Road bikes and credit unions.... what???
11-17-05, 09:11 PM
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Road bikes and credit unions.... what???
One of the local credit unions is running this ad in a free weekly paper. I thought it was somewhat funny:
11-17-05, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by koffee brown
That is pretty flippin' funny. I had a chuckle with that one.
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I can't believe he didn't lock his front wheel to his frame!!
11-17-05, 10:21 PM
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Sad that I looked at the bike before the TV?
11-17-05, 10:34 PM
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is it sad that i thought the TV was actually a blank chalk-board before i read the ad...?
11-17-05, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by cuda2k
Sad that I looked at the bike before the TV?
11-18-05, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by goldfish
is it sad that i thought the TV was actually a blank chalk-board before i read the ad...?
nick bike, he should learn how to lock it.
^PS. the saddle's a regal.
11-18-05, 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by baxtefer
so did I.
nick bike, he should learn how to lock it.
^PS. the saddle's a regal.
nick bike, he should learn how to lock it.
^PS. the saddle's a regal.
Lol never seen a regal...
11-18-05, 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by thewalrus
One of the local credit unions is running this ad in a free weekly paper. I thought it was somewhat funny:
Eh?
11-18-05, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Elvish Legion
Only if you notice the saddle is a brooks (or what looks like a brooks)
I checked out the bike first and also thought he was carrying a chalk board....
11-18-05, 06:17 AM
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Ok I guess I am +3 or 4 to the chalk board.
Funny ad but unless that guy keeps the plasma vertical on the ride home it is going to be worthless. LOL
Funny ad but unless that guy keeps the plasma vertical on the ride home it is going to be worthless. LOL
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11-18-05, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Elvish Legion
I can't believe he didn't lock his front wheel to his frame!!
I don't think I see a quick release on that front wheel. If true- he's O-TAY!
11-18-05, 08:05 AM
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Chalkboard +4
- and as for the saddle, didn't think it was a brooks but knew it was something simular. I like the look of the regal.
- and as for the saddle, didn't think it was a brooks but knew it was something simular. I like the look of the regal.
11-18-05, 08:09 AM
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Another one for the chalk board...but I actually got closer to the monitor because I thought there was writing on it.
11-18-05, 08:59 AM
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I thought it was a chalkboard as well, so...
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Ha ha ha
I looked at the bike and drooled over the white Regal before noticing the TV. Then, I scroll down and see everyone talking about the saddle. Too funny, you guys crack me up!
I looked at the bike and drooled over the white Regal before noticing the TV. Then, I scroll down and see everyone talking about the saddle. Too funny, you guys crack me up!
11-18-05, 09:07 AM
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Not to mention, that's about a 60 cm bike, and the guy looks like he ought to ride a 54.
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11-18-05, 09:17 AM
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I thought the board would read, will work for full Campy Road...then the ad would read :Credit Union now offering Bike Loans at 0% interest 'til X-MAS!!!
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Originally Posted by galen_52657
Saddle is a Sella Italia Regal. Very nice saddle back in the day.
I checked out the bike first and also thought he was carrying a chalk board....
I checked out the bike first and also thought he was carrying a chalk board....
Not Selle Italia.
11-18-05, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by pcastlouis
Another one for the chalk board...but I actually got closer to the monitor because I thought there was writing on it.
11-18-05, 10:14 AM
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I went to the local computer shop on my bike and came out with a flat screen. I hauled it back home on the bike with no difficulties. Same for the big beige box the next day.
11-18-05, 05:11 PM
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Okay, me too.
The first thing I looked at was the bike, then his shoes, then the Coast Capital sign. Saw the "chalkboard" several times and didn't realized what it was until I read the ad.
The first thing I looked at was the bike, then his shoes, then the Coast Capital sign. Saw the "chalkboard" several times and didn't realized what it was until I read the ad.
11-18-05, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Serendipper
I thought the board would read, will work for full Campy Road...then the ad would read :Credit Union now offering Bike Loans at 0% interest 'til X-MAS!!!
It's not something I would do, but it would be one possible way to stretch payments for a bike like a Tarmac Expert or R3000 over 3-4 months.
11-18-05, 10:29 PM
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It isn't a fancy ass Etch A Sketch?
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