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The dude that won the Tour De France in 07 and 08 was riding a sturmey equipped bike in the 1912 TDF and was in the lead pack well into the race, but he hit a dog and couldn't continue the race, he then got killed in WW1, so unfortunately a sturmey equipped bike never won the TDF.
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I think I left half the car home.
I'll admit that I've been experimenting a bit with gearing, but have been moving away from the 42/54 x corncobs.
But, at the same time, my very slow cadence has been improving some.
So, who knows, perhaps it is time to try out a fixie or a flip-flop. Nonetheless, my daily hills tend to be pretty small, compared to the larger, more infrequent hills that I'll sometimes hit.
So, a 5 mile climb in high gear would just tear me up. And, then hitting a 50 MPH descent spinning in low gear??
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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And the ugliest old crank award goes to ....
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Panasonic Tourist!
Accepting the award for panasonic tourist is the guy with this craigs ad.
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Panasonic Tourist!
Accepting the award for panasonic tourist is the guy with this craigs ad.
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The sturmey Archer 3 speed hub was invented in 1902, so riding a fixie in 28 was a choice it seems.
The dude that won the Tour De France in 07 and 08 was riding a sturmey equipped bike in the 1912 TDF and was in the lead pack well into the race, but he hit a dog and couldn't continue the race, he then got killed in WW1, so unfortunately a sturmey equipped bike never won the TDF.
The dude that won the Tour De France in 07 and 08 was riding a sturmey equipped bike in the 1912 TDF and was in the lead pack well into the race, but he hit a dog and couldn't continue the race, he then got killed in WW1, so unfortunately a sturmey equipped bike never won the TDF.
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Dude doesn't quite get how CL selling typically works. Or maybe math just isn't his strong suit. He got the bike free; it was on a CL "curb alert" ad a couple months ago, and he beat us to it by just minutes. He had it listed for $90 (snicker) within about three hours, meaning he did ZILCH to the bike. It's obvious he didn't even clean it, beyond maybe a rinse. He couldn't even bother to put a $5 saddle from the co-op (they're actually $3 at the local thrift store) on it. It sat for a few weeks, then he slowly dropped it, to, like, $60, then $50, then finally $35. I let it stew at $35 for another couple weeks, then offered him $25. He declined. Last week he relisted it, priced UP to $45 (this is AFTER sitting for close to a MONTH at $35), then today it shows up at $70.
And given the "highly informative" ad text, it's pretty obvious how much he knows about what he's selling.
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...909956420.html
Good riding condition, could use a new seat.
And given the "highly informative" ad text, it's pretty obvious how much he knows about what he's selling.
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...909956420.html
Giant Iguana 21 speed mountain bike - $70 (Madison)
Good riding condition, could use a new seat.
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Hey, he's getting there! Relisted as a 614, with more pics, but the price is still unreasonable for the condition:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/614-Trek-19...e/312650869568
https://www.ebay.com/itm/614-Trek-19...e/312650869568
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^^^^^ So right model, wrong year, bad pics, overpriced, gibberish text. Still a major WW.
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Bicycle 50 A peace there is two bicycles there - $50 (Appomattox)
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"Good shape"
https://lynchburg.craigslist.org/bik...910882877.html
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Another "Sorry guy, but..." - butchering a perfectly good old roadie into a fixie does not make it either "classic" or "restored": The bike needs to BE restored.
(This on top of the convenient absence of any information about the only thing of value on the bike, namely the frame material, age, braze-on info, etc.)
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...912304852.html
"Restored/converted fixed gear"
(This on top of the convenient absence of any information about the only thing of value on the bike, namely the frame material, age, braze-on info, etc.)
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...912304852.html
Classic Panasonic Fixed Gear 52cm - $200 (Black Earth // Middleton)
"Restored/converted fixed gear"
1/2 as far in 2x the time
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Another "Sorry guy, but..." - butchering a perfectly good old roadie into a fixie does not make it either "classic" or "restored": The bike needs to BE restored.
(This on top of the convenient absence of any information about the only thing of value on the bike, namely the frame material, age, braze-on info, etc.)
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...912304852.html
"Restored/converted fixed gear"
(This on top of the convenient absence of any information about the only thing of value on the bike, namely the frame material, age, braze-on info, etc.)
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...912304852.html
Classic Panasonic Fixed Gear 52cm - $200 (Black Earth // Middleton)
"Restored/converted fixed gear"
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Oh yeah.......(check out the photo before the ad gets deleted lol)
My contentious Bianchi with de rust:
Several people checked it out, paying close attention to the bubbling paint on the top tube and the rust on the head tube. As I pointed in the revised post, I had ridden it for years without any creaking or flex. After the gentleman's angry post, I was justifiably scared to ride it anymore.
One buyer bought the wheels. Another came by in the evening and spent a half-hour sanding down the bubbling paint and other rust areas. Close inspection showed that the tube had no holes or cracks and that the cromoly steel was as stiff as ever. He finally bought the frameset for its parts.
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Bianchi (palo alto)
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik...912145759.htmlMy contentious Bianchi with de rust:
Several people checked it out, paying close attention to the bubbling paint on the top tube and the rust on the head tube. As I pointed in the revised post, I had ridden it for years without any creaking or flex. After the gentleman's angry post, I was justifiably scared to ride it anymore.
One buyer bought the wheels. Another came by in the evening and spent a half-hour sanding down the bubbling paint and other rust areas. Close inspection showed that the tube had no holes or cracks and that the cromoly steel was as stiff as ever. He finally bought the frameset for its parts.
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^^^^^ Or just view it here.....
Bianchi (palo alto)
(Oh snap, I swear the eyes move now and then, if you look at it long enough....)
Bianchi (palo alto)
(Oh snap, I swear the eyes move now and then, if you look at it long enough....)
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One of those sad rebuilds of a low-tier frame with high quality parts and an absurd price that says "someone please help me recoup the money I spend on this dumb project":
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/b...902939594.html
bicycle type: road
condition: excellent
delivery available
frame size: 58 centimeters 23 inches
make / manufacturer: Schwinn/Velo Orange
model name / number: World
wheel size: 27 in
What started as a bare bones stock Schwinn World, is now a polished dime that rides beautifully.
Equipped with:
• Velo Orange hubs + polished aluminum double-walled rims + Panaracer Pasela PT 27” 1 1/4” tires
• Velo Orange Grand Cru brakes
• Velo Orange Grand Cru crankset
• Velo Orange Grand Cru Course handlebars
• Technomic handlebar stem
• Dia-Compe Diatech BL-07 aero brake levers
• Dajia Cycleworks 1b seatpost
• Velo Orange Smooth Touring saddle
• Shimano FE front derailleur
• Shimano RS rear derailleur
• Velo Orange Moderniste stainless steel bottle cages
• KMC stainless steel chain
• Shimano 333 shift lever boots
• black powder coated frame
• sold without Issi pedals and Klean Kanteen bottles, but if you want them, something can be arranged
• I can meet in Illinois or Indiana
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/b...902939594.html
Schwinn World Velo Orange RestoMod - $700 (Michigan City, Indiana) hide this posting
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bicycle frame material: steelbicycle type: road
condition: excellent
delivery available
frame size: 58 centimeters 23 inches
make / manufacturer: Schwinn/Velo Orange
model name / number: World
wheel size: 27 in
What started as a bare bones stock Schwinn World, is now a polished dime that rides beautifully.
Equipped with:
• Velo Orange hubs + polished aluminum double-walled rims + Panaracer Pasela PT 27” 1 1/4” tires
• Velo Orange Grand Cru brakes
• Velo Orange Grand Cru crankset
• Velo Orange Grand Cru Course handlebars
• Technomic handlebar stem
• Dia-Compe Diatech BL-07 aero brake levers
• Dajia Cycleworks 1b seatpost
• Velo Orange Smooth Touring saddle
• Shimano FE front derailleur
• Shimano RS rear derailleur
• Velo Orange Moderniste stainless steel bottle cages
• KMC stainless steel chain
• Shimano 333 shift lever boots
• black powder coated frame
• sold without Issi pedals and Klean Kanteen bottles, but if you want them, something can be arranged
• I can meet in Illinois or Indiana
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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You might think it's overpriced, but it's a one of a kind off road grand touring bicycle. What uncouth lout would even want more photos and details?
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...912203729.html
bicycle frame material: other/unknown
bicycle type: mountain
brake type: other/unknown
condition: excellent
frame size: 111111111111111111111
handlebar type: other/unknown
make / manufacturer: Hard Rock
model name / number: Off Road
suspension: other/unknown
wheel size: 26 in
Rare bike
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...912203729.html
Hard Rock one of a kind off road grand touring - $750 (Henrico)
bicycle type: mountain
brake type: other/unknown
condition: excellent
frame size: 111111111111111111111
handlebar type: other/unknown
make / manufacturer: Hard Rock
model name / number: Off Road
suspension: other/unknown
wheel size: 26 in
Rare bike
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This sculpture exhibits a lot of mistakes people make when drawing bicycles, but in glorious 3D! Dive train on the wrong side! Zero-length stem. All that and it's bizarrely expensive!
Handcrafted bike Yard Art - $1500 (Shawano ,WI)
https://greenbay.craigslist.org/bik/...893902324.html
bicycle frame material: other/unknown
bicycle type: other
frame size: 10 feet
wheel size: other/unknown
This handcrafted bike is awesome! Would love to keep it but it deserves a home where it will be seen by more than 2 people. The bike is made of vintage farm items. It is 60" to the seat, 72" to the handle bars, 10' wheel to wheel. Handle bar turns the front wheel, wheels and pedals do not turn. See building for size reference.
Handcrafted bike Yard Art - $1500 (Shawano ,WI)
https://greenbay.craigslist.org/bik/...893902324.html
bicycle frame material: other/unknown
bicycle type: other
frame size: 10 feet
wheel size: other/unknown
This handcrafted bike is awesome! Would love to keep it but it deserves a home where it will be seen by more than 2 people. The bike is made of vintage farm items. It is 60" to the seat, 72" to the handle bars, 10' wheel to wheel. Handle bar turns the front wheel, wheels and pedals do not turn. See building for size reference.
So it goes.
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This sculpture exhibits a lot of mistakes people make when drawing bicycles, but in glorious 3D! Dive train on the wrong side! Zero-length stem. All that and it's bizarrely expensive!
Handcrafted bike Yard Art - $1500 (Shawano ,WI)
https://greenbay.craigslist.org/bik/...893902324.html
Handcrafted bike Yard Art - $1500 (Shawano ,WI)
https://greenbay.craigslist.org/bik/...893902324.html
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He used calipers to determine that crack is only 40% the thickness of the entire tire at that point
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(Did his parents use a "60% of life left" condom?)
(Did I just say that out loud?)
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It might be OK on a trainer indoors. Not that I'd put that on a $1000 carbon wheel set.
Ignoring the cracking, looking at the top of the tire, I can see quite a hogged-out section where there has been significant center of the tread wear.
But, it can be difficult to judge center of tread wear, although sometimes it can be visualized through glass nicks and other scarring near the center of the tread.
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Trek 420
A cleverly re-badged Trek 820. Includes a lighter and a one hitter where a star nut usually goes.
Edit: Seems to be a 920
Edit: Seems to be a 920
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