27motorhead
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Worst/Funniest experiences buying used bikes?
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Was Pyle or Kenfig near Porthcawl and was circa mid 90s
I've only actually managed to buy one bike in Barry. It was an 80s Specialized Rockhopper but with no decals. It had by the looks of it been on one ride and then sprayed in oil twice a year for the next 30 years. I had to take the wheels apart to clean them. Worth it though as they were lovely!
Gtpulse
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My Grandad had a friend in the travelling community who unfortunately found he was treated less seriously, often disrespectfully when he went to buy a bike (he had a soft spot for the same era of bikes as my Grandad). Grandad would take him to where a bike was for sale and park the car so his friend could see it without getting out. Grandad would bring the bike out so he could see it as well as inspect it, his friend would then give a hand signal either in favour of or against making the deal!
