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velofinds 10-18-14 08:11 PM

Seen on the street (FGSS 'spotted' thread)
 
I've seen 'spotted' threads in some of the other sub-forums on BikeForums but not here. I'll kick things off:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3930/...3cf02fc4_b.jpg

And... go!

hairnet 10-18-14 09:48 PM

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/u.../photo-105.jpg

Leukybear 10-18-14 10:09 PM

Yup this belongs here


Originally Posted by Leukybear (Post 17221212)
Today I came across this in one of our bike racks.... daily ridden.

http://i.imgur.com/RJDAQo7.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YyGxPs3.jpg

Gan Well Pro Evasion; last time I checked they're around $2000 for the frameset
Much crabonze
Too bad they ran out of money toward the end buying a u lock.


GhostSS 10-19-14 04:01 AM

Maybe it's just me, but I'd never lock up a shiny naked carbon bike like that out in public. I don't trust others to not bang it up when they're locking up their own bikes next to it.

SquidPuppet 10-19-14 11:59 AM


Originally Posted by hairnet (Post 17229642)

Any idea what frame that is?

Huffandstuff 10-19-14 12:50 PM


Originally Posted by leegf (Post 17229418)
I've seen 'spotted' threads in some of the other sub-forums on BikeForums but not here. I'll kick things off:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3930/...3cf02fc4_b.jpg

And... go!

How come he locks up everything but leaves his seat unlocked?

murrellington 10-19-14 05:43 PM

I didn't even notice the 3 u locks on that bike.

IcySmooth52 10-19-14 06:15 PM


Originally Posted by Huffandstuff (Post 17230769)
How come he locks up everything but leaves his seat unlocked?

The owner might only own one of those locks.

AbsurdChalk 10-19-14 06:21 PM


Originally Posted by Huffandstuff (Post 17230769)
How come he locks up everything but leaves his seat unlocked?

It doesn't look like it has a quick release.

velofinds 10-19-14 07:17 PM


Originally Posted by Huffandstuff (Post 17230769)
How come he locks up everything but leaves his seat unlocked?

That seat looked pretty weathered IRL.. my guess he's probably taking his chances and hoping no one thinks it's nice enough to walk off with.

Huffandstuff 10-19-14 07:58 PM

Just seems silly to me to u lock your front rack when not locking the seat.

AbsurdChalk 10-19-14 10:21 PM


Originally Posted by Huffandstuff (Post 17231817)
Just seems silly to me to u lock your front rack when not locking the seat.

The seat might be cheaper than the wheels.

Wspsux 10-23-14 09:32 PM

I wish the thread were doing better.

velofinds 10-23-14 10:13 PM


Originally Posted by Wspsux (Post 17244832)
I wish the thread were doing better.

I as well, but I haven't spotted anything worth posting.

Wspsux 10-24-14 08:38 AM

I'll try my lucky bike rack outside Sticky's.


edit: just some Chinese delivery bikes

velofinds 10-26-14 07:42 PM


Originally Posted by Wspsux (Post 17245634)
I'll try my lucky bike rack outside Sticky's.

edit: just some Chinese delivery bikes

Most bikes I have encountered have either been delivery bikes or s----y mail order fixed gear bikes.

Here's one I encountered today, but with an interesting twist:

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5599/...33fd70d8_b.jpg

Wspsux 10-28-14 07:51 AM

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http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=414481

Its not a FGSS but its a cool bike in a starving thread. :)

hairnet 10-28-14 09:31 AM


Originally Posted by SquidPuppet (Post 17230662)
Any idea what frame that is?

Custom

velofinds 11-03-14 10:37 AM

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Not a fancy bike by any means (I think it's a San Jose), but it's the first one I've 'spotted' in awhile that doesn't suck.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=415560

john4789 11-03-14 07:49 PM


Originally Posted by leegf (Post 17229418)
I've seen 'spotted' threads in some of the other sub-forums on BikeForums but not here. I'll kick things off:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3930/...3cf02fc4_b.jpg

And... go!

This lock job is really dumb. If you are going to the trouble of locking the rear wheel up with a U-lock, why not also lock the frame AND rear wheel to the bike rack? This guy has 3 U-locks and basically the same protection as a guy using 1. Also, why don't you super glue some ball bearings in the Allen bolt heads of the front rack instead of U-locking it? $10 solution to a 5c problem.

velofinds 11-03-14 09:30 PM


Originally Posted by john4789 (Post 17274369)
This lock job is really dumb. If you are going to the trouble of locking the rear wheel up with a U-lock, why not also lock the frame AND rear wheel to the bike rack? This guy has 3 U-locks and basically the same protection as a guy using 1. Also, why don't you super glue some ball bearings in the Allen bolt heads of the front rack instead of U-locking it? $10 solution to a 5c problem.

All valid points, but I think the objective here has been achieved - no one is going to attempt to steal the bike, probably - however imperfectly that plan was implemented.

Wspsux 11-04-14 11:31 AM

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http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=415799Found another All City!

Wspsux 11-07-14 05:00 PM


Originally Posted by leegf (Post 17229418)
I've seen 'spotted' threads in some of the other sub-forums on BikeForums but not here. I'll kick things off:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3930/...3cf02fc4_b.jpg

And... go!


where did you find this? I saw the guy riding it today on Park ave crossing 23rd. His rack is used to carry a large bag, not pizzas. He had stupid shoes on.

velofinds 11-07-14 08:32 PM

Saw it in Chelsea.

velofinds 11-08-14 02:07 PM

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3940/...ca0a9818_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3942/...c2efd139_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3954/...f74cbd87_b.jpg


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