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11-09-19, 10:07 AM
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Maybe a Russian hat he uses as a furry saddle?
11-09-19, 05:18 PM
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This actually looks like a great deal for someone so I feel bad for making fun of the seller, and you could sort of understand because the bike is black, and on sale, and Thanksgiving is coming up. But after the fourth time that they write it, and then put the link to the company right there. . . unless this is some obscure joke that I'm not getting. Anyway.
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/b...016961422.html
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/b...016961422.html
11-09-19, 05:21 PM
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11-09-19, 05:37 PM
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11-09-19, 06:29 PM
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11-09-19, 06:32 PM
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11-09-19, 06:32 PM
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11-12-19, 12:11 PM
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3166824134134/
Seller offers an attractive proposition.
"$50Early 1900's Raleigh bicycle made in England. Tires are good may be a little low on air from sitting, Chain either needs replaced or soaked in oil, one short gear cable rusted and broke (this is what is in the last two pictures)and needs replaced the other is good, brakes are good. Bike was semi restored at some point ,It is a bit rusty but only cosmetically, If you want a nice vintage bike and a great winter project this bike can have you looking sharp in no time. A great bike to cruise around town with."So, an "Early 1900's Raleigh bicycle made in England" for only $50? Good tires? Always a plus. "Chain either needs replaced or soaked in oil" Not sure what that means but "Bike was semi restored at some point, It is a bit rusty but only cosmetically", "this bike can have you looking sharp in no time" and "A great bike to cruise around town with."Sounds like quite a catch.Then photos:
Seller offers an attractive proposition.
"$50Early 1900's Raleigh bicycle made in England. Tires are good may be a little low on air from sitting, Chain either needs replaced or soaked in oil, one short gear cable rusted and broke (this is what is in the last two pictures)and needs replaced the other is good, brakes are good. Bike was semi restored at some point ,It is a bit rusty but only cosmetically, If you want a nice vintage bike and a great winter project this bike can have you looking sharp in no time. A great bike to cruise around town with."So, an "Early 1900's Raleigh bicycle made in England" for only $50? Good tires? Always a plus. "Chain either needs replaced or soaked in oil" Not sure what that means but "Bike was semi restored at some point, It is a bit rusty but only cosmetically", "this bike can have you looking sharp in no time" and "A great bike to cruise around town with."Sounds like quite a catch.Then photos:
11-12-19, 12:53 PM
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Seller offers an attractive proposition.
"$50Early 1900's Raleigh bicycle made in England. Tires are good may be a little low on air from sitting, Chain either needs replaced or soaked in oil, one short gear cable rusted and broke (this is what is in the last two pictures)and needs replaced the other is good, brakes are good. Bike was semi restored at some point ,It is a bit rusty but only cosmetically, If you want a nice vintage bike and a great winter project this bike can have you looking sharp in no time. A great bike to cruise around town with."So, an "Early 1900's Raleigh bicycle made in England" for only $50? Good tires? Always a plus. "Chain either needs replaced or soaked in oil" Not sure what that means but "Bike was semi restored at some point, It is a bit rusty but only cosmetically", "this bike can have you looking sharp in no time" and "A great bike to cruise around town with."Sounds like quite a catch.Then photos:
Seller offers an attractive proposition.
"$50Early 1900's Raleigh bicycle made in England. Tires are good may be a little low on air from sitting, Chain either needs replaced or soaked in oil, one short gear cable rusted and broke (this is what is in the last two pictures)and needs replaced the other is good, brakes are good. Bike was semi restored at some point ,It is a bit rusty but only cosmetically, If you want a nice vintage bike and a great winter project this bike can have you looking sharp in no time. A great bike to cruise around town with."So, an "Early 1900's Raleigh bicycle made in England" for only $50? Good tires? Always a plus. "Chain either needs replaced or soaked in oil" Not sure what that means but "Bike was semi restored at some point, It is a bit rusty but only cosmetically", "this bike can have you looking sharp in no time" and "A great bike to cruise around town with."Sounds like quite a catch.Then photos:
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11-12-19, 03:10 PM
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3166824134134/
Seller offers an attractive proposition.
"$50Early 1900's Raleigh bicycle made in England. Tires are good may be a little low on air from sitting, Chain either needs replaced or soaked in oil, one short gear cable rusted and broke (this is what is in the last two pictures)and needs replaced the other is good, brakes are good. Bike was semi restored at some point ,It is a bit rusty but only cosmetically, If you want a nice vintage bike and a great winter project this bike can have you looking sharp in no time. A great bike to cruise around town with."So, an "Early 1900's Raleigh bicycle made in England" for only $50? Good tires? Always a plus. "Chain either needs replaced or soaked in oil" Not sure what that means but "Bike was semi restored at some point, It is a bit rusty but only cosmetically", "this bike can have you looking sharp in no time" and "A great bike to cruise around town with."Sounds like quite a catch.Then photos:
Seller offers an attractive proposition.
"$50Early 1900's Raleigh bicycle made in England. Tires are good may be a little low on air from sitting, Chain either needs replaced or soaked in oil, one short gear cable rusted and broke (this is what is in the last two pictures)and needs replaced the other is good, brakes are good. Bike was semi restored at some point ,It is a bit rusty but only cosmetically, If you want a nice vintage bike and a great winter project this bike can have you looking sharp in no time. A great bike to cruise around town with."So, an "Early 1900's Raleigh bicycle made in England" for only $50? Good tires? Always a plus. "Chain either needs replaced or soaked in oil" Not sure what that means but "Bike was semi restored at some point, It is a bit rusty but only cosmetically", "this bike can have you looking sharp in no time" and "A great bike to cruise around town with."Sounds like quite a catch.Then photos:
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11-12-19, 05:01 PM
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Not C&V, but it is fart carbon and unburdened by punctuation.
11-12-19, 07:13 PM
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Ha, light as a fart, being sold on account of Jamie's passing...
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11-12-19, 07:38 PM
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11-12-19, 08:14 PM
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Yippee ki yay!
11-12-19, 09:01 PM
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Ooh - quick release tires - and seat, too! Those are so new I'd not even heard of them 
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11-12-19, 09:04 PM
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11-12-19, 09:14 PM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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^ Yeah, but the zipties hint at shoddy workmanship likely lurking elsewhere.
11-12-19, 11:39 PM
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You really cant take it serious without a lasso...
11-13-19, 12:40 PM
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Dick Brakes " Norco" 24 speed. 17" frame . 5.2"-5.10" tall. - $240
11-13-19, 12:47 PM
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https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...017782419.html
I like the flat spot in the front tire of the pink one.
I like the flat spot in the front tire of the pink one.
11-13-19, 01:01 PM
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https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...017782419.html
I like the flat spot in the front tire of the pink one.
I like the flat spot in the front tire of the pink one.
Missing the tragic overtones of "For Sale: Baby shoes, never worn."
11-13-19, 01:14 PM
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https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...017782419.html
I like the flat spot in the front tire of the pink one.
I like the flat spot in the front tire of the pink one.
11-13-19, 02:00 PM
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Yeah, I thought about sending a message. Makes you wonder if they were self assembled or bought that way. At least it's an honest ad. If they had been ridden, the forks would have been noticed.
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