This looks wrong but could it be correct?

Shotsaway

Looking at the seat post in this picture, can it be used that way? Or has the ebay seller just fitted it incorrectly?



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/specialized-pitch ... 33622d4aca

supersonic

It can be used that way I guess, though the forces on it will be a little different from intended. I think he just fit it wrong, must be an odd riding position!

meesterbond

Looks like the bike was too big for him and he's spun the seatpost round and moved the saddle forward to try and compensate.

Cable routing looks a bit odd though!

nicklouse

yes it can if the bike is too big.

or the rider wants to copy the dirt jumpers.

or the owner knows no better.

.blitz

Wrong in so many ways lol

bluechair84

phoar... need to get the nose down before someone takes a serious rodgering... Got to be fitted wrong.

cee

quite a long stem too....

i would guess that they tried to compensate for it being too long by moving the saddle as far forward as they could....then they realised they could get it further forward by spinning the seatpost...

stu8975

I'd be viewing before purchasing if he's built it himself (or at least asking him so Q's)....Rear hose (brake cable as described) looks very short, can't see any front brake fitted, single chainring conversion by the looks of it, so no front mech or L/H shifter.

CraigXXL

That bike was in the classifieds on here within the last few months.

meesterbond

Shed needs creosoting and the patio could do with a sweep as well..

Anonymous

Bike was owned by a numpty, I reckon.

mobilekat

Its all very wrong looking- as is his description, the more you read the less sense in makes!

Glad to know

This is a very high performance bike and specializes in xc

, personally I find my bike specialises in being a bike, and that's a very odd way to write what the bike is designed for!

But I know that there's is no way I would want to ride a bike with the saddle positioned like that!

And I may be being picky, but if you are listing parts, spell the blinking things right!

bennett_346

Not really sure what the owner was trying to achieve, but if it was totally ruining a decent bike then he got what he wanted.

Stay well away, owner looks like a bit of a dickhead.

Anonymous

It's such fun parting dickheads from their money though.

RIKO

oh my dear lord what were they thinking?

stu8975

yeehaamcgee wrote:

It's such fun parting dickheads from their money though.

So you're saying people who buy 2nd hand are dickheads then?

bennett_346

stu8975 wrote:

yeehaamcgee wrote:

It's such fun parting dickheads from their money though.

So you're saying people who buy 2nd hand are dickheads then?

In this case they certainly would be...

Anonymous

stu8975 wrote:

yeehaamcgee wrote:

It's such fun parting dickheads from their money though.

So you're saying people who buy 2nd hand are dickheads then?

No, I meant it would be satisfying to buy the bike from him for a fraction of what it's worth, parting HIM from his money's worth, if you see what I mean.

Shotsaway

It must be my day to stumble across ebay bikes that are built incorrectly.



FWIW and ignoring the obvious, this bike looks like a real quality bit of kit. And for less than an mmmbop frame!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EVEREST-Dual-Disc ... 1640562100

getonyourbike

Shotsaway wrote:

It must be my day to stumble across ebay bikes that are built incorrectly.



FWIW and ignoring the obvious, this bike looks like a real quality bit of kit. And for less than an mmmbop frame!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EVEREST-Dual-Disc ... 1640562100

lol, the forks are on the wrong way and the chain and rear mech doesn't look great either with that much slack in it.

Steve_F

getonyourbike wrote:

lol, the forks are on the wrong way and the chain and rear mech doesn't look great either with that much slack in it.

Are they though? If they were then surely the brake calipers would be on the back too, they seem to be spot on.

A lot of forks seem to be this way around, Manitou especially (I think). I always think it looks weird.

joshtp

You wally! the brake is supposed to be on the back!!! and the rake of the forks and everything is totaly backwards... they are most definitely backwards!!!

Anonymous

Steve_F wrote:

getonyourbike wrote:

lol, the forks are on the wrong way and the chain and rear mech doesn't look great either with that much slack in it.

Are they though? If they were then surely the brake calipers would be on the back too, they seem to be spot on.

A lot of forks seem to be this way around, Manitou especially (I think). I always think it looks weird.

Yes, they ARE the wrong way round, most certainly.
Look at the angle of the crown, and the dropouts?
And the calliper IS on the other side of the fork to the usual.

Steve_F

Oh my god that was a moment of absolute stupidity wasn't it, as soon as I had a second look there was that horrible realisation - oops!!!!!!!

Can't even think of an excuse to defend myself for that one it really was a belting mistake!

I think I'd better get someone to check every bit of work I've done today as I'm definitely not on the ball, fortunately my work has nothing to do with bikes or building stuff!!!!!

Anonymous

Steve_F wrote:

Can't even think of an excuse to defend myself for that one it really was a belting mistake!

Best thing to do is laugh it off.
I take it you missed my epic tirade about chain length, before I realised I'd measured my chain, then later fitted a chain tensioner? :oops:

Steve_F

yeehaamcgee wrote:

Best thing to do is laugh it off.
I take it you missed my epic tirade about chain length, before I realised I'd measured my chain, then later fitted a chain tensioner? :oops:

Don't worry I started laughing (with a red face) as soon as I realised.

We all have to make an ar$e of ourselves now and then or the world would be a boring place! Will have to fine the chain tensioner thread now!

wordnumb

meesterbond wrote:

Shed needs creosoting and the patio could do with a sweep as well..

Ha.

Maybe the owner of the Pitch just really likes climbing.

thecremeegg

I asked the seller why the forks are on the wrong way round, I await a reply

Anonymous

thecremeegg wrote:

I asked the seller why the forks are on the wrong way round, I await a reply

Haha, you're so funny. I wish I was more like you.
That is ACTUALLY the funniest thing I've ever read.

cooldad

yeehaamcgee wrote:

thecremeegg wrote:

I asked the seller why the forks are on the wrong way round, I await a reply

Haha, you're so funny. I wish I was more like you.
That is ACTUALLY the funniest thing I've ever read.

You're easily amused. So did I because I don't have a life. The person putting it together was in a rush. Thanked me and promised new pics. That should make it more tempting anyway.