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10-17-13, 08:23 PM
#7326
Thrifty Bill
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Here's a wacky one, that actually SOLD on ebay.
A half chewed up shoe....
$378
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Half-Chewed-...vip=true&rt=nc
A half chewed up shoe....
$378
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Half-Chewed-...vip=true&rt=nc
10-17-13, 08:50 PM
#7327
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$5000 and you radial lace the rear wheel on a track bike?? gorgeous frame but there's no way that wheel is strong enough to use.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ernesto-COLN...item3a839c4f10
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ernesto-COLN...item3a839c4f10
10-17-13, 08:50 PM
#7328
Jack of all trades
re: the post about the half-eaten shoe: ^If this isn't evidence of the deterioration of the moral fiber of America, nothing else can come close.
10-17-13, 09:22 PM
#7329
Senior Member
Maybe they are doing a documentary on the safe use of push mowers? Maybe a budding cobbler needs something to practice on? All kinds of possibilities. I agree though? It's right up there with the "spokes cut out with the freewheel still attached" or the "Chopped up the frame to sell the cranks" type sales.,,,,BD
10-18-13, 03:46 AM
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There are certainly a number of "interesting" ebay .......
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-RARE-V...-/370912886882
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-RARE-V...-/370912886882
10-18-13, 07:00 AM
#7331
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There are certainly a number of "interesting" ebay .......
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-RARE-V...-/370912886882
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-RARE-V...-/370912886882
10-18-13, 10:35 AM
#7332
Jack of all trades
10-18-13, 05:56 PM
#7333
Muscle bike design spec
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https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...103319838.html
I bought one (of the same NOS lot) myself, several years ago for $150 for my son. It is a nice bike. After upgrading with new 700 wheels and tires sold for under $300. In my area, with inflated prices, I'd be skilled to get $350.
New Old Stock (NOS) Early 80's Univega Sportour - $1200 (Reston)
Do you want the sweet ride of steel without spending $2500+ on a new Colnago or Bianchi or IF or any other the many other fine bikes ?
Univega Sportour - probably 1980 or so. The pics don't do it justice.
NOS (New Old Stock) - this was acquired a few years ago (new in the box) from a former employee/collector who bought several of these and never used them. I no longer have the box. It may have been ridden a few times though it doesn't appear to. It's not perfect, but pretty darn close !
63cm" frame 35" standover
The color is a dark burgundy. There are a few nicks to the paint from storage, maybe 2.
Frame is Champion Tange - One of the most respected steel tubing sets ever made even to this day.
Shimano 600 Arabesque (with rare black brackground) shifters and deraileurs. This groupo was made between 1978 and 1983, so that dates the bike also.
12 speed gearing. As it's friction shifting, it would easy to modify it to 2x7 or possibly 2x8.
Hand painted gold outlines on the frame lugs - see pic.
DiaCompe G brake calipers amd drilled/aero levers - no road rash.
SR Custom crankset and 170mm crank arms shine like they were made yesterday.
27" Araya rims and stainless spokes on Shimano VIA hubs
Italia leather saddle
MKS AR1 pedals.
SN - J890935
I bought one (of the same NOS lot) myself, several years ago for $150 for my son. It is a nice bike. After upgrading with new 700 wheels and tires sold for under $300. In my area, with inflated prices, I'd be skilled to get $350.
New Old Stock (NOS) Early 80's Univega Sportour - $1200 (Reston)
Do you want the sweet ride of steel without spending $2500+ on a new Colnago or Bianchi or IF or any other the many other fine bikes ?
Univega Sportour - probably 1980 or so. The pics don't do it justice.
NOS (New Old Stock) - this was acquired a few years ago (new in the box) from a former employee/collector who bought several of these and never used them. I no longer have the box. It may have been ridden a few times though it doesn't appear to. It's not perfect, but pretty darn close !
63cm" frame 35" standover
The color is a dark burgundy. There are a few nicks to the paint from storage, maybe 2.
Frame is Champion Tange - One of the most respected steel tubing sets ever made even to this day.
Shimano 600 Arabesque (with rare black brackground) shifters and deraileurs. This groupo was made between 1978 and 1983, so that dates the bike also.
12 speed gearing. As it's friction shifting, it would easy to modify it to 2x7 or possibly 2x8.
Hand painted gold outlines on the frame lugs - see pic.
DiaCompe G brake calipers amd drilled/aero levers - no road rash.
SR Custom crankset and 170mm crank arms shine like they were made yesterday.
27" Araya rims and stainless spokes on Shimano VIA hubs
Italia leather saddle
MKS AR1 pedals.
SN - J890935
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10-18-13, 06:05 PM
#7334
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^^ Seems fair. 
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A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
10-18-13, 09:39 PM
#7335
Senior Member
,,,,BD
10-18-13, 11:19 PM
#7336
Senior Member
Buy one Schwinn Meridian Trike for $200 at Kmart(complete with unsafe rims and questionable transfer hub freewheel) add a OHV lawn mower engine to make it go far faster than is safe for ANY trike to move, and ask $1600. Evil plan to defraud, injure, and maim the elderly or vertically challenged individuals, complete!,,,,,,,BD
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/4109114580.html
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/4109114580.html
10-19-13, 07:10 PM
#7337
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10-19-13, 08:13 PM
#7338
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Here's something new, direct marketing to the DUI crowd.
https://knoxville.craigslist.org/bik/4128555888.html
Liquorcycle - $100 (Louisville)
Mongoose mountain bike with engine mounted. Tires hold air. Engine runs and bike can be ridden. Great for D.U.I. recipients. No license required. I don't need it. Trades considered. Make offer. $100.00
https://knoxville.craigslist.org/bik/4128555888.html
Liquorcycle - $100 (Louisville)
Mongoose mountain bike with engine mounted. Tires hold air. Engine runs and bike can be ridden. Great for D.U.I. recipients. No license required. I don't need it. Trades considered. Make offer. $100.00
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10-19-13, 09:37 PM
#7339
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Yes... but whose garage?
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/4139534785.html
(I'm curious what the bike might be... any guesses?)
[h=2]Unmarked Road bike - $40 (NE Portland)[/h]
I pulled this bike out of the garage a couple months ago and I'm looking to sell it. There is no seat so you'd have to buy one before this is ridable.
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/4139534785.html
(I'm curious what the bike might be... any guesses?)
[h=2]Unmarked Road bike - $40 (NE Portland)[/h]
I pulled this bike out of the garage a couple months ago and I'm looking to sell it. There is no seat so you'd have to buy one before this is ridable.
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A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
10-20-13, 02:51 PM
#7340
Muscle bike design spec
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At first it looks like a decent bike. It does not have visible shifters, however, though the cable routing is like a stem, bar end, or brifter setup. That leads me to think Denali style. The stem is quill style and I can almost see the grip shifters on the top of the drop bar. The crankset and RD also look low end. It looks like the frame decals were covered up with blue spray paint. Only the lower price keeps me from considering it a scam.
Yes... but whose garage?
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/4139534785.html
(I'm curious what the bike might be... any guesses?)
[h=2]Unmarked Road bike - $40 (NE Portland)[/h]
I pulled this bike out of the garage a couple months ago and I'm looking to sell it. There is no seat so you'd have to buy one before this is ridable.
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/4139534785.html
(I'm curious what the bike might be... any guesses?)
[h=2]Unmarked Road bike - $40 (NE Portland)[/h]
I pulled this bike out of the garage a couple months ago and I'm looking to sell it. There is no seat so you'd have to buy one before this is ridable.
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10-21-13, 04:03 AM
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10-21-13, 04:08 AM
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Vintage Raleigh Supercross/Reynolds Frame - $800 (Lake Zurich)
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/4116834758.html
Highly coveted Raleigh Super Cross Men's speed bike with the limited edition Reynolds frame. Bike still retails for over $1000. Please contact Corey at xxx xxx-xxxx.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/4116834758.html
Highly coveted Raleigh Super Cross Men's speed bike with the limited edition Reynolds frame. Bike still retails for over $1000. Please contact Corey at xxx xxx-xxxx.
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10-21-13, 05:37 AM
#7343
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Buy one Schwinn Meridian Trike for $200 at Kmart(complete with unsafe rims and questionable transfer hub freewheel) add a OHV lawn mower engine to make it go far faster than is safe for ANY trike to move, and ask $1600. Evil plan to defraud, injure, and maim the elderly or vertically challenged individuals, complete!,,,,,,,BD
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/4109114580.html
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/4109114580.html
10-21-13, 05:57 PM
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https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/4143510954.html
[h=2]cool old french bike - $50 (sunset / parkside)[/h] © craigslist - Map data © OpenStreetMap
i bought this bike in march thinking i would love riding a bike in SF. well, it has been sitting on my patio ever since. It needs a good home and some TLC.
pick up by friday 10/25
[h=2]cool old french bike - $50 (sunset / parkside)[/h] © craigslist - Map data © OpenStreetMap
i bought this bike in march thinking i would love riding a bike in SF. well, it has been sitting on my patio ever since. It needs a good home and some TLC.
pick up by friday 10/25
- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
10-21-13, 10:26 PM
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Yes... but whose garage?
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/4139534785.html
(I'm curious what the bike might be... any guesses?)
Unmarked Road bike - $40 (NE Portland)
I pulled this bike out of the garage a couple months ago and I'm looking to sell it. There is no seat so you'd have to buy one before this is ridable.
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/4139534785.html
(I'm curious what the bike might be... any guesses?)
Unmarked Road bike - $40 (NE Portland)
I pulled this bike out of the garage a couple months ago and I'm looking to sell it. There is no seat so you'd have to buy one before this is ridable.
10-21-13, 11:29 PM
#7347
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They bought it new 6 months ago, for over $500. I want to go look at it in person, just to laugh at them to their face.,,,,BD
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/4143422425.html
,,,,BDhttps://houston.craigslist.org/bik/4143422425.html
10-22-13, 06:54 PM
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Bit steep for a replica:
[h=2]Schwinn Sidewinder King Sting 5 speed - $5700 (Anaheim)[/h]
Here is my King Sting clone made from a 1982 Sidewinder
5 speed, Dia Comp brakes and levers, Suntour derailuers and shifter, Asuki fork, Winn Bull moose bars, Tioga Beartrap 1 headset, Hadley sealed bearing bottom bracket, Team schwinn gold anodized crank and sprocket, KKT gold pedals, OGK Grips, Ukai wheels set, Chin Sieng Knobby tires, King Sting decal kit, all on a Candy apple powder coated frame.
909-522-1504 no texts Free Pony Rides
[h=2]Schwinn Sidewinder King Sting 5 speed - $5700 (Anaheim)[/h]
Here is my King Sting clone made from a 1982 Sidewinder
5 speed, Dia Comp brakes and levers, Suntour derailuers and shifter, Asuki fork, Winn Bull moose bars, Tioga Beartrap 1 headset, Hadley sealed bearing bottom bracket, Team schwinn gold anodized crank and sprocket, KKT gold pedals, OGK Grips, Ukai wheels set, Chin Sieng Knobby tires, King Sting decal kit, all on a Candy apple powder coated frame.
909-522-1504 no texts Free Pony Rides
10-22-13, 07:27 PM
#7349
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Bit steep for a replica:
Schwinn Sidewinder King Sting 5 speed - $5700 (Anaheim)
Here is my King Sting clone made from a 1982 Sidewinder
5 speed, Dia Comp brakes and levers, Suntour derailuers and shifter, Asuki fork, Winn Bull moose bars, Tioga Beartrap 1 headset, Hadley sealed bearing bottom bracket, Team schwinn gold anodized crank and sprocket, KKT gold pedals, OGK Grips, Ukai wheels set, Chin Sieng Knobby tires, King Sting decal kit, all on a Candy apple powder coated frame.
909-522-1504 no texts Free Pony Rides
Schwinn Sidewinder King Sting 5 speed - $5700 (Anaheim)
Here is my King Sting clone made from a 1982 Sidewinder
5 speed, Dia Comp brakes and levers, Suntour derailuers and shifter, Asuki fork, Winn Bull moose bars, Tioga Beartrap 1 headset, Hadley sealed bearing bottom bracket, Team schwinn gold anodized crank and sprocket, KKT gold pedals, OGK Grips, Ukai wheels set, Chin Sieng Knobby tires, King Sting decal kit, all on a Candy apple powder coated frame.
909-522-1504 no texts Free Pony Rides
10-22-13, 08:06 PM
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Bit steep for a replica:
Schwinn Sidewinder King Sting 5 speed - $5700 (Anaheim)
Here is my King Sting clone made from a 1982 Sidewinder
5 speed, Dia Comp brakes and levers, Suntour derailuers and shifter, Asuki fork, Winn Bull moose bars, Tioga Beartrap 1 headset, Hadley sealed bearing bottom bracket, Team schwinn gold anodized crank and sprocket, KKT gold pedals, OGK Grips, Ukai wheels set, Chin Sieng Knobby tires, King Sting decal kit, all on a Candy apple powder coated frame.
909-522-1504 no texts Free Pony Rides
Schwinn Sidewinder King Sting 5 speed - $5700 (Anaheim)
Here is my King Sting clone made from a 1982 Sidewinder
5 speed, Dia Comp brakes and levers, Suntour derailuers and shifter, Asuki fork, Winn Bull moose bars, Tioga Beartrap 1 headset, Hadley sealed bearing bottom bracket, Team schwinn gold anodized crank and sprocket, KKT gold pedals, OGK Grips, Ukai wheels set, Chin Sieng Knobby tires, King Sting decal kit, all on a Candy apple powder coated frame.
909-522-1504 no texts Free Pony Rides