Venice Beach Hustle: Man Tries to Sell Second Bike for Just $20 on Boardwalk

A man was spotted on the Venice Beach Boardwalk, pushing one bike while riding another on Monday. According to witnesses, the individual was attempting to sell the second bike for $20. The scene unfolded along the bustling boardwalk, known for its mix of vendors, tourists, and locals.
It is unclear whether the bike was legitimately for sale or if it was stolen, as this low-price offer raised some eyebrows among passersby. Venice Beach has seen an uptick in street vendors and unofficial transactions, making it difficult to determine the origins of items being sold.
Authorities have not yet commented on this incident, but locals continue to remain vigilant as bike theft has been a recurring issue in the area.
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[@GohAhweh]

In the 90s if they saw a guy riding a bike and wheeling another one next to him he would get immediately pulled over and usually it was a stolen bike of course.. this guy is hard up for his next hit..

[@DerekWill-p1b]

You can see the guy from the previous video riding by on the stolen bike he claims he bought.

[@bigbob16]

Wearing the same baseball hat

[@VintageLPs]

Thank you for the walk down memory lane. My late husband and I used to vacation in this area so that we could roller skate from Marina del Rey to Santa Monica in the late 70’s and early 80’s. I also enjoyed your photos from Hawaii where I lived in 1968. Three months of the heat, bugs and humidity were enough for me. 😂

[@frontier9142]

0:29 the guy on the right riding the red three-wheeler gets busted for bike theft on that bike.

[@bigbob16]

Wearing the same baseball hat

[@defpixel]

Anything except get a job

[@gomerhanger2285]

They have arrest records so they will only qualify for the shittiest low pay jobs

[@robertruge2916]

Hey you wanna buy a stolen bike?

[@ThomasNappo]

Cant even give it away😂😂😂

[@CarsandCats]

Daisy's "Garbage Can Yoga" at 2:16

[@carlmorgan8452]

4:23 thought you might get hit

[@stephenbroughman3231]

Things appear to be much better on the walkway and beach area. I hope the Police and Sanitation efforts are working!

[@dsuperhawk]

Free ride he thought- 0:29.

[@kanyonkountry]

Damn i would have given homie a twamp.

[@GeorgeRuano-u5s]

I’ve seen this guy look stupid just rolling around that bike everyday 😂

[@x_Dude1]

That frozen shot @ 02:18 .. Got to see a nice poodle , makes up for it.

[@jbthor9032]

Yep. He was a modern-day pedaler. That's how pedalers have evolved over the years. 😂😂😂 👍

[@jbthor9032]

A pedaler. 😂😂😂

[@WilliamMcNamara-y3z]

I would offer 10 for bike and give it to chip