Those ebay / gumtree bike sales phrases explained

[BerthaPog]

“Super rare” - only ten others currently on eBay for less money
“Custom build” - an ecletic mix of Tourney and ”Nearly NOS” per LGF above

 

[MarinMartin]

Re:

'Has been upgraded' - I chucked on a pair of £2 Ebay grips and some bling valve caps

'Just needs a bit of oil on the chain' - The chain is rusted solid

'Ideal commuter/town bike' - It's so bad nobody will even think of stealing it.

 

[CassidyAce]

Re:

"Sturdy" = damn heavy