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01-12-17, 08:38 AM
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Speaking of BMX bikes...granted I don't know much about their value, but (yikes!) $5,000.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bik/5939917998.html
Vintage 1983 Kuwahara 24 Race Cruiser< - $5000 (Brandon)
This is a rare Kawahara 24 survivor that I have owned since 1983
I purchased the frame/fork in Dec of 1983, serial# shows build date of Oct 1983
There is no rust or damage due to little use and climate control storage
Please don't waste my time if you don't know what you're looking at
$5000
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bik/5939917998.html
Vintage 1983 Kuwahara 24 Race Cruiser< - $5000 (Brandon)
This is a rare Kawahara 24 survivor that I have owned since 1983
I purchased the frame/fork in Dec of 1983, serial# shows build date of Oct 1983
There is no rust or damage due to little use and climate control storage
Please don't waste my time if you don't know what you're looking at
$5000
01-12-17, 06:27 PM
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Seventies era Raleigh Sports for a scant 1200USD.
One can only wonder what seller would ransom a Superbe for...
Raleigh Sports Nottingham Bike (1970's) MADE IN ENGLAND EXCELLENT
Apparently Mr/Ms seller pulled off the lighting for separate sale...a similar bargain.
MILLER NOTTINGHAM BRITISH MADE BIKE LIGHT SET
VINTAGE MILLER BIKE LAMP SET (BRAND NEW) NOTTINGHAM ENGLAND
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Seventies era Raleigh Sports for a scant 1200USD.
One can only wonder what seller would ransom a Superbe for...
Raleigh Sports Nottingham Bike (1970's) MADE IN ENGLAND EXCELLENT
Apparently Mr/Ms seller pulled off the lighting for separate sale...a similar bargain.
MILLER NOTTINGHAM BRITISH MADE BIKE LIGHT SET
VINTAGE MILLER BIKE LAMP SET (BRAND NEW) NOTTINGHAM ENGLAND
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01-12-17, 07:29 PM
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Nice bike. For $1200 I'd expect herons, with eyes.
01-12-17, 08:02 PM
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Seventies era Raleigh Sports for a scant 1200USD.
One can only wonder what seller would ransom a Superbe for...
Raleigh Sports Nottingham Bike (1970's) MADE IN ENGLAND EXCELLENT
Apparently Mr/Ms seller pulled off the lighting for separate sale...a similar bargain.
MILLER NOTTINGHAM BRITISH MADE BIKE LIGHT SET
VINTAGE MILLER BIKE LAMP SET (BRAND NEW) NOTTINGHAM ENGLAND
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Seventies era Raleigh Sports for a scant 1200USD.
One can only wonder what seller would ransom a Superbe for...
Raleigh Sports Nottingham Bike (1970's) MADE IN ENGLAND EXCELLENT
Apparently Mr/Ms seller pulled off the lighting for separate sale...a similar bargain.
MILLER NOTTINGHAM BRITISH MADE BIKE LIGHT SET
VINTAGE MILLER BIKE LAMP SET (BRAND NEW) NOTTINGHAM ENGLAND
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01-13-17, 11:37 AM
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01-13-17, 02:28 PM
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Speaking of BMX bikes...granted I don't know much about their value, but (yikes!) $5,000.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bik/5939917998.html
Vintage 1983 Kuwahara 24 Race Cruiser< - $5000 (Brandon)
This is a rare Kawahara 24 survivor that I have owned since 1983
I purchased the frame/fork in Dec of 1983, serial# shows build date of Oct 1983
There is no rust or damage due to little use and climate control storage
Please don't waste my time if you don't know what you're looking at
$5000
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bik/5939917998.html
Vintage 1983 Kuwahara 24 Race Cruiser< - $5000 (Brandon)
This is a rare Kawahara 24 survivor that I have owned since 1983
I purchased the frame/fork in Dec of 1983, serial# shows build date of Oct 1983
There is no rust or damage due to little use and climate control storage
Please don't waste my time if you don't know what you're looking at
$5000
The problem is the vintage BMX market is pretty hot right now, and that's a rare bike. What's happening is all the 45yr old's want the bike they had as a kid, but find that they are too out of shape or hefty to ride a 20'' frame. So they are opting for the larger 24'' frames which weren't all that common back in the day.
But other things are jacking up the prices, for instance tires. There is hardly anyone making tires in the old 20x1.75 now, only Kenda. So guys are paying up to $900 just for a set of vintage tires that aren't shot.
There's other things as well, they have changed the size of the headsets, axels etc. So new parts won't fit your bike, and you need to find NOS old parts which will really hurt the wallet.
01-14-17, 06:36 PM
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Actually a decent deal for $50. Posting here because I've never seen bar tape taken to this level!
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/5959360375.html
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/5959360375.html
01-15-17, 10:15 AM
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Crappy pictures, not ready to ride, and priced at least 4X market value.
Mark xv - $400
Mark xv come get it
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Mark xv come get it
01-15-17, 12:16 PM
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01-15-17, 09:11 PM
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01-16-17, 07:44 AM
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That's extremely pricey. The bike in top shape would be most likely worth between $1500-$2500.
The problem is the vintage BMX market is pretty hot right now, and that's a rare bike. What's happening is all the 45yr old's want the bike they had as a kid, but find that they are too out of shape or hefty to ride a 20'' frame. So they are opting for the larger 24'' frames which weren't all that common back in the day.
But other things are jacking up the prices, for instance tires. There is hardly anyone making tires in the old 20x1.75 now, only Kenda. So guys are paying up to $900 just for a set of vintage tires that aren't shot.
There's other things as well, they have changed the size of the headsets, axels etc. So new parts won't fit your bike, and you need to find NOS old parts which will really hurt the wallet.
The problem is the vintage BMX market is pretty hot right now, and that's a rare bike. What's happening is all the 45yr old's want the bike they had as a kid, but find that they are too out of shape or hefty to ride a 20'' frame. So they are opting for the larger 24'' frames which weren't all that common back in the day.
But other things are jacking up the prices, for instance tires. There is hardly anyone making tires in the old 20x1.75 now, only Kenda. So guys are paying up to $900 just for a set of vintage tires that aren't shot.
There's other things as well, they have changed the size of the headsets, axels etc. So new parts won't fit your bike, and you need to find NOS old parts which will really hurt the wallet.
01-16-17, 10:19 PM
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01-17-17, 06:29 AM
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01-17-17, 08:43 AM
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Seems to be a 1988 Univega Alpina Ultima, which means full XT, triple butted black-chrome frame. The price is not what's wacky.
This has gotta be setting some sort of record for seatpost height.
UNIVEGA ALPINE 26" MOUNTAIN BIKE - $125 (CARROLLWOOD, FL)
UNIVEGA ALPINE 26" MOUNTAIN BIKE
UNIVEGA ALPINE 26" MOUNTAIN BIKE, PRETTY INDESTRUCTIBLE! MADE OUT OF CROME MOLLY
SOLD FOR OVER 1200.00 $$ WHEELS STRAIGHT AND TRUE.
ROCK SOLID EXERCISE, COMMUTER BIKE.
This has gotta be setting some sort of record for seatpost height.
UNIVEGA ALPINE 26" MOUNTAIN BIKE - $125 (CARROLLWOOD, FL)
UNIVEGA ALPINE 26" MOUNTAIN BIKE
UNIVEGA ALPINE 26" MOUNTAIN BIKE, PRETTY INDESTRUCTIBLE! MADE OUT OF CROME MOLLY
SOLD FOR OVER 1200.00 $$ WHEELS STRAIGHT AND TRUE.
ROCK SOLID EXERCISE, COMMUTER BIKE.
01-17-17, 01:43 PM
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A Bicycle Built For ??
"Tandem Bicycle Built For Two!" rather than a tandem built for one, or three?
And the front fork must make handling, uh, "An Adventure!?"
https://florencesc.craigslist.org/bik/5938764529.html
In all fairness, there are squishy seats, plenty of water bottle holders, and it is cheap?
And the front fork must make handling, uh, "An Adventure!?"
https://florencesc.craigslist.org/bik/5938764529.html
In all fairness, there are squishy seats, plenty of water bottle holders, and it is cheap?
01-17-17, 05:21 PM
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Mmmmmm... rusty and pricey!
1964 Mattel Bronco V-RROOM Bike Serial Number SR 02682 (Tucson)
condition: good
make / manufacturer: Mattel
model name / number: Bronco V-RROOM
serial number: SR 02682
Has surface rust on the whole bike. Front tire is flat and both have cracks. Rusty inside the gas tank. Missing the odometer. Has grease and grime and some dents in the paint. Stickers are fading and peeling. Is in good overall shape. Perfect restoration candidate. This is a extremely hard to find bike.
Asking $950 or a reasonable offer
1964 Mattel Bronco V-RROOM Bike Serial Number SR 02682 (Tucson)
condition: good
make / manufacturer: Mattel
model name / number: Bronco V-RROOM
serial number: SR 02682
Has surface rust on the whole bike. Front tire is flat and both have cracks. Rusty inside the gas tank. Missing the odometer. Has grease and grime and some dents in the paint. Stickers are fading and peeling. Is in good overall shape. Perfect restoration candidate. This is a extremely hard to find bike.
Asking $950 or a reasonable offer
01-17-17, 09:29 PM
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Hopefully the value on the ad was an accident.
One has to wonder why they don't fix blurry photos before posting them.
01-18-17, 01:19 AM
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01-19-17, 07:49 PM
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The fancy crankset caught my eye. Then I noticed the lugs around the head tube. Was this a Paramount?
Schwinn fixed / single speed - $250 (Austin, TX)
Schwinn fixed / single speed
Selling my schwinn
fixed gear / single speed,
chrome frame,
Selle Italian saddle,
700c stars wheels, thick slick tire on rear,
Forte tire in front wheel
52cm frame
Schwinn fixed / single speed - $250 (Austin, TX)
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Selling my schwinn
fixed gear / single speed,
chrome frame,
Selle Italian saddle,
700c stars wheels, thick slick tire on rear,
Forte tire in front wheel
52cm frame
01-19-17, 08:32 PM
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I'm having troubles placing that seat cluster with the Paramounts. Also, I'm not sure the fork matches.
But, for a 60/70's bike, there aren't a lot of other choices.
But, for a 60/70's bike, there aren't a lot of other choices.
01-19-17, 09:47 PM
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Probably a Super Le Tour 12.2. It looks to me like the stem quill narrows to be .833 (like mine below) so not a Paramount, and that crank is not a Campy. Looks swaged instead, probably a Takagi.
.833 British.JPG
Web photo for comparison. Not my bike.
.833 British.JPG
Web photo for comparison. Not my bike.
The fancy crankset caught my eye. Then I noticed the lugs around the head tube. Was this a Paramount?
Schwinn fixed / single speed - $250 (Austin, TX)
Schwinn fixed / single speed
Schwinn fixed / single speed - $250 (Austin, TX)
Schwinn fixed / single speed
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01-19-17, 10:49 PM
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^Yeah, you're probably right with the Super Le Tour call, so this fixie is less of an abomination.
01-20-17, 04:32 AM
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01-20-17, 05:09 AM
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