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08-25-20, 05:50 PM
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Photo looks like something the cops found when they raided the home of Hannibal Lector.
"Did you like to bicycle when you were little Clarice?"
Photo looks like something the cops found when they raided the home of Hannibal Lector.
"Did you like to bicycle when you were little Clarice?"
08-25-20, 06:06 PM
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08-25-20, 07:18 PM
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This photo has been posted before (both here and on the regular CL listings)
Compare photo to description - presumably "brakes with helper" means suicide levers??:?
Road bike 18 speed all black chromoly steel
$199
Sporting Goods
Outdoor Recreation Equipment
Listed 3 weeks ago in El Paso, TX
Fast 700c slick road tires 18 speed road bike all black chromoly steel tubing drop bars brakes with helper handlebar bars can change seat for more comfortable (padded) or cooler seat style (spyder style) white tires not included (black tires)
This photo has been posted before (both here and on the regular CL listings)
Compare photo to description - presumably "brakes with helper" means suicide levers??:?
Road bike 18 speed all black chromoly steel
$199
Sporting Goods
Outdoor Recreation Equipment
Listed 3 weeks ago in El Paso, TX
Fast 700c slick road tires 18 speed road bike all black chromoly steel tubing drop bars brakes with helper handlebar bars can change seat for more comfortable (padded) or cooler seat style (spyder style) white tires not included (black tires)
08-25-20, 07:27 PM
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seat's too low
08-25-20, 07:45 PM
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Climbers never sit down anyway.
08-25-20, 10:01 PM
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...42119889573475
Photo looks like something the cops found when they raided the home of Hannibal Lector.
"Did you like to bicycle when you were little Clarice?"
Photo looks like something the cops found when they raided the home of Hannibal Lector.
"Did you like to bicycle when you were little Clarice?"
08-26-20, 03:08 AM
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...56643041602581
This photo has been posted before (both here and on the regular CL listings)
Compare photo to description - presumably "brakes with helper" means suicide levers??:?
Road bike 18 speed all black chromoly steel
$199
Sporting Goods
Outdoor Recreation Equipment
Listed 3 weeks ago in El Paso, TX
Fast 700c slick road tires 18 speed road bike all black chromoly steel tubing drop bars brakes with helper handlebar bars can change seat for more comfortable (padded) or cooler seat style (spyder style) white tires not included (black tires)
This photo has been posted before (both here and on the regular CL listings)
Compare photo to description - presumably "brakes with helper" means suicide levers??:?
Road bike 18 speed all black chromoly steel
$199
Sporting Goods
Outdoor Recreation Equipment
Listed 3 weeks ago in El Paso, TX
Fast 700c slick road tires 18 speed road bike all black chromoly steel tubing drop bars brakes with helper handlebar bars can change seat for more comfortable (padded) or cooler seat style (spyder style) white tires not included (black tires)
Cheers
08-26-20, 05:35 AM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Miyata being advertised as a 1000 LT, which seems highly unlikely at best and totally bogus and misleading at worst.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...73983089546908
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...73983089546908
08-26-20, 07:44 AM
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08-26-20, 08:29 AM
1/2 as far in 2x the time
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"Rims are messed up, and gearing is a little off, otherwise fine."
"Rims are messed up, and gearing is a little off, otherwise fine." At least he posted the "messed up" part, or is this the fix?
This seemed reasonable at the time, to someone... I hope they don't work at a nuclear power plant.
Somewhat neater the second time.
This seemed reasonable at the time, to someone... I hope they don't work at a nuclear power plant.
Somewhat neater the second time.
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I seem to have lost what little mind I had left before this all started.
I seem to have lost what little mind I had left before this all started.
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08-26-20, 08:38 AM
1/2 as far in 2x the time
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Overheard in hell for Campagnolo aficionados... "Yeah did that to my shamals, too, darn stems were too short.
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I seem to have lost what little mind I had left before this all started.
I seem to have lost what little mind I had left before this all started.
08-26-20, 09:52 AM
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"I'll show you how to put a Schrader tube in a Presta wheel."
08-26-20, 09:53 AM
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08-26-20, 09:58 AM
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The brake helper is sitting on the bike! Smiles, MH
08-27-20, 12:08 AM
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Ever notice how precious their photos are? Craigs allows 24, and most listings have one or two. One nds shot of your japanese Bianchi you're asking $400 for? Your photos are so precious! Better not waste 'em on, you know, people interested in the bike you have for sale.
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08-27-20, 07:30 AM
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If this thing were donated to our local co-op it would quickly be transferred to the scrap metal dumpster (after the donor has left, of course).
"Large, 62 cm Italvega brazed lug steel frame from the 70’s with Campy hubs, pedals, headset, and stem. Needs some tlc, but will clean up nice. Other parts include Shimano Deore rear derailer, Suntour gear levers, Stronglight crank arms, and Panasonic tires. Front wheel has one broken spoke, and there is a lot of surface rust. Ride as is or tear it down and give it an overhaul. Either way, it’s a solid bike with vintage Italian parts."
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d...182998795.html
Vintage Italian Italvega frame w/ lots of Campagnolo parts - $500 (Carrboro)
Posted 2020-08-23 17:41"Large, 62 cm Italvega brazed lug steel frame from the 70’s with Campy hubs, pedals, headset, and stem. Needs some tlc, but will clean up nice. Other parts include Shimano Deore rear derailer, Suntour gear levers, Stronglight crank arms, and Panasonic tires. Front wheel has one broken spoke, and there is a lot of surface rust. Ride as is or tear it down and give it an overhaul. Either way, it’s a solid bike with vintage Italian parts."
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d...182998795.html
08-27-20, 03:07 PM
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Overpriced craziness of the day. My apologies to Schwinn lovers, but I wouldn't pick that up off the street.
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08-27-20, 03:26 PM
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08-28-20, 06:37 AM
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08-28-20, 10:44 AM
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Perhaps a very nice bike but still - no warranty and I believe dealers (when they have them) a lot less. In this case I see the "wacky" as the desire by the buyer to have the latest and greatest, albeit second hand. Having said that I don't know these bikes but thought they weren't over $5000 new..??..........
Per ad:
Perhaps a very nice bike but still - no warranty and I believe dealers (when they have them) a lot less. In this case I see the "wacky" as the desire by the buyer to have the latest and greatest, albeit second hand. Having said that I don't know these bikes but thought they weren't over $5000 new..??..........
Per ad:
- Condition
New - Brand
Bianchi
08-28-20, 11:54 AM
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I think this is actually one of those stealth drug ads--for the out-of-this-world weed this guy's been smoking! (Is that it, growing in the background?)
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08-28-20, 03:37 PM
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Nishiki Medalist 63cm
I left work early to drive two hours to buy this bike for $275.00. I got cold feet. He's still willing to sell it for that, and offered to meet me halfway. I may still get it. I'm actually lucky, both my wife and I are still employed, I work from home, and while we never ate out much, we have been saving a lot during the lockdown. Maybe payday will change my attitude.
08-28-20, 11:18 PM
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Wow! Check out this Grand Record! Upgraded! With original paint!
https://spokane.craigslist.org/bik/d...177682600.html
https://spokane.craigslist.org/bik/d...177682600.html
08-29-20, 08:05 AM
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08-29-20, 08:52 AM
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Toe clearance not assured