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10-11-09, 07:52 PM
#1326
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Not C or V, or even a bike.. But it is one of the biggest fluff jobs I've ever seen given to a simple
mini fridge from a convenience store.,,,,BD
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1417010240.html
mini fridge from a convenience store.,,,,BD
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1417010240.html
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10-11-09, 08:00 PM
#1327
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It looks like this poor bike had a run in with a can of black spray paint. And I mean everything.
https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/bik/1416757312.html
https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/bik/1416757312.html
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10-12-09, 11:39 AM
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How about some steel belted tires?!?!?
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1417231924.html
no pics....
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1417231924.html
no pics....
10-12-09, 05:32 PM
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Buh'wah?!
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How about some steel belted tires?!?!?
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1417231924.html
no pics....
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1417231924.html
no pics....
-Gene-
10-12-09, 06:20 PM
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https://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/bik/1417407918.html $600.00 for old department store bike.
https://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/bik/1417407316.html $1200.00 for old Varsity.
Two by the same seller. I emailed on one, asking if there was a decimal point missing, reply was "No, why do you ask?"
https://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/bik/1417407316.html $1200.00 for old Varsity.
Two by the same seller. I emailed on one, asking if there was a decimal point missing, reply was "No, why do you ask?"
10-12-09, 09:03 PM
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https://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/bik/1417407918.html $600.00 for old department store bike.
https://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/bik/1417407316.html $1200.00 for old Varsity.
Two by the same seller. I emailed on one, asking if there was a decimal point missing, reply was "No, why do you ask?"
https://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/bik/1417407316.html $1200.00 for old Varsity.
Two by the same seller. I emailed on one, asking if there was a decimal point missing, reply was "No, why do you ask?"
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10-12-09, 09:24 PM
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Yes, they did. Not steel-belted, but radial ply, anyway. Trek used them on their short-lived model 890 city bike back in the mid 80s. They had a decidedly weird ride -- I don't think radials are a good idea for 2-wheeled vehicles. AFAIK, the advantage to radial tires on cars is that the sidewall is more flexible, allowing the tread patch to stay in closer contact with the road in corners. Bias-ply tires would tend to lift on corners, losing grip. But unlike cars, bicycles can lean on corners, which means the tire contact patch just moves off the centerline of the tire in a corner, but doesn't necessarily lose grip. The soft sidewalls didn't really confer any advantage on a bike, and (IMHO, anyway) detracted from the ride quality.
10-12-09, 09:42 PM
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10-13-09, 06:53 AM
#1334
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I think there was a steel mesh in some tires. I guess it didn't work well, because it didn't catch on.
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10-13-09, 07:26 AM
#1335
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The varsity owner got back to me last night. It is as bad as I feared. I told them to check completed
listings on ebay. Maybe they will, and maybe they won't.,,,,BD
"No, it is a vintage bike in mint condition and actually worth more."
listings on ebay. Maybe they will, and maybe they won't.,,,,BD
"No, it is a vintage bike in mint condition and actually worth more."
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10-13-09, 07:30 AM
#1336
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Yes, they did. Not steel-belted, but radial ply, anyway. Trek used them on their short-lived model 890 city bike back in the mid 80s. They had a decidedly weird ride -- I don't think radials are a good idea for 2-wheeled vehicles. AFAIK, the advantage to radial tires on cars is that the sidewall is more flexible, allowing the tread patch to stay in closer contact with the road in corners. Bias-ply tires would tend to lift on corners, losing grip. But unlike cars, bicycles can lean on corners, which means the tire contact patch just moves off the centerline of the tire in a corner, but doesn't necessarily lose grip. The soft sidewalls didn't really confer any advantage on a bike, and (IMHO, anyway) detracted from the ride quality.
Yep, I had those radial tires on my Miyata 1000, when I got it. They looked to be original to the bike. I loved the idea, but one overly braked rear wheel left the tread on the road. Way too dried out. I replaced
them with some Vittoria Randonneurs, and the handling improved by at least ten times. I wish I could have a new set of the radials, to decide for myself.,,,,BD
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10-13-09, 05:18 PM
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The Case of the Missing Decimal:
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/bik/1420116784.html
Needs TLC- including "Pain".
ANTIQUE BIKE TRICYCLE - $10000 (-------- CARTERSVILLE 30120)
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Date: 2009-10-13, 6:01PM EDT
Reply to: sale-zktre-1420116784@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
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I HAVE FOR SALE A ANTIQUE RUSTY TRICYCLE FOR SALE, NEED TLC ( TIRES , PAIN, CHROME
CALL 706-459-84-45 )
Location: -------- CARTERSVILLE 30120
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Needs TLC- including "Pain".
ANTIQUE BIKE TRICYCLE - $10000 (-------- CARTERSVILLE 30120)
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Date: 2009-10-13, 6:01PM EDT
Reply to: sale-zktre-1420116784@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
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I HAVE FOR SALE A ANTIQUE RUSTY TRICYCLE FOR SALE, NEED TLC ( TIRES , PAIN, CHROME
CALL 706-459-84-45 )
Location: -------- CARTERSVILLE 30120
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10-13-09, 07:05 PM
#1338
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The trike ad is fixed. It's $100.00. Fair enough!
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10-13-09, 07:29 PM
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10-13-09, 07:59 PM
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How about some steel belted tires?!?!?
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1417231924.html
no pics....
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1417231924.html
no pics....
10-14-09, 07:54 PM
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Mens bike - Vintage Campagnola Equipped - $375
Campagnola is Suntour bicycle, Crankset has MADE IN FRANCE imprint on it - BEST OFFER
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10-14-09, 08:19 PM
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Only in Portland:
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1421249302.html
Signed Bukowski book features highly in bad narrative also parading as bicycle sale
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1421249302.html
Signed Bukowski book features highly in bad narrative also parading as bicycle sale
10-14-09, 08:28 PM
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My daughter is applying to Lewis and Clark College (in Portland). I don't think we'll be able to go for an interview and visit, but I wish. I've never been there, and I am dying to visit. Maybe she'll end up going there. The danger is that if I go there, I may never want to come back home.
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10-14-09, 08:30 PM
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Only in Portland:
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1421249302.html
Signed Bukowski book features highly in bad narrative also parading as bicycle sale
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1421249302.html
Signed Bukowski book features highly in bad narrative also parading as bicycle sale
Wow...
I couldn't read the ad, though. The writing style was hard to understand.
-Gene-
10-14-09, 09:25 PM
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Now you can pull EVERYTHING behind your bike! (Go Camping with JUST YOUR BIKE!)
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Date: 2009-10-14, 7:13PM PDT
Reply to: sale-s2zzb-1422013821@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
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Tow your tools, your lumber, your other bicycles, your aunt or whatever you want!
Introducing the incredible, durable, super-lightweight bicycle trailer! Many configurations available- totally customized for you!
Get Your Own!
Go to se Stephens between 8th & 9th, say hallo to Brian.
Location: Go Camping with JUST YOUR BIKE!
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PostingID: 1422013821
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Date: 2009-10-14, 7:13PM PDT
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Tow your tools, your lumber, your other bicycles, your aunt or whatever you want!
Introducing the incredible, durable, super-lightweight bicycle trailer! Many configurations available- totally customized for you!
Get Your Own!
Go to se Stephens between 8th & 9th, say hallo to Brian.
Location: Go Camping with JUST YOUR BIKE!
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 1422013821
10-15-09, 05:04 AM
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sweeeeet a box made out of foil backed insulation and duct tape.
10-15-09, 05:25 AM
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Saw this on the Amsterdam CL.
https://amsterdam.craigslist.org/bik/1391299920.html
Check out the promo video.
It´s so graceful. It´s like he´s floating.
https://amsterdam.craigslist.org/bik/1391299920.html
Check out the promo video.
It´s so graceful. It´s like he´s floating.
10-15-09, 06:08 AM
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The fixie crowd strikes again inTampa. He powder coated the DA 7400 cranks!!!
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/bik/1420785400.html
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/bik/1420785400.html
10-15-09, 07:17 AM
#1350
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The fixie crowd strikes again inTampa. He powder coated the DA 7400 cranks!!!
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/bik/1420785400.html
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/bik/1420785400.html
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