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05-11-18, 05:57 AM
Not racing.
That looks suspiciously like Varsity frame set up with a different fork and 26" wheels.
05-11-18, 06:02 AM
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Last edited by curbtender; 05-11-18 at 06:06 AM.
05-11-18, 06:38 AM
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Pretty much what it was. Schwinn was trying to catch the the mtb craze with all the other makers. Components are from early bmx makers and do have value. The King Sting was the top offering.
https://youtu.be/-17fAmALOmA
https://youtu.be/-17fAmALOmA
05-11-18, 06:48 AM
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After five minutes you'd probably rather look at it, but that one does look original and unmolested. Like the Ross Diamond Cruiser, it was a low-end machine crafted to get into the market quickly when a craze hit. Not saying it did not fill a niche or contribute a vital link in the lineup, but serious riders looked elsewhere.
05-11-18, 07:01 AM
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After five minutes you'd probably rather look at it, but that one does look original and unmolested. Like the Ross Diamond Cruiser, it was a low-end machine crafted to get into the market quickly when a craze hit. Not saying it did not fill a niche or contribute a vital link in the lineup, but serious riders looked elsewhere.
05-12-18, 11:37 AM
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Is there a Child Protection Services equivalent for bikes? Bids starting at $300, BIN for $799
Trek 770 Vintage Steel Road Racing Bike Suntour Superbe MKS RX1 1985 Pink 58cm
Trek 770 Vintage Steel Road Racing Bike Suntour Superbe MKS RX1 1985 Pink 58cm
Top of the line Trek racing bike from 1985.
Hand-built Reynolds 531C double butted steel frame. Campagnolo dropouts.
Surface rusting on the some of the tubes where paint chips are.
Vintage MKS RX-1 Road Pedals
Vintage Suntour Superbe Cranks
Bike is straight.
Cool and unique single speed/fix gear or ready for restoration.
Hand-built Reynolds 531C double butted steel frame. Campagnolo dropouts.
Surface rusting on the some of the tubes where paint chips are.
Vintage MKS RX-1 Road Pedals
Vintage Suntour Superbe Cranks
Bike is straight.
Cool and unique single speed/fix gear or ready for restoration.
05-12-18, 07:44 PM
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The ad itself made me laugh 'original rotted out tires' 'they are bring big money on ebay'. He could probably sell off the parts on ebay but no one is going to pay 300 bucks for that, ebay or not. Personally I would not even go out to see it sounds like some ghetto thug.
05-15-18, 06:25 AM
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Legnano Roma Olimpiad on CL
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/6586767389.html
From what I've seen a few of these go for lately this one seems pretty reasonable?
Vintage Legnano Roma Olimpiade road bike,
23" frame c-t
I am listing this for an elderly friend who isn't computer literate.
I have the bike here to sell.
This bike has been sitting in his upstairs closet for at least 40 years, the tires look ok but are dry
It takes Sew up type tires, (Tubular).
Campy Nuovo Record
Fiamme tubular rims, campy hubs.
From what I've seen a few of these go for lately this one seems pretty reasonable?
Vintage Legnano Roma Olimpiade road bike,
23" frame c-t
I am listing this for an elderly friend who isn't computer literate.
I have the bike here to sell.
This bike has been sitting in his upstairs closet for at least 40 years, the tires look ok but are dry
It takes Sew up type tires, (Tubular).
Campy Nuovo Record
Fiamme tubular rims, campy hubs.
05-16-18, 05:06 AM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Nice bike at a decent price but WTF? Bolding mine for emphasis.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...589599166.html
make / manufacturer: Nashbar
model name / number: 3-speed
Used Nashbar 3-speed city bike. Comes with rack, bottle cage and mile-o-meter on handlebar. Coaster brake (allows braking while texting) and front emergency brake. New chain. $100 OBO, cash only.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...589599166.html
City Bike, 3-speed, medium size - $105 (Williamsburg, VA) - $100 (Williamsburg)
make / manufacturer: Nashbar
model name / number: 3-speed
Used Nashbar 3-speed city bike. Comes with rack, bottle cage and mile-o-meter on handlebar. Coaster brake (allows braking while texting) and front emergency brake. New chain. $100 OBO, cash only.
05-17-18, 04:17 AM
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Why make an offer? I'll just fork over the $1800
https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/b...590536768.html
https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/b...590536768.html
05-17-18, 07:00 AM
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Why make an offer? I'll just fork over the $1800
https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/b...590536768.html
https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/b...590536768.html
05-19-18, 04:47 PM
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I like Cinelli 1A stems as much as the next guy, but if he gets $160 for his, I'm selling mine! It's NOS. Gotta be worth at least $200, wouldn't you think?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/302743982602
https://www.ebay.com/itm/302743982602
05-19-18, 06:15 PM
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I like Cinelli 1A stems as much as the next guy, but if he gets $160 for his, I'm selling mine! It's NOS. Gotta be worth at least $200, wouldn't you think?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/302743982602
https://www.ebay.com/itm/302743982602
05-20-18, 11:26 AM
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My first thought was: these are 3 bikes, not 4; and the Trek 700 is the only one worth $100.4 Collector Bicycle Lot Albert Lea - $400 (Albert Lea, MN)
https://rmn.craigslist.org/bik/d/4-c...594064813.html
Selling my rare collectible bike collection, The Vintage Stump Jumper was rebuilt last year and NEVER ridden since. The other three need minor going over. Will separate for $100 each, NOT The Stump Jumper that one by itself is $300.00
Just buy all four and have a blast.
OK- an early 90's Stumpjumper FS that's worth about half what he thinks it is. I hate ads where they lump one OK bike with a bunch of dreck and hope you buy it all at once, but still— it's not wacky enough to post in this thread yet. Then I noticed that they installed the new combined brake/shift levers flipped and upside-down :]
https://rmn.craigslist.org/bik/d/4-c...594064813.html
Selling my rare collectible bike collection, The Vintage Stump Jumper was rebuilt last year and NEVER ridden since. The other three need minor going over. Will separate for $100 each, NOT The Stump Jumper that one by itself is $300.00
Just buy all four and have a blast.
OK- an early 90's Stumpjumper FS that's worth about half what he thinks it is. I hate ads where they lump one OK bike with a bunch of dreck and hope you buy it all at once, but still— it's not wacky enough to post in this thread yet. Then I noticed that they installed the new combined brake/shift levers flipped and upside-down :]
05-20-18, 09:53 PM
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I dunno, I went looking for an old beater to ride to work, and $100 was about the best you could do. In fact, the best one I found was an old Rockhopper that turned out to have a cracked seat stay.
05-21-18, 06:08 PM
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Raleig...YAAOSwLjRa4CU6
Oh yeah, it's a true "survivor" after you modified the frame and repainted it.
Oh yeah, it's a true "survivor" after you modified the frame and repainted it.
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05-22-18, 05:11 PM
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05-22-18, 07:02 PM
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If you're going to ask about double market value, at least clean the bike.
https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/bik...596090500.html
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05-22-18, 07:52 PM
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05-22-18, 09:15 PM
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05-23-18, 09:16 AM
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05-23-18, 08:35 PM
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05-24-18, 07:34 PM
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Vintage 1970s Peugeot
Gee, at $295 CAD a lot of money for bent frame and spent rear dérailleur
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details...equestSource=b
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05-25-18, 12:38 AM
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05-25-18, 04:19 AM
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Panasonic Sport-500 for $5000 in Ithaca, NY. Serious History! 
https://ithaca.craigslist.org/bik/d/...597912806.html
https://ithaca.craigslist.org/bik/d/...597912806.html