Just a Note If You Are Looking to Buy a Bicycle

"Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast." (twostrokesmoke)
09/09/2014 at 14:40 • Filed to: None

ALWAYS CHECK CRAIGSLIST FIRST.....I bought a new beach cruiser for my wife last night, the lady that was selling it had ridden it maybe 3 times and then just threw it into her garage. The tires were so new they still had the nipples on them. (stop laughing, what are you 12?) it was a 7 speed and looks like this one, minus the basket.

New, these bikes are somewhere between $175-$200...I got it for $40. I am pleased. The deals are there if you look hard enough.

#twowheelspink

DISCUSSION (30)

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
09/09/2014 at 14:42

Good call, but also be very careful when buying a bike on craigslist, a lot of them are stolen.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK
09/09/2014 at 14:45

True, but this wasn't in any sketchy areas. Not a tweaker sale. I've had luck looking around in well to do areas for bargains on stuff.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
09/09/2014 at 14:46

Pff, bicycles. Who needs them?

Note: I got harassed by a cyclist when I was waiting for a parking spot [the dude did leave a second after]. She thought I was parking on the bike lane [I wasn't] and made a snide remark. I was calm enough to shake my head at her rather than do the single finger salute.

scoob > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
09/09/2014 at 14:46

AHAHAHHHA YOU SIAD NIPPLESSQ@@@2@!!!!!!1 *Points at you*

DeltawingGothamDeserves > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
09/09/2014 at 14:46

I love living in a college town, because when students move out after their education is done you can pick up some cool stuff pretty cheap.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura
09/09/2014 at 14:47

I can't figure people like that out. No reason to be so damn uptight just because you choose to drive rather than pedal.

Rainbow > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK
09/09/2014 at 14:50

True, but as long as you check thoroughly for an engraved name or number, or a tracker, you're good. Remove the seat (most GPS trackers go in that part of the frame or attach to the bottom of the seat) and any stickers (covering up ID numbers) and if the seller won't let you, walk away. Even if it is stolen, if it can't be identified you're good to go, legally. I'd feel bad buying a stolen bike, personally, but it's not likely that it would ever be returned anyway.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
09/09/2014 at 14:51

I dunno, it was more of the case on what she thought of me as I sat waiting for a parking space on the Honda 919. Guess she hates motorcycles as equally, if not more than cars.

Edit: I also had my right signal on if that says anything.

CalzoneGolem > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
09/09/2014 at 14:51

I bought my daughter a Cadillac Eldorado for 1/4 a cheap Huffy from Walmart. Thing was mint!

Kinja'd!!!

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK
09/09/2014 at 15:05

No kidding. I actually found my old bicycle on sale - which got stolen (I would like to applaud them for sawing through my lock) back in High School. Armed with a photo, I got it back.

Haase > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
09/09/2014 at 15:06

I can't recommend this enough. Last year, after searching for months, I found a minty fresh 1996 Dyno Coaster stretched beach cruiser locally on Craigslist. The guy rode it twice and put it away. For what I paid, I practically stole it.

Kinja'd!!!

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Haase
09/09/2014 at 15:08

I've been thinking of getting one of those myself. Mind if I ask what you paid?

Boiled Frog > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK
09/09/2014 at 15:15

That is sad, but what I see are husbands making room in the garage, getting rid of excess because a baby is coming, or a new model junkie selling last year's bike so they can get the new one with different paint.

Same goes for skis.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura
09/09/2014 at 15:19

You aren't in Northern California, are you? I noticed the cyclists up there are very aggressive in all the wrong ways....and probably for all the wrong reasons too.

Sam > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
09/09/2014 at 15:23

Also pawn shops. I bought a road worn (paint chips, but overall straight) Trek 7000 for like, $75. In good shape, they're around $200-$300 bikes.

Sam > Haase
09/09/2014 at 15:25

Holy balls, that thing looks so cool. Is it hard to ride?

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Sam
09/09/2014 at 15:33

I've never had good luck in those places. Always seem priced too high for what they were.

tromoly > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
09/09/2014 at 15:55

They're called vent spews.

http://tiremoldcleaning.com/vent-cleaning/

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > scoob
09/09/2014 at 16:10

I'll say it again! NIPPLES!!! I fear no words!

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > tromoly
09/09/2014 at 16:13

My dad had a tire shop for a while when I was a kid, they were referred to by everyone in the business as nipples. Maybe they changed the nomenclature because we are all immature little shits here in 'Murica.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > CalzoneGolem
09/09/2014 at 16:14

Cool bike. Love the Caddy shield on it.

CalzoneGolem > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
09/09/2014 at 16:15

The paint is a beautiful sparkly candy pink that doesn't really show up with my old potato.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > CalzoneGolem
09/09/2014 at 16:49

Just as a side note, my daughter has that same bike helmet.

CalzoneGolem > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
09/10/2014 at 07:59

It was the one that match her bike the most haha!

Haase > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
09/10/2014 at 09:14

I recommend getting one. I can't ride it anywhere without getting a compliment. They range anywhere from $600 to $1,200 and it is difficult to find them on the east side of the Mississippi. I paid $250 for mine.

Haase > Sam
09/10/2014 at 09:15

Thanks! No way. It's incredibly easy to ride..You just have to get used to the long wheelbase. I frequently call it the Cadillac of bicycles.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Haase
09/10/2014 at 11:48

$250! Good deal. Are you in Cali?

Haase > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
09/10/2014 at 14:59

I'm in Ohio. The bikes were built and shipped out of California.

There are quite a few in California...But I didn't want to deal with shipping and all of those headaches...

My dad loved my bike and wanted his own...Luckily a month after I bought mine, I found another Coaster on Craigslist. We completely restored his with black powdercoat and fresh chrome. I'll be keeping mine all original. Tires and all.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Haase
09/10/2014 at 15:08

Ones in that condition are hard to find now. I've been toying with the idea of restoring one myself. My cruiser is a Dyno that i brought back from the dead. If I can find an old frame like yours I may have to do it again. If I see anything interesting on the local CL, want me to let you know?

Haase > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
09/10/2014 at 16:03

Do it! The Dyno bikes are going to be collector items soon enough.

There is no need to keep a lookout for me. Two Coasters are enough...However, I found a Roadster on my local Craiglist just a few minutes ago...