It's a simple misunderstanding, involving an LTS

[bikeworkshop]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26696953...-82eb-8a44801d06dd|iid:1|vlpname:vlp_homepage

Nice.

 

[Tootyred]

And when not sat on?!.....

I actually only looked at this as i was interested how one of my favourite shops "long tall sally" had led to a cycle related misunderstanding...

 

[Gtpulse]

Some trends pass me by, have I missed flat head screws instead of chainring bolts? I’d love to see the reverse side, hoping to see nuts.

 

[Tootyred]

Probably old woodscrews from a shed jamjar.....they get a fair bite into alluminium

 

[bikeworkshop]

And when not sat on?!.....

But worse - the chain tightens as the suspension is compressed, so the most interesting occurrence is going to be when the wheel hits a bump!

Imagine sprinting out of the saddle, the wheel hits a rut, chain separates..

we all know what happens next

 

[bikeworkshop]

Is there a specific general thread for ebay/ Facebook lash-ups, or does each one get its own thread?

 

[PhillB]

Thoughts and prayers for the next project he says this is being sold to fund...

Fancy not lining the screw slots up!!

 

[incorrigible]

He should have used nails; they're quicker than screws.

 

[bikeworkshop]

He should have used nails; they're quicker than screws.

What's wrong with cable ties?

 

[novocaine]

What's wrong with cable ties?

It's not a cable.