Seen on the street (FGSS 'spotted' thread)

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10-18-14 | 08:11 PM

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Seen on the street (FGSS 'spotted' thread)

I've seen 'spotted' threads in some of the other sub-forums on BikeForums but not here. I'll kick things off:

And... go!

10-18-14 | 09:48 PM

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10-18-14 | 10:09 PM

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Yup this belongs here

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Originally Posted by Leukybear

Today I came across this in one of our bike racks.... daily ridden.

Gan Well Pro Evasion; last time I checked they're around $2000 for the frameset
Much crabonze
Too bad they ran out of money toward the end buying a u lock.

10-19-14 | 04:01 AM

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Maybe it's just me, but I'd never lock up a shiny naked carbon bike like that out in public. I don't trust others to not bang it up when they're locking up their own bikes next to it.

10-19-14 | 11:59 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hairnet

Any idea what frame that is?

10-19-14 | 12:50 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by leegf

I've seen 'spotted' threads in some of the other sub-forums on BikeForums but not here. I'll kick things off:

And... go!

How come he locks up everything but leaves his seat unlocked?

10-19-14 | 05:43 PM

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I didn't even notice the 3 u locks on that bike.

10-19-14 | 06:15 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Huffandstuff

How come he locks up everything but leaves his seat unlocked?

The owner might only own one of those locks.

10-19-14 | 06:21 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Huffandstuff

How come he locks up everything but leaves his seat unlocked?

It doesn't look like it has a quick release.

10-19-14 | 07:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Huffandstuff

How come he locks up everything but leaves his seat unlocked?

That seat looked pretty weathered IRL.. my guess he's probably taking his chances and hoping no one thinks it's nice enough to walk off with.

10-19-14 | 07:58 PM

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Just seems silly to me to u lock your front rack when not locking the seat.

10-19-14 | 10:21 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Huffandstuff

Just seems silly to me to u lock your front rack when not locking the seat.

The seat might be cheaper than the wheels.

10-23-14 | 09:32 PM

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I wish the thread were doing better.

10-23-14 | 10:13 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wspsux

I wish the thread were doing better.

I as well, but I haven't spotted anything worth posting.

10-24-14 | 08:38 AM

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I'll try my lucky bike rack outside Sticky's.

edit: just some Chinese delivery bikes

Last edited by Wspsux; 10-24-14 at 05:28 PM.

10-26-14 | 07:42 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wspsux

I'll try my lucky bike rack outside Sticky's.

edit: just some Chinese delivery bikes

Most bikes I have encountered have either been delivery bikes or s----y mail order fixed gear bikes.

Here's one I encountered today, but with an interesting twist:

10-28-14 | 07:51 AM

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Its not a FGSS but its a cool bike in a starving thread.

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10-28-14 | 09:31 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Any idea what frame that is?

Custom

11-03-14 | 10:37 AM

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Not a fancy bike by any means (I think it's a San Jose), but it's the first one I've 'spotted' in awhile that doesn't suck.

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11-03-14 | 07:49 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by leegf

I've seen 'spotted' threads in some of the other sub-forums on BikeForums but not here. I'll kick things off:

And... go!

This lock job is really dumb. If you are going to the trouble of locking the rear wheel up with a U-lock, why not also lock the frame AND rear wheel to the bike rack? This guy has 3 U-locks and basically the same protection as a guy using 1. Also, why don't you super glue some ball bearings in the Allen bolt heads of the front rack instead of U-locking it? $10 solution to a 5c problem.

11-03-14 | 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by john4789

All valid points, but I think the objective here has been achieved - no one is going to attempt to steal the bike, probably - however imperfectly that plan was implemented.

11-04-14 | 11:31 AM

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Found another All City!

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11-07-14 | 05:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by leegf

I've seen 'spotted' threads in some of the other sub-forums on BikeForums but not here. I'll kick things off:

And... go!

where did you find this? I saw the guy riding it today on Park ave crossing 23rd. His rack is used to carry a large bag, not pizzas. He had stupid shoes on.