Hooky bike adds

The Rookie
The Rookie Posts: 27,812
edited November 2014 in MTB general
Now we all know that all bikes on Gumtree are stolen, but for this add I doubt very much he even has the bike in the photo!

http://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/mount ... 1088187522
Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    I just messaged him...
    Hi mate,

    I'm very interested, but first can you write "This is not a dodgy Gumtree scam" and today's date on a piece of paper, and then take a photo of it next to the bike.

    Last time I bought a bike on here I went to collect it and woke up 3 days later in a bathtub full of ice cubes with one of my kidneys missing, so as you can imagine I am somewhat cautious these days!

    Cheers,

    Lee
    Current:
    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
    Cube NuRoad 2018
    Previous:
    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • Angus Young
    Angus Young Posts: 3,063
    Love the description...

    THIS IS A NICE MOUNTAIN BIKE
    HAVE USED IT FOR A FEW WEEKS AND IS GREAT
    LOVE THE LOOKS AND DRIVES PERFECTLY
    NO PROBLEMS
    All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Ugly but I'd pay £150. Have messaged him.
    I don't do smileys.

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    CitizenLee wrote:
    I just messaged him...
    Hi mate,

    I'm very interested, but first can you write "This is not a dodgy Gumtree scam" and today's date on a piece of paper, and then take a photo of it next to the bike.

    Last time I bought a bike on here I went to collect it and woke up 3 days later in a bathtub full of ice cubes with one of my kidneys missing, so as you can imagine I am somewhat cautious these days!

    Cheers,

    Lee
    You still on about that kidney?

    If you really feel you need two you can have the blasted thing back. I can get another.
    I don't do smileys.

    There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda

    London Calling on Facebook

    Parktools
  • Colinthecop
    Colinthecop Posts: 996
    I was gonna phone him but then realised he was in Walsall... So i'd have no idea what he was saying. :roll:
  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    cooldad wrote:
    CitizenLee wrote:
    I just messaged him...
    Hi mate,

    I'm very interested, but first can you write "This is not a dodgy Gumtree scam" and today's date on a piece of paper, and then take a photo of it next to the bike.

    Last time I bought a bike on here I went to collect it and woke up 3 days later in a bathtub full of ice cubes with one of my kidneys missing, so as you can imagine I am somewhat cautious these days!

    Cheers,

    Lee
    You still on about that kidney?

    If you really feel you need two you can have the blasted thing back. I can get another.

    You can keep it if you have lung going spare? Pretty much blackened my current two and still have another 30-40 odd years to go on them.
    Current:
    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
    Cube NuRoad 2018
    Previous:
    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Ad' now pulled, may have had something to do with my reporting it!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    The Rookie wrote:
    Ad' now pulled, may have had something to do with my reporting it!
    So did I.
    I also emailed him asking to buy it, and got a warning from Gumtree that the ad looks dicey and they are monitoring it. Obviously they did.
    I don't do smileys.

    There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda

    London Calling on Facebook

    Parktools
  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    Ah well, at least my internal organs will remain intact.
    Current:
    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
    Cube NuRoad 2018
    Previous:
    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Apart from the alcohol poisoning you mean?
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    The Rookie wrote:
    Apart from the alcohol poisoning you mean?

    Haha, no mate it will all be smoking related ;)

    I don't mind the occasional Morgan's and lemonade or Jack and coke, but actually being drunk lost its appeal by the time I was old enough to legally do it. I've only been tipsy once this year and can't even remember the last hangover I had.
    Current:
    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
    Cube NuRoad 2018
    Previous:
    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • Colinthecop
    Colinthecop Posts: 996
    The Rookie wrote:
    Ad' now pulled, may have had something to do with my reporting it!

    What do Snitches get...?

    Stitches. :shock:
  • pesky_jones
    pesky_jones Posts: 2,890
    Colinthecop wrote:
    The Rookie wrote:
    Ad' now pulled, may have had something to do with my reporting it!

    What do Snitches get...?

    Stitches. :shock:

    Says the policeman :lol:

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