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12-21-19, 07:15 AM
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12-21-19, 08:12 AM
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12-21-19, 06:35 PM
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Judging from that and the position of the saddle whoever rode that was REALLY short. From the look of the rest of it, it was UNDER the shed not in it.
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12-21-19, 06:39 PM
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12-22-19, 12:33 AM
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I myself am a very well know artist. I know a lot of things and a lot of people and haven't been sick a single day in the last 5 years.
Please buy my bicycle.
Please buy my bicycle.
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
12-22-19, 07:19 AM
Half way there
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His ad deleted all that garbage text and now simply asks for $20.
12-24-19, 09:59 AM
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Not a very good close-up of the shift levers in the cover photo, but I'm guessing it gets lots of people to click thru to the ad. 
12-24-19, 12:36 PM
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Tubes Are Expensive....In Paris
This bike is for sale and I am asking for - $1000 (Wilmington)
Posted 2019-12-24 12:53
"All it needs is a front tube the tire is flat and if I buy the tube the price will go up $100 call me at (???)
bicycle frame material: other/unknown
bicycle type: hybrid/comfort
brake type: other/unknown
condition: excellent
electric assist: none
frame size: 27 in
handlebar type: other/unknown
wheel size: 27 in"
https://wilmington.craigslist.org/bi...43962273.html#
12-24-19, 05:59 PM
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yeesh. thats an OK $100 bike, maybe even $200, I like those early cro-moly specialized frames... thats probably mid 90s (later ones were aluminum), 700c hybrid. But $1000 ? hah hah.
12-24-19, 06:39 PM
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Clearly in on it
Who's responsible for this ad?
12-25-19, 04:44 PM
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12-25-19, 04:59 PM
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^^^ lol!
12-27-19, 10:18 PM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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12-28-19, 12:53 AM
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Wow!
12-28-19, 07:30 AM
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Dude, just price the damn thing.
This has been up for weeks. Seems like he could have looked it up in that time instead of bumping it every chance he gets.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...035051411.html
bicycle frame material: aluminum
bicycle type: road
brake type: caliper
condition: good
electric assist: none
frame size: 26
make / manufacturer: JAMIS
model name / number: DIABLO
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 26 in
JAMIS DIABLO..., A VERY LIGHTWEIGHT BIKE.. WOW I CAN LITERALLY LIFT IT WITH ONE FINGER ..I don’t know too much about bikes so until I look it up you guys give me an idea... I Will donate the money to the needy or will trade for two kid’s bike in great condition
This has been up for weeks. Seems like he could have looked it up in that time instead of bumping it every chance he gets.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...035051411.html
JAMIS DIABLO
bicycle frame material: aluminum
bicycle type: road
brake type: caliper
condition: good
electric assist: none
frame size: 26
make / manufacturer: JAMIS
model name / number: DIABLO
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 26 in
JAMIS DIABLO..., A VERY LIGHTWEIGHT BIKE.. WOW I CAN LITERALLY LIFT IT WITH ONE FINGER ..I don’t know too much about bikes so until I look it up you guys give me an idea... I Will donate the money to the needy or will trade for two kid’s bike in great condition
- do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
12-28-19, 11:58 AM
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But, Butt?
vintage male mesinger bicycle - $125 (pawleys island)
Posted about 17 hours ago
"26 inch mesinger bicycle, leather seat and hand grips.
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: cruiser
brake type: caliper
frame size: 26 inch
handlebar type: other/unknown
suspension: other/unknown
wheel size: 26 in"
https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/b...045499020.html
(That's it; two photos of the saddle. Apparently the seller believes the saddle is the most valuable feature of the bicycle, and they may be right? Who knows?)
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12-28-19, 12:35 PM
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12-28-19, 01:46 PM
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12-28-19, 06:39 PM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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12-29-19, 06:50 PM
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Don't be scared of the wacky.
started at $900. Dropped to 300 then 200 firm!
offered 100 and they "jumped"
a few chips but really nice bike.
started at $900. Dropped to 300 then 200 firm!
offered 100 and they "jumped"
a few chips but really nice bike.
12-30-19, 09:40 AM
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Must not have been a very good job in advertising if selling these bikes is going to help.
12-30-19, 10:37 AM
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Assemblers in the RVA are not reading the directions!
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...046463999.html
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...046463999.html
Girl's Schwinn Iris 16" Bike Teal - $35 (Glen Allen)
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12-30-19, 10:39 AM
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Another one.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...033509663.html
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...033509663.html
Trek 7100 Bike - $150 (Glen Allen)
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