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06-01-15, 05:16 PM
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Another scolding... presumably from a buyer not a seller
Re....Value of used bicycles,,,overpriced!!!
Re....Value of used bicycles,,,overpriced!!!
But, I know the feeling with seeing the same bikes over and over again.
The B-U-T-Ful bike has been posted and reposted for many months now. ... BUTT??? Perhaps the owner needs to look up Beauty????
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...l#post17469591
(now here: LeMond Poprad Road Bike--B-U-T-ful)
Of course, the good road bikes are few and far between around here, and I have more than I need... so my price goals are set pretty low
Fewer Bob's bikes are being listed now, so perhaps some sold. And truthfully, holding out for an extra $100 isn't insignificant, especially on selling several bikes.
At the same time... that B-U-T-Ful bike is now a year older, and still unsold. Wait a few decades, and it might become "vintage".
06-01-15, 05:23 PM
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[h=1]CAMPAGNOLO SUPER RECORD BRAKE LEVERS 1984 VERY GOOD CONDITION.[/h]
CAMPAGNOLO 4062 SUPER RECORD BRAKE LEVERS FROM 1984.
CAMPAGNOLO 4062 SUPER RECORD BRAKE LEVERS FROM 1984.
But, it still was pretty funny
06-01-15, 11:10 PM
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Hmmmm...a Huffy that "breaks when you pedal backwards"...you don't say? At least they're honest.
almost new bike
(I know what they mean, just gets a chuckle out of me when I see it...)
almost new bike
(I know what they mean, just gets a chuckle out of me when I see it...)
06-02-15, 05:14 PM
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I'm not sure, but I never knew quill stems could be that long. Craigslist, obviously.
06-02-15, 05:41 PM
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The Nitto Technomic series of stems were equally tall and looked like an otherwise conventional quill stem.
06-02-15, 05:52 PM
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Someone took a creative writing class.
Peugeot Ultra Lite Racing Bicycle - $200
Peugeot Ultra Lite Racing Bicycle, Made by Peugeot Automobile manufacturer, Purchased in France, Rode in France, Shipped Home and Hanging in garage since 1976, Beautiful Condition. Leather Seat, Original Leather Padded Helmet. I've only seen one in the US, this one. Very Light in weight, White and Chrome in Color, Special order, with deluxe Sprockets, and Derailleurs
Peugeot Ultra Lite Racing Bicycle - $200
Peugeot Ultra Lite Racing Bicycle, Made by Peugeot Automobile manufacturer, Purchased in France, Rode in France, Shipped Home and Hanging in garage since 1976, Beautiful Condition. Leather Seat, Original Leather Padded Helmet. I've only seen one in the US, this one. Very Light in weight, White and Chrome in Color, Special order, with deluxe Sprockets, and Derailleurs
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Clean, leather helmet, leather saddle, and passable tires. I've seen much worse listed at higher prices. It's got the cool slim simplex skewers - those can go for some bucks on Ebay.
Someone took a creative writing class.
Peugeot Ultra Lite Racing Bicycle - $200
Peugeot Ultra Lite Racing Bicycle, Made by Peugeot Automobile manufacturer, Purchased in France, Rode in France, Shipped Home and Hanging in garage since 1976, Beautiful Condition. Leather Seat, Original Leather Padded Helmet. I've only seen one in the US, this one. Very Light in weight, White and Chrome in Color, Special order, with deluxe Sprockets, and Derailleurs
Peugeot Ultra Lite Racing Bicycle - $200
Peugeot Ultra Lite Racing Bicycle, Made by Peugeot Automobile manufacturer, Purchased in France, Rode in France, Shipped Home and Hanging in garage since 1976, Beautiful Condition. Leather Seat, Original Leather Padded Helmet. I've only seen one in the US, this one. Very Light in weight, White and Chrome in Color, Special order, with deluxe Sprockets, and Derailleurs
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See my Hyperlite 411 it's the photo model on OutRiderUSA web page
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06-02-15, 06:44 PM
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A shame he didn't bother to ship the Ventolux pump back too.
06-03-15, 01:03 AM
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06-03-15, 01:45 AM
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You mean this Huffy?
I am a bit surprised that the bike hasn't sold, but it is hard to compete with the NEW Chinese tandems starting at around $300.
Dual Drive Tandem Bike, Red / Black - Rakuten.com
I am a bit surprised that the bike hasn't sold, but it is hard to compete with the NEW Chinese tandems starting at around $300.
Dual Drive Tandem Bike, Red / Black - Rakuten.com
06-03-15, 10:10 AM
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06-03-15, 10:47 AM
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That is awesome, and almost worth the entire price just for that kicka$$ Darth Vader seat! It could use a cockpit upgrade, but it looks very well done for a homebrew.
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Eddy Merckx Grand Prix Reynolds 753 Steel Frame Bike Dura-Ace Rare!
[h=2]Eddy Merckx Grand Prix Reynolds 753 Steel Frame Bike Dura-Ace Rare! - $1400[/h]
Eddy Merckx Grand Prix Bicycle. This bike has Reynolds 753 steel tubing. It has mostly Shimano Dura-Ace parts. It has some rust on it and it has a 3 holes on the underside of the top tube. This bike is estimated (by an Eddy Merckx dealer) to be from 88-90. I measured the frame size to be 48 cm. I measured from the center of the crank to where the top tube and seat tube meet (measurement is shown in pictures). Sales tax must be collected. Feel free to ask any questions!
Thought this one was a bit overpriced. Then I reached the picture of the bottom of the top tube. Yikes.
[h=2]Eddy Merckx Grand Prix Reynolds 753 Steel Frame Bike Dura-Ace Rare! - $1400[/h]
Eddy Merckx Grand Prix Bicycle. This bike has Reynolds 753 steel tubing. It has mostly Shimano Dura-Ace parts. It has some rust on it and it has a 3 holes on the underside of the top tube. This bike is estimated (by an Eddy Merckx dealer) to be from 88-90. I measured the frame size to be 48 cm. I measured from the center of the crank to where the top tube and seat tube meet (measurement is shown in pictures). Sales tax must be collected. Feel free to ask any questions!
Thought this one was a bit overpriced. Then I reached the picture of the bottom of the top tube. Yikes.
06-03-15, 10:51 PM
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Eddy Merckx Grand Prix Reynolds 753 Steel Frame Bike Dura-Ace Rare!
Eddy Merckx Grand Prix Reynolds 753 Steel Frame Bike Dura-Ace Rare! - $1400
Thought this one was a bit overpriced. Then I reached the picture of the bottom of the top tube. Yikes.
Eddy Merckx Grand Prix Reynolds 753 Steel Frame Bike Dura-Ace Rare! - $1400
Thought this one was a bit overpriced. Then I reached the picture of the bottom of the top tube. Yikes.
If it was only about 3" taller, I might pay the $14.00 asking price for that bike
06-03-15, 11:59 PM
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Speaking of overpriced, this GT Avalanche should sell quick. Only $1699.00. It used to be $2877.54!
all STOCK ORIGINAL VINTAGE 1987 GT Avalanche. ALL 99% STOCK GT. NOT ORIGINAL IS THE SEAT, QUICK PADDLE RAPID SHIFTIER. NEED TLC /NEW HOME AND REAR Suntour XC 9010 Accushift Rear Derailleur. AND CHAIN IT BE READY TO RIDE. $1699.00OBO, I PAY NEW $2877.54 WILLING TO TRADE FOR 250cc OR BETTER DIRT BIKE, 1/2TON OR 3/4TON PICK UP TRUCK, OR **********??
all STOCK ORIGINAL VINTAGE 1987 GT Avalanche. ALL 99% STOCK GT. NOT ORIGINAL IS THE SEAT, QUICK PADDLE RAPID SHIFTIER. NEED TLC /NEW HOME AND REAR Suntour XC 9010 Accushift Rear Derailleur. AND CHAIN IT BE READY TO RIDE. $1699.00OBO, I PAY NEW $2877.54 WILLING TO TRADE FOR 250cc OR BETTER DIRT BIKE, 1/2TON OR 3/4TON PICK UP TRUCK, OR **********??
06-04-15, 04:09 AM
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Speaking of overpriced, this GT Avalanche should sell quick. Only $1699.00. It used to be $2877.54!
all STOCK ORIGINAL VINTAGE 1987 GT Avalanche. ALL 99% STOCK GT. NOT ORIGINAL IS THE SEAT, QUICK PADDLE RAPID SHIFTIER. NEED TLC /NEW HOME AND REAR Suntour XC 9010 Accushift Rear Derailleur. AND CHAIN IT BE READY TO RIDE. $1699.00OBO, I PAY NEW $2877.54 WILLING TO TRADE FOR 250cc OR BETTER DIRT BIKE, 1/2TON OR 3/4TON PICK UP TRUCK, OR **********??
all STOCK ORIGINAL VINTAGE 1987 GT Avalanche. ALL 99% STOCK GT. NOT ORIGINAL IS THE SEAT, QUICK PADDLE RAPID SHIFTIER. NEED TLC /NEW HOME AND REAR Suntour XC 9010 Accushift Rear Derailleur. AND CHAIN IT BE READY TO RIDE. $1699.00OBO, I PAY NEW $2877.54 WILLING TO TRADE FOR 250cc OR BETTER DIRT BIKE, 1/2TON OR 3/4TON PICK UP TRUCK, OR **********??
That is a tall bike for an MTB.
I looked up the 87 Avalanche... Found this from 2012.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...lose-sane.html
And, I think the same bike for sale today!!!!
Budget Bicycle Center - Vintage 1987 GT Avalanche All-Terra Mountain Bike Suntour XC 18" bicycle Toyo
So, perhaps you can expect years worth of reposts for your Avalanche!!!!!!!
I do find it interesting that expensive "quality" MTBs were all the rage in the mid 80's.
And it is hard to give them away today.
Yet, despite decades of hard use, my old Road Bike has pretty much held its value, perhaps even appreciated some, at least considering that I had bought it used years ago.
06-04-15, 04:30 AM
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This one gets posted three times EVERY day. One ad for $245, one for $195, and still another for $160. I don't get their logic.,,,,BD
MADWAGON ROADSTER CRUISER BICYLE (RARE BIKE) 20"
MADWAGON ROADSTER CRUISER BICYLE (RARE BIKE) 20"
06-04-15, 07:14 AM
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Define "NICE."
[h=2]((NEW)) Bicycles, Boxed, Adult, Kids - Huffy, Schwinn NICE!! - $75 (Plymouth, MN)[/h]((NEW)) Bicycles, Boxed, Adult, Kids - Huffy, Schwinn NICE!!
^This Side Up^ Handle With Care:
Pallets of improperly stored, F'd-up looking bike boxes- an assembler's waking nightmare:
Dogpiled BSOs. I wonder if this outfit buys bikes from retailers who reject them for shipping damage?
[h=2]((NEW)) Bicycles, Boxed, Adult, Kids - Huffy, Schwinn NICE!! - $75 (Plymouth, MN)[/h]((NEW)) Bicycles, Boxed, Adult, Kids - Huffy, Schwinn NICE!!
^This Side Up^ Handle With Care:
Pallets of improperly stored, F'd-up looking bike boxes- an assembler's waking nightmare:
Dogpiled BSOs. I wonder if this outfit buys bikes from retailers who reject them for shipping damage?
06-04-15, 09:00 AM
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A. It was $10
B. Because F you that's why.
Seriously though, I'll probably hang it on the wall and use it to beat intruder thugs to death if need be. Never can be too safe!
06-04-15, 09:55 AM
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Interesting drop bar conversion with a very rare wheel size. Fits most hulking 6th graders.
[h=2]Bridgestone MB 6 bicycle - $100 (South Mpls, MN)[/h]Bridgestone MB 6 bicycle
Good condition road bike. 20 inch frame, 25 inch wheels. Our son grew out of it. Typically fits grades 6, 7, 8
[h=2]Bridgestone MB 6 bicycle - $100 (South Mpls, MN)[/h]Bridgestone MB 6 bicycle
Good condition road bike. 20 inch frame, 25 inch wheels. Our son grew out of it. Typically fits grades 6, 7, 8
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06-05-15, 07:41 PM
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Vintage 1985 Schwinn Paramount Waterford Columbus Steel Road Bike Frame | eBay
(hope you don't notice the rust perforations on the fork)
"There are no dents and just a small nicks and scratches some of which are shown on the fork.
One of the cable guides on the top tube is rusted."
One of the cable guides on the top tube is rusted."
(hope you don't notice the rust perforations on the fork)
