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06-14-10, 06:47 PM
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I am not sure if the cat and the body builder are part of the 'bike crap' but here you go.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/1790231403.html
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/1790231403.html
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06-15-10, 02:30 PM
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06-16-10, 05:47 AM
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Too many bikes
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I languish alone
in a garage in Weston
Lower my price now!
pristine bike wanted
have one grand to spend for one
not touched by damp cloth
Maserati ad
posted automatically
seller free to ride
Maserati guy
unused old bike unheard of
I wish same of you
One thousand dollars
More money than I am worth
Riderless, I sit
haiku writing guy
your words move me to laughter
live long and prosper
Maserati guy
cold winter comes soon enough
why waste warm summer
06-16-10, 10:16 AM
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I know it is the brand name, just makes for a funny title
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/bik/1794286098.html
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/bik/1794286098.html
06-16-10, 03:47 PM
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"nothing that affects anything but the cosmetics"
Eddy Merckx 10th anniversary plus parts - $1000 (mill valley)
"up for sale is a 10th anniversary(1980-1990) Eddy Merckx frame made with "columbus tubi speciali superbutted" chrome alloy. the frame isn't in the best condition so it will be cheap. (usually the frame alone sells for around $1000) there is a little surface rust all around the bike but nothing that affects anything but the cosmetics. the frame has been customized and had the mounts for the shifters on the down-tube removed, notice the large blemishes near the head-tube...take everything for $1000 or buy the individual parts:
Eddy Merckx 10th anniversary frame: $600...."
06-16-10, 05:35 PM
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06-16-10, 06:22 PM
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Eddy Merckx 10th anniversary plus parts - $1000 (mill valley)
"up for sale is a 10th anniversary(1980-1990) Eddy Merckx frame made with "columbus tubi speciali superbutted" chrome alloy. the frame isn't in the best condition so it will be cheap. (usually the frame alone sells for around $1000) there is a little surface rust all around the bike but nothing that affects anything but the cosmetics. the frame has been customized and had the mounts for the shifters on the down-tube removed, notice the large blemishes near the head-tube...take everything for $1000 or buy the individual parts:
Eddy Merckx 10th anniversary frame: $600...."
06-17-10, 12:09 PM
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Thank God for knowledgeable sellers!
https://tulsa.craigslist.org/bik/1796503571.html
https://tulsa.craigslist.org/bik/1796503571.html
06-17-10, 12:44 PM
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Thank God for knowledgeable sellers!
https://tulsa.craigslist.org/bik/1796503571.html
https://tulsa.craigslist.org/bik/1796503571.html
06-18-10, 02:44 PM
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the price is right, but....would had been more accurate if "nostalgic" and "bicycle history" were replaced with certain other words...
https://allentown.craigslist.org/bik/1798968756.html
Huffy White Heat Mountain Bike From The 80s Good Shape 12 Speed - $20 (Lehighton)
This is a loud and one of the more deluxe bikes from the 80's. 12 Speed. Good condition and ready to ride. If you read up on this, you'll see this is one of the more nostalgic bikes from the era and a pure piece of bicycle history. Garage kept.
https://allentown.craigslist.org/bik/1798968756.html
Huffy White Heat Mountain Bike From The 80s Good Shape 12 Speed - $20 (Lehighton)
This is a loud and one of the more deluxe bikes from the 80's. 12 Speed. Good condition and ready to ride. If you read up on this, you'll see this is one of the more nostalgic bikes from the era and a pure piece of bicycle history. Garage kept.
06-19-10, 01:20 AM
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"Only 100 made" is a pretty spectacular claim to make. Especially when you don't mention it again in the ad, but instead say you don't know much about bikes... Hm...
https://cgi.ebay.com/SEKINE-Shimano-R...item563d53e05b
-Gene-
https://cgi.ebay.com/SEKINE-Shimano-R...item563d53e05b
-Gene-
06-19-10, 04:14 AM
#2563
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I like how he started the bidding above the highest amount it might bring
.,,,,BD
.,,,,BD
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So many bikes, so little dime.
So many bikes, so little dime.
06-19-10, 04:37 AM
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"Only 100 made" is a pretty spectacular claim to make. Especially when you don't mention it again in the ad, but instead say you don't know much about bikes... Hm...
https://cgi.ebay.com/SEKINE-Shimano-R...item563d53e05b
-Gene-
https://cgi.ebay.com/SEKINE-Shimano-R...item563d53e05b
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06-19-10, 11:51 AM
#2565
You gonna eat that?
This one is just precious
BRNAD NEW ROAD BIKE - $110 (BEDFORD)
Date: 2010-06-19, 11:25AM CDT
Reply to: sale-ufdab-1800190883@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
GMC ROAD BIKE NOT SURE EXACT SIZ IM 6FT AND IT FITS ME FINE BRAND NEW I USED IT FOR A WEEK AND JUST DONT HAVE TIME FOR IT BAKE TIRE IS FLAT AND I BOUT IT FOR 170 SELLING FOR 110 CALL ME 817-917-2053
* Location: BEDFORD
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 1800190883
Date: 2010-06-19, 11:25AM CDT
Reply to: sale-ufdab-1800190883@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
GMC ROAD BIKE NOT SURE EXACT SIZ IM 6FT AND IT FITS ME FINE BRAND NEW I USED IT FOR A WEEK AND JUST DONT HAVE TIME FOR IT BAKE TIRE IS FLAT AND I BOUT IT FOR 170 SELLING FOR 110 CALL ME 817-917-2053
* Location: BEDFORD
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
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I stop for people / whose right of way I honor / but not for no one.
Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
06-19-10, 08:13 PM
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I didn't know carbon fiber could be welded or there is a 40 speed drivetrain. I wonder how well that rear suspenion works with the seat post touching the shock?
https://cgi.ebay.com/One-Kind-Custom-...item1c137a4814
https://cgi.ebay.com/One-Kind-Custom-...item1c137a4814
06-19-10, 08:57 PM
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I just don't even know how they got 40 speeds. None of the math for any stupid illogical equation I think of equals that.
Guh...
And why is it that people think stuff given away in sweepstakes are always valuable?
-Gene-
Guh...
And why is it that people think stuff given away in sweepstakes are always valuable?
-Gene-
06-19-10, 09:46 PM
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06-20-10, 05:54 AM
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06-20-10, 07:53 AM
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https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/1800667916.html
The swan song of a chronic jerk overposter - in the words of a spectator - on the Miami Craigslist:
-Kurt
The swan song of a chronic jerk overposter - in the words of a spectator - on the Miami Craigslist:
The Bike King's Lament (Plantation)
Date: 2010-06-19, 5:00PM EDT
Reply to: see below
There once was a lad named Scott
Who did brag quite a lot
About his private bike collection
That offered a huge selection
“200 bikes or more”
The braggart he did roar
Through his many CL overposts
Best prices and guarantees he boasts
One day he proclaimed himself Bike King
And in his mind it was a wonderful thing
But the flaggers took note
Of the overposts he wrote
And did flag his ad
Which made Scott mad
So rant and rave did he
Whining and shouting “let me be”
But now code enforcement is on the case
And soon will be in his face
Code Enforcement asks “do you get the gist”?
You must now cease and desist!
“A commercial business you may not
Have in a residential lot”
So they took away his king’s crown
Which was a bummer and a letdown
“All of these bikes you must haul away
Very soon, like today”
Heavy is the head that wears the crown
When everyone is putting you down
Forced to abdicate the thrown
When the future is unknown
Stay tuned for great bike deals
Complete, frames and wheels
Going out of business prices are cool
Especially when bought from a tool
Hear ye, hear ye, come one, come all
Prices are slashed, have a ball
The moral of the “Bike King” saga will live on in lore:
“Overpost on CL and you will list there no more!”
* Location: Plantation
Date: 2010-06-19, 5:00PM EDT
Reply to: see below
There once was a lad named Scott
Who did brag quite a lot
About his private bike collection
That offered a huge selection
“200 bikes or more”
The braggart he did roar
Through his many CL overposts
Best prices and guarantees he boasts
One day he proclaimed himself Bike King
And in his mind it was a wonderful thing
But the flaggers took note
Of the overposts he wrote
And did flag his ad
Which made Scott mad
So rant and rave did he
Whining and shouting “let me be”
But now code enforcement is on the case
And soon will be in his face
Code Enforcement asks “do you get the gist”?
You must now cease and desist!
“A commercial business you may not
Have in a residential lot”
So they took away his king’s crown
Which was a bummer and a letdown
“All of these bikes you must haul away
Very soon, like today”
Heavy is the head that wears the crown
When everyone is putting you down
Forced to abdicate the thrown
When the future is unknown
Stay tuned for great bike deals
Complete, frames and wheels
Going out of business prices are cool
Especially when bought from a tool
Hear ye, hear ye, come one, come all
Prices are slashed, have a ball
The moral of the “Bike King” saga will live on in lore:
“Overpost on CL and you will list there no more!”
* Location: Plantation
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06-20-10, 03:47 PM
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06-20-10, 05:56 PM
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Read This! Ride Group TONITE! (Atlantic)
Are you bored?
Trying to put together a midnight ride group. Meet at Atlantic & 10th TONITE June 20, 2010 at midnite
Free!
No special bicycle
This is not critical mass
MUST HAVE
White TShirt
Reflective Vest if possible
Lights on bicycle
text or call 9547899849 for details and RSVP
See you there! No freaks, weirdos. This is just to ride around Pompano Beach. We will go from Atlantic to A1A to Sample to Dixie to 10th back to Atlantic.
FUN!
PostingID: 1801924800
Are you bored?
Trying to put together a midnight ride group. Meet at Atlantic & 10th TONITE June 20, 2010 at midnite
Free!
No special bicycle
This is not critical mass
MUST HAVE
White TShirt
Reflective Vest if possible
Lights on bicycle
text or call 9547899849 for details and RSVP
See you there! No freaks, weirdos. This is just to ride around Pompano Beach. We will go from Atlantic to A1A to Sample to Dixie to 10th back to Atlantic.
FUN!
PostingID: 1801924800
What could possibly go wrong?
06-20-10, 07:34 PM
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https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/1800667916.html
The swan song of a chronic jerk overposter - in the words of a spectator - on the Miami Craigslist:
-Kurt
The swan song of a chronic jerk overposter - in the words of a spectator - on the Miami Craigslist:
-Kurt
-Gene-
06-21-10, 06:11 PM
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If you're going to ask stupid money for a marginal bike, at least put the tire & tube on.
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/1803643331.html
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/1803643331.html