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06-14-13, 06:58 PM
#6676
Chainstay Brake Mafia
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Wow I dont even know what to say about this one
https://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ494630845
https://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ494630845
06-15-13, 04:43 AM
#6678
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https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/3839872996.html
Must be something about Fishtown that makes the hipsters think they can charge more than retail price for a blemished and oversized single-speed bike made in Taiwan.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/3872020802.html
Apparently Fishtown Syndrome has spread to West Philadelphia. (Yo- - nice fork.)
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/3870903768.html
The brakes don't work, and it's another victim of Fishtown Syndrome pricing, but, hey, it's a "great way to spend time together with the family".
That assumes your family members don't each weigh 200++ lbs., and you have REALLY strong quads.
Must be something about Fishtown that makes the hipsters think they can charge more than retail price for a blemished and oversized single-speed bike made in Taiwan.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/3872020802.html
Apparently Fishtown Syndrome has spread to West Philadelphia. (Yo- - nice fork.)
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/3870903768.html
The brakes don't work, and it's another victim of Fishtown Syndrome pricing, but, hey, it's a "great way to spend time together with the family".
That assumes your family members don't each weigh 200++ lbs., and you have REALLY strong quads.
06-16-13, 06:48 PM
#6681
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Bikes: i don't have a bike. a few frames, forks and some parts. that's all
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150 bucks, even on "sale price" for a Suntour 888 Freewheel. infamous pb*bikes.
these guys are nuts.
these guys are nuts.
06-17-13, 12:06 AM
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This almost seems like a troll to get noticed in a forum like this: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/3864809148.html
Where to even start? The spacing? The price? "Do your research" with no photos or brand listed? "Fixie lifestyle"
Where to even start? The spacing? The price? "Do your research" with no photos or brand listed? "Fixie lifestyle"
06-17-13, 05:14 AM
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The "Divorce my almost NEW Giant XTC-2" ad recalls the guy/gal here who wrote here at BF of avoiding having beloved bike stolen by u-locking her to his/her ankle at night.
True love. Then it could come to this.
True love. Then it could come to this.
06-17-13, 06:42 AM
#6686
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This almost seems like a troll to get noticed in a forum like this: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/3864809148.html
Where to even start? The spacing? The price? "Do your research" with no photos or brand listed? "Fixie lifestyle"
Where to even start? The spacing? The price? "Do your research" with no photos or brand listed? "Fixie lifestyle"
What other kind of pedals are there?
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06-17-13, 07:35 AM
#6687
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Not sure this is a "serious" ad, I am sure not a serious price.
https://huntsville.craigslist.org/bik/3872570085.html
ReplyReply to: dzn6w-3872570085@sale.craigslist.org[SUP] [?][/SUP]
flag [SUP][?][/SUP] : miscategorized prohibited spam best ofPosted: 2013-06-15, 10:16AM CDT
[h=2]Special Edition Bike - $20 (Madison )[/h]
Dis bike right here will get ya far. I've always had plastic bags over the seat and the air good in da tires. I wanna get 500 for it.
https://huntsville.craigslist.org/bik/3872570085.html
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flag [SUP][?][/SUP] : miscategorized prohibited spam best ofPosted: 2013-06-15, 10:16AM CDT
[h=2]Special Edition Bike - $20 (Madison )[/h]
Dis bike right here will get ya far. I've always had plastic bags over the seat and the air good in da tires. I wanna get 500 for it.
06-17-13, 07:41 AM
#6688
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$1,250 - fork on backwards - "who cares".
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/bik/3844916572.html
RARE BICYCLE - $1250 (Pinellas County)
Rare ONE OF A KIND 1976 Seven-UP BMX national promo bike, never ridden, only stored since 1976. Yes we know the front forks backwards, but when you are 80 years old and haven't ridden a bike in 60 years, who cares.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/bik/3844916572.html
RARE BICYCLE - $1250 (Pinellas County)
Rare ONE OF A KIND 1976 Seven-UP BMX national promo bike, never ridden, only stored since 1976. Yes we know the front forks backwards, but when you are 80 years old and haven't ridden a bike in 60 years, who cares.
06-17-13, 09:49 PM
#6689
Jack of all trades
I wouldn't post this unless the typo wasn't so funny. Anyway, the bike has the "brian" shock. Poor Brian, he get's way too much credit...
https://spokane.craigslist.org/bik/3869222601.html
[h=2]2009 Stumpjumper - $1900 (Otis Orchards)[/h]
2009 Medium Specialized Stumpjumper Pro
Fits someone 5'4'" to 5'10"
An excellent trail bike with lots of upgrades!
M5 aluminum frame
RockShox Revelation XX with remote lockout 150mm travel
Specialized rear "brian" shock
Easton EC 70 Carbon Handlebars
Specialized lock on grips
Thompson Stem
Specialized Blacklite Command Post remote adjustable seatpost
Sram XO shifters
Formula "The One" brakes with 180mm front rotor and 160mm rear rotor
Shimano triple XT crankset
Sram XO rear Derailleur
Crank Brothers Acid pedals
DT Swiss X430 rims on Shimano XT hubs
Bontrager XR4 tires
New chain and new extra brake pads.
Please Call 509 714 two three o four
https://spokane.craigslist.org/bik/3869222601.html
[h=2]2009 Stumpjumper - $1900 (Otis Orchards)[/h]
2009 Medium Specialized Stumpjumper Pro
Fits someone 5'4'" to 5'10"
An excellent trail bike with lots of upgrades!
M5 aluminum frame
RockShox Revelation XX with remote lockout 150mm travel
Specialized rear "brian" shock
Easton EC 70 Carbon Handlebars
Specialized lock on grips
Thompson Stem
Specialized Blacklite Command Post remote adjustable seatpost
Sram XO shifters
Formula "The One" brakes with 180mm front rotor and 160mm rear rotor
Shimano triple XT crankset
Sram XO rear Derailleur
Crank Brothers Acid pedals
DT Swiss X430 rims on Shimano XT hubs
Bontrager XR4 tires
New chain and new extra brake pads.
Please Call 509 714 two three o four
- Location: Otis Orchards
06-17-13, 11:41 PM
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$1,250 - fork on backwards - "who cares".
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/bik/3844916572.html
RARE BICYCLE - $1250 (Pinellas County)
Rare ONE OF A KIND 1976 Seven-UP BMX national promo bike, never ridden, only stored since 1976. Yes we know the front forks backwards, but when you are 80 years old and haven't ridden a bike in 60 years, who cares.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/bik/3844916572.html
RARE BICYCLE - $1250 (Pinellas County)
Rare ONE OF A KIND 1976 Seven-UP BMX national promo bike, never ridden, only stored since 1976. Yes we know the front forks backwards, but when you are 80 years old and haven't ridden a bike in 60 years, who cares.
06-18-13, 12:30 AM
#6691
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Your very own cardboard box!
https://reno.craigslist.org/bik/3877671964.html
If any of you out of towners are interrested, I`ll call and see if the guy is willing to ship
https://reno.craigslist.org/bik/3877671964.html
If any of you out of towners are interrested, I`ll call and see if the guy is willing to ship
06-18-13, 12:33 AM
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Your very own cardboard box!
https://reno.craigslist.org/bik/3877671964.html
If any of you out of towners are interrested, I`ll call and see if the guy is willing to ship
https://reno.craigslist.org/bik/3877671964.html
If any of you out of towners are interrested, I`ll call and see if the guy is willing to ship
06-18-13, 01:14 AM
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Yes most LBS will give you a basic shipping box free hell if there doing good business on new bikes they may ask do you want to take a half dozen.
06-18-13, 04:02 AM
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Yet another subtle classic. Notice the seller promotes ready to ride despite missing bar tape bad tires. iffy chain, rough pedals and torn seat just from first look.
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/3871545612.html
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/3871545612.html
06-18-13, 07:49 AM
#6697
Bianchi Goddess
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I stumbles on this this morning. I think the frame is from the '70s, from what little can be seen of the headbadge but the decals looked wrong so I looked closer.
Bianchi racer, Excellent Condition - $450 (McClintock & Broadway, Tempe)
Pretty sure this isn't a CampagnolA crank.
Now you can have a carbon Campagnola RD on your Huffy too!
If the RD is in good shape the whole shebang might be worth $200
Bianchi racer, Excellent Condition - $450 (McClintock & Broadway, Tempe)
Pretty sure this isn't a CampagnolA crank.
Now you can have a carbon Campagnola RD on your Huffy too!
If the RD is in good shape the whole shebang might be worth $200
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
06-18-13, 10:47 AM
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Some of the bigger shops around here charge 10-15 for a box. I was told that since they unpackage and assemble at a location away from their retail places the charge is for the transportation of the box.
06-18-13, 11:51 AM
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find out where they assemble the bikes and go there and get a box. then call INS have then check it out!
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
06-18-13, 12:05 PM
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Just got to vent for a second...had a beat on a Ron Cooper with a mix of Dura Ace and Mavic SSC. Talked to the seller the other day for a while and told him how excited I was about the prospect of acquiring his Ron Cooper, that I'd been looking for one for some time (since seeing several fine examples on this forum, and hearing their owners' praises). Seller lives very close to me, and I told him I could come immediately or whenever would be convenient for him. He said the soonest he could show the bike would be Wednesday (tomorrow). I wrote again this morning to confirm our meeting, and the seller replied that a "surprise situation" came up and that the bike has been sold. Grumble, grumble.
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'72 Cilo Pacer • '72 Peugeot PX10 • '73 Speedwell Ti • '74 Nishiki Competition • '74 Peugeot UE-8 • '86 Look Equipe 753 • '86 Look KG86 • '89 Parkpre Team Road • '90 Parkpre Team MTB • '90 Merlin Ti
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