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English???
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Peugeot English Racing Bike - $275 (Mount Holly)
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/b...328883425.html________________________________________________________________________________
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^^^^^^^ eBay idiot seller's guide to bicycle types:
* Drop handlebar - "English racing bike"
* Upright handlebar - "Mountain bike"
There are no other types.
* Drop handlebar - "English racing bike"
* Upright handlebar - "Mountain bike"
There are no other types.
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"Elevated chain stays" refers to some sort of anti-gravitics, apparently:
(Okay, link for the morbidly curious - https://www.ebay.com/itm/284283045550 )
(Okay, link for the morbidly curious - https://www.ebay.com/itm/284283045550 )
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"Elevated chain stays" refers to some sort of anti-gravitics, apparently:
(Okay, link for the morbidly curious - https://www.ebay.com/itm/284283045550 )
(Okay, link for the morbidly curious - https://www.ebay.com/itm/284283045550 )
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63cm 650B Randonneur Bike - $700 (Nutmeg County)
Only ridden by man with no legs: https://losangeles.craigslist.org/la...325702692.html
06-03-21, 11:38 AM
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Bullhorn My Ass
Bullhorn bike saddle
$35
Listed a day ago in Wilmington, NC
"Contemporary Bullhorn & leather bike saddle wall hanger, used as an accent or used to hang up your bike! Never used"
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(Mount 'em if you got 'em, Cowpoke.)
$35
Listed a day ago in Wilmington, NC
"Contemporary Bullhorn & leather bike saddle wall hanger, used as an accent or used to hang up your bike! Never used"
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(Mount 'em if you got 'em, Cowpoke.)
06-03-21, 03:21 PM
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^^^^^^^^^ How did he get his toes up that wall, and why is it carpeted?
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Bullhorn bike saddle
$35
Listed a day ago in Wilmington, NC
"Contemporary Bullhorn & leather bike saddle wall hanger, used as an accent or used to hang up your bike! Never used"
Link
(Mount 'em if you got 'em, Cowpoke.)
$35
Listed a day ago in Wilmington, NC
"Contemporary Bullhorn & leather bike saddle wall hanger, used as an accent or used to hang up your bike! Never used"
Link
(Mount 'em if you got 'em, Cowpoke.)
Best, Ben
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I was maybe going to post this in the "are you looking for one of these" thread until I saw the top tube "dents and scratches."
1989 GT Karakoram - $145 (Lakeville, MN)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...2-2ecc10c46699
what are these? hatchet wounds?
Very cool 1989 GT Karakoram. Completely intact and in great original condition. The only thing that isn’t original are the tires and saddle. Cool frame, retro components, and all around hoot to ride. The rear shifter needs a little attention. Top tube does have some dents and scratches. All the cool GT branding is largely intact on this great bike.
1989 GT Karakoram - $145 (Lakeville, MN)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...2-2ecc10c46699
what are these? hatchet wounds?
Very cool 1989 GT Karakoram. Completely intact and in great original condition. The only thing that isn’t original are the tires and saddle. Cool frame, retro components, and all around hoot to ride. The rear shifter needs a little attention. Top tube does have some dents and scratches. All the cool GT branding is largely intact on this great bike.
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06-04-21, 07:54 PM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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"Fuji road racing bike," that looks like a fixie/SS with track dropouts. Not a bad price, actually.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...89730428998645
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...89730428998645
06-04-21, 09:02 PM
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^^^^ Photo is too low res to be sure (WW points for hectares of photo blackspace), but that MIGHT just be a T R E K seat stay cap from the pre-fastback era.
Re. that Karakoram, that's just painful to see. I'd be tempted to look into having a single S&S coupling installed, just to save the frame. (I suppose logistically you'd have to do the downtube as well.)
Re. that Karakoram, that's just painful to see. I'd be tempted to look into having a single S&S coupling installed, just to save the frame. (I suppose logistically you'd have to do the downtube as well.)
06-05-21, 07:15 AM
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One other. "Schwinn", when in doubt, it's a "Schwinn".
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06-05-21, 07:19 AM
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Too much information....
Detail is good up to a point, spelling and punctuation are even better...........see text underlined in red.......
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06-05-21, 07:28 AM
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Here’s the serial number. I love trying to figure these things out but I’m stumped. TB1-H0IY?
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Just wow.
OK, I thought the $444 Grand Prix was shooting for the moon but this guy! Wow.
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What happens when a Ranger runs over a badger?
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...332168759.html
(And yes, he spells it that way in the ad text as well)
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...332168759.html
Schwinn Radger Bike - $80 (madison)
(And yes, he spells it that way in the ad text as well)
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Is that what these things are called??
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bop...332208454.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bop...332208454.html
Campy front derailleur - $10 (san jose west
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Is that what these things are called??
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bop...332208454.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bop...332208454.html
Campy front derailleur - $10 (san jose west
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Looks like it hasn't been ridden after it was painted. I wonder why...
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/h...332348225.html
Custom Painted Specialized Allez Sprint Single Speed, Flip Flop Hub, and Excellent Brakes. Rode for one season. Size Men’s Small / Women’s Medium (5’0” - 5’6”) Recommended Height Size. 26.5 Inch Tires. Hoping to sell since we are moving houses. Thanks! Nick
Specialized Allez Sprint Road Single Speed - $600 (Bloomington, MN)
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/h...332348225.html
Custom Painted Specialized Allez Sprint Single Speed, Flip Flop Hub, and Excellent Brakes. Rode for one season. Size Men’s Small / Women’s Medium (5’0” - 5’6”) Recommended Height Size. 26.5 Inch Tires. Hoping to sell since we are moving houses. Thanks! Nick
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