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11-16-23, 08:00 PM
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There was someone selling a pile of used bike reflectors in the Boston area a few months ago.
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11-17-23, 02:30 AM
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11-17-23, 05:43 AM
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11-17-23, 09:14 AM
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11-17-23, 12:48 PM
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11-18-23, 01:04 PM
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11-20-23, 07:03 PM
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11-21-23, 09:21 PM
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...64499417884508
Listed 4 days ago in Fort Collins, CO
Tandem Death Machine
$10Listed 4 days ago in Fort Collins, CO
- Condition
Used – fair
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11-22-23, 09:01 AM
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11-22-23, 08:49 PM
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Tandem - A Different Take
With this one you can not only fight over who is/isn't pedaling enough, you can also fight over who is steering it. And if the fight gets bad enough, you have a box to carry the body in.
Tandem
Tandem
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11-23-23, 04:42 AM
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11-23-23, 06:39 AM
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Looks like the bike version of this - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_...2_Twin_Mustang
There is a link between the forks. It's janky-looking, but should hold for about 5-10 miles of riding before it breaks.
There is a link between the forks. It's janky-looking, but should hold for about 5-10 miles of riding before it breaks.
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11-25-23, 02:27 AM
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The Seattle CL has had a myriad of bikes from this seller pop up over the last couple months:
1980's Vintage 12 Speed Road Mens Bike Fuji Del Rey - bicycles - by owner - bike sale - craigslist
I'm always fascinated, because they're universally just massive frames with the seats slammed down. I don't understand.
1980's Vintage 12 Speed Road Mens Bike Fuji Del Rey - bicycles - by owner - bike sale - craigslist
I'm always fascinated, because they're universally just massive frames with the seats slammed down. I don't understand.
12-02-23, 10:18 AM
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I think I’ve found the wackiest bike I’ve ever seen. I wonder how it would even work. If it does the builder deserves credit.
“Tall bike” Seattle
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12-02-23, 10:27 AM
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https://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/...687730455.html
small 531 Gitane, single cropped picture. Exchanged rear mech.
small 531 Gitane, single cropped picture. Exchanged rear mech.
12-04-23, 09:00 PM
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Always interesting to meet the sellers behind the ad....
This one pulled the ad after I bought, but before I could copy the ad properly to save it. I saw the wheels for sale and wanted a cheap rim set for a winter bike.
Seller was listing "19 inch wheels" (rims are listed by seller as 19 x 622).
He did say it was hard to find 19 inch tires. I asked him what the numbers meant and he said the wheels are 19 inches tall and 622 around. He also pointed out that the wheels needed more "glue" (I think he meant grease in the hubs).
This one pulled the ad after I bought, but before I could copy the ad properly to save it. I saw the wheels for sale and wanted a cheap rim set for a winter bike.
Seller was listing "19 inch wheels" (rims are listed by seller as 19 x 622).
He did say it was hard to find 19 inch tires. I asked him what the numbers meant and he said the wheels are 19 inches tall and 622 around. He also pointed out that the wheels needed more "glue" (I think he meant grease in the hubs).
12-05-23, 08:56 AM
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(I'll get me coat...)
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12-06-23, 04:13 PM
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I think I’ve found the wackiest bike I’ve ever seen. I wonder how it would even work. If it does the builder deserves credit.
“Tall bike” Seattle
“Tall bike” Seattle
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12-07-23, 07:52 AM
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From the Department of Redundancy Department...
2 person Tandem Bike
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5-0df1d4e155c3
2 person Tandem Bike
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5-0df1d4e155c3
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12-07-23, 03:11 PM
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From the Department of Redundancy Department...
2 person Tandem Bike
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5-0df1d4e155c3
2 person Tandem Bike
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5-0df1d4e155c3
12-07-23, 05:12 PM
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https://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/...687730455.html
small 531 Gitane, single cropped picture. Exchanged rear mech.
small 531 Gitane, single cropped picture. Exchanged rear mech.
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12-07-23, 05:57 PM
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he used the term wheelbarrow, but easy to ride no-hands, if one slid the seat all the way back.
12-07-23, 08:37 PM
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