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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-19, 08:51 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

But it comes with "Free Shipping"! Actually,...

But it comes with "Free Shipping"!

Actually, this chain appears to have been discontinued and the Amazon has neglected to update the offering (from Japan). The last product review for this item...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-19, 04:18 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

The owner clearly does not want to sell it. He...

The owner clearly does not want to sell it. He or she certainly has 4 figure into it but the asking price definitely would provide an obscene profit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-19, 04:12 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

I have a set of the Ambrosia rims that I am...

I have a set of the Ambrosia rims that I am fixin' to build up with Campy NR hubs. They were take offs from a bike that I bought for parts. The wheels were clearly built by an inept amateur - wrong...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-19, 11:32 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

Why would you add high vis orange to camo?

Why would you add high vis orange to camo?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-19, 07:04 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1200/s_l1600_63c844b0ea6c4cdee038445d720868b26383282f.jpg

Love the cable routing on the front shifter.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-18, 08:10 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

Simply amazing. Why would you attempt to sell a...

Simply amazing. Why would you attempt to sell a bike with something this critical kludged like that. Spend a few bucks and buy some bolts!

Also like the flowering language of the ad: "new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-18, 09:24 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

Don't sellers preview their pictures before...

Don't sellers preview their pictures before posting? Geez!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-18, 06:24 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

^^^^^^^^^ And is that front brake caliper...

^^^^^^^^^
And is that front brake caliper installed upside down. Reckon they had to move it out of the way to (mis)fit that big front tire
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-18, 03:07 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

Another convert

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d/trade-for-56cm-bike/6731967820.html

Trade for a 56cm Bike - $1300 (Garner)I have a tactical 2nd Amendment item up for trade.
I live in the Garner area and am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-18, 07:22 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

The earlier SCs had chrome fork socks. I don't...

The earlier SCs had chrome fork socks. I don't recall what the fork on my 72 SC looked like when I stripped it, but typically the whole fork is chrome with only the bottoms polished out. Perhaps the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-18, 11:53 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

How can you tell with that glare?

How can you tell with that glare?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-18, 11:48 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

Seems so right for this forum and thread

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d/vintage/6739622786.html

Vintage - $20 (Durham) https://images.craigslist.org/00g0g_d5RPdS08xCj_600x450.jpgbicycle type: other
frame size: 16ish
wheel size:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-18, 05:43 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

Seller has now posted some decent pics. Love to...

Seller has now posted some decent pics. Love to have this bike but asking price is a bit much.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-18, 09:52 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

I tried. I really tried. Had to stop while my...

I tried. I really tried. Had to stop while my dizziness abated.

How can someone create an ad like this and think that it will promote a quick sale? Since the bike is from France, perhaps the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-18, 10:38 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

You know, now that you mention it I do recall...

You know, now that you mention it I do recall seeing that ad in the past. Could be a nice bike at a reasonable price. The need to build wheels is a big time negative for the sale so he should wise...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-18, 03:51 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

Ridden 3 years and the rims and spokes were so...

Ridden 3 years and the rims and spokes were so fatigued that they had to be trashed? Methinks they were damaged by another mechanism.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-17, 08:03 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

Tidy house, that!

Tidy house, that!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-17, 08:46 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

Guess the seller didn't read this...

Guess the seller didn't read this (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals-inquiries/615452-1982-specialized-stumpjumper.html), or this. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-17, 10:11 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

Nobel Prize-winning red 56cm. bike; $317obo! -...

Nobel Prize-winning red 56cm. bike; $317obo! - $317 (Carrboro Chapel Hill)

The person who buys this might be 5' 8" to 6' 1", have a 30" to 33" inseam, and an appreciation of the best of world...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-17, 10:07 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

Single speed bike with basket,good tires,needs a...

Single speed bike with basket,good tires,needs a little cleaning up,ready to ride,$40.

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d/single-speed-bike-with-basket/6347020909.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-17, 08:20 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

"Rear Derailleur is screwed up, but you and I...

"Rear Derailleur is screwed up, but you and I both know that it's a 10 minute fix with screwdriver and pliers!"

And is that his Social Security Number etched on the top tube?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-17, 05:31 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

Doesn't look all that wacky to me. Yes it's been...

Doesn't look all that wacky to me. Yes it's been modded a bit but not outrageously as some are.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-17, 06:31 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

Wonder what he or she rode through last time out?...

Wonder what he or she rode through last time out?

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d/raleigh-vintage-bike/6268566146.html




Raleigh Vintage bike - $400...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-17, 07:48 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

"FRAME TOP TUBE AND DOWN TUBE CREASED" A bit...

"FRAME TOP TUBE AND DOWN TUBE CREASED"

A bit of an understatement, I'd say.

He has it on Ebay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-17, 06:02 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

Yes, this looks (and is) wacky, but I have to...

Yes, this looks (and is) wacky, but I have to admire the motivation to design and build these sort of projects. This one is a prototype that doesn't work anything like what the builder intended. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-17, 05:58 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

https://syracuse.craigslist.org/bik/d/one-of-kind-...

https://syracuse.craigslist.org/bik/d/one-of-kind-art-bicycle/6208562088.html (http://www.bikeforums.net/https ://syracuse.craigslist.org/bik/d/one-of-kind-art-bicycle/6208562088.html)

That big...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-17, 05:42 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,650,716
Posted By Hoopdriver

The SkidLid was quite a step up from my "leather...

The SkidLid was quite a step up from my "leather hairnet". The plastic panels were much stronger than the thin plastic shells on modern helmets. The logic behind the design was that most falls were...
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