Originally Posted by
TiHabanero
Just a suggestion for those of us passionate about vintage machines. Catch and release just seems nicer and more true to what many of us do.
It's been a minute since I flipped a bike, but I dont think it's inappropriate to do so.
I always clean them and make sure they are in good mechanical condition. That often means replacing cables and housing, and/or tires, and/or grips or tape, etc.
The bike is then listed as funny working and ready to ride. It's priced higher than I purchased, but also priced to get out of my garage in a decent amount of time.
None of that seems like a negative. Why would I catch and release a bike?...who pays for a bike just to immediately try and flip it for the same amount? Just don't buy it to begin with- seems a lot easier in life.