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steef
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 Dances on the pedals in a most immodest wayJoined: Tue Jul 25, 2006 8:27 amPosts: 6266Location: Carpetbagging between the North and the South.
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Juat because there's so many of them.
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/bik/280303732.html
Quote: TANDEM SHOWBIKES - $700 Reply to: sale-280303732@craigslist.orgDate: 2007-02-17, 2:55PM CST UNIQUE ONE OF A KIND TANDEM BIKES. BEEN IN PARADES. BACKWARDS BIKE, BOTH RIDERS SIT BACK TO BACK AND PEDAL NORMALLY. LOTS OF FUN. BUILT BY OWNER. HAVE A BALL. $700 ANOTHER UNIQUE TANDEM CALLED THE LOVE BIKE. LADY SITS IN CHAIR SEAT FACING HER MAN ON THE BIKE SEAT. ALSO BEEN IN PARADES. ALSO BUILT BY OWNER $700 
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Radlerin
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| Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:52 pm |
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 Dances on the pedals in a most immodest wayJoined: Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:03 pmPosts: 5567Location: Funkytown
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http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/mis/282079400.html
(post includes worthwhile pic)
Dear Guy on a Really High Seated Bike,
Why must you ride your high seated bike around town? Will not a normal bike do? Are you looking for attention? Did your parents not hold you enough as a baby? Perhaps you want to join the circus.
Guy seated on a really high bike. What moves you so to ride perched so high in the sky? Is it you wanting to look down in disdain at the people below? And how do you seat yourself on such a high mount? Need you a ladder? A jetpack? What happens when you stop?
I despise you on-a-high-seated-bike man. You attention-seeking cyclist. You do not amuse me. You do not amaze me. I am not fascinated by your high bike. I ignore you.
If I had a stick, I would stick it in your spokes. Oh, then how you would fly -- an Icarus on wheels, traveling too close to the sun. And what glee would shine upon me, when I witnessed you tumbling down to the Earth below.
The response:
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/mis/282499739.html
an open letter to the guy-riding-a-high-bike hater.
why must you hate the high seated bike rider? why does he bother you so? did your parents now hold you enough as a baby? Were you frightened by a circus? Does the high seated bike rider speak to your inner demons?
Guy seated on a really high bike hater. what moves you to hate someone who may be different from you? Do you look up in disdain at people on stilts as well? what about tall people? How about Shriners in their little scooter cars? do you walk down the street hating the people who are riding the bikes that are too small?
I fear you, hating the high seat biker. You attention-seeking Craig's List poster. You random secret hater. You torn apart by your own hatreds. You who ignore in an open letter.
You who would strike with a stick, if given the opportunity, and a stick. Like Cain hammering Able to the ground, you will bear the mark of your hatred upon your furrowed brow. you who would gleefully bring down those who would dare to fly higher than you, with their wings of spinning rubber.
(I fully expect to get run over by a guy on a high bike later today...
enjoyed your post.)
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deplaqer
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| Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:01 pm |
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Radlerin wrote: I despise you on-a-high-seated-bike man. You attention-seeking cyclist. You do not amuse me. You do not amaze me. I am not fascinated by your high bike. I ignore you.
The best part is he says "I ignore you". He ignores him so much that he posts a diatribe about the high seated bike man. Excellent.
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daniel highpants
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| Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:04 pm |
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| AlleycatterJoined: Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:32 pmPosts: 911Location: 32nd and grand
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well, i've been saying it for years...
down with tall bikes.
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deplaqer
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| Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:13 pm |
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| Super DomestiqueJoined: Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:53 pmPosts: 2250Location: Minneapolis
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daniel highpants wrote: well, i've been saying it for years...
down with tall bikes.
Up with high-wheeled bikes!
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Radlerin
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| Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:17 pm |
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| Dances on the pedals in a most immodest wayJoined: Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:03 pmPosts: 5567Location: Funkytown
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deplaqer wrote: The best part is he says "I ignore you". He ignores him so much that he posts a diatribe about the high seated bike man. Excellent.
He ignores him so much, he just happened to
snap a perfectly focused photo of the high seated
bike guy. Maybe he really wanted a pic of that
building in the background and silly h-s-b-g rode
right through the middle of the frame.
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jaysus
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| Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 9:28 am |
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 RandonneurJoined: Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:37 amPosts: 137Location: como neighborhood
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i suspect that the poster is a member/lurker of bikelove. no one gets more angry at high-bikes that other bikers (especially fgers, attention, you see!)
also that whole thing about sticking a stick into the spokes to knock him down. most non-bikers would say push him over or hit him with my massive SUVie. or maybe have him smack his head on an overpass.
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pinkzilla
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| Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 8:28 am |
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 Can't... stop... doing... the Monkey TagJoined: Mon Jul 24, 2006 4:38 pmPosts: 1352Location: Dodging past Cubs Fans.
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Can anyone else read this? I gave up:
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/bik/295113076.html
Quote: pics asap,-1-bamboocyclette mtn.bike. look under bikes bamboo "kahn" for immed. pics architect from viet. hand wrapped mtn bike, rosewood pedals and bars-whole bike wrapped in bamboo-visual piece but rode in art car parades--"traveling companion" approx late 40's, early 50's, girl style frame,comes apart at down tube and quik release bars-very relicy-fave reviews at blind lizard rally 2006-giant kronos 23" chromoly-exage f/r derails, brakes aero hoods, suntour fs-e triple chain ring, old school 700c mavic? on sunshine, oil drip c-clamp-took to wisc. often-all need to be sold asap-bids sounding good will be good to go. don't e-mail-direct-tim-612-827-2010
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Radlerin
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| Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:36 am |
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| Dances on the pedals in a most immodest wayJoined: Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:03 pmPosts: 5567Location: Funkytown
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pinkzilla wrote: Can anyone else read this? I gave up: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/bik/295113076.htmlQuote: pics asap,-1-bamboocyclette mtn.bike. look under bikes bamboo "kahn" for immed. pics architect from viet. hand wrapped mtn bike, rosewood pedals and bars-whole bike wrapped in bamboo-visual piece but rode in art car parades--"traveling companion" approx late 40's, early 50's, girl style frame,comes apart at down tube and quik release bars-very relicy-fave reviews at blind lizard rally 2006-giant kronos 23" chromoly-exage f/r derails, brakes aero hoods, suntour fs-e triple chain ring, old school 700c mavic? on sunshine, oil drip c-clamp-took to wisc. often-all need to be sold asap-bids sounding good will be good to go. don't e-mail-direct-tim-612-827-2010 It's 3 bikes:
-A bamboo mountain bike. Sounds awesome- I couldn't find the
exact kind, but here's another example, minus the rosewood bars and pedals.
-A foldable ladies vintage cruiser (no brand mentioned)
(Supposedly there's a review here.
Not sure why there'd be a bike review on a
motorcycle event's site. )
-A 2006 Giant Kronos road bike that has been to 'Sconie
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Atomkinder
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| Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 8:46 pm |
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 If you can't see a blinky, how do you know it's really blinking?Joined: Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:52 pmPosts: 5297Location: S Murderapolis
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Radlerin wrote: -A bamboo mountain bike. Sounds awesome- I couldn't find the exact kind, but here's another example, minus the rosewood bars and pedals. Ah Craig Calfee, you are nothing if not crazy. Effin' crazy.
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sveden
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:36 am |
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 Dances on the pedals in a most immodest wayJoined: Tue Aug 22, 2006 12:39 pmPosts: 6666Location: Noko-mis
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I'm totally emailing him for pictures.
Mr. I'll Shine Coat Your Bike wrote: (((Street Racing Frame))) - $45 Reply to: sale-297571802@craigslist.orgDate: 2007-03-20, 8:14PM CDT The bike frame is a street racing frame. It was just spray painted but took a long time and was prepped, sanded, painted, than shine coated. Same goes with the forks and handlbars. Comes with very nice rims and wheels. Awesome deal. Make offer!!! Email for pics. |
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Radlerin
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:49 am |
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| Dances on the pedals in a most immodest wayJoined: Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:03 pmPosts: 5567Location: Funkytown
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Mr. I'll Shine Coat Your Bike wrote: (((Street Racing Frame))) - $45 Reply to: sale-297571802@craigslist.orgDate: 2007-03-20, 8:14PM CDT The bike frame is a street racing frame. It was just spray painted but took a long time and was prepped, sanded, painted, than shine coated. Same goes with the forks and handlbars. Comes with very nice rims and wheels. Awesome deal. Make offer!!! Email for pics. Forks. That must be an odd-looking bike.
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Summerinside
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:24 am |
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 Banana Seat AficianadoJoined: Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:03 pmPosts: 1873Location: Page
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http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/chi/291079504.html
Sweet Bro on Craigslist wrote: Let us frolic in my totally dope blanket fortYes, I know what youâ??re saying, â??dude, that blanket fort sucks.â?? That would not be the first time Iâ??ve heard such short-sighted criticism. Its structural integrity is dubious at best and there isnâ??t a whole lot of headroom. But câ??mon, itâ??s not like Iâ??m a freakinâ?? architect or anything. Besides, this little baby is just a prototype. I have vast resources of cushions for anchoring and blankets in order to maximize square footage. My living room is just waiting to be turned into a totally sweet labyrinth of love. I am very open to suggestions in respect to design and construction, as Iâ??d like this fort to be a shared vision. Much like the Taj Mahal, its intended that this little beauty will be inspired by a very special lady. Once our shelter is erected, we can move in and work on some of our higher order needs. Or we could just order a pizza and tell ghost stories. Please email me with a picture if you want to be invited to this living room party. It will be sweet. PS: Iâ??m allowed to have sleepovers.  
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sveden
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 6:43 pm |
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| Dances on the pedals in a most immodest wayJoined: Tue Aug 22, 2006 12:39 pmPosts: 6666Location: Noko-mis
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Here is the spray painted racing frame's FORKS and handlebars.
Looks like Violet Beauregarde's ride.
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Jackass
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| Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:13 am |
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| Cottered CrankJoined: Wed Aug 09, 2006 7:24 amPosts: 67
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jaysus wrote: i suspect that the poster is a member/lurker of bikelove. no one gets more angry at high-bikes that other bikers (especially fgers, attention, you see!)
yeah, fixed gear riders hate it when other people get attention. particularly the ones who take pride in how many times per week they get a shout out in CL missed connections....
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