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04-13-20, 08:56 PM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Sorry, the cars are Bimmers. The bikes are Beamers (or Beemers).
And here's an alternate take on that.
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Bimmer
And here's an alternate take on that.
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Bimmer
04-13-20, 09:17 PM
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Sorry, but the presumed pronunciation of "Bimmer" has never been uttered in the Central time zone. And BMW makes motorcycles. We talk about bikes here.
04-13-20, 11:17 PM
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Looks like a twist on the classic "Scarface" road to success in America. First you get the bike. Then you get the car. Then you sell the bike to get money, to buy the power and the women.
https://modesto.craigslist.org/bik/d...097368547.html
actually looks like a decent bike for $225
04-14-20, 12:11 AM
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04-14-20, 03:17 AM
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Not Shy
Unable to find a black jersey with pink accents, our intrepid shopper braves the seedy bazaar known as eBay...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/143579887487
Nike Livestrong Foundation Mens Riding Cycling Made In Italy Jersey Sz. L
Pump!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/143579887487
Nike Livestrong Foundation Mens Riding Cycling Made In Italy Jersey Sz. L
Pump!
04-14-20, 07:46 AM
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Clearly someone's trying to get around the demise of Craigslist personals.
04-15-20, 05:58 PM
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I like the Stooges, but I don't think I'd buy a Curly fork...
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...108861730.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...108861730.html
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04-16-20, 12:33 PM
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I like the Stooges, but I don't think I'd buy a Curly fork...
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...108861730.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...108861730.html
two thoughts:
1) If you hadn't ridden with out (sic) breaks, you wouldn't have rear ended the stopped car.
2) it doesn't need breaks,it is already broken.
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04-17-20, 06:11 AM
blahblahblah chrome moly
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I like the Stooges, but I don't think I'd buy a Curly fork...
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...108861730.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...108861730.html
I guess I should be careful in case there are impressionable children around... No, this isn't a Bates. Pretty clever though, to just turn the ruined fork around. He should consider a career in politics. Etymology: from ancient Greek, from the root word Poly meaning "many", plus Tics, meaning "blood-sucking parasites".
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04-17-20, 06:58 AM
1/2 as far in 2x the time
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But heck, if I lived near the bike, I would be very tempted to bring a a stem and bars, set-up with a front brake, and see if the bike is rideable as it is. The bends look so smooth, it looks like it might be. Definitely unique. (Sometimes, I forget I've grown up at all.)
A thing of wonder, to be sure.
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04-17-20, 09:55 AM
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But Will They Ship The Goat?
Selling bicycle parts aka me and a goat - $5 (Ann arbor Michigan)
Posted 2020-04-16 16:00"I’m selling bicycle parts (aka me), real bicycle parts, goats, and plenty of miscellaneous objects at any price. I can also ship so please inquire and please contact me at ....
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bop/...109275175.html
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04-17-20, 10:33 AM
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Why would someone in Ann Arbor Michigan post items on the Richmond VA craigslist?
04-17-20, 02:25 PM
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^^^^ Really gets my goat when people do that.
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04-17-20, 02:30 PM
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04-17-20, 06:21 PM
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04-18-20, 06:39 AM
Half way there
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Bicycle parts (also known as me) ... but also real bicycle parts ********** Odd indeed even without the goats. I like the coded message theory on this one.
04-18-20, 08:30 AM
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04-18-20, 10:34 AM
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^ Maybe it came out of the coal mine?
04-18-20, 04:06 PM
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04-19-20, 06:28 AM
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https://athensohio.craigslist.org/bi...097288054.html
Speshul, or coded message to his Canadian Commie friends?
Speshul, or coded message to his Canadian Commie friends?
04-19-20, 06:36 AM
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There's a lot of text with the ad, but none of it mentions that the bike only turns left.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/d...110364279.html
This bike has been upgraded to be more current, lighter and more advanced in specifications and quality. This is a hybrid frame bike, which includes alloy and steel components. The frame triangle is 100 percent alloy. The chain wheel and crank arms have been changed to alloy and the crank itself has gone from matte black to silver/chrome-plated. The handlebars are new and 100 percent alloy along with the seat stem and seat post.
Brand: Bike USA Inc.
Type: Hybrid
Department: Men
Frame material: Steel
Number of speeds: 21 speed
Suspension type: Full Suspension
bicycle frame material: alloy
bicycle type: mountain
frame size: Medium
make / manufacturer: US Bikes
model name / number: Titán Glacier
wheel size: other/unknown
Titan Glacier Bike - $160 (Saint Paul, MN)
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/d...110364279.html
This bike has been upgraded to be more current, lighter and more advanced in specifications and quality. This is a hybrid frame bike, which includes alloy and steel components. The frame triangle is 100 percent alloy. The chain wheel and crank arms have been changed to alloy and the crank itself has gone from matte black to silver/chrome-plated. The handlebars are new and 100 percent alloy along with the seat stem and seat post.
Brand: Bike USA Inc.
Type: Hybrid
Department: Men
Frame material: Steel
Number of speeds: 21 speed
Suspension type: Full Suspension
bicycle frame material: alloy
bicycle type: mountain
frame size: Medium
make / manufacturer: US Bikes
model name / number: Titán Glacier
wheel size: other/unknown
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04-19-20, 06:47 AM
Half way there
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DIAMOND BACK ASCENT Mountain Bike (needs repairs) - $500
-DIAMOND BACK ASCENT mountain bike-Light weight frame constructed from True Temper AVR double-butted CrMo tubing
-Shimano quick-release wheel skewers
-Araya 26x1.50 HE CV-7 rims
-Shimano Altus A10 gear shifters/brake levers
-Entire bike is for parts/not working
-Fixer upper/project bike
-Sold as is
-$500 or best offer
https://asheville.craigslist.org/bik/d/hendersonville-diamond-back-ascent/7108375578.htm
