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eBay / CraigsList finds - "Are you looking for one of these!?" Part II
08-08-23, 07:14 PM
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Tall Super Course with Brooks saddle and Suntour bar ends.
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Raleigh Supercourse Bicycle 1978 $100 Waukesha, WI
08-08-23, 08:48 PM
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Lol! If it was mine I wouldn't be letting it go.
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08-08-23, 09:42 PM
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Mountain Bike - Trek 850 - $60 (Escondido)
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/...652255414.html
I bought this one after some research. Got it for $50. It's a 1988 in great condition, all original where it counts. Back in 88, 870 was their top steel ATB, so this was 2nd in line. Deore 6 speed with Araya RM-20 rims (I a have a thing for those rims haha).
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/...652255414.html
I bought this one after some research. Got it for $50. It's a 1988 in great condition, all original where it counts. Back in 88, 870 was their top steel ATB, so this was 2nd in line. Deore 6 speed with Araya RM-20 rims (I a have a thing for those rims haha).
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08-08-23, 09:44 PM
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I've seen so many good deals back home in north county.
08-08-23, 09:45 PM
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These certainly helped launch a million MTB's and were great bikes to be sure but not everybody's cup of tea.
I love them for their iconic status and Merz's connection to their development.
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08-08-23, 09:48 PM
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Thanks for the additional info. Too late however, It is sold. Even if I took the choppa it wouldn’t be fast enough from where I am.
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08-08-23, 10:14 PM
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They can and do punch way above their weight, plain and simple.
At Eroica 2017 we took my light green all original Merz touring and my sons gold SC just about identical to this one.
We had tag teamed it for Christmas, it turned out fantastic and he loved it more than any bike he had before it.
We got to the motel and there were a lot of folks walking around looking at and talking bikes, I put ours outside the room while we unpacked and organized the room.
At one point there was quite a bit of commotion outside our room, I go out and 5 or 6 people are pouring over the SC, with the Merz sitting right next to it!
I knew about them already having had one of my own many years ago so I wasn't that shocked, butt hurt, but not surprised.
The next day at the concourse, same thing, the SC was leaned against a tree off to the side so we could keep an eye on it, steady stream of looky loos all day long there too.
It was eventually stolen off the front of a tri-met bus when he didn't keep an eye on it.
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08-08-23, 10:20 PM
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08-08-23, 10:21 PM
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08-08-23, 11:18 PM
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They are pretty much all 3 tubes straight gauge until you get to the supercourse 12. It's 3 tube double butted. I've had both and I have to say both are good framesets. I prefer the 12.
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08-09-23, 01:11 AM
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08-09-23, 01:15 AM
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08-09-23, 01:27 AM
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Mountain Bike - Trek 850 - $60 (Escondido)
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/...652255414.html
I bought this one after some research. Got it for $50. It's a 1988 in great condition, all original where it counts. Back in 88, 870 was their top steel ATB, so this was 2nd in line. Deore 6 speed with Araya RM-20 rims (I a have a thing for those rims haha).
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/...652255414.html
I bought this one after some research. Got it for $50. It's a 1988 in great condition, all original where it counts. Back in 88, 870 was their top steel ATB, so this was 2nd in line. Deore 6 speed with Araya RM-20 rims (I a have a thing for those rims haha).
08-09-23, 05:45 AM
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Cannondale ST400 Vintage Road Bike $250 Michigan City, IN
Facebook IN CanondaleCannondale ST400 road bike produced in the late 80's. Unsure of exact year. Made in the USA. In wonderful shape. Original decals have mostly all flaked off with age, but paint is still in very good shape. 61 cm frame. ~34.5 inch standover height. This bike is for someone at least 6 foot tall. Very tall frame. Aluminum. Full Shimano 600 components: -Brake Calipers + Levers -Crankset -Derailleurs -Pedals -Wheel Hubs -Downtube Shifters -Headset Original Vetta Saddle Fluted Seatpost 27 in wheels
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08-09-23, 07:04 AM
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The comment you'll always hear about the SC, and somebody made it above, is that they "punch above their weight." Yes, the frame is as you described, but the SC is a quicker, better handling, comfortable all-rounder than maybe it oughta be. Paint colors and schemes throughout the years looked great too. Combine all that with a typically low price and that makes the SC a favorite around here. I think even Sheldon Brown called the frame "worthy of upgrades," or something similar.
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08-09-23, 09:54 AM
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08-09-23, 10:33 AM
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Cinelli Supercorsa 57mm Campagnolo $1,500 Oak Park, IL
Facebook IL Cinelli SCBought new-old-stock in 2006 from local Oak Park bike shop. Parted up and well cared for but been in storage fro many years nearly unridden. In decent shape. Could use a tune up but they are a happy ride!
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08-09-23, 11:30 AM
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Not too old but a very good buy at $100 in PA.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...25307342633871
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08-09-23, 11:58 AM
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08-09-23, 11:59 AM
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08-09-23, 12:04 PM
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$100. deer park,NY
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08-09-23, 12:05 PM
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08-09-23, 12:46 PM
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08-09-23, 01:11 PM
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