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08-06-20, 05:12 PM
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Does anyone else do this?
It lets me wonder if someone came back to their locked bike with cut cables and a missing cockpit.
If you like this, i have a few animal heads you might be interested in.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/324248564020
If you like this, i have a few animal heads you might be interested in.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/324248564020
08-06-20, 09:32 PM
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This guy says his Veloce is identical to the X3/50th Anniversary on ebay. Not asking $15k but only $2k.
08-07-20, 10:42 AM
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Miele bicycles for sale are often pretty wacky. A lot of people think they were made in Italy when they were in fact made in Mississauga, Canada.
I like this add that says it has an all Cmpagnolo drivetrain. It has Shimano Sport LX derailleurs and shifters. I wonder what this seller thinks a drivetrain is?
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-road-bike/ci...ike/1511020784
Cheers
I like this add that says it has an all Cmpagnolo drivetrain. It has Shimano Sport LX derailleurs and shifters. I wonder what this seller thinks a drivetrain is?
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-road-bike/ci...ike/1511020784
Cheers
08-07-20, 11:56 AM
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The thing I thought was interesting was that, after all that, the poster has a problem with Trek road bikes from the 90's!
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08-07-20, 12:26 PM
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Not to mention the assumption that anyone would prefer a new, most likely disposable, bike over a '90s Trek.
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08-07-20, 03:20 PM
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I get where he's coming from. I could inundate this thread with the overpriced garbage that's popping up now. You can't swing a dead cat without hitting a dirty, rusty 1980's Schwinn Sprint with rotted flat tires, all $100 or more. Then there's this "in very good original condition" Nishika for the paltry sum of $250.........
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08-07-20, 08:24 PM
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This seller offers Bike A (not sure what Bike A is, but don't believe it's a Moser) and says its the same as Bike B, except it's not.
I added the red highlites
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...6856934778958/
$500 Road bike"Nice bike frame, all parts work, needs seat. Brand new goes for over $1,000. Picture of the bike new for comparison"
2nd photo is supposed to be Bike A new.
Might need a seat post to go with that new seat
I added the red highlites
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...6856934778958/
$500 Road bike"Nice bike frame, all parts work, needs seat. Brand new goes for over $1,000. Picture of the bike new for comparison"
2nd photo is supposed to be Bike A new.
Might need a seat post to go with that new seat
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08-07-20, 08:31 PM
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Like new racing ten speed
Maruishi roadace 707
North Tonawanda, NY
$225
Condition
Used - Like New
let's see, some people would like bar tape that wasn't torn on a like new bike - brake levers might be useful, oh and brakes - brakes can be fun.
Seat post looks nice though
Maruishi roadace 707
North Tonawanda, NY
$225
Condition
Used - Like New
let's see, some people would like bar tape that wasn't torn on a like new bike - brake levers might be useful, oh and brakes - brakes can be fun.
Seat post looks nice though
08-07-20, 08:45 PM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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What might have been a nice orange Gitane TdF except that it's been overly "improved" and the result is overpriced.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...35213380845445
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...35213380845445
08-07-20, 10:44 PM
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This seller offers Bike A (not sure what Bike A is, but don't believe it's a Moser) and says its the same as Bike B, except it's not.
I added the red highlites
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...6856934778958/
$500 Road bike"Nice bike frame, all parts work, needs seat. Brand new goes for over $1,000. Picture of the bike new for comparison"
2nd photo is supposed to be Bike A new.
Might need a seat post to go with that new seat
I added the red highlites
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...6856934778958/
$500 Road bike"Nice bike frame, all parts work, needs seat. Brand new goes for over $1,000. Picture of the bike new for comparison"
2nd photo is supposed to be Bike A new.
Might need a seat post to go with that new seat
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08-08-20, 02:02 PM
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No rack-mounting hardware included. Powered by a hub dynamo? 
https://madison.craigslist.org/bop/d...170184748.html
https://madison.craigslist.org/bop/d...170184748.html
Microwave - $30
Geeeeeez, some people just want everything...
08-08-20, 02:11 PM
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08-08-20, 02:29 PM
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08-08-20, 04:43 PM
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At last an honest seller. Very rare out there.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8439614280314/
27 In 10 Speed Bike. It Is Ugly But It Can Be Rode Away.
Batavia, NY · 21 hours ago ·
$15
Still even at $15 would you want to ride it away?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8439614280314/
27 In 10 Speed Bike. It Is Ugly But It Can Be Rode Away.
Batavia, NY · 21 hours ago ·
$15
Still even at $15 would you want to ride it away?
08-08-20, 05:45 PM
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08-08-20, 06:59 PM
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08-08-20, 07:39 PM
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What's going on with this ?
Colnago Road Bike - $450
08-08-20, 08:09 PM
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I also wonder if they could lower that seatpost any further. I wonder if it's stuck there?
Weird.
Cheers
08-08-20, 08:12 PM
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This seller offers Bike A (not sure what Bike A is, but don't believe it's a Moser) and says its the same as Bike B, except it's not.
I added the red highlites
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...6856934778958/
$500 Road bike"Nice bike frame, all parts work, needs seat. Brand new goes for over $1,000. Picture of the bike new for comparison"
2nd photo is supposed to be Bike A new.
Might need a seat post to go with that new seat
I added the red highlites
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...6856934778958/
$500 Road bike"Nice bike frame, all parts work, needs seat. Brand new goes for over $1,000. Picture of the bike new for comparison"
2nd photo is supposed to be Bike A new.
Might need a seat post to go with that new seat
Cheers
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08-08-20, 09:53 PM
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The King Is Dead...Throw In The Towel
Vintage style rebuilt te - $50 (St.Stephen)
Posted 2020-08-06 16:35
"Vintage style meticulous kept maintenance 10 speed English Racer with NEW tires and wheels Clean machine is running and ready to go. Firm price!
bicycle frame material: alloy
bicycle type: road
brake type: cantilever
condition: like new
electric assist: none
frame size: ,men's 26
handlebar type: other/unknown
make / manufacturer: Rex Araya
model name / number: Vintage style Racer
suspension: suspension fork (hardtail)
wheel size: 26 in"
https://charleston.craigslist.org/bi...172695907.html
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08-09-20, 07:24 AM
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