cqlink 

Not entirely "wacky" but how hard could it have been to spell the name correctly? Unfortunately, this level of attention is becoming the norm.

cqlink 

Sometimes it depends on the device one is using at the time. For what it's worth, I never noticed the free bike in the listing. Alas, when I arrived, the girl pictured on the bike in the listing was not the same girl offering the free bike. Instead the person appeared to have been hit repeatedly with 10-foot poles. I immediately complained to Craigslist leadership!

CliffordK

Oh, those East Coasters, and Mid Westerners. They can't even pronounce "Oregon" properly. How would you expect them to know how to spell the Pacific Ocean?

CliffordK

That head tube is almost as long as the fork blades.

I like how the ad states "You would need to be at least 6 ft. tall or taller to safely ride this bike."

I'm not sure where the cutoff is, but I'd put it at least 6'6".

We really need to start a thread...
Can I get these shoes in my size?

CliffordK

Ok,

And for all those hoping for the perfect transition pedals from toe clips to clipless.

https://eugene.craigslist.org/bop/d/...728927916.html



And, why this is an absolutely horrible idea.

Unless you take the time to remove the clip + strap every time you go to clipless, the clip will hang down, scuff, and be a problem, or even a danger on corners.

thumpism 

Many residents of northern Illinois can pronounce Oregon since a town by that name is the county seat of Ogle County.

CliffordK

There is an Oregon Wisconsin.

However, the accent is different than in the State of Oregon, with more emphasis on the last syllable.

madpogue 

Everyone I know from Oregon (WI) puts the emphasis/accent on the first syllable, but they "fully" pronounce the "o" in the last syllable. So it's OR-a-gon (the city), rather than "OR-y-gun" (the state).

We also have a New Berlin (pronounced BER-lin), and a Gotham (pronounced with a long "o", like GO-thm)....

(So out in Oregon, do they pronounce the "s" in Illinois?.....)

CliffordK

Ahhh... that's it.

And, yes, the "S" is silent in the state name. At least I think it is.

We also have an Illinois River in Oregon.

dweenk

I live in Wicomico County, pronounced (why COM iko). Many visitors pronounce it (wikko mikko, same emphasis on both syllables).
I used to work and live in Worcester County, pronounced (WUS ter). Many visitors pronouce it as (wor CHESS ter) or (wor CESS ter).

RubeRad

I used to work and live in Wooster, OH, pronounced (WUS ter). Many visitors pronounce it (WOO ster). The locals would say "It's 'Wuh-ster', where the cows don't say Moo, they say Muh"

And I used to work in live in the UK, where I remember the plethora of -cester towns with names that got severely clipped. My favorite was Towcester, pronounced "Toaster". Also the original Worcester (in the shire of Worchestershire, whence the famous sauce), Leicester, etc.

madpogue 

And of course, Willamette rhymes with "dammit".

More 'Sconsinese:
Shawano - "Shonno"
Two Rivers - "Trivers"
Muscoda - "MUSK-a-day"
Oconomowoc - "uh-CON-a-muh-wok"
Lake Waubesa is pronounced "Wuh-BEE-suh", but the city of Waukesha is pronounced "WALK-a-shaw" or "WALK-e-shaw"

CliffordK

Oh.... What did we get ourselves into?

Why don't we send further discussion of regional dialects and odd names to FOO.

dweenk

I do believe that we may have gone down a rabbit hole on this topic.

CliffordK

Have you lost any wheels lately?

100 retro vintage old school mountain bike wheels from 1980's / 1990's - $495

RubeRad

If I owned a used bike shop or was involved with a co-op and was close enough, I'd consider that batch of wheels.

2cam16

WGB 

Keep in mind this is a professional online auction house.

Panasonic DX2000 bids now at $31 ends Saturday at 8pm - local pick up only, West Babylon NY
https://maxsold.maxsold.com/auction/...ike-a-1176542/

jlaw

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/...730121374.html

billnuke1 

machinist42

Raleigh Super Course $300 Firm - $250 (Raleigh)

"Vintage Raleigh Super Course Bicycle in Good Condition - All Original Parts; Reynolds 531 Tubing; Gears Change on Handlebar Ends

They are listed for $500 around the internet so the price if firm.

I am 6'2" and it fits me perfectly.

Made and Purchased in 1980 in West Lafayette, IN. Role all over Purdue U campus and on treks from campus until I graduated in 1984. Since then its been stored in my several garages.

I say "good" because I believe everything is fully functional but everything needs cleaning and adjusting, something I have meant to do for years but I finally realize I won't have such time until I retire.

bicycle type: road
brake type: caliper
condition: good
electric assist: none
frame size: 66 cm
handlebar type: drop
make / manufacturer: Raleigh
model name / number: Super Course
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 26 in"

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d...734057884.html

(An unusually large example; perhaps the seller will come down in pricing?)

Drillium Dude 

The fork on that Super Course isn't original, indicating a possible wreck. Price - and auction text - should reflect that. $250 is too much.

DD

CliffordK

There are a few of those out there, usually expensive, but $1200 is a little on the high side.

No idea if they play nice with Shimano, SRAM, or Campy.

CliffordK

Looks like 20" wheels, so 70T might be about right. Still, a unique bike.

CliffordK

Estate sales people will have their own specialty. Ceramics? It may not include bicycles.

Nonetheless, they should know how to take pictures.