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Is it really? I was really confused by the last digit being 7 on the headbadge number which would match both the decal styling and the Reynolds decal (gold bar at the bottom, no TI logo) as 1977.
Did some do a weird refinish to that, then?
Did some do a weird refinish to that, then?
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This is the real deal, crank, stem and frame are optimistically worth the ask, never mind if the HS, SP, etc. happen to be, pretty sure the HS might be and the crank alone if the BB is good and one of the Paramount stamped ones is staggering.
08-14-20, 05:29 AM
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not so much hipster madness as preying on the desperate. these typical "gaspipe+stem shifters + turkey wings" that are usually 100-150 in NYC (and free-$50 elsewhere) are now listing AND SELLING north of 300. A lot of this is simply exploiting ignorance, as new-to-biking folks have zero idea of what theyre looking at or what would normally be paid for it.
08-14-20, 08:40 AM
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not so much hipster madness as preying on the desperate. these typical "gaspipe+stem shifters + turkey wings" that are usually 100-150 in NYC (and free-$50 elsewhere) are now listing AND SELLING north of 300. A lot of this is simply exploiting ignorance, as new-to-biking folks have zero idea of what theyre looking at or what would normally be paid for it.
Ah well, at least rents are dropping a bit, right?
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08-14-20, 02:11 PM
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That's sad, 'cause there was a Pinarello Treviso, I wanted to buy full early Chorus, just needed wheels, nice original paint (sans decals, of course), for $400. I just couldn't get in to town on Monday. I would have posted it here but he had some one coming after me, and the listing disappeared.
Ah well, at least rents are dropping a bit, right?
Ah well, at least rents are dropping a bit, right?
https://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/b...175738987.html
It's still there. Please buy it. It'll keep me from doing it.
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You mean this ad?
https://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/b...175738987.html
It's still there. Please buy it. It'll keep me from doing it.
https://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/b...175738987.html
It's still there. Please buy it. It'll keep me from doing it.
,,,,,I bought the track bike instead.... and I'm going to be restoring a 3Rensho. Until I sell a bunchof stuff, I just can't.***However, I do have some perfect wheelsets, a pantographed stem, and Pinarellp decals I could sell.
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08-14-20, 05:24 PM
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Why do Viscount ads always treat the mention of the "death fork" like it's a selling point? Who want's to pay a death fork premium? Anyways, I think this might be the guy who polluted our CL with the same overpriced Giant Kronos for years. Maybe instead of calling them a flipper you could call them a flopper.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/h...169068688.html
Collectable Retro rare made in England Viscount Aerospace Pro Road bike that has been fully cleaned,tuned with wheels trued.Really a nice example of the period,known for there light weight,well built,nice ride.Comes complete with the famous aluminum "death fork",this appears to have the 3rd generation fork that some say were safe to ride with,but,do your own research.(If you are going to ride the bike hard you may want to upgrade the front fork).Also has the made in England Middlemore leather saddle(Excellent condition).
24" Lightweight thin tube Chromoly frame.
2 x 5=10 speed drivetrain with Shimano shifters and derailleurs.
Quick release 27" lightweight alloy wheels with sealed bearing Shimano hubs.
Center-pull brakes.
Tires have plenty of tread,side walls are dried out some,but,left them on for period correctness.
Middlemore Leather saddle.
Toe clips.
Paint is in excellent shape.
Really a nice Made In England bike.Ride and/or display/collect.
$795.Cash only.
Thanks!
Jerry
Collectible Retro Viscount Made in England Road Bike/Tuned - $795 (Bloomington, MN)
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/h...169068688.html
Collectable Retro rare made in England Viscount Aerospace Pro Road bike that has been fully cleaned,tuned with wheels trued.Really a nice example of the period,known for there light weight,well built,nice ride.Comes complete with the famous aluminum "death fork",this appears to have the 3rd generation fork that some say were safe to ride with,but,do your own research.(If you are going to ride the bike hard you may want to upgrade the front fork).Also has the made in England Middlemore leather saddle(Excellent condition).
24" Lightweight thin tube Chromoly frame.
2 x 5=10 speed drivetrain with Shimano shifters and derailleurs.
Quick release 27" lightweight alloy wheels with sealed bearing Shimano hubs.
Center-pull brakes.
Tires have plenty of tread,side walls are dried out some,but,left them on for period correctness.
Middlemore Leather saddle.
Toe clips.
Paint is in excellent shape.
Really a nice Made In England bike.Ride and/or display/collect.
$795.Cash only.
Thanks!
Jerry
08-14-20, 08:45 PM
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WHAT, uh, the heck are we doing in this one, exactly??
bicycle for sale - $60,000 (brooklyn)
{from the ad:}
1-dura ace di2-9070.
2-xxx full cockpit set up.
3--5 remote assisted knight light+two remote light on helmet=7 light touch can be turned out with touch of button.
4-ceramic speed pilly and other set up.
5-extra ,climb and speed shifter all di2.
7-year 2013.
8-custom light reflector throughout the bicycle.
9-superlight and super fast bicycle.maintained and tune up by my mechanic every 6 months.
10-carbon saddle and rail,extra saddle also available
11=stage left side power meter.
12=garmin 1000 head unit
13=everything work properly and you can go 50 miles and hour in pich dark or race tour the france.
14=this bicycle was babied since day one and is show stopper price=6000 dollar.
15=comperabel bicycle, trek ,cipollini,pinarello,colnago ,all over 130000 dollar.
16=cannondale super six evo hi-mod
17=let me know if you are interested
bicycle for sale - $60,000 (brooklyn)
{from the ad:}
1-dura ace di2-9070.
2-xxx full cockpit set up.
3--5 remote assisted knight light+two remote light on helmet=7 light touch can be turned out with touch of button.
4-ceramic speed pilly and other set up.
5-extra ,climb and speed shifter all di2.
7-year 2013.
8-custom light reflector throughout the bicycle.
9-superlight and super fast bicycle.maintained and tune up by my mechanic every 6 months.
10-carbon saddle and rail,extra saddle also available
11=stage left side power meter.
12=garmin 1000 head unit
13=everything work properly and you can go 50 miles and hour in pich dark or race tour the france.
14=this bicycle was babied since day one and is show stopper price=6000 dollar.
15=comperabel bicycle, trek ,cipollini,pinarello,colnago ,all over 130000 dollar.
16=cannondale super six evo hi-mod
17=let me know if you are interested
08-15-20, 02:41 PM
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This thread started 11 years ago with over 19,000 posts. It’s been really good, informative and fun. Yet a few recent posters put it in jeopardy by posting political comments. Most are long time members that know better. If you want to discuss political issues, that’s why we have P&R. This thread and the most everything else here is about cycling so let’s keep it that way. Thanks
08-17-20, 02:20 PM
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Back to "The Hopes and Dreams of Used Bike Salesmen!"
Dolan track bike, fixed gear. Size small (50cm) - $750
https://columbus.craigslist.org/bik/...176371691.html
Selling my Dolan track bike. Size small (50cm) I’m 5’8” and it fits me great. It is fixed gear but wheels have braking surface if you wanted to add brakes. Frame and fork have holes drilled for brakes. Aluminum frame and fork. Lots of cool parts on it, quality stuff. Bike was built and hardly ridden, I have too many. It has less than 100 miles on it.
Perfect condition!
Any questions at all just text me
Six one four, 625, seven123
I imagine he's answering LOTS of questions along the lines of "why mount a giant porteur rack to a track bike", or "how well does it stop without brakes while loaded?"
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08-17-20, 02:49 PM
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^^^^ Thank you for re-wacky-fying this thread. So, uh, is this for pizza delivery at the velodrome? I'm 
08-17-20, 03:04 PM
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indeed.
08-17-20, 03:14 PM
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The fever dream top of the line Ross
Have you ever ended up collecting a handful of higher end components, but could never put a full gruppo together? This seller found the solution!
Or they really wanted the Campy Triomphe group it came with...
Just throw them on any old donor frame and sell the whole lot at Ebay prices!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...1090707723228/
$800
Lugged steel frame, Sugino crank 50/41t, Bulleye sealed roller bearing bottom bracket, Suntour Superbe sealed bearing pedals, Campagnolo front derailleur, Shimano Dura Ace rear derailleur, Shimano Dura Ace indexed down tube shifter, Suntour Winner freewheel 15-16-19-23-28t.
Wheels - Veloflex Corsa 25, Wilber Super Champion Alpine rims,Bulleye sealed bearing hubs, QR, 36h.
Brakes - Grab Compe calipers, Cane Creek levers.
Other components - Cinelli cork tape, Sakae handlebar, ttt Stem, Shimano Dura Ace headset, Brooks Swift saddle, Campagnolo seat post. Includes Seat bag, pump, water bottle holders, and water bottles. Large Frame - 56 to 58cm.
At least the indexing should work
Or they really wanted the Campy Triomphe group it came with...
Just throw them on any old donor frame and sell the whole lot at Ebay prices!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...1090707723228/
$800
Lugged steel frame, Sugino crank 50/41t, Bulleye sealed roller bearing bottom bracket, Suntour Superbe sealed bearing pedals, Campagnolo front derailleur, Shimano Dura Ace rear derailleur, Shimano Dura Ace indexed down tube shifter, Suntour Winner freewheel 15-16-19-23-28t.
Wheels - Veloflex Corsa 25, Wilber Super Champion Alpine rims,Bulleye sealed bearing hubs, QR, 36h.
Brakes - Grab Compe calipers, Cane Creek levers.
Other components - Cinelli cork tape, Sakae handlebar, ttt Stem, Shimano Dura Ace headset, Brooks Swift saddle, Campagnolo seat post. Includes Seat bag, pump, water bottle holders, and water bottles. Large Frame - 56 to 58cm.
At least the indexing should work
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08-17-20, 03:32 PM
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It popped up on a Hail Mary search for "superbe". I nabbed a late superbe pro RD for cheap and I was trying to get a feel for what's available, and the type of bike you'd find those components on. A Ross signature 294s was an unexpected result, thanks to those pedals.
Don't the pedals and the saddle account for half the market value of this bike build?
08-17-20, 05:55 PM
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So was the seller's right hand offset to the right one key? Or is it auto-correct poetic justice?
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...179047379.html
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...179047379.html
Dump 400 Bike 21 Speed - $50 (Belleville)
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08-18-20, 01:34 AM
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So ... this happened...
I refrained from cursing, but I really think it would have read a little more true to heart had I done so.
Originally Posted by Oblivious
Still for sale?
Originally Posted by Me
Like for moonshine?
Originally Posted by Oblivious
Are your items on Craigslist still for sale?
Originally Posted by Me
Just fyi: the number one spam message to a craigs seller has to be "is it still available?"
Originally Posted by Oblivious
Thank you for the lesson, do you want to sell your cycling items or not? I'm a local cyclocross promoter [bla bla bla...] I hope the above information and questions can now convince you that my trolling is legit. Do you STILL have your items for sale? If so, are you interested in selling them?
Originally Posted by Me
You used the number one -- I'm not kidding -- trolling/spam question on craigslist. Many sellers will quickly delete a message that only reads, "is it still available?"
Either you don't use craigslist, you're a bot, or you're from mars. Some sellers will write in their ad, "yes, it's still available!!" in attempt to stop the spam. It doesn't work. We still get trolls trying to get our info, like phone numbers. Maybe you have no idea how bad it can get, or you would never ever (ever!) ask a seller, "is it still available?" Yes, it's still available! That's why it's listed.
[I answer his two detailed questions here which could have easily been answered had he looked at the pics in the ad.]
Hope this has been helpful for all your future craigs correspondence.
Either you don't use craigslist, you're a bot, or you're from mars. Some sellers will write in their ad, "yes, it's still available!!" in attempt to stop the spam. It doesn't work. We still get trolls trying to get our info, like phone numbers. Maybe you have no idea how bad it can get, or you would never ever (ever!) ask a seller, "is it still available?" Yes, it's still available! That's why it's listed.
[I answer his two detailed questions here which could have easily been answered had he looked at the pics in the ad.]
Hope this has been helpful for all your future craigs correspondence.
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08-18-20, 06:10 AM
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08-18-20, 07:14 AM
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Even worse is Facebook marketplace where the "I'm interested" or whatever button for potential buyers sends the "Is this still available" message automatically.
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08-18-20, 08:08 AM
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Facebook marketplace sellers are exponentially more likely to fail to remove a sold item from the marketplace, compared to Craigslist sellers. They also generally fail to include useful information, like bike size.
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08-19-20, 09:02 AM
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An $800 Firenze. Oh come on now. And it "runs"...like it has a motor on it. There is also a lock on it...like someone other than the trashman would take it.
https://offerup.com/item/detail/936477352/
I have a Firenze bike good condition for its age runs hella good message me if interested
https://offerup.com/item/detail/936477352/
I have a Firenze bike good condition for its age runs hella good message me if interested
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08-19-20, 10:28 AM
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Do you think they ever rode it with a kid?
I feel bad for the kid if they did.
https://columbus.craigslist.org/bik/...180101158.html
bicycle frame material: other/unknown
bicycle type: mountain
condition: fair
frame size: 21
make / manufacturer: Mongoose
wheel size: other/unknown
Someone who knows bikes can have this one. Seat, handlebars need adjustment and tightened. Gears/brakes tires are all good.
https://columbus.craigslist.org/bik/...180101158.html
Bike-mongoose - $25 (Bexley)
bicycle frame material: other/unknownbicycle type: mountain
condition: fair
frame size: 21
make / manufacturer: Mongoose
wheel size: other/unknown
Someone who knows bikes can have this one. Seat, handlebars need adjustment and tightened. Gears/brakes tires are all good.