Top of the range

[bikeworkshop]

And “Only ridden twice.”

Nearly nos

in for sale ads...
"Mechanic-owned"

 

[grantoury]

Hand made in ..... , when you know its from Taiwan.

 

[bikeworkshop]

Hand made in ..... , when you know its from Taiwan.

It's the seattube big British or US flag, the Shimano Chainstay sticker - warning signs.
"Designed in the UK"

 

[Gtpulse]

Engineer built or built by retired engineer

 

[BerthaPog]

“Custom built” usually with a random set of high end parts that no one in their right mind would combine on a single bike.

 

[ishaw]

And “Only ridden twice.”

Isn't that a bond film?

 

[retrobikeguy]

"Restored" with modern components

 

[bikeworkshop]

RestoMod
Often means a complete lash up of whatever almost-worn-out cr4p they had lying around...

 

[Antstark]

“Timewarp”…mainly seen in my eBay ads

 

[Once A Hero]

"Ex-Team bike" or similar.
Normally offered with absolutely no provenance or proof.