE BRINGING MY EX ***** CRUISER BACK TO LIFE! If you change the name though, I think you should call it Frankenbike.

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN CUSTOM HIGH GRADE CAT STICKER APPLICATIONS I'M YOUR GAL! I ALSO HAVE PLANET STICKETS! ~*~*~
Yeah, throw a little ***** my way, willya?

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Old 12-08-12 | 01:14 PM
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I am now taking wagers, paying out at 1 to 1 on the brand origin of the ***** cruiser. Send me your money in a plain white envelope and I will be sure to keep it in a mostly warm and dry place until her provenance is revealed.
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Old 12-08-12 | 01:46 PM
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I'm going to guess Fuji tourer ~1980. I will burn my dog sticker book if you let us know the serial number.

EDIT: Sorry, that should be Fuji *****er.

EDIT: This is the best thread in a while.
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This is the funniest.
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I am now taking wagers, paying out at 1 to 1 on the brand origin of the ***** cruiser. Send me your money in a plain white envelope and I will be sure to keep it in a mostly warm and dry place until her provenance is revealed.
Since the *****cruiser prowled in Canada, as far as we know, I'm going to play the odds and say Supercycle.
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