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Love the aero wheels!
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/153425463184
The ad's not wacky, but look at the drive side pedal eye. Do my eyes deceive me, or is it off-center?
The ad's not wacky, but look at the drive side pedal eye. Do my eyes deceive me, or is it off-center?
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https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bop...831914349.htmlsidewall damage Specialized Umma Gumma (26.5x1.95) [#02] - $65 (san jose north) hide this posting
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03-22-19, 08:53 PM
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I don't think the hole actually is off-center.
What appears to be off-center is the polishing/finishing of the edge of the crank.
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Sorry. I linked to the ebay image. I didn't think it would be any larger than that.
So this is an example of a single forging used for multiple lengths? The Compass/Rene Herse peeps make a point of telling you each length gets its own forging.
So this is an example of a single forging used for multiple lengths? The Compass/Rene Herse peeps make a point of telling you each length gets its own forging.
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CL Crap Picture of the Day™. The descrption isn't very descriptive, either.
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/b...845260001.html
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https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/b...845260001.html
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CL Crap Picture of the Day™. The descrption isn't very descriptive, either.
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/b...845260001.html
Never been use new bike only people who can come to me and give cash
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/b...845260001.html
Never been use new bike only people who can come to me and give cash
03-23-19, 09:14 PM
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CL Crap Picture of the Day™. The descrption isn't very descriptive, either.
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/b...845260001.html
Never been use new bike only people who can come to me and give cash
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/b...845260001.html
Never been use new bike only people who can come to me and give cash
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^^^^^ NB: Don't use Google Street View to photograph the item you're selling.
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And, for those that will settle for nothing but the best for their kids.
Strider ST-R Limited Edition Carbon Fiber kids balance bike NEW $1999
Strider ST-R Limited Edition Carbon Fiber kids balance bike NEW $1999
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03-25-19, 02:35 PM
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There are a couple things wrong here. Can you guess what they are?
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bo...843031855.html
4 kids bikes - $30
I have 4 kids bikes that are all missing something they are flat mostly. I'm asking $7 each or $30 for all 4.
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bo...843031855.html
4 kids bikes - $30
I have 4 kids bikes that are all missing something they are flat mostly. I'm asking $7 each or $30 for all 4.
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There are a couple things wrong here. Can you guess what they are?
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bo...843031855.html
4 kids bikes - $30
I have 4 kids bikes that are all missing something they are flat mostly. I'm asking $7 each or $30 for all 4.
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bo...843031855.html
4 kids bikes - $30
I have 4 kids bikes that are all missing something they are flat mostly. I'm asking $7 each or $30 for all 4.
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Am I missing something. Is Del Rome and the vintage stem shifters the stuff of bicycle collector dreams? $650 for a rare classic!??? Sorry, I need to vent or get edjumicated.
A TRUE COLLECTORS DREAM!!! Impossible to find DEL ROMI 1970s Steel road bicycle. Made in Japan, in stunning Original condition. See Photos.
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A TRUE COLLECTORS DREAM!!! Impossible to find DEL ROMI 1970s Steel road bicycle. Made in Japan, in stunning Original condition. See Photos.
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https://newjersey.craigslist.org/bik...837169856.html
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No, true collectors dream of turkey levers, steel rims, cheap 3-bolt cottered cranks, quilted vinyl saddles set as far forward as possible, handlebars turned almost to the wino position, and of course, "THUNDER BIRD" derailleurs. Yeah, this one checks all the boxes.
Now where are my red-white-blue striped wrist sweat bands?.....
Now where are my red-white-blue striped wrist sweat bands?.....
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Today's Sesame Street is brought to you by the letters I and D, the number 10, and the letter T.....
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