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Old 08-26-19, 10:24 AM
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Picking these up tomorrow.

I just had the best experience with a seller. These two bikes were listed on Facebook Marketplace, I contacted the seller and told her I was interested in both, but I was at the fire department until tomorrow morning. I told her I would contact her tomorrow and hopefully they would still be there. She told me she would hold them, they belonged to her dad and he was a firefighter. On top of that she drastically lowered the price for both.








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Cool! They both look like they’re in good shape underneath the dust and weather too!
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I was bummed that the original Cinelli saddle was missing on the Black Lightning. But then noticed it on the Raleigh.
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Awesome! Thanks for your service to your community!
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Dang, a Black Lightning? Those are iconic. Unbelieveable to find that on Facebook Marketplace (Huffyville). Congrats!
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Always nice to find complete bikes.
With a story.
In good shape.
And at reduced prices.

Firefighters and first responders (and others, too) are a remarkable asset to their communities. No better calling than saving lives. If you can cut the mustard.
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Good for her, and even better for you. Nothing like a win-win transaction.
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Originally Posted by sloar
I was bummed that the original Cinelli saddle was missing on the Black Lightning. But then noticed it on the Raleigh.


When you pick them up, don't forget to ask her if she has any other extra parts or wheels to throw in with the package.
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The Cannondale is a hot mess, mostly cosmetic except for a broken flange on the front hub. The Raleigh is in pretty good shape. Very nice chrome, but the paint is flaking in a few spots. Overall I think it will make a nice bike. Unbelievable that nothing was stuck. Fortunately I only paid $140 for both and $20 for gas.
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I love the Raleigh! I picked up an 84 Competition just like this one for $250 last year even though I knew it was too small for me. My brother has it now and it’s just his size. I knew he’d want it so I had to get it. I’m still looking for mine and I’m jealous as can be, especially at less than half the price with a Cannondale thrown in. Nice find!
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Ah, firefighter privilege.
It has its advantages.

It has its drawbacks.

Like....fire.

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Originally Posted by sloar
The Cannondale is a hot mess, mostly cosmetic except for a broken flange on the front hub. The Raleigh is in pretty good shape. Very nice chrome, but the paint is flaking in a few spots. Overall I think it will make a nice bike. Unbelievable that nothing was stuck. Fortunately I only paid $140 for both and $20 for gas.
With a deal like that, you should have paid $40 for gas.
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Good Things come to Good People! Semper Fi @sloar. And the lady sounds like a good person too!!!

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Originally Posted by qcpmsame
Good Things come to Good People! Semper Fi @sloar. And the lady sounds like a good person too!!!

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Thank you! Semper Fi to you sir.
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Originally Posted by sloar
Thank you! Semper Fi to you sir.
Don't call me SIR, I had to work for a living.......

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Originally Posted by qcpmsame
Don't call me SIR, I had to work for a living.......

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Habit, I call all elderly men sir.😂
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Winner.......

Set myself up really good on this one didn't I

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I made LCPL twice.
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But don't tell anyone .
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Wow those look super nice, I'm jealous
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