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05-14-09, 09:59 AM
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I saw another couple of ads this morning, for "female" bikes. I've seen bikes made for girls, bikes made for boys, bikes made for men, and bikes made for women, but the bikes themselves have all been neuter. At least, I thought they were. Is there something I be looking for on bikes? Do you have to invert them to tell?
05-14-09, 10:10 AM
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Check out the pic of rhw piece by the chain that broke while in storage...
https://poconos.craigslist.org/bik/1169874080.html
Schwinn Mountain bike in pretty good condition. There is a piece by the chain that broke while in storage. Can be fixed, probably real easily by someone handy. Everything else seems to be in great shape. ASKING $75 OBO. Make me a reasonable offer I can't refuse!
https://poconos.craigslist.org/bik/1169874080.html
Schwinn Mountain bike in pretty good condition. There is a piece by the chain that broke while in storage. Can be fixed, probably real easily by someone handy. Everything else seems to be in great shape. ASKING $75 OBO. Make me a reasonable offer I can't refuse!
05-14-09, 12:31 PM
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Gain the respect you deserve by showing up for the club ride with this exciting bike/basket combo
https://eugene.craigslist.org/bik/1165005423.html
https://eugene.craigslist.org/bik/1165005423.html
05-14-09, 06:08 PM
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05-14-09, 07:39 PM
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I was expecting to see something interesting made from old damaged frames. No such luck, hehe.,,,,BD
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1169199835.html
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1169199835.html
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So many bikes, so little dime.
So many bikes, so little dime.
05-15-09, 07:15 AM
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Yes, it's a "stair basket," one of those 1960's inventions (along with little yellow pills Mick Jagger sang about) to help Mommy get through her busy day. She simply puts it at the bottom of the stairs while cleaning the house all day, and throws stuff into it, like kids toys that should have stayed upstairs. When the kids get home, they have to take the basket upstairs and empty it before they can have their after-school snack. That way she doesn't burn her frozen steak and go running for the shelter of her mother's little helper....
05-15-09, 07:25 AM
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I saw another couple of ads this morning, for "female" bikes. I've seen bikes made for girls, bikes made for boys, bikes made for men, and bikes made for women, but the bikes themselves have all been neuter. At least, I thought they were. Is there something I be looking for on bikes? Do you have to invert them to tell?
one pregnant! So I guess it is true.
05-15-09, 10:46 AM
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Velocommuter Commando
This one is entertianing:
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1172068453.html
$500 for a Schwinn Breeze. A bike that is maybe work $50 in pristine condition.
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1172068453.html
$500 for a Schwinn Breeze. A bike that is maybe work $50 in pristine condition.
05-15-09, 10:49 AM
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https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=220411288795
"SCHWINN KRATE STINGRAY ORG NOS TAIL LIGHTS NIB
IT STILL HAS ORG SCHWINN AIR"
"THIS IS AN ORG SCHWINN NOS TAIL LIGHTS STILL SEALED W/SCHWINN FACTORY AIR W/BOX "
One of the reasons why I no longer collect Sting Rays
GregG
"SCHWINN KRATE STINGRAY ORG NOS TAIL LIGHTS NIB
IT STILL HAS ORG SCHWINN AIR"
"THIS IS AN ORG SCHWINN NOS TAIL LIGHTS STILL SEALED W/SCHWINN FACTORY AIR W/BOX "
One of the reasons why I no longer collect Sting Rays
GregG
05-15-09, 11:20 AM
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https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=220411288795
"SCHWINN KRATE STINGRAY ORG NOS TAIL LIGHTS NIB
IT STILL HAS ORG SCHWINN AIR"
"THIS IS AN ORG SCHWINN NOS TAIL LIGHTS STILL SEALED W/SCHWINN FACTORY AIR W/BOX "
One of the reasons why I no longer collect Sting Rays
GregG
"SCHWINN KRATE STINGRAY ORG NOS TAIL LIGHTS NIB
IT STILL HAS ORG SCHWINN AIR"
"THIS IS AN ORG SCHWINN NOS TAIL LIGHTS STILL SEALED W/SCHWINN FACTORY AIR W/BOX "
One of the reasons why I no longer collect Sting Rays
GregG
05-15-09, 11:36 AM
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If you don't believe me go read "Or All the Seas With Oysters" by Avram Davidson.
05-15-09, 12:12 PM
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Velocommuter Commando
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=220411288795
"SCHWINN KRATE STINGRAY ORG NOS TAIL LIGHTS NIB
IT STILL HAS ORG SCHWINN AIR"
"THIS IS AN ORG SCHWINN NOS TAIL LIGHTS STILL SEALED W/SCHWINN FACTORY AIR W/BOX "
One of the reasons why I no longer collect Sting Rays
GregG
"SCHWINN KRATE STINGRAY ORG NOS TAIL LIGHTS NIB
IT STILL HAS ORG SCHWINN AIR"
"THIS IS AN ORG SCHWINN NOS TAIL LIGHTS STILL SEALED W/SCHWINN FACTORY AIR W/BOX "
One of the reasons why I no longer collect Sting Rays
GregG
05-15-09, 03:56 PM
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05-15-09, 08:46 PM
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Bottom bracket to stem post 61cm
To be fair, there were other measurements given besides the all important downtube length.
05-16-09, 01:00 AM
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Here is a 27 inch Lotus Touring Series bike,has a 21 inch frame this is a 10 speed and the tires do hold air,this needs a seat and there are scratches on the bike ,the tires do hold air and the gears do shift,the chain needs a good oiling,good to ride or restore,has 4130 Moly tubes Triple Butter,has a back rack.
Wow, those tubes have a lot of butter!
Wow, those tubes have a lot of butter!
05-16-09, 01:23 AM
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I've got 2 Kleins here - same. One for $80. Other for $700. I'd post the link - but guess why I'm not going to...?
I LOVE hicks!
I LOVE hicks!
05-16-09, 03:07 PM
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panisonic tour bike - $50
panisonic name says it all...
https://detroit.craigslist.org/bik/1173503414.html
Sometimes it says more about the poster than the bike.
panisonic name says it all...
https://detroit.craigslist.org/bik/1173503414.html
Sometimes it says more about the poster than the bike.
05-16-09, 09:01 PM
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6 pound bike
Shimano 105 Racing Bike 58cm - $100
Super light!! about 6 lbs. the frame measures 58cm. measures 24" (inches from center of the crank to the seat post) 700c Araya made in Japan rims. 27" tires quick release. all Shimano 105 equipped. needs the pedal attacthment. take it for $100
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...174106479.html
Shimano 105 Racing Bike 58cm - $100
Super light!! about 6 lbs. the frame measures 58cm. measures 24" (inches from center of the crank to the seat post) 700c Araya made in Japan rims. 27" tires quick release. all Shimano 105 equipped. needs the pedal attacthment. take it for $100
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...174106479.html
05-16-09, 10:01 PM
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The most optimistic buyer ever:
Wanted: 1970s Schwinn Women's Bike - $15 (Orange County)
Reply to: sale-zyt4j-1174625591@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-16, 6:42PM PDT
I am looking for a 1970s women's bike : Collegiate, Breeze, Suburban, Free Spirit any of these. Prefer it to be in working order esp. brakes and chain. For the price I'm asking I know the bike may need tires or something. I can deal with that. Anyway, I would like to use the bike and I would not be re-selling it.
It dawned on me today that maybe the reason the prices are so high for these types of bikes is because the people who own them don't want other people to make a profit off them. They want their cherished retro bike to go to someone who will ride it and take good care of it. And that's exactly what I would do.
Email me back if you have a bike like this you'd be willing to sell at this price. Thanks.
I sold a nice women's Schwinn Collegiate last summer for $145.00 a few hours after the ad posted. Got a flood of responses. Might have asked too little, but I think it was fair. Good luck, buttercup.
Wanted: 1970s Schwinn Women's Bike - $15 (Orange County)
Reply to: sale-zyt4j-1174625591@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-16, 6:42PM PDT
I am looking for a 1970s women's bike : Collegiate, Breeze, Suburban, Free Spirit any of these. Prefer it to be in working order esp. brakes and chain. For the price I'm asking I know the bike may need tires or something. I can deal with that. Anyway, I would like to use the bike and I would not be re-selling it.
It dawned on me today that maybe the reason the prices are so high for these types of bikes is because the people who own them don't want other people to make a profit off them. They want their cherished retro bike to go to someone who will ride it and take good care of it. And that's exactly what I would do.
Email me back if you have a bike like this you'd be willing to sell at this price. Thanks.
I sold a nice women's Schwinn Collegiate last summer for $145.00 a few hours after the ad posted. Got a flood of responses. Might have asked too little, but I think it was fair. Good luck, buttercup.
05-16-09, 10:22 PM
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05-16-09, 10:50 PM
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Hahahaha.....
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/1174763936.html
Selle San Marco cycle saddle - $45 (Eastlake)
Reply to: sale-jnnb9-1174763936@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-16, 9:27PM PDT
Black cycle saddle with only 2 rides on it.
Selle brand
San Marco model
Retails for $139.00
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/1174763936.html
Selle San Marco cycle saddle - $45 (Eastlake)
Reply to: sale-jnnb9-1174763936@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-16, 9:27PM PDT
Black cycle saddle with only 2 rides on it.
Selle brand
San Marco model
Retails for $139.00
05-17-09, 03:46 PM
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The most optimistic buyer ever:
Wanted: 1970s Schwinn Women's Bike - $15 (Orange County)
Reply to: sale-zyt4j-1174625591@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-16, 6:42PM PDT
I am looking for a 1970s women's bike : Collegiate, Breeze, Suburban, Free Spirit any of these. Prefer it to be in working order esp. brakes and chain. For the price I'm asking I know the bike may need tires or something. I can deal with that. Anyway, I would like to use the bike and I would not be re-selling it.
It dawned on me today that maybe the reason the prices are so high for these types of bikes is because the people who own them don't want other people to make a profit off them. They want their cherished retro bike to go to someone who will ride it and take good care of it. And that's exactly what I would do.
Email me back if you have a bike like this you'd be willing to sell at this price. Thanks.
I sold a nice women's Schwinn Collegiate last summer for $145.00 a few hours after the ad posted. Got a flood of responses. Might have asked too little, but I think it was fair. Good luck, buttercup.
Wanted: 1970s Schwinn Women's Bike - $15 (Orange County)
Reply to: sale-zyt4j-1174625591@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-16, 6:42PM PDT
I am looking for a 1970s women's bike : Collegiate, Breeze, Suburban, Free Spirit any of these. Prefer it to be in working order esp. brakes and chain. For the price I'm asking I know the bike may need tires or something. I can deal with that. Anyway, I would like to use the bike and I would not be re-selling it.
It dawned on me today that maybe the reason the prices are so high for these types of bikes is because the people who own them don't want other people to make a profit off them. They want their cherished retro bike to go to someone who will ride it and take good care of it. And that's exactly what I would do.
Email me back if you have a bike like this you'd be willing to sell at this price. Thanks.
I sold a nice women's Schwinn Collegiate last summer for $145.00 a few hours after the ad posted. Got a flood of responses. Might have asked too little, but I think it was fair. Good luck, buttercup.
I am thinking about posting the following ad myself....
Wanted: 1950s Men's Hetchins Experto Crede bike - $15
I am looking for a Hetchins Experto Crede bicycle from the early 1950s in pristine, scratch-free, original condition with all original components. For the price I am asking I know the bike may need dusting off, oiling or minor wheel trueing. I can deal with that. I won't re-sell it and buy a used BMW Z3 with the money I get for it...I promise!
05-17-09, 03:57 PM
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This one is entertianing:
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1172068453.html
$500 for a Schwinn Breeze. A bike that is maybe work $50 in pristine condition.
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1172068453.html
$500 for a Schwinn Breeze. A bike that is maybe work $50 in pristine condition.
It has a generator operated light, double baskets on the back. You can see in the pictures, the paint and decals are in very good condition with a few small scrapes. All of the chrome appears to be in good shape just needs some TLC. Includes built-in kickstand.
Believe it was manufactured in 1972 or 1973. Overall this is a nice old Breeze that will look great cruising around the neighborhood. Check out the original matching Schwinn grips and saddle. You won’t find many in this condition."
Asks you to check out original grips and saddle, but doesn't include a photo. You have to remember to proofread you ads before posting them.