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cheap bike
« on: March 08, 2004, 07:17:40 PM »
Ok, so, I moved away from Provo in June of 2002. Nearly two years ago now. I forgot to load my bike on the truck, which pissed me off at first, but I quickly got over it, since I ahven't had the slightest glimmer of a temptation to ride it over the prolific hills in the NoVA area.

This last week I got a letter from BYU traffic services delivered to my parents' home, informing me that they picked up my bike in Nov of last year. That's uh.. 17 months after I moved. Good to know they're on the ball.

Now, I had written that bike off. I never expected to hear about it again. But now I know that I have till Wednesday to pick it up and pay the $5 fine. Now I kinda want it, but there's a) no way for me to get it, and b) no way for me to move it out here if could get it.

Anyway, what does this mean? This means that anyone who tells me they want to do it in sufficient time for me to call the BYU police can have my bike for $5. The only condition is they have to let me have it back if I ever deside I'll get it out here for a reasonable cost (not going to happen anytime soon). I make no guarantees as to the condition of the bike. It did, after all, spend 17 months exposed to the elements and not being used. However, you can't do much better than the price.

I can't even remember what kind of bike it was. But it was purple and green (and i'm assuming from the fact that it has been removed from the bike rack that it no longer has a bike lock). It was a 21 speed mountain bike, of a mid-range quality.

Let me know if you want it. i'll make the call and let them know you're coming. This offer expires after Wednesday, when they'll sell it (I *think* you can get it after that, but they claim they'll sell it without notice after that point).

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Re: cheap bike
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2004, 08:54:00 PM »
I already have a bike.  But if I didn't you KNOW I'd jump right on the ball and call up there within 17 months...
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Re: cheap bike
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2004, 09:04:46 PM »
I also think you have the problem of not being in Provo.

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Re: cheap bike
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2004, 10:12:25 PM »
ME, OH ME I'LL TAKE IT!

Plus, if we end up moving out to the East Coast, it will be easier to get it back to you someday.
« Last Edit: March 08, 2004, 10:15:17 PM by fuzzyoctopus »
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Re: cheap bike
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2004, 12:04:34 AM »
ok, I just need to know your current last name (I only remember your maiden name. You can email me at [email protected] if you don't want to broadcast it on the message board. I have to call and let them know who's coming to get it.

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Re: cheap bike
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2004, 12:36:02 AM »
Yay!!!

It's just up at the traffic office up the Hum Pub, right?
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Re: cheap bike
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2004, 07:23:57 AM »
yeah, it's a white building. Their number is 801-422-2610. My bike's tag number is 057018 (I think you'll need that) and I'll call them later today, about 10 my time.

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Re: cheap bike
« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2004, 11:01:06 AM »
Sounds good.  Yeah, I know where it is.  I went there to register my own bike.  Before it got stolen.
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Re: cheap bike
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2004, 11:19:15 AM »
well, they know you're coming. Just called 'em

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Re: cheap bike
« Reply #9 on: March 09, 2004, 05:33:02 PM »
However, they failed to inform you that your bike has no tires, and the back brakes have been ripped off.
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Re: cheap bike
« Reply #10 on: March 09, 2004, 05:48:09 PM »
Oh man, in its entirety that is hilarious.
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Re: cheap bike
« Reply #11 on: March 09, 2004, 05:51:04 PM »
Yeah..but I wanted a bike.   :'(
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Re: cheap bike
« Reply #12 on: March 09, 2004, 06:52:09 PM »
and you got one... :)
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Re: cheap bike
« Reply #13 on: March 09, 2004, 06:59:05 PM »
You're a big meanie.

Seriously, that hurts a lot.  I loved my bike so much. My bike gets stolen 3 years ago, and I"m a poor college student who can barely pay rent each month let alone scrape together $200 for a new bike, I get all excited about the possiblity of maybe riding a bike again for the first time in 3 years and you make fun.
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Re: cheap bike
« Reply #14 on: March 09, 2004, 07:39:01 PM »
hrm... I hadn't thought about the possibility of tires and brakes being ripped off. THat kinda sucks

On the bright side, new brakes and tires will cost much less than a whole bike, right?