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05-19-15, 07:37 AM
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This seems like the average ad of few words, but of the words chosen this seems the most obvious (bold for emphasis)...
bike
bike - $40 (tampa)
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if interested.(Bike Larger In Person)
bike
bike - $40 (tampa)
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if interested.(Bike Larger In Person)
05-19-15, 07:44 AM
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Yes, I, too, think "Iverson" when I think "old school ten speeds."
"It's 'BMA/6 Certified', not to shabby."
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The First Name in Old School Ten-Speeds
"It's 'BMA/6 Certified', not to shabby."
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The First Name in Old School Ten-Speeds
05-19-15, 09:33 AM
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The most metal bike ever | other | London | Kijiji
$100
Not sure of the make but the copper badge on the front says gold metal.
Full size mens bike.
1940's chils seat on the back, used as a beer getter though haha
Two 50 cal ammo boxes mounted on the back, can be used for groceries, tools, chilled drinks, you get the point
Two 30 cal ammo boxes mounted on the front, can also be used for any of the above
Ammo straps laced to the frame for astetics
new grips
new 15 inch bars
sweet stitched back together letherface style ancient brooks saddle
needs a new rear tube is all
got questions feel free to ask, cheers!
$100
Not sure of the make but the copper badge on the front says gold metal.
Full size mens bike.
1940's chils seat on the back, used as a beer getter though haha
Two 50 cal ammo boxes mounted on the back, can be used for groceries, tools, chilled drinks, you get the point
Two 30 cal ammo boxes mounted on the front, can also be used for any of the above
Ammo straps laced to the frame for astetics
new grips
new 15 inch bars
sweet stitched back together letherface style ancient brooks saddle
needs a new rear tube is all
got questions feel free to ask, cheers!
05-19-15, 11:06 AM
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A shout out for the fleabay postings of 'vintage' tires, more specific and in regards to tubulars. There's some that are current production with www xbrand com molded in the sidewall. 
05-19-15, 12:37 PM
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05-19-15, 02:25 PM
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I admit I like the bar tape. Lest you lament the stupid placement of such levers on a drop bar bike, know that this was a flat bar bike, and the levers are original.
really nice road bike
really nice road bike
05-19-15, 10:09 PM
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I have no doubt somebody, somewhere, would love to own this. Seller might be waiting a while...
Zinn Custom steel bike, 63x63 cm effective - $1900 (Sahuarita)
For sale one custom Zinn, 63cm effective top tube, 63cm effective seat tube, compact bike. This bike is not complete, but it includes the following:
Shimano Ultegra rear derailleur
Shimaon Ultegra front derailleur
Zinn custom cranks, 200 mm length
Cane Creek headset
130mm Thomson stem
Thomson seat tube
Thomson seat post clamp
FSA Compact chain rings
Cane Creek SCX5 brakes
Wound Up fork with 450mm steer tube, uncut
Shimano Dura Ace shifters
This bike has never been completely built. It does not include the wheels and saddle shown. The frameset for this bike alone was over $3000 new. This bike is for a rider well over 6 feet tall, and over 6'5" would probably be best. Bike has bosses for 3 water bottle cages. The frameset is new, some of the parts are slightly used. If you only want the frameset, we can work out a deal. You can call and leave me a message, but e-mail works best. I am absolutely not interested in any trades.
Zinn Custom steel bike, 63x63 cm effective - $1900 (Sahuarita)
For sale one custom Zinn, 63cm effective top tube, 63cm effective seat tube, compact bike. This bike is not complete, but it includes the following:
Shimano Ultegra rear derailleur
Shimaon Ultegra front derailleur
Zinn custom cranks, 200 mm length
Cane Creek headset
130mm Thomson stem
Thomson seat tube
Thomson seat post clamp
FSA Compact chain rings
Cane Creek SCX5 brakes
Wound Up fork with 450mm steer tube, uncut
Shimano Dura Ace shifters
This bike has never been completely built. It does not include the wheels and saddle shown. The frameset for this bike alone was over $3000 new. This bike is for a rider well over 6 feet tall, and over 6'5" would probably be best. Bike has bosses for 3 water bottle cages. The frameset is new, some of the parts are slightly used. If you only want the frameset, we can work out a deal. You can call and leave me a message, but e-mail works best. I am absolutely not interested in any trades.
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05-20-15, 07:00 AM
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I admit I like the bar tape. Lest you lament the stupid placement of such levers on a drop bar bike, know that this was a flat bar bike, and the levers are original.
really nice road bike
really nice road bike
05-20-15, 07:58 AM
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Only 10 bucks...a deal at twice the price...
goes really fast, cozy, no seat belt required. will only sell to a hustler, you will win babes cruising around
on this bad boy 
test drive today, you can even try out some sweet jumps lol
goes really fast, cozy, no seat belt required. will only sell to a hustler, you will win babes cruising around
test drive today, you can even try out some sweet jumps lol
05-20-15, 08:07 AM
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Found this ad on Kijiji a few weeks ago and forgot I saved the images. If memory serves the bike was around 100.00 and only needed a throttle cable. Looks legit....
05-20-15, 08:18 AM
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Would have been more interesting if he had left the chain bar and chain on. 
05-20-15, 10:15 AM
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05-20-15, 10:27 AM
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I actually think the spiral around the headtube looks pretty cool. Candycane around the chainstays is a bit much though.
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By painted, does he really mean taped?
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Not a wacky bike but a nice example of bad spelling hiding a product from a search. Not just a Canondale Cadd with one N and two D's, but also notice that R60O contains a zero and an oh.
Maybe he just wants to prove to his wife he's listed it.
Canondale 54cm. Road bike
"2006 Canondale 54. Road bike. cadd 5. R60O Exelent condition Shimano clip on pedals with size 12 riding shoes recent race tune done bike works perfect has cats eye computer"
Maybe he just wants to prove to his wife he's listed it.
Canondale 54cm. Road bike
"2006 Canondale 54. Road bike. cadd 5. R60O Exelent condition Shimano clip on pedals with size 12 riding shoes recent race tune done bike works perfect has cats eye computer"
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05-20-15, 12:07 PM
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I've been pondering whether or not I should buy a Recombinant bike.
Aluminum three wheel recombinant bike - $60 (Eugene)
Isn't that what Transformers use when they run out of fuel?
Aluminum three wheel recombinant bike - $60 (Eugene)
Isn't that what Transformers use when they run out of fuel?
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"No Knicks on the frame" ... but with that gorgeous green, no guarantees that the bike won't attract Celtics!
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I've been pondering whether or not I should buy a Recombinant bike.
Aluminum three wheel recombinant bike - $60 (Eugene)
Isn't that what Transformers use when they run out of fuel?
Aluminum three wheel recombinant bike - $60 (Eugene)
Isn't that what Transformers use when they run out of fuel?
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I think the decimal point maybe in the wrong spot or their completely delusional about this, oh and some much detail
Mens Peugeot Bike in Bentleigh East, VIC | eBay
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