Craigslist Craziness (#4)

The interesting thing about this bike (other than the astronomical price) is fact that the owner wanted that monster basket more than he wanted to stop. In order to get it to fit - he moved the brake levers to the BACK of the handlebars.

Good thing there is plenty of room on that seat for your poop-filled bike shorts when you realize you aren't stopping at that first intersection.

p.s.
Oh, and if you are observant, you might notice the new name for these things. I though this section would be better titled "Craigslist Craziness"

Craigslist Quotes (#3)

Well, not really a quote but funny none the less:

What is the saying? A picture is worth a thousand words?

Craigslist Quotes (#2)

Another "duh, what were you thinking" Craigslist post:

(headline)
"Bicycle used once. I don't like bikes. - $300 (Oak Ridge)"

(text)
This spring I purchased a new Dawes Lightning and used it once for less than a mile. As it turns out I do not like biking but since I paid over $400 for this bike about 6 or 7 months ago I am not about to let it sit in my garage for the next five years.

Craigslist Quotes (#1)

Many of the bikes I currently own were ones I found on Craigslist. I hit the list many times a day looking for a bike that catches my eye in some way or another. But occasionally my eye is caught by things in the listings... ignorance, outlandish claims, or just plain crazy sellers. I dedicate this page (and future ones) to those funny listings that just have to be shared.

The first:
K2 T: Nine Breeze Women's Comfort Bike (26-Inch Wheels) - $100
...this bike has at least 21 speeds...

Reminds me of a line in the movie Mr. Mom. When the main character's wife receives advances from her boss, "Mr. Mom" (played by Michael Keaton) feels the need to impress him with his man skills and tells the boss he plans to rewire the house. When the boss asks him if he will be going with 210, he replies "210, 211. Whatever it takes!"