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What’s Wrong With This Picture?


I passed by this thing on at least two occasions before I grasped the absurdity of the situation. This trendy Trek Mystic girls bicycle is currently attached via a bike lock to the bar near Bruegger’s Bagels on Hillsborough Street. It’s been there for weeks now. My first thought is that it’s the work of a humorous prankster, but you have to sit back and wonder who is going to pay top dollar ($140) for a bike to use as a joke? If you follow the link above, you’ll notice this bike comes from the factory with steamers and a white plastic basket. Other than these two missing items, this bike is in brand new condition.
Do you have any guesses as to who put it there or why?