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Old 10-20-20, 06:39 AM
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A 1994 Koga-Miyata World Traveller in probably my size for €30. There's a dent in the top tube because of the child seat but I don't know how bad it is yet.

Is it something you would risk a chance on?
They are very nice triple-butted frames but how safe is this for touring?



EDIT: Oooof! And to think this is even my size! (66cm)


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Old 10-20-20, 07:46 AM
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Cool bike. Having just for the novelty would be worth it.
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Old 10-20-20, 05:55 PM
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Polka-dot panniers? I'm in!
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Old 10-21-20, 04:10 AM
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What do you want to bet this thing has been used to make a beer run or three...

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/bik/d/s...216968375.html

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Old 10-21-20, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by psychodad
What do you want to bet this thing has been used to make a beer run or three...

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/bik/d/s...216968375.html

No doubt. Makes it harder to fall over!
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Old 10-21-20, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Charliekeet
No doubt. Makes it harder to fall over!
Yeah but a slight shift forward could be painful
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Old 10-21-20, 06:35 PM
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Anybody remember Op Art?

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Old 10-21-20, 06:49 PM
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^^^ Reminds of navy Razzle Dazzle camo ^^^
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https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/bik...217746954.html - $1200

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Old 10-21-20, 08:49 PM
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...the his and her matched bikes, "that we were gonna ride all over the place, but never really did much", are invariably overpriced here in NorCal as well.
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Old 10-21-20, 08:55 PM
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This is about $500 cheaper than last week. In three weeks at this rate, he will pay someone $500 to take it.

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/bop/d/t...209926349.html

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Old 10-22-20, 08:44 AM
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Not to wacky, just a different time, the sheep skin covers were da bomb in 1980.

Mini fenders to!
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Old 10-22-20, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by psychodad
This is about $500 cheaper than last week. In three weeks at this rate, he will pay someone $500 to take it.

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/bop/d/t...209926349.html

lol in that side-pic you can't tell that's a decorative spare on the back

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Old 10-22-20, 05:17 PM
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Hmmm.

Raleigh Bike for sale
$150
Sporting Goods

Outdoor Recreation Equipment
Listed 22 hours ago in Wilmington, NCDetails
  • Condition
    Used - Good
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Vintage bike. Good condition.



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Old 10-22-20, 05:25 PM
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A few months, they might have gotten the asking price for the toilet paper.

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Old 10-23-20, 06:07 AM
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One of a Kind Bicycle (clovis)



Bicycle??? Where are the pedals? Oh, it's electric. So it's more a "car" than a "bike". Welcome to the future.

https://fresno.craigslist.org/bik/d/...217563317.html

And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack
And you may find yourself in another part of the world
And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large velomobile
And you may find yourself in a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife
And you may ask yourself, "Well... how did I get here?"
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Old 10-23-20, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Lemond1985

One of a Kind Bicycle (clovis)



Bicycle??? Where are the pedals? Oh, it's electric. So it's more a "car" than a "bike". Welcome to the future.

https://fresno.craigslist.org/bik/d/...217563317.html

And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack
And you may find yourself in another part of the world
And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large velomobile
And you may find yourself in a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife
And you may ask yourself, "Well... how did I get here?"
Fresno? It better have AC...
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Old 10-23-20, 11:28 AM
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^^^^ The text says "battery ASSISTED", so yes, it is a bicycle, just like an e-bike.

Bonus wacky points, however, because the photos are all (badly done) photos of printed photos.

Reminds me of youtube videos that clearly show someone shooting a computer/TV screen with a camera. VCRs in the '80s were more advanced than that.
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I think "PEDAL assisted" would be more accurate. Besides, why pedal at all, especially if no one can see your legs? There's no one to impress, it's strictly "the honor system" in that regard.

I'm waiting for Ebikes that look just like time trial bikes to come out, with aero bars, disc wheels, etc.

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Originally Posted by Lemond1985

One of a Kind Bicycle (clovis)



Bicycle??? Where are the pedals? Oh, it's electric. So it's more a "car" than a "bike". Welcome to the future.

https://fresno.craigslist.org/bik/d/...217563317.html

And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack
And you may find yourself in another part of the world
And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large velomobile
And you may find yourself in a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife
And you may ask yourself, "Well... how did I get here?"
Plus it's a TRI-Cycle not a BI-Cycle. LOL

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^^^^^ By the legal definition, it's a bicycle.
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Old 10-23-20, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. 66
Not to wacky, just a different time, the sheep skin covers were da bomb in 1980.

Mini fenders to!
I had a sheepskin cover like that for a midwest tour in the 80s. Cool and comfortable!
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These look Good?
https://offerup.com/item/detail/993260871/
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I had to tell the seller something about his product and price yesterday.i think i broke his heart.
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I had to tell the seller something about his product and price yesterday.i think i broke his heart.
Miguel'
Yes, I hope that the seller didn't ruin them...that would be a double dose of remorse.
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