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Old 10-10-19, 06:11 AM
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^^^^^ Link?....
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Old 10-10-19, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Triplecrank92

Hmm....What's worth the 4K? The bike or the trade secret?

vintage GregLemond - $4000 (Warrington)


Campagnolo equipped Lemond Tournolet Factory special and ridden for test only. This frame was manufactured in the late "80s in the same factory in Italy that Masi Nouva Strada was made. it is the same frame!
The seller is a former Vice President of Cicli Masi. if you buy the bike I will share a trade secret with you.
"Buy low, sell high."
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Old 10-10-19, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by madpogue
^^^^^ Link?....
https://pensacola.craigslist.org/bik...994809145.html
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Old 10-10-19, 09:13 AM
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The trade secret is, "There is a sucker born every minute."
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Old 10-13-19, 02:37 PM
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Maybe they need to go hang it in the garage?
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik...998803452.html

Vintage city/hybrid bike with Brooks and Shimano 600 - $50 (san mateo)

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Old 10-13-19, 03:21 PM
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Lighter than air.
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Old 10-13-19, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by curbtender
Maybe they need to go hang it in the garage?
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik...998803452.html

Vintage city/hybrid bike with Brooks and Shimano 600 - $50 (san mateo)

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Fitty Bux? DANG!
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Old 10-13-19, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by NoControl
Fitty Bux? DANG!
2cam territory
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Old 10-14-19, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by NoControl
Fitty Bux? DANG!
seriously, with the brooks and leather grips and arabesque group that would part out at least $400-500 I bet. I would snap that up in a heartbeat, keep the leather and part out the rest.
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Old 10-14-19, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by RubeRad
seriously, with the brooks and leather grips and arabesque group that would part out at least $400-500 I bet. I would snap that up in a heartbeat, keep the leather and part out the rest.
Totally agree, upside down or not, that is a sweet deal...
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Old 10-14-19, 02:24 PM
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^^^^^^ Even a SKOORB and a 009 gruppo are worth $50......
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Check under your couch cushions for change

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/h...996262699.html

UnderUnused MN02 Bonanza Bicycle by Marc Newson from Biomega - $16900 (Minneapolis)

Under $17K!

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Old 10-15-19, 05:38 AM
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https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik...990896963.html



Pretty much speaks for itself.

50+mph 12,600W Electric Mountain Bike - Full Suspension Enduro Style ZERO EMISSION

This bike is programmed to meet the legal limit for street-use at the time of purchase (28mph @750W).

You'll need to sign a waiver which states that your intended use is for "PRIVATE-PROPERTY USE ONLY" and it releases all the safety liabilities and is sold as-is with the purchaser taking the full risks of anything which may result in property damages, injuries, accidents or even death.
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Old 10-15-19, 03:55 PM
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17hp.. actually it looks like it'd be great fun. Guessing the waiver is a more a sign of the times than a comment on the power.
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Old 10-15-19, 04:25 PM
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Yeah, following most vehicle laws is considered "optional" these days, especially in California. But people still fear being sued ...

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Old 10-15-19, 09:40 PM
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"Only issue is..."

Schwinn Super Sport Purple 1970ish 10 Speed Steel Road Bike 55cm - $250 (Eugene)












"Good running schwinn with front rack and f/r dyno hubs. Rides shifts and brakes well. Only issue is rear generator is rubbing against the wheel and may need to be adjusted or removed.

Email text or call 704-614-155eight

bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: road
frame size: 55
wheel size: 27 in"

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik...984341482.html

(I actually feel angry with the author of this ad, so rather than rant...)
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Old 10-16-19, 07:22 AM
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^^^^^ He can't sell that bike; it matches his rug.
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Old 10-16-19, 07:24 AM
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"The rug really ties the room together."
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Old 10-16-19, 07:39 AM
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The frame is also bent from a front impact.
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Old 10-16-19, 09:08 AM
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Not Ebay or CL, but still a bit wacky

https://www.parktool.com/product/whe...ing-stand-ts-1

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Old 10-16-19, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by bwilli88
The frame is also bent from a front impact.
Is that chainstay bend normal, above the kickstand? Or maybe someone sat on the bike while kickstand was down? Chainstays in general seem misshapen, but maybe that's just the bike.
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Old 10-16-19, 09:27 AM
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Only $3,899 for this vintage RARE 1970s Royce Union Fixed Gear bike! https://www.ebay.com/itm/254385824099

No extra charge for the bent fork, of course.

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Old 10-16-19, 11:35 AM
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What a bizzare ad. And what is all over this thing?

https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bi...000732866.html

Ad reads:

If u want need a road bike and do not have a lot of money this one as a straight solid very lightweight frame. I looked it over carefully. It is in good shape. Bike Needs wheels, that's about 20 each. It has realer' I took off to check it. Raler is in well working condition.
Getting back to what is needed pedals crank gear get that online for under 20 an a good one to. Wish I could keep this bike my self. I am down sizing my bikes I was thinking of keeping this one cause it is much lighter then my Montgomery but that one I have been on many marathons with such as the ms Valero bike to the beach.
When I got that bike it needed a total overhaul it coast me bout 375.00 to get my Montgomery on the road again. It was a rust bucket when I got her. I am asking $70.00 for the road champ. Thk u for yr intrest if I don't get back right away I will soon
P.s. I will tweak it upon purchase & if u like an do have tires tubes what ever else I will put on free of charge if u like. I enjoy wrenching on bikes thx




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Old 10-16-19, 12:31 PM
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All your r(e)aler(') are belong to us.
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Old 10-16-19, 03:39 PM
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Even more bizzare. I asked him what is all over it and he said "gold leaf ".
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