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12-16-23, 08:35 AM
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Posted By thumpism

Tall Dutch stepthrough for $200 in SC. ...

Tall Dutch stepthrough for $200 in SC.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1597756077422309
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12-16-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 22,293
Views: 4,619,490
Posted By thumpism

They're all tandems. Courtesy of...

They're all tandems.

Courtesy of Merriam-Webster:
: a group of two or more arranged one behind the other or used or acting in conjunction

But who's arguing?
12-16-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 22,293
Views: 4,619,490
Posted By thumpism

Look at the crank, then look at the gear cable,...

Look at the crank, then look at the gear cable, then read the ad text.
Everything works
Good condition for its age

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/303908592619780
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12-15-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By thumpism

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/37127085...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3712708545651771
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Forum: Touring
12-14-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,011
Posted By thumpism

I rode much of this in '74 with a buddy. We got...

I rode much of this in '74 with a buddy. We got to Trier and followed the Mosel to Koblenz, then the Rhine to Mainz and Heidelberg, then across to Rothenburg and down the Romantic Road to Garmisch,...
12-14-23, 04:25 PM
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Posted By thumpism

Another quaint Nishiki for $275 in MI, includes...

Another quaint Nishiki for $275 in MI, includes nifty fork crown and a Weyless seatpost.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3525141484370641
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12-14-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By thumpism

54-56cm is my guess. There's another for sale on...

54-56cm is my guess. There's another for sale on FB and no size is named in that ad either. This one's less a bargain at $800....
12-14-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By thumpism

NFS for $75 in MA. ...

NFS for $75 in MA.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/344833678160612
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12-13-23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 891
Posted By thumpism

Had a chance to watch the episode again and got a...

Had a chance to watch the episode again and got a shop shot. I spent a lot of years in places like this and started this thread to celebrate their portrayal on the tube. Just like the good old days,...
12-13-23, 03:02 PM
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Posted By thumpism

Don't see many Batavuses (Batavi?) for sale, $150...

Don't see many Batavuses (Batavi?) for sale, $150 in CT. This mid-range example is later and nicer than the one I had many years ago.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/194325553711786
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12-13-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 461
Posted By thumpism

Listen up, guys, your stuff is probably hiding...

Listen up, guys, your stuff is probably hiding with my ziploc bag of old mismatched barcon shifters and the barrel adjuster from one of my early Dura Ace brake calipers. I'll be sure to return...
12-13-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 27,922
Views: 4,494,138
Posted By thumpism

I posted this in the December thread and...

I posted this in the December thread and emphasized there that I don't need the bike, my last score from the old co-op's junk pile, so I'm also mentioning here that it's taking up space. If anyone...
12-12-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 27,922
Views: 4,494,138
Posted By thumpism

A friend here is going to be selling his Ural...

A friend here is going to be selling his Ural rig. He also has a very deluxe Gold Wing hack. I'm tempted to get the Ural but should probably stick with my plan to get a small dual sport instead.
12-12-23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 82,076
Posted By thumpism

This old Sports was the last of my acquisitions...

This old Sports was the last of my acquisitions from the old co-op's junk pile. Can't believe nobody was wanted it but I don't really need it, having two of my own. Looks original except for the seat...
12-08-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,722
Posted By thumpism

Neither C nor V, this Schwinn Wayfarer from the...

Neither C nor V, this Schwinn Wayfarer from the old co-op's junk pile is the only one we have that lets me play in this thread unless I can find the loose white Turbo seat I'm pretty sure I still...
12-07-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 22,293
Views: 4,619,490
Posted By thumpism

To be fair, there are also three-person and...

To be fair, there are also three-person and four-person (etc.) tandems. I was once riding my old Schwinn Deluxe Twinn solo and a little kid shouted, "Hey, a two sickle bike!"
12-06-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,744
Posted By thumpism

My plan involved this Pro frameset I got from a...

My plan involved this Pro frameset I got from a buddy who gave it to me after buying it cheap and selling off the Campy bits....
12-05-23, 09:09 PM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By thumpism

Prime '80s Schwinnage, a tall Super Sport and a...

Prime '80s Schwinnage, a tall Super Sport and a shorter High Sierra for $200 in NJ or $125 apiece.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/888170559429831
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12-04-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 27,922
Views: 4,494,138
Posted By thumpism

"Extremely rare shifter" on this old, old...

"Extremely rare shifter" on this old, old rod-brake Raleigh.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1407759660175421
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12-03-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,762
Posted By thumpism

Decided I wanted an '80s tourer and found this...

Decided I wanted an '80s tourer and found this Nishiki Cresta GT on FB Marketplace. As a test of my resolve the seller was driving across the state for work--passing my exit on his way and refused to...
12-03-23, 05:36 PM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By thumpism

TALL 920 for $125 in KY. ...

TALL 920 for $125 in KY.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1041218010492834
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12-03-23, 05:34 PM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By thumpism

$100 950 bones in NJ. ...

$100 950 bones in NJ.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1581779165694932/
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12-03-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 83,045
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Posted By thumpism

$300 Rock Combo in CT, unfortunately without its...

$300 Rock Combo in CT, unfortunately without its original bar setup.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/261211929951497
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12-02-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By thumpism

$150 in PA. ...

$150 in PA.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3645217865760527
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12-02-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By thumpism

Expedition in GA. ...

Expedition in GA.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6784300058314061
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12-02-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By thumpism

We don't see many Norco hybrids around here; $100...

We don't see many Norco hybrids around here; $100 in NC.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/176747598849938
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12-01-23, 06:53 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 503,953
Posted By thumpism

Tall (22") mixte '85 Le Tour as part of a his 'n'...

Tall (22") mixte '85 Le Tour as part of a his 'n' hers bundle in GA. Might separate. Pricing unclear at $200 (each? both?).

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/874538511037790
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11-28-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,464
Posted By thumpism

Cycling was the first of my merit badges back in...

Cycling was the first of my merit badges back in the '60s and I recall a combined 50 miles requirement, not a 50-mile ride. My 3-speed Schwinn Corvette did that duty and also helped deliver...
11-28-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 317
Posted By thumpism

Sekine?

Sekine?
11-27-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 27,922
Views: 4,494,138
Posted By thumpism

$50 Norman with groovy crankset in MA. ...

$50 Norman with groovy crankset in MA.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1805083156578642
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11-22-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,087
Posted By thumpism

I saw a Silver King for sale years ago at the...

I saw a Silver King for sale years ago at the Hillsville (VA) Gun Show and Flea Market about 40 years ago. Had no need for it but really wanted it. Common sense prevailed.
11-22-23, 06:00 AM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By thumpism

Pinarello bones for $300 OBO in NY. ...

Pinarello bones for $300 OBO in NY.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1280098639249630
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11-19-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 27,922
Views: 4,494,138
Posted By thumpism

$20 23" '72 in GA. ...

$20 23" '72 in GA.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/360205213200432
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11-17-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,513
Posted By thumpism

Retro, turbo, whatevero. Results of relying on...

Retro, turbo, whatevero. Results of relying on memory instead of looking it up.
11-17-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,513
Posted By thumpism

Key elements of a retro encanabulator.

Key elements of a retro encanabulator.
11-16-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By thumpism

$100 in MD. ...

$100 in MD.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1048722936275989
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11-16-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 27,922
Views: 4,494,138
Posted By thumpism

Well, the hub is English. $30 DaHon in TN. ...

Well, the hub is English. $30 DaHon in TN.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1397071844508104
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11-16-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By thumpism

$350 in GA. ...

$350 in GA.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/725124546161180
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11-15-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By thumpism

FREE early Trek in CT. ...

FREE early Trek in CT.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/363666576244599
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11-15-23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 729
Posted By thumpism

Welcome! I had a Batavus many years ago and gave...

Welcome! I had a Batavus many years ago and gave it to a friend who's still using it. .
11-10-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By thumpism

$50 MB-3 in OH. ...

$50 MB-3 in OH.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1068930771111376
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11-08-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 27,922
Views: 4,494,138
Posted By thumpism

Rode my Sports for the first time in months...

Rode my Sports for the first time in months today. The Brooks B15 from an old project Raleigh Competition hurts my out-of-condition butt, the stem reach is too short, the grips bug my hands and when...
11-04-23, 05:34 PM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By thumpism

$250 in MA. ...

$250 in MA.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1026756465138766
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10-31-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 891
Posted By thumpism

While not shop-related, I noticed something in...

While not shop-related, I noticed something in the Tom Cruise version of War of the Worlds showing on the tube this evening. In the basement scene when the three aliens begin their search, one of...
10-31-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 457
Posted By thumpism

Ooooo...Woods valves! Those are fun.

Ooooo...Woods valves! Those are fun.
10-30-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,525
Posted By thumpism

That reminds me that I did recover the stolen...

That reminds me that I did recover the stolen Witcomb of my then-boss. It had been taken from his garage and some time later I was driving with my girlfriend to a Fourth of July cookout when I...
10-30-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By thumpism

TALL 950 for $60 in PA. ...

TALL 950 for $60 in PA.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1068220244184777
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10-29-23, 05:35 PM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By thumpism

Tall ST for $150 in MA, and it's yellow! ...

Tall ST for $150 in MA, and it's yellow!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/997044234728496
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10-29-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 27,922
Views: 4,494,138
Posted By thumpism

Very clean Sports for $40 in PA. ...

Very clean Sports for $40 in PA.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3678559165714866
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10-28-23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 83,045
Views: 14,035,757
Posted By thumpism

$150 Dakota in PA. ...

$150 Dakota in PA.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3661393294185081
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