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07-10-20, 05:58 PM
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For all the weight weenies out there.
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https://www.kijiji.ca/v-road-bike/st...3719?undefined
Question: When is a fixie not a real fixie
Answer: When you are too lazy to remove the shifters!
This one could be saved but at that price? And the flat tires? And $300 and can't clean it? Italics are mine.
Ad copy: Nishiki road bike, small frame, meant for someone 5’6” to 5’10” maybe. The seat is ripped, the frame is dirty and scratched up. The tires are flat and the bars need new wrap. The bike is very light weight, it has fixed speed wheels (fixie). The crank and rear brake is exage motion. Made in Japan. The bike needs a good bath. Yes it’s still for sale, I’ll remove the ad the minute it’s sold. I’m not answering anymore questions . This is for restoration.
but wait!!
There is more.
Seller has another ad and a very touching one too
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details...dId=1510636266
Question: When is a fixie not a real fixie
Answer: When you are too lazy to remove the shifters!
This one could be saved but at that price? And the flat tires? And $300 and can't clean it? Italics are mine.
Ad copy: Nishiki road bike, small frame, meant for someone 5’6” to 5’10” maybe. The seat is ripped, the frame is dirty and scratched up. The tires are flat and the bars need new wrap. The bike is very light weight, it has fixed speed wheels (fixie). The crank and rear brake is exage motion. Made in Japan. The bike needs a good bath. Yes it’s still for sale, I’ll remove the ad the minute it’s sold. I’m not answering anymore questions . This is for restoration.
but wait!!
There is more.
Seller has another ad and a very touching one too
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details...dId=1510636266
Wanted - Free Bicycles for my Teenager
Ad copy: Help me get my teenager interested in something that doesn’t require an internet connection. Looking for free bicycles either complete or in need of some attention. If it’s a project even better. I can pick it up, if you’re throwing it out I’ll take it. I’m willing to pay for old school BMX bikes/parts.Last edited by WGB; 07-10-20 at 07:15 PM.
07-10-20, 09:54 PM
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https://www.kijiji.ca/v-road-bike/st...3719?undefined
Question: When is a fixie not a real fixie
Answer: When you are too lazy to remove the shifters!
Question: When is a fixie not a real fixie
Answer: When you are too lazy to remove the shifters!
07-10-20, 10:24 PM
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It's long.
For sale a good riding Norco pinnacle gravel.tires are good and hold air, brakes are good.it is size 21 inches so good for someone about 5'10" or so.
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds...155220566.html
For sale a good riding Norco pinnacle gravel.tires are good and hold air, brakes are good.it is size 21 inches so good for someone about 5'10" or so.
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds...155220566.html
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It's long.
For sale a good riding Norco pinnacle gravel.tires are good and hold air, brakes are good.it is size 21 inches so good for someone about 5'10" or so.
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds...155220566.html
For sale a good riding Norco pinnacle gravel.tires are good and hold air, brakes are good.it is size 21 inches so good for someone about 5'10" or so.
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds...155220566.html
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07-11-20, 11:35 AM
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Not sure what Fiorelli refers to, not that it matters...
Yep, $550 for the Campy Atala... "Hope springs eternal in the human breast" *****Is it old enough that the brakes or .... are desirable? Maybe the hubs? Don't tell me that's a rare and valuable Campy Dork Disk....
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/bik...152960653.html
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/bik...152960653.html
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07-11-20, 01:06 PM
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Vintage huffy “ good vibrations”” bicycle all parts here
Morehead City, NC · about a day ago ·
$175
Vintage bicycle been in grandpas shed 22 years!!!!!!
Excellent condition It’s a must see N price is firm
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...0045757736325/
(I think the scene needs to be taped off.)
Morehead City, NC · about a day ago ·
$175
Vintage bicycle been in grandpas shed 22 years!!!!!!
Excellent condition It’s a must see N price is firm
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...0045757736325/
(I think the scene needs to be taped off.)
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07-11-20, 01:21 PM
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They forgot the decimal point between the 1 and 7, that's all......
Vintage huffy “ good vibrations”” bicycle all parts here
Morehead City, NC · about a day ago ·
$175
Vintage bicycle been in grandpas shed 22 years!!!!!!
Excellent condition It’s a must see N price is firm
Morehead City, NC · about a day ago ·
$175
Vintage bicycle been in grandpas shed 22 years!!!!!!
Excellent condition It’s a must see N price is firm
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07-11-20, 03:33 PM
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^^^^^ "Good vibrations" shook the bike to pieces? +1, tape off the area and draw a chalk outline around each part.
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5722004101072/
Half a Univega bike. Chain is rusty. Front wheel and tire are good.
Back wheel & tire were stolen so those are gone. So is the seat.
Half a Univega bike. Chain is rusty. Front wheel and tire are good.
Back wheel & tire were stolen so those are gone. So is the seat.
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In case you hadn't seen enough of these......
On FB Marketplace this morning. Said they only rode it once or twice. Gee, I wonder why? Sent them a message to let them know it might be more enjoyable to ride of the fork was pointed the right way.
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PROTECT THE BUNS BIKE SEAT - $5 (NEAR HOME DEPOT ON WEST WENDOVER AVE)
Posted 2020-07-12 23:11
"SOFT RIDE FOR YOUR BIKE. OH, I MEAN SOFT RIDE FOR YOU.
ROGERDALE"
https://greensboro.craigslist.org/bo...158335840.html
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Not sure which is more depressing...
The bike or the soda.
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PROTECT THE BUNS BIKE SEAT - $5 (NEAR HOME DEPOT ON WEST WENDOVER AVE)
Posted 2020-07-12 23:11"SOFT RIDE FOR YOUR BIKE. OH, I MEAN SOFT RIDE FOR YOU.
ROGERDALE"
https://greensboro.craigslist.org/bo...158335840.html
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Definitely worth $650 it's rare it's custom, yada, yada...Frame number “104”
Serial number 104-61-79-TA
Don’t know what “TA “ stands for?
Had Superbe and Campagnolo wheel set. Rode really nice!
Top tube shows faintly underneath the powder coat where a cable guide has been replaced and a couple small pits.
Has been thoroughly sand blasted before powder coating.
I suspect some of the tubing was salvaged from another bike and used with new lugs and parts. I can see on the top tube where the old cable guides were and new ones brazed on .
A beautiful classic
Powder Coat? Looks like the yellow "powder coat" is about to start dripping off, it's so thick. Except where it is thin enough to see through. Must have been good though, it had that " superbe and campagnolo wheelset"
Serial number 104-61-79-TA
Don’t know what “TA “ stands for?
Had Superbe and Campagnolo wheel set. Rode really nice!
Top tube shows faintly underneath the powder coat where a cable guide has been replaced and a couple small pits.
Has been thoroughly sand blasted before powder coating.
I suspect some of the tubing was salvaged from another bike and used with new lugs and parts. I can see on the top tube where the old cable guides were and new ones brazed on .
A beautiful classic
Powder Coat? Looks like the yellow "powder coat" is about to start dripping off, it's so thick. Except where it is thin enough to see through. Must have been good though, it had that " superbe and campagnolo wheelset"
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07-14-20, 07:39 AM
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Particularly high MN Craigslist Bridgestone Tax. Buy an MB-6 for the price of an RB-1!
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/a...158932731.html
Bridgestone MTB mb6 1993 Excellent - $500 (blaine, MN)
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/a...158932731.html
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"Don't See This Everyday"
I'm a big Schwinn fan but I'm not sure if the "collector's dream" is this $280.00, 40-pound tank or the saddle on it.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/b...159039196.html
https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/b...159039196.html
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"I'm 6' 3" and it always felt a touch small for me."
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/b...159312787.html
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https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/b...159312787.html
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07-15-20, 08:48 AM
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Hmmmmm, a Raleigh mountain bike for $50? Could be interesting, the thumbnail looks alright....
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-mountain-bik...igh/1512294467
Let's see if there are any other pictures
Uhmm
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-mountain-bik...igh/1512294467
Let's see if there are any other pictures
Uhmm
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07-15-20, 09:18 AM
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That wasn't worth $50 BEFORE they hacked the top tube out of the frame! Awesome "engineering" on those braces....... 
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07-15-20, 10:21 AM
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Hmmmmm, a Raleigh mountain bike for $50? Could be interesting, the thumbnail looks alright....
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-mountain-bik...igh/1512294467
Let's see if there are any other pictures
Uhmm
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-mountain-bik...igh/1512294467
Let's see if there are any other pictures
Uhmm
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Hmmmmm, a Raleigh mountain bike for $50? Could be interesting, the thumbnail looks alright....
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-mountain-bik...igh/1512294467
Let's see if there are any other pictures
Uhmm
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-mountain-bik...igh/1512294467
Let's see if there are any other pictures
Uhmm
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