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eBay / CraigsList finds - "Are you looking for one of these!?" Part II

Old 10-16-19, 09:45 AM
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Sweet purple Miyata Valley Runner for a cool $90 in Maryland...

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Originally Posted by francophile
Oh, and this bike - Alenax Transbar lever bicycle TRB-2000 - which I've never heard of before, but looks like a real weirdo.

Strange? Yes.
Weird? Yes.
But a real weirdo? Absolutely not.
This is the only REAL Weird-Oh.
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Looks like a '91 sport-hybrid Cannondale SH800, TOTL for the year, fairly good shape, largest size available (22"). Rarely see the SH models.

$275 shipped. @oddjob2 might argue this is a smoking deal for local pickup, maybe above average for shipped?

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I predict this will turn into a flaming bid-war before it's all over.

Gorgeous 62cm Ti Raleigh track bike. https://www.ebay.com/itm/163902686492

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Old 10-16-19, 10:09 AM
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And last thing I dropped into my watch list to post here. Looks like a (tiny) NOS Trek 770 frame in pink/white with Campy record cups intact, no fork. Local pickup only. $99 start price, $250 BIN.

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Old 10-16-19, 11:00 AM
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59 cm Moto GR on Rockford IL CL for $85. Looks like a later model, maybe 1980-ish.

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Originally Posted by due ruote
59 cm Moto GR on Rockford IL CL for $85. Looks like a later model, maybe 1980-ish.

https://rockford.craigslist.org/bik/...993754283.html
Nice deal! The Vitus Motos are sweet riding bikes. Though it's strange to see a Grand Record with no Record on it.
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Originally Posted by francophile
Oh, and this bike - Alenax Transbar lever bicycle TRB-2000 - which I've never heard of before, but looks like a real weirdo.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333360892459
I've actually seen one of these before at a thrift store. I wasn't too interested then, as I'm still not now, but this motivated me to find out more about it.
Here's a quick video showing how it works.
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Old 10-16-19, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Ballenxj
I've actually seen one of these before at a thrift store. I wasn't too interested then, as I'm still not now, but this motivated me to find out more about it.
Here's a quick video showing how it works. Alenex Transbar Lever Bike
It took me watching that video to realize just how freaking bizarre the geometry of that bike is!
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Old 10-16-19, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by francophile
I predict this will turn into a flaming bid-war before it's all over. https://www.ebay.com/itm/163902686492
Not from this 54/56cm frame guy it won't!
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Old 10-16-19, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Ballenxj
I've actually seen one of these before at a thrift store. I wasn't too interested then, as I'm still not now, but this motivated me to find out more about it.
Here's a quick video showing how it works. Alenex Transbar Lever Bike
I rode one at Interbike many years ago. It is weird feeling and I did not ride it long enough for the feeling to normalize, but knock yourself out.
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Old 10-16-19, 06:50 PM
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Was anyone here on BF bidding on this Austro Daimler?

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Really pretty old Raleigh but I think it is way overpriced and that the guy is dead wrong about the frame tubing. I say it's plain gauge 3-tube Reynolds and not the full 531c he claims.

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RALEIGH Grand Sports – 1968 model frame & fork of Reynolds 531c chrome - $800 (Short Pump)

bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: road
frame size: 23 inch
make / manufacturer: Raleigh
model name / number: Grand Sports
wheel size: 27 in

RALEIGH Grand Sports – 1968 model frame & fork of Reynolds 531c chrome plated steel. The small c designates this as the special “Competition” grade of lighter steel. This classic road racing/touring bike was built in Nottingham, England. Zeus cranks, Huret shifters and derailleurs, Weinmann 750 centerpull brakes. The saddle is a Brooks Professional. The pedals are Atom 600 with Brooks chrome clips. The stem is Avea with alloy bars and original tape. The wheels have 27 x 1 ¼ Weinmann rims and the Schwinn 1 1/8 replacement tires are OK. Dusty but not at all rusty.
The original owner rode this a few years before passing it on to me; I have been the custodian for 40 years. I decided it was too large after riding it two miles.
The seat tube is 23 inches and the top tube is 22 ½ inches. The size is right for a 5’10” to 6’2” man or a slightly shorter woman.
For Sale now $800.
Call show contact info , a land line, to discuss details or to make a purchase. No email or text.
Thanks for looking
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Novara "Trionfo" team road bike - $195 (NE Seattle)

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/b...001070841.html
Novara "Trionfo" team road bike in good working condition. 16-speed Shimano gearing, 2x chain ring, 8x sprocket brake lever/shift combo,
700c wheels, good tires, Avocet saddle, Chromoly tubing plus instructions booklet.
If you are interested please call or text. I'll remove the ad as soon as it sells.

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Old 10-16-19, 08:22 PM
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@thumpism Considering 531C wasn't even introduced until the 80s, I'd say you're right...
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Old 10-16-19, 08:22 PM
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Novara "Trionfo" team road bike - $195 (NE Seattle)

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/b...001070841.html
Novara "Trionfo" team road bike in good working condition. 16-speed Shimano gearing, 2x chain ring, 8x sprocket brake lever/shift combo,
700c wheels, good tires, Avocet saddle, Chromoly tubing plus instructions booklet.
If you are interested please call or text. I'll remove the ad as soon as it sells.

600 tri color, in good condition. 700 not 27".
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Old 10-16-19, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by thumpism
Really pretty old Raleigh but I think it is way overpriced and that the guy is dead wrong about the frame tubing. I say it's plain gauge 3-tube Reynolds and not the full 531c he claims.

Saw similar issue on this Sears bike claiming 531 tubing tonight https://www.ebay.com/itm/133202345849

Looks 70s, but isn't that a late 90s Reynolds 531 sticker? Besides that, something tells me Sears wouldn't make a 531 frame with cottered cranks and pressed dropouts but this looks like one of those listings where the buyer is probably convinced they know better so I won't be bothering to say anything.
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Originally Posted by francophile
Saw similar issue on this Sears bike claiming 531 tubing tonight https://www.ebay.com/itm/133202345849

Looks 70s, but isn't that a late 90s Reynolds 531 sticker? Besides that, something tells me Sears wouldn't make a 531 frame with cottered cranks and pressed dropouts but this looks like one of those listings where the buyer is probably convinced they know better so I won't be bothering to say anything.
The only 531 Sears bikes I know of are the Ted Williams models that are sort of chartreuse/gold colored.
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Old 10-17-19, 05:21 AM
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I'm no Reynolds pro but those look like older style (pre-TI conglomerate) decals so would be correct for the bike if authentic. The bike does lack the fork decals that you'd expect on a full 531 machine--perhaps Sears did not use them; can't recall--and the color might just be a fluke. Even if it's the real thing I would not pay more than the $110 current bid if I wanted it badly, which I do not.
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Originally Posted by francophile
Looks 70s, but isn't that a late 90s Reynolds 531 sticker?
Not sure which bike this refers to, but the sticker on the Sears matches the one on our '75 Raleigh. The one on the black/chrome Raleigh above looks period-correct.
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Originally Posted by francophile
I predict this will turn into a flaming bid-war before it's all over.

Gorgeous 62cm Ti Raleigh track bike. https://www.ebay.com/itm/163902686492
Man, I never see track bikes in my size. And an absolute stunner too.

Not going to bid since I have absolutely no need for a pure track bike, but I'll be watching with interest to see how far that goes.
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Bianchi Time Trial bike?

Once upon I time I think I saw BianchiGirl talking about one of these, assuming it's legit and not some cobbled together mishmash.

I know I've seen these in a catalog, but for some reason I'm not finding it this morning.



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Originally Posted by francophile
And last thing I dropped into my watch list to post here. Looks like a (tiny) NOS Trek 770 frame in pink/white with Campy record cups intact, no fork. Local pickup only. $99 start price, $250 BIN.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/383208509319
I "won" the auction for this a couple weeks ago, but the seller couldn't figure out any shipping options, hence the local pickup. I even went so far as to call some local shops for him, but he was not very cooperative. Just an FYI. Good luck to whoever snags it, I hope it goes to a good home!
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Originally Posted by thumpism
I'm no Reynolds pro but those look like older style (pre-TI conglomerate) decals so would be correct for the bike if authentic. The bike does lack the fork decals that you'd expect on a full 531 machine--perhaps Sears did not use them; can't recall--and the color might just be a fluke. Even if it's the real thing I would not pay more than the $110 current bid if I wanted it badly, which I do not.
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Not sure which bike this refers to, but the sticker on the Sears matches the one on our '75 Raleigh. The one on the black/chrome Raleigh above looks period-correct.
I had to dig to find the post here on BF where another member linked this on Reynolds' website, but here: https://www.reynoldstechnology.biz/wp...al_history.pdf

Looks like they don't show the decal on that Sears until '95+? Not saying it's impossible, but seems strange if that's a timeline document they created and/or validated for publish at their site.
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Originally Posted by francophile
Looks like they don't show the decal on that Sears until '95+? Not saying it's impossible, but seems strange if that's a timeline document they created and/or validated for publish at their site.
The '95-on style, per that page, is NOTHING like the one on the Sears bike. Look again at the typeface on the 1935-1981 sticker, and on the Sears sticker. Exact same typeface. Layout is different but it's the type style that indicates the era.
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