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12-01-11, 04:03 AM
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~~~RARE 6 seat tandem bicycle!~~~ - $50 (Forest Grove)
Date: 2011-11-30, 5:09PM PST
Reply to: sale-f3hh7-2729449214@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Ultra-rare 6 person tandem bicycle as seen in picture.
Excellent price - $50. Please contact for further details.
No deliveries, must pick up in Forest Grove, OR area.
Will not take less than $50
Location: Forest Grove
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~~~RARE 6 seat tandem bicycle!~~~ - $50 (Forest Grove)
Date: 2011-11-30, 5:09PM PST
Reply to: sale-f3hh7-2729449214@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Ultra-rare 6 person tandem bicycle as seen in picture.
Excellent price - $50. Please contact for further details.
No deliveries, must pick up in Forest Grove, OR area.
Will not take less than $50
Location: Forest Grove
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 2729449214
https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/bik/2729449214.html
12-01-11, 06:28 AM
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$50 dollars, but he didn't tell you it needed a new chain...
12-01-11, 11:18 AM
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Well while $50 seems kinda low one must consider that if the bike needs some parts and service to put in good shape it is going to 5 or 6 times more to fix up than a regular bike. The custom chain alone could run $150 dollars. This is could be an upside down bike meaning it would cost more to put back into good shape than it is worth.
12-01-11, 11:21 AM
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I'd love to have something iike that 6 seat tandem but ONLY as a novelty! And as far as transporting it, fuhgeddaboutit! It's hard enough transporting a double tandem and that's got to be at least 2x as long.
12-01-11, 03:45 PM
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12-01-11, 04:51 PM
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It doesn't seem too practical for riding either. Imagine the turn radius, which you can kind of see in the video...
12-01-11, 05:01 PM
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and I bet the downhill braking would be a little light.
12-01-11, 09:34 PM
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The bike shop took... eh, coconuts. Ya! THAT's the ticket!
]CANNONDALE F700!!! LOADS OF FEATURES!!! NEVER USED!!!! LIKE NEW!!! - $675 (MIAMI)
Date: 2011-12-01, 9:28PM EST
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/2695838947.html
This is a Cannondale Volvo F700 Mountain Mix Bike
It has a whole mess of Shimano and CODA Features on the bike
It has no scratches / paint isnt chipped / runs great
Reason I say it is like New and never been used, because i did some work on a guys car and he didnt have cash so he paid me with this off the showroom which i saw he bought in front of my own eyes for $1,200... He gave it to me and i hanged it up in my garage never taken it down.
Im cleaning out my garage and i need the space and im not going to use it any time soon.
Bike is in top shape everything works.
Asking $675 or Best Offer
Date: 2011-12-01, 9:28PM EST
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/2695838947.html
This is a Cannondale Volvo F700 Mountain Mix Bike
It has a whole mess of Shimano and CODA Features on the bike
It has no scratches / paint isnt chipped / runs great
Reason I say it is like New and never been used, because i did some work on a guys car and he didnt have cash so he paid me with this off the showroom which i saw he bought in front of my own eyes for $1,200... He gave it to me and i hanged it up in my garage never taken it down.
Im cleaning out my garage and i need the space and im not going to use it any time soon.
Bike is in top shape everything works.
Asking $675 or Best Offer
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12-02-11, 01:54 AM
#4160
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12-02-11, 06:41 AM
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https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/2731429330.html
It shifts manually...as opposed to an automatic transmission. It's now a hipster bike because...it has in line brakes? Just weird.
It shifts manually...as opposed to an automatic transmission. It's now a hipster bike because...it has in line brakes? Just weird.
12-02-11, 10:25 PM
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12-02-11, 10:48 PM
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The really weird part is that as nice is the bike is otherwise this looks deliberate. I know some people have run reversed forks on mountain bikes and BMX bikes for trick purposes back in the day one of the BMX trick bikes I owned had reversed forks. But you think someone asking this price would flip the forks back to normal when selling the bike.
12-03-11, 06:51 AM
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12-03-11, 08:19 AM
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The really weird part is that as nice is the bike is otherwise this looks deliberate. I know some people have run reversed forks on mountain bikes and BMX bikes for trick purposes back in the day one of the BMX trick bikes I owned had reversed forks. But you think someone asking this price would flip the forks back to normal when selling the bike.
12-03-11, 12:38 PM
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12-03-11, 07:59 PM
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New Bike Missing Front Tire and Seat (Pacific Grove)
Date: 2011-12-02, 10:11PM PST
Reply to: sale-8vfgx-2733342814@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
I am selling a new 26 inch bike with missing front wheel and seat. I used the front wheel and the seat to upgrade my more expensive bike and this bike posted here has never been used ever. It came out of the box and never ever been touched. All you need to do is put a wheel and a seat on it and you have yourself a nice bike. I will accept any reasonable offer. Please call (252) 469-8718. Pictures are included for your reference. No deliveries. Must pick up. Cheers!
Location: Pacific Grove
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Date: 2011-12-02, 10:11PM PST
Reply to: sale-8vfgx-2733342814@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
I am selling a new 26 inch bike with missing front wheel and seat. I used the front wheel and the seat to upgrade my more expensive bike and this bike posted here has never been used ever. It came out of the box and never ever been touched. All you need to do is put a wheel and a seat on it and you have yourself a nice bike. I will accept any reasonable offer. Please call (252) 469-8718. Pictures are included for your reference. No deliveries. Must pick up. Cheers!
Location: Pacific Grove
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12-05-11, 07:04 PM
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12-05-11, 08:16 PM
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12-06-11, 12:54 AM
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Trippin'
My entry for bad paint job of the month:
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FUJI Palisade road bike - $170 (east los angeles)
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...725759960.html
"Nice color spray painted green/baby blue "
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FUJI Palisade road bike - $170 (east los angeles)
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...725759960.html
"Nice color spray painted green/baby blue "
12-06-11, 01:11 AM
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Hilarious, thanks for making my night! I imagine the whole family planning rides that need a 4-lane hiway at the halfway point to facilitate turning around.
12-06-11, 04:04 AM
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While this seems like a good bike as a kinda game just how many things are wrong with this add?
I count at least 9.
64cm '77 Nishiki Olympic Royale - Exc. cond. horizontal drpouts - $220 (City Park, Denver)
Date: 2011-12-05, 6:42PM MST
Reply to: sale-udp8e-2738076988@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
This is an unbelievable bike in almost original condition. verrrry clean, and taken care of. There is a lot going on here-
64CM. This is a tall bike, Im 6'6'' and it fits great. Im looking to sell this bike to help fund an upgrade.
Cro-Mo double butted frame made in Japan in the 70's a classic 10 speed
Supermaxy/SunTour VGT Luxe drivetrain
27" wheelset with Campognolo hubs of the 70's - bomb prf/ Brand New less than 20 miles Conti Ultra Sport Tires
Dia Compe BRakes with new brake pads
Kawamura Manufactured
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/2738076988.html
I count at least 9.
64cm '77 Nishiki Olympic Royale - Exc. cond. horizontal drpouts - $220 (City Park, Denver)
Date: 2011-12-05, 6:42PM MST
Reply to: sale-udp8e-2738076988@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
This is an unbelievable bike in almost original condition. verrrry clean, and taken care of. There is a lot going on here-
64CM. This is a tall bike, Im 6'6'' and it fits great. Im looking to sell this bike to help fund an upgrade.
Cro-Mo double butted frame made in Japan in the 70's a classic 10 speed
Supermaxy/SunTour VGT Luxe drivetrain
27" wheelset with Campognolo hubs of the 70's - bomb prf/ Brand New less than 20 miles Conti Ultra Sport Tires
Dia Compe BRakes with new brake pads
Kawamura Manufactured
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/2738076988.html