You could use a new face.
Since my bike was stolen from campus about a month ago, I have been searching Craig’s List looking for a new one. This is not an easy feat especially here in the San Francisco Bay Area. There are some things I have learned from bike sellers that they have yet to learn themselves. If you’re looking to buy a bike, maybe you should take some notes.
- “Mixte” is their way of saying “it’s a woman’s frame and this is my way of telling you that I obviously know more about bikes than you.”
- “Matte finish” means “I spray painted this bike.”
- “50 cm, fits anyone 5’7”-6’” is a smug way of telling you that “I am over charging you for this bike because you obviously don’t know about bikes or their sizes….or I don’t.”
- “Aluminum frame” aka “dude, it’s like, really light.”
- “White walls” translates to “retro is ‘IN’ right?”
- “Fixie” is anything from a 10 speed to a BMX bike, because, it’s not cool unless you build you own.
- “Vintage” is equal to “piece of crap.” Remember this.
- “Playstation with 2 controllers and games” means “I do not understand how to post shit on Craig’s list. Hi mom.”
- “Crusty but compleat” is a warning for…it’s just a warning, ok?
- “Fixed gear, cheap!” means “I stole this chick’s bike from campus.”
I hope this helps.
