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Next stop, stratosphere.
I understand there's some cachet for these particular pedal models, but how much of it is a bubble?
NOS Suntour XCII bear trap pedals, 9/16 spindle.
These are bid up to $217 with over a day remaining. 💀
https://www.ebay.com/itm/233663523735
NOS Suntour XCII bear trap pedals, 9/16 spindle.
These are bid up to $217 with over a day remaining. 💀
https://www.ebay.com/itm/233663523735
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^^^ One way around the Eroica aero brake lever rule.....
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Not seriously bike-related, a pink bike and helmet are mentioned at the end of the add, definitely "WACKY"...note the comments "nice" and send a picture!
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ws...168417983.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ws...168417983.html
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I understand there's some cachet for these particular pedal models, but how much of it is a bubble?
NOS Suntour XCII bear trap pedals, 9/16 spindle.
These are bid up to $217 with over a day remaining. 💀
https://www.ebay.com/itm/233663523735
NOS Suntour XCII bear trap pedals, 9/16 spindle.
These are bid up to $217 with over a day remaining. 💀
https://www.ebay.com/itm/233663523735
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I can assure you the person riding this had at least ONE regret (the time they rode full tilt into a parked Ford Aerostar).
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/d/...165909979.html
Rhino "Turn 'n Burn / No Regrets"
BMX 20” Bike
Chrome with Gold Accents
Great Condition!
Rhino "Turn n Burn / No Regrets" BMX 20” Bike Chrome/Gold Accents - $250 (S Aurora, CO)
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/d/...165909979.html
Rhino "Turn 'n Burn / No Regrets"
BMX 20” Bike
Chrome with Gold Accents
Great Condition!
I absolutely LOVE the delta between the fork's new position and the front brake! Couldn't be more obvious.
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I'd like to see anyone use this freewheel for touring on anything but dead flat pavement with a tailwind.
Seller's copy:
"SHIMANO 13-21 FREEWHEEL 6 SPEED 600 ROAD TOURING COGS VINTAGE" Touring? I don't think so.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SHIMANO-13-...YO0l2&LH_BIN=1
Cheers
Seller's copy:
"SHIMANO 13-21 FREEWHEEL 6 SPEED 600 ROAD TOURING COGS VINTAGE" Touring? I don't think so.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SHIMANO-13-...YO0l2&LH_BIN=1
Cheers
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I'd like to see anyone use this freewheel for touring on anything but dead flat pavement with a tailwind.
Seller's copy:
"SHIMANO 13-21 FREEWHEEL 6 SPEED 600 ROAD TOURING COGS VINTAGE" Touring? I don't think so.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SHIMANO-13-...YO0l2&LH_BIN=1
Cheers
Seller's copy:
"SHIMANO 13-21 FREEWHEEL 6 SPEED 600 ROAD TOURING COGS VINTAGE" Touring? I don't think so.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SHIMANO-13-...YO0l2&LH_BIN=1
Cheers
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Not seriously bike-related, a pink bike and helmet are mentioned at the end of the add, definitely "WACKY"...note the comments "nice" and send a picture!
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ws...168417983.html
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ws...168417983.html
He should post a picture of himself too, shouldn't he? I mean, this really is a plea for a girlfriend, right?
And I am assuming "his" gender as I'm extremely skeptical that a woman is making this offer.
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What smells stronger, the chlorine in the pool or the scam in the ad itself?
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Is it the girlfriend? She should take a dip in the pool
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Yet another spelling for Schwinn, which this bike obviously is not. A fairly rare (in this country) Raleigh Glider and...it's a 3 speep!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...79354599618464
Vintage 3 speep Schinn bike
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...79354599618464
Vintage 3 speep Schinn bike
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so what would an old Silca Imperial be worth? it has a campy tip, and its the type that fits right up into the seatube-toptube joint without needing brackets, on a 24" frame? its very well used but still quite functional. black with a aluminum handle area.
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25 bucks here. Bidding on eBay from 20, I just got one, to crazy.
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Do you have any idea how many of us got our intro to drop bars, and toe clips on those "BOS" (in the sixties). I'm not arguing about value, but please show a little respect...
We felt pretty dang swift, compared to the guy we just passed, riding a Schwinn Varsity...
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Hey,
Do you have any idea how many of us got our intro to drop bars, and toe clips on those "BOS" (in the sixties). I'm not arguing about value, but please show a little respect...
We felt pretty dang swift, compared to the guy we just passed, riding a Schwinn Varsity...
Do you have any idea how many of us got our intro to drop bars, and toe clips on those "BOS" (in the sixties). I'm not arguing about value, but please show a little respect...
We felt pretty dang swift, compared to the guy we just passed, riding a Schwinn Varsity...
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Actually a nice bike at a decent price for the "new toilet paper" bike economy. It's the film-noir / Weegee-crime-scene / mug-shot / brooding-post-apocalypse photography that I find amusing. For more information, text Dieter.
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...168950549.html
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...168950549.html
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NOTE TO SELF: Work on finger exercises
(I think that's my proctologist!)
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