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Old 02-07-24, 01:08 PM
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taking the "Bridgestone tax" to the next level


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Originally Posted by Bianchigirll
Beautiful Bespoke Custome built bicycle for two. Must sacrafice at a mere $60 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...2111112l%22%7D

I have this tandem mountain bike for sale. It is a 2 seater homemade mountain bike. Nothing wrong with it. It was made quite well. 60 bucks you pick it up or ride it home.

Double trouble.
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Old 02-08-24, 06:58 PM
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Double trouble.
Double Fury!
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I think it is the tall BMX bars that pushes this one to wacky for me, trying to picture someone riding this? Maybe interesting if you need a bike this tall?
https://ventura.craigslist.org/bik/d...713591403.html

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Old 02-10-24, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCaled
I think it is the tall BMX bars that pushes this one to wacky for me, trying to picture someone riding this?
That's what you'd call a vertical tandem, one person pedals and the second stands on their shoulders and steers.
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Old 02-15-24, 01:29 PM
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Thought of the day.....

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Buy Your Kid A BIKE - You Cheap StLouis Ass Holes

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Size description made me laugh

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This isn't a Brooks, it can't be; eBay didn't agree with me.

I'm shocked, Brooks said it is.

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Very well-thought out custom frame turned into a hack job by the component/build choice. Chain tensioner, front cable/housing too long, singlespeed with only a front brake, garish colors, ugly chainring, super long stem with swept back bars...

Must have been a pandemic purchase. I am angrier than I should be because the frame geometry is damn near exactly what I want for a road bike.

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"Only rode a few times" hmmm, I wonder why? ;)

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Fernet Branca 3 speed bicycle. Only rode a few times. Like new. 125.00 OBO

Must have "lively" handling...


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Sky-high track bike!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5109911858305/

Seller says: "58 cm "alloy" Keirin Track Frameset. No brakes or gears. Added spacer on head tube and large seat - I still have the original seat if you are interested $150 obo...will entertain any offer"

It's a new concept in track bikes -- tractor saddle, sky-high upright position, and flipped bullhorn bars for that boulevard cruiser feel -- but keeping it hardcore with no brakes -- track only!


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Campagnolo? Shimano? Suntour? Simplex? Nah, "Built Ford Tough"

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This bike was literally "Thrown to the curb" . At least they are not asking for crazy money. There is also the chance that you can ride around the streets of Hacienda Heights and find this before the garbage collectors.

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Campagnolo? Shimano? Suntour? Simplex? Nah, "Built Ford Tough"

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Not sure what is going on here? self actualizing bicycle? I've have heard the "Pegron's" are pretty rare
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Originally Posted by JulesCW
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5109911858305/

Seller says: "58 cm "alloy" Keirin Track Frameset. No brakes or gears. Added spacer on head tube and large seat - I still have the original seat if you are interested $150 obo...will entertain any offer"

It's a new concept in track bikes -- tractor saddle, sky-high upright position, and flipped bullhorn bars for that boulevard cruiser feel -- but keeping it hardcore with no brakes -- track only!


Maybe useful training for the 1 hour record?
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Cinelli? freshly powder coated bottom bracket? and lower headset cup? powder coated while the chain was still on the bike?
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Fast Swchiln

This spelling of Schwinn is a new one on me and is just me or does it look like there might be slight ding in the top tube?

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Originally Posted by Murray Missile
This spelling of Schwinn is a new one on me and is just me or does it look like there might be slight ding in the top tube?

I shake my head every time I see an ad where the brand name/model is misspelled even though it is on the bike in the photo. C’mon people, get it together…
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Originally Posted by RustyJames
I shake my head every time I see an ad where the brand name/model is misspelled even though it is on the bike in the photo. C’mon people, get it together…
Looking at the top tube I think it was hit so hard all the letters got knocked around and jumbled up.
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Looking at the top tube I think it was hit so hard all the letters got knocked around and jumbled up.
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Cinelli? freshly powder coated bottom bracket? and lower headset cup? powder coated while the chain was still on the bike?
https://offerup.com/item/detail/3a3f...1616cf?cid=7.4


Or, someone stole a ghost bike from the side of the road and is trying to sell it......
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Stem mount shifters, Schwinn approved front mech, tubulars with Schrader valves, externally routed cables on the bars...but it has hydraulic brakes going for it plus those downhill handlebars - this beauty can be yours for $508.62.



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