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10-16-17, 01:06 PM
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Original frame and gear shift tech also love the colormatched kickstand
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/b...347041909.html
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/b...347041909.html
10-16-17, 02:36 PM
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Isn't This A Kid's Show?
Bob the Welder - $50
"I can meet all your bicycle welding needs. Call Bob. 843-906-9353"
https://charleston.craigslist.org/bi...341514659.html
"I can meet all your bicycle welding needs. Call Bob. 843-906-9353"
https://charleston.craigslist.org/bi...341514659.html
10-16-17, 02:50 PM
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Bob the Welder - $50
"I can meet all your bicycle welding needs. Call Bob. 843-906-9353"
https://charleston.craigslist.org/bi...341514659.html
"I can meet all your bicycle welding needs. Call Bob. 843-906-9353"
https://charleston.craigslist.org/bi...341514659.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...pair-ever.html
Of course, it could be a legit small business man working out of a home shop. But it still needs examples.
We have a local guy that has been doing home repairs, I think. Finally his photos seem to be getting a little better.
How can he have 3 ads?https://eugene.craigslist.org/bik/d/...304676278.html
https://eugene.craigslist.org/bik/d/...311583164.html
https://eugene.craigslist.org/bik/d/...346888716.html
10-16-17, 06:23 PM
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I like the random nature of this story and the fact that there is no price listed. Predictably, the bike hasn't sold and so the story has been reposted several times. Still no price.
right handle brake wire broke (N Van Dorn st Alexandria, VA)
Way before damage bike gear would randomly get stuck for a split second so I never pedal standing up, sitting down I never noticed. When breaking with left the front wheel screeches sometimes and can be loud.
I can still use the bike almost like non defective bike, I just don't pedal standing up and I don't speed too much. Other than that I have been using bike for a very long time in this condition without protective gear.
I still use bike in safe roads, I'm selling to make some spare change for a new one.
right handle brake wire broke (N Van Dorn st Alexandria, VA)
Way before damage bike gear would randomly get stuck for a split second so I never pedal standing up, sitting down I never noticed. When breaking with left the front wheel screeches sometimes and can be loud.
I can still use the bike almost like non defective bike, I just don't pedal standing up and I don't speed too much. Other than that I have been using bike for a very long time in this condition without protective gear.
I still use bike in safe roads, I'm selling to make some spare change for a new one.
10-17-17, 01:35 AM
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I like the random nature of this story and the fact that there is no price listed. Predictably, the bike hasn't sold and so the story has been reposted several times. Still no price.
right handle brake wire broke (N Van Dorn st Alexandria, VA)
Way before damage bike gear would randomly get stuck for a split second so I never pedal standing up, sitting down I never noticed. When breaking with left the front wheel screeches sometimes and can be loud.
I can still use the bike almost like non defective bike, I just don't pedal standing up and I don't speed too much. Other than that I have been using bike for a very long time in this condition without protective gear.
I still use bike in safe roads, I'm selling to make some spare change for a new one.
right handle brake wire broke (N Van Dorn st Alexandria, VA)
Way before damage bike gear would randomly get stuck for a split second so I never pedal standing up, sitting down I never noticed. When breaking with left the front wheel screeches sometimes and can be loud.
I can still use the bike almost like non defective bike, I just don't pedal standing up and I don't speed too much. Other than that I have been using bike for a very long time in this condition without protective gear.
I still use bike in safe roads, I'm selling to make some spare change for a new one.
10-17-17, 07:56 AM
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Heard you guys like word salads:
have a couple bikes collectors type - $250 (lake city)
"classic it's your fantastic put on you elastic vintage italian collectors . bmx Mongoose not these wal mart type i mean the real deal professional style Bmx 80's Murray worth a lot of money to the right collector bike shorts and start out a ride short this bike dollars.only surface rust on chrome handle bars buy it to ride as far as you are no scams jim no emails cant and wont this bike is real jim do you want it also have other items lawn stuff and others but i do some bartering but only real gold other bikes make likes also have other bikes available have two Mongoose big rims disc brakes shocks the shocking vintage Italian collectable bikes available call me john don or juan. 26 inch speed disc brakes"
https://lakecity.craigslist.org/bik/...340310445.html
have a couple bikes collectors type - $250 (lake city)
"classic it's your fantastic put on you elastic vintage italian collectors . bmx Mongoose not these wal mart type i mean the real deal professional style Bmx 80's Murray worth a lot of money to the right collector bike shorts and start out a ride short this bike dollars.only surface rust on chrome handle bars buy it to ride as far as you are no scams jim no emails cant and wont this bike is real jim do you want it also have other items lawn stuff and others but i do some bartering but only real gold other bikes make likes also have other bikes available have two Mongoose big rims disc brakes shocks the shocking vintage Italian collectable bikes available call me john don or juan. 26 inch speed disc brakes"
https://lakecity.craigslist.org/bik/...340310445.html
10-18-17, 03:27 PM
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For a million bucks you'd think they would post a picture.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/bik/d/...351541029.html
https://fresno.craigslist.org/bik/d/...351541029.html
10-18-17, 03:58 PM
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For a million bucks you'd think they would post a picture.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/bik/d/...351541029.html
https://fresno.craigslist.org/bik/d/...351541029.html
For that price, one would have thought that it would have come from the Copper Age, predating the Bronze Age.
10-18-17, 04:16 PM
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It looks like a few builders were working in copper plated steel. It still would make for a beautiful bicycle, but not a Million dollars worth. Maybe a Million Copper Pennies?
Museum bicycles from 1875 to 1944 | Classic Cycle Bainbridge Island Kitsap County
Museum bicycles from 1875 to 1944 | Classic Cycle Bainbridge Island Kitsap County
10-18-17, 05:21 PM
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For a million bucks you'd think they would post a picture.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/bik/d/...351541029.html
https://fresno.craigslist.org/bik/d/...351541029.html
I'd offer $800,000 and see where it goes from there.
10-18-17, 06:30 PM
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Schwinn circuit bike without tires - $150 (Springfield)
Schwinn circuit bike without tires because some AxxHxxx stole them. Bike is only 2 weeks old. Bought for 289. Price is firm ill even throw in the lock. I would recommend getting a cable so AxxHxxxs cant take your tires like they did me.
10-18-17, 06:37 PM
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"Serious INJURIES ONLY ! NO SCAM ARTIST PLEASE, Thanks !"
Well, seeing that I'm relatively unscathed I guess I'm not a potential buyer...
https://jacksontn.craigslist.org/bik...351755093.html
Well, seeing that I'm relatively unscathed I guess I'm not a potential buyer...
https://jacksontn.craigslist.org/bik...351755093.html
10-18-17, 06:55 PM
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"Serious INJURIES ONLY ! NO SCAM ARTIST PLEASE, Thanks !"
Well, seeing that I'm relatively unscathed I guess I'm not a potential buyer...
https://jacksontn.craigslist.org/bik...351755093.html
Well, seeing that I'm relatively unscathed I guess I'm not a potential buyer...
https://jacksontn.craigslist.org/bik...351755093.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...on-breaks.html
10-18-17, 06:59 PM
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That doesn't bode well for the bike when there is also a thread about Trek forks that popped up to the top recently.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...on-breaks.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...on-breaks.html
10-18-17, 08:10 PM
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Is this the new version of auto-shifters from Campagnolo?
New Campagnolo Athena 11s ESP Bar End Shifters
New Campagnolo Athena 11s ESP Bar End Shifters
10-18-17, 08:13 PM
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"Serious INJURIES ONLY ! NO SCAM ARTIST PLEASE, Thanks !"
Well, seeing that I'm relatively unscathed I guess I'm not a potential buyer...
https://jacksontn.craigslist.org/bik...351755093.html
Well, seeing that I'm relatively unscathed I guess I'm not a potential buyer...
https://jacksontn.craigslist.org/bik...351755093.html
10-18-17, 08:38 PM
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10-18-17, 08:53 PM
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https://omaha.craigslist.org/bik/d/c...351737459.html
Almost a grand for a Japanese Paramount with RSX100? Yeah, sure.
Almost a grand for a Japanese Paramount with RSX100? Yeah, sure.
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10-19-17, 08:38 AM
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Fonzie Happy Days TV show bicycle - $500 (san jose downtown)
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik...351959328.html
10-19-17, 10:42 AM
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Just a bit of aftermarket heat treating.
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bop...346068784.html
"I have a rally, Diamondback GT full suspension Giant. All burnt in a fire lots of good parts"
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bop...346068784.html
"I have a rally, Diamondback GT full suspension Giant. All burnt in a fire lots of good parts"
10-19-17, 11:45 AM
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Just a bit of aftermarket heat treating.
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bop...346068784.html
"I have a rally, Diamondback GT full suspension Giant. All burnt in a fire lots of good parts"
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bop...346068784.html
"I have a rally, Diamondback GT full suspension Giant. All burnt in a fire lots of good parts"
No price specified. Hopefully the seller is giving them away for free, or even allowing one to do picking and pulling for free. The turquoise bike might donate some wheels.
I can't say if the frames and major components would have survived the fire, but cleaning them looks like a major hassle.
10-19-17, 11:55 AM
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Fonzie Happy Days TV show bicycle - $500 (san jose downtown)
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik...351959328.html
10-19-17, 12:12 PM
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Ouch!!!
No price specified. Hopefully the seller is giving them away for free, or even allowing one to do picking and pulling for free. The turquoise bike might donate some wheels.
I can't say if the frames and major components would have survived the fire, but cleaning them looks like a major hassle.
No price specified. Hopefully the seller is giving them away for free, or even allowing one to do picking and pulling for free. The turquoise bike might donate some wheels.
I can't say if the frames and major components would have survived the fire, but cleaning them looks like a major hassle.
Can you imagine the smell?