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Seen on the street: A rusty bike, an optimistic seller

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“Needs a little cosmetic work” is an understatement.
(Photos © J. Maus)

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If I had nothing better to do, I would love to just photograph and document all the interesting bikes I see locked up around town.

For example, check out this rusted-out old beast I noticed the other day. It was locked (with a bike chain) to a rack at the bottom of N. Albina and Interstate. The sign said, “Old bike, needs a little cosmetic work. Make offer.”

A little cosmetic work?!

I figured this must be someone playing a joke… but the next morning I noticed the bike was gone. I wonder how much it sold for…

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