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05-21-15, 09:10 AM
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Auction ended with 0 bids? That's crazy! I mean, it's 10,000, but that's Australian dollars, so like total 20 bucks in real money, right?
05-21-15, 12:08 PM
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I think the decimal point maybe in the wrong spot or their completely delusional about this, oh and some much detail
Mens Peugeot Bike in Bentleigh East, VIC | eBay
Mens Peugeot Bike in Bentleigh East, VIC | eBay
Here are the pics of the mens bike
I think the seller was using E-Bay as an image hosting system for some reason other than selling that Peugeot.
05-22-15, 06:16 AM
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Who exactly collects these?
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print[h=2] Schwinn Collectible Rolling Rock Bike - $700 (Ambler)[/h]
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condition: new
Never used, collectible Schwinn Rolling Rock bike. I only took the bike out of the box to take pictures and put it together. $700
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prohibited[SUP][?][/SUP] Posted: 8 hours agoprint[h=2] Schwinn Collectible Rolling Rock Bike - $700 (Ambler)[/h]
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Never used, collectible Schwinn Rolling Rock bike. I only took the bike out of the box to take pictures and put it together. $700
- do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
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05-22-15, 05:02 PM
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Such a deal...........
I seriously hope at least the picture is a joke, if not the whole ad.
Need someone to weld a bicycle
Need someone to weld a bicycle - $1
I have a couple of old cruiser bikes that I would like to modify - basically cop and extend. It turns out I can't weld to save my life. I would love to find a fellow bike nut to help me by doing some relatively simple (I think) welding. I would be willing to pay or work to build two and I would give one to you for your efforts.
These would be thick steel, not the fancy allow tubular stuff on "ten speeds".
Need someone to weld a bicycle
Need someone to weld a bicycle - $1
I have a couple of old cruiser bikes that I would like to modify - basically cop and extend. It turns out I can't weld to save my life. I would love to find a fellow bike nut to help me by doing some relatively simple (I think) welding. I would be willing to pay or work to build two and I would give one to you for your efforts.
These would be thick steel, not the fancy allow tubular stuff on "ten speeds".
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05-22-15, 07:49 PM
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I seriously hope at least the picture is a joke, if not the whole ad.
Need someone to weld a bicycle
Need someone to weld a bicycle
Ok, everything clashes badly
But, it is the thought that counts, right?It might be a fun project, if the guy was just a couple thousand miles closer
05-22-15, 08:05 PM
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These Schwinn Ascensions are $299 at Target. Oh, but UPGRADES! Looks like they got paint on the fork seals too.
[h=2]Like new 29er mountain bike with upgrades - $400 (Plymouth, MN)[/h]https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bik/5022604871.html
Like new Schwinn 29er mens bike with upgraded Shimano SPD Clipless pedals, Vento leather race saddle with Ti rails, and recent tune up. Front and rear disc brakes, Shimano derailleur, perfect tires, front suspension shock fork. Ready to ride men's bicycle that can handle single track, trails, streets, and most MN riding conditions.
$400 Cash or possible trade for a Fender Telecaster. Open to other guitars, but must be worth $400 used value. Open to other trades, specifically looking for a .20g Over-Under break action. Email if interested.
[h=2]Like new 29er mountain bike with upgrades - $400 (Plymouth, MN)[/h]https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bik/5022604871.html
Like new Schwinn 29er mens bike with upgraded Shimano SPD Clipless pedals, Vento leather race saddle with Ti rails, and recent tune up. Front and rear disc brakes, Shimano derailleur, perfect tires, front suspension shock fork. Ready to ride men's bicycle that can handle single track, trails, streets, and most MN riding conditions.
$400 Cash or possible trade for a Fender Telecaster. Open to other guitars, but must be worth $400 used value. Open to other trades, specifically looking for a .20g Over-Under break action. Email if interested.
05-22-15, 08:18 PM
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05-22-15, 08:20 PM
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05-22-15, 08:25 PM
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I wonder what a gear handle is.
05-22-15, 09:49 PM
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I wonder what a "dollor" is.
05-22-15, 10:35 PM
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05-23-15, 12:13 AM
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05-23-15, 05:06 AM
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Old and found in attic = extremely valuable, right? Oh, and CPSC reflectors on front, rear, wheels and pedals does not equal 1950s. Try '70s.
Vintage Triumph bicycle 1950's
Vintage Triumph bicycle 1950's - $375
make / manufacturer: Triumph
Found this bike in an attic. Been there a long time. Old bike,restorable condition. Made in England. No emails, and serious buyers only.
Vintage Triumph bicycle 1950's
Vintage Triumph bicycle 1950's - $375
make / manufacturer: Triumph
Found this bike in an attic. Been there a long time. Old bike,restorable condition. Made in England. No emails, and serious buyers only.
05-23-15, 05:38 AM
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This particular bike does not appear to have an ENO, eccentric BB, half-link BMX chain or anything else that might make it work properly.
Half-assed hipster butchering should never happen to any bike. If you're going to do this you need to do it properly, kiddies.
05-23-15, 07:48 AM
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05-23-15, 08:09 AM
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It looks legit from here, but then again I don't live in Bloomington and I never cut limestone, either.
05-23-15, 08:16 AM
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Its a cheap gas pipe huffy that someone switched to a single speed to race in the Little 500. Really not a big deal.
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05-23-15, 08:27 AM
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Edit: Ah, didn't look close enough on the first pass, not a decent frame but the forged dropout is still a bit of a puzzler.
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05-23-15, 08:50 AM
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Theres really no collectors value in the bikes, the teams are issued two bikes, all the bikes are identical only sizes vary. For the longest time they were AMF, but now I think they change every year. The teams have an option to either keep the bikes or give the bikes back to be rented and used as practice bikes on the track. The teams have to put down a deposit for the bikes and get it back if they don't want the bikes. It really is a fun event to attend. Ive never seen nice quality bikes being raced there.
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05-24-15, 10:08 AM
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05-24-15, 10:55 AM
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Must sell ASAP before my neighbor's kid finds out I have it! Will use money to figure out how to operate webcam!
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Great line.
05-24-15, 11:57 AM
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Oh yeah, I remember back when they had the Tour de France in America, that was about 1983-84, wasn't it? That was the year Greg Armstrong won, then got banned for performance enhancing aerodynamic socks, wasn't it?
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05-24-15, 02:14 PM
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I've never seen a plastic weirdo like this before:
[h=2]1980s classic bikes altera plastic bike - $199 (torrance, CA)[/h]https://images.craigslist.org/01717_i...V3_600x450.jpg
1980 altera bike by volvo $199.
[h=2]1980s classic bikes altera plastic bike - $199 (torrance, CA)[/h]https://images.craigslist.org/01717_i...V3_600x450.jpg
1980 altera bike by volvo $199.
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