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10-07-17, 04:32 PM
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10-07-17, 04:58 PM
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and i wonder how this guy feels about the color red???
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik...335781548.html
i think its pretty funny that the cable housing and ends are still black
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik...335781548.html
i think its pretty funny that the cable housing and ends are still black
https://www.walmart.com/ip/DECKAS-MT...tors/504879582
https://www.ebay.com/i/192178123151?...r=492095236869
10-09-17, 04:10 AM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...327866712.html
The super rare Raleigh has already dropped $400 since you posted it.
The super rare Raleigh has already dropped $400 since you posted it.
Raleigh racing bike (rare) - $250
10-09-17, 05:28 PM
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Craigslist XO-1 Shenanigans!
Yesterday a "Barn find Bridgestone touring bike - $250 (States island)"
was posted with pictures showing reasonable condition XO-1 frame with wrecked cranks and no front tire.
I saw it 7 hours after it went up and sent an "i'll take it" and wasn't surprised not to hear back.
The original posting didn't stay up 24 hours and just before it went down this popped up:
//newyork.craigslist.org/que/bik/d/bridgestone-xo-1-grant/6339379518.html
Bridgestone xo-1 grant petersen Rivendell frame - $950 (Astoria)
Xo-1 frame and fork. One of the modern classic touring bike frames.
Only frame for sale.
I know the toll over the Verrazano has gone up, but wow....
Yesterday a "Barn find Bridgestone touring bike - $250 (States island)"
was posted with pictures showing reasonable condition XO-1 frame with wrecked cranks and no front tire.
I saw it 7 hours after it went up and sent an "i'll take it" and wasn't surprised not to hear back.
The original posting didn't stay up 24 hours and just before it went down this popped up:
//newyork.craigslist.org/que/bik/d/bridgestone-xo-1-grant/6339379518.html
Bridgestone xo-1 grant petersen Rivendell frame - $950 (Astoria)
Xo-1 frame and fork. One of the modern classic touring bike frames.
Only frame for sale.
I know the toll over the Verrazano has gone up, but wow....
10-10-17, 06:28 AM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Raleigh Grand prix with helmet - $200
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...327866712.html
10-10-17, 06:52 AM
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I'm always dubious when I read "rare" in a CL ad.
10-10-17, 06:57 AM
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This was the ad pic from "offerup" At first, I thought it was just this way from storage. Apparently that's how he rode it. I did buy a nice bike for practically nothing though
IMG_20171001_021747_743 by Norcal Mike, on Flickr
IMG_20171001_021747_743 by Norcal Mike, on Flickr
10-10-17, 09:52 AM
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Please post a picture of yourself riding it set up that way. Pretty please!?!
This was the ad pic from "offerup" At first, I thought it was just this way from storage. Apparently that's how he rode it. I did buy a nice bike for practically nothing though
IMG_20171001_021747_743 by Norcal Mike, on Flickr
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10-10-17, 09:58 AM
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LOL! it been long fixed. If it would bring some laughter, I could always put it back that way for a photo op. The guy I bought it from must have been an engineer. it had some wierd machine block in the seat post that pushed the seat further forward. Definitely strange.
10-10-17, 10:36 AM
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There was a $350 DeRosa in my size that was listed last week on the DC craigslist. I sent an email within a half hour of posting, then didn't hear back for a few days, and in the meantime discovered it had also been listed on the Boston CL for a more normal $1500. So figured it was a scam ad. But then I heard back on it. Here's the thread:
Nice bike and it looks like my size. Can I check it out tonight? I'm in Bethesda,
Thanks, -J
...
Hi, I'm Wendy, I'm getting back to you about the bike I'm selling on Craigslist.
I have attached some photos with it to this email. But I have some bad news, I am now in Victoria, Canada.
I hope we can still make the sale.
Thanks!
...
No problem. I can drive up tonight. What's the address?
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Drive to Victoria?
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Sure, why not.
The same bike's been listed on Boston CL for a while: https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/bi...335268232.html
Just wondering exactly what the scam is? Just collecting email/phone numbers? Trying to get someone to send a money order or wire money? How does it work?
No response after that.
Nice bike and it looks like my size. Can I check it out tonight? I'm in Bethesda,
Thanks, -J
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Hi, I'm Wendy, I'm getting back to you about the bike I'm selling on Craigslist.
I have attached some photos with it to this email. But I have some bad news, I am now in Victoria, Canada.
I hope we can still make the sale.
Thanks!
...
No problem. I can drive up tonight. What's the address?
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Drive to Victoria?
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Sure, why not.
The same bike's been listed on Boston CL for a while: https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/bi...335268232.html
Just wondering exactly what the scam is? Just collecting email/phone numbers? Trying to get someone to send a money order or wire money? How does it work?
No response after that.
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10-10-17, 10:55 AM
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There was a $350 DeRosa in my size that was listed last week on the DC craigslist. I sent an email within a half hour of posting, then didn't hear back for a few days, and in the meantime discovered it had also been listed on the Boston CL for a more normal $1500. So figured it was a scam ad. But then I heard back on it. Here's the thread:
Nice bike and it looks like my size. Can I check it out tonight? I'm in Bethesda,
Thanks, -J
...
Hi, I'm Wendy, I'm getting back to you about the bike I'm selling on Craigslist.
I have attached some photos with it to this email. But I have some bad news, I am now in Victoria, Canada.
I hope we can still make the sale.
Thanks!
...
No problem. I can drive up tonight. What's the address?
...
Drive to Victoria?
...
Sure, why not.
The same bike's been listed on Boston CL for a while: https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/bi...335268232.html
Just wondering exactly what the scam is? Just collecting email/phone numbers? Trying to get someone to send a money order or wire money? How does it work?
No response after that.
Nice bike and it looks like my size. Can I check it out tonight? I'm in Bethesda,
Thanks, -J
...
Hi, I'm Wendy, I'm getting back to you about the bike I'm selling on Craigslist.
I have attached some photos with it to this email. But I have some bad news, I am now in Victoria, Canada.
I hope we can still make the sale.
Thanks!
...
No problem. I can drive up tonight. What's the address?
...
Drive to Victoria?
...
Sure, why not.
The same bike's been listed on Boston CL for a while: https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/bi...335268232.html
Just wondering exactly what the scam is? Just collecting email/phone numbers? Trying to get someone to send a money order or wire money? How does it work?
No response after that.
10-10-17, 12:07 PM
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Recently my nephew almost fell for a CL scam ad for a Jeep. His Mom stopped him before going through with it.
10-10-17, 06:45 PM
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LOL! it been long fixed. If it would bring some laughter, I could always put it back that way for a photo op. The guy I bought it from must have been an engineer. it had some wierd machine block in the seat post that pushed the seat further forward. Definitely strange.
10-10-17, 06:53 PM
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This was the ad pic from "offerup" At first, I thought it was just this way from storage. Apparently that's how he rode it. I did buy a nice bike for practically nothing though
IMG_20171001_021747_743 by Norcal Mike, on Flickr
IMG_20171001_021747_743 by Norcal Mike, on Flickr
I do think, however, that I may need to put my track stem onto the bike. The bars are way too high.
10-11-17, 08:24 AM
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I think you need a bigger chainring; what's that 60? psh
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10-12-17, 06:15 AM
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The Peugeot UO-9 is not worth $675.
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When you can't agree on where to go...
Unique Tandem Bike - $30 (Fairfax, Va.)
Both can steer.
One of the most unique Bikes you will ever see.
Moving overseas so must sell.
Unique Tandem Bike - $30 (Fairfax, Va.)
Both can steer.
One of the most unique Bikes you will ever see.
Moving overseas so must sell.
10-12-17, 01:51 PM
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When you can't agree on where to go...
Unique Tandem Bike - $30 (Fairfax, Va.)
Both can steer.
One of the most unique Bikes you will ever see.
Moving overseas so must sell.
Unique Tandem Bike - $30 (Fairfax, Va.)
Both can steer.
One of the most unique Bikes you will ever see.
Moving overseas so must sell.
10-12-17, 01:54 PM
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Classic Raleigh 10 Speed - $200 (North Eugene)
Raleigh 10 speed bicycle with powder coated frame. Smaller frame good fit for someone 5'0" to 5'10".