Ebay Monstrosities
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NapoleonD wrote:
Here's their latest listing, including even more weird and terrible bikes.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cyrusher-Machete-51-54-cm-700C-70-90mm-Road-Bike-Speed-Road-Bicycle-Disc-Brake/181594044571?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D30109%26meid%3D3d12af803a2d4b27ab90048cbc056d7b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D331398714335&rt=nc0 -
Fixie or needs fixing?
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Moffatt666 wrote:NapoleonD wrote:
Here's their latest listing, including even more weird and terrible bikes.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cyrusher-Machete-51-54-cm-700C-70-90mm-Road-Bike-Speed-Road-Bicycle-Disc-Brake/181594044571?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D30109%26meid%3D3d12af803a2d4b27ab90048cbc056d7b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D331398714335&rt=nc
You can even get it in yellow:
seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
Another one from the Cyrusher stable - highlights appear to include only one bar endSpecialized Roubaix Elite 2015
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I collected a few of these up together to make an article, btw, guys: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/1 ... bay-43957/ Some pretty amazing bikes in this thread! Cheers.Communities and On Your Bike Editor, BikeRadar0
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Saw this nice Zebra bike today. Apparently used as a commuter. Almost tempted to bid, but appears not to have a rear tyre.0 -
Boooo, fix.
Wait a minute.... do I get a prize? Like a pass to the Wiggle Honda team changing facilities? Please...pretty please...seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
'fraid not, Pina. Nice try. :-) I plugged the article on Facebook btw and we were hit with the 'bike snobs' stick. Thinking of counter-balancing the piece with a 'best bargains on ebay' or 'cheap but good bikes' article. Waddya reckon?Communities and On Your Bike Editor, BikeRadar0
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BR_Gregor wrote:'fraid not, Pina. Nice try. :-) I plugged the article on Facebook btw and we were hit with the 'bike snobs' stick. Thinking of counter-balancing the piece with a 'best bargains on ebay' or 'cheap but good bikes' article. Waddya reckon?
Yeah I saw that, luckily they were more up for crucifying Pina rather than me!0 -
Ha ha! I think I should get paid danger money. In the meanwhile, how about an article about the 15 best retro or vintage bikes. All the material is here: viewforum.php?f=40044
Don't even have to leave your desk
Top of that list has got to be Team47b's Swiss Miss
We hear a lot about bits failing or bits not lasting very long. Would it be an idea to survey the forumites to see what bike parts have been subject to serious abuse/miles and are still going?seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
Think both of those are brilliant ideas, Pina! Will set in motion. *bows*Communities and On Your Bike Editor, BikeRadar0
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Oh good, 'cos I have another idea when those are spent...seanoconn - gruagach craic!0
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The problem with bargains on Ebay is trying to work out if you're buying a stolen bike. How about something on how to spot what looks like it might be stolen, or what questions to ask. Or a general buyers guide for what to look for on used bikes to avoid buying a dud.BR_Gregor wrote:'fraid not, Pina. Nice try. :-) I plugged the article on Facebook btw and we were hit with the 'bike snobs' stick. Thinking of counter-balancing the piece with a 'best bargains on ebay' or 'cheap but good bikes' article. Waddya reckon?0 -
Got a few bits on those exact things here, Veronese68: http://www.bikeradar.com/beginners/gear ... ike-40002/
And here: http://www.bikeradar.com/beginners/gear ... bay-40379/
But, sure, both are probably due an update.Communities and On Your Bike Editor, BikeRadar0 -
pinarello001 wrote:Ha ha! I think I should get paid danger money. In the meanwhile, how about an article about the 15 best retro or vintage bikes. All the material is here: viewforum.php?f=40044
Don't even have to leave your desk Top of that list has got to be Team47b's Swiss Miss
Cheers for that!
In case anyone missed it ... :roll:
my isetta is a 300cc bike0 -
You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.0 -
You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.0 -
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Headless dog?0
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It's some sort of bike!Chris Bass wrote:what the hell is that weird thing by the hose!?0 -
Graham. wrote:
It's some sort of bike!Chris Bass wrote:what the hell is that weird thing by the hose!?
Nah, it's a laundry rack.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
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pinarello001 wrote:Where have you been NapD? ...and don't you know how to post a pic?johnny25 wrote:
Saw this nice Zebra bike today. Apparently used as a commuter. Almost tempted to bid, but appears not to have a rear tyre.
I forgot how to use the interntz!!! :shock:
Bloody hell! Sorry
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SouthEast wrote:SecretSam wrote:team47b wrote:Another classic, the description says the handlebars are rusty, shame, it was the best bit...
(Standard size dork disc here! )
Seriously, I blame the idiot 'hipsters' in London and their pathetic "old steel" craze. When you see gaspipe Raleighs and Peugeots of my youth being advertised as "classic steel bikes", like they were 753-framed team replicas, it makes me want to rip their stupid 'ironic' beards off. And none of them - not a one - can ride worth a damn. Pr1cks.
Phew, I feel better now! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
Oh bore off. If you looked at the bikes many of the 'hipsters' are riding you'd find that there are many people with ridiculously high standards of bikes, lots of high end steel all over the place. I think you're confusing them with commuters riding shoot bikes because they don't know anything about them or don't care. I don't know why I feel the need to defend the fine people at LFGSS, but you are spectacularly wide of the mark with your judgement. I'd even go as far as to say that they have better taste than many bikeradar users, who seem to think that OTP carbon monstrosities with 50 massive logos are the pinnacle of cycling aesthetics.
And none of them can ride? What are you basing this on? I've seen all sorts riding terribly in London, even MAMILs/bikeradar users
Utter cobblers. Many of the "classic steel" bikes people rave about were seen as tat in their day. People mooning over crappy old Raleigh Record Sprints and other 501 main-tube dross. My 80's steel bike was "531 throughout", but not for one minute do I think it was some sort of engineering masterpiece. It's a nice ride but compared to my carbon monstrosity it's a flexible, hugely heavy old dinosaur. But the steel bike has not one logo on it, whereas my carbon bike has many, therefore it must be superior?
And I don't actually recall mentioning the LGFSS lot, of whom I have no knowledge. I base my prejudices on the evidence presented before my eyes.
If I really wanted to pick out carp riding, I would have gone for Boris Bikes, but as it's now tourist season that's a soft target. Trend-following hipsters (a small sub-section of all single-speed (Etc) users) get on my nerves so I picked on them. Plus they've distorted the market my creating demand for crummy old steel bikes, which frankly would better of used to make railings or drain pipes.
It's just a hill. Get over it.0 -
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Take your pick from these brand new beauties:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fixie-bike-/131632483141?hash=item1ea5e84b45:g:MuEAAOSw9N1VxEyg
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-Carbon-Fixie-Fixed-Gear-Large-Bike-Frame-Deep-Rim-Wheels-/331685850806?hash=item4d3a046eb6:g:GK0AAOSw5ZBWJSKP"It must be true, it's on the internet" - Winston Churchill0 -
That first one is a bit flash.My blog: http://www.roubaixcycling.cc (kit reviews and other musings)
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The tag line must be "we take two cr@p frames and make one that's even worse"
Specialized Roubaix Elite 2015
XM-057 rigid 29er0
