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06-09-20, 06:21 AM
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Here's an odd one, a Bianchi with canti brakes but very odd full cable housing and stem shifters with safety levers. Might be a nice bike but needs to be saved.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...138488395.html
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...138488395.html
06-09-20, 06:30 AM
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A derailleur 3-speed bike with two chainrings? Must have only 1 1/2 cogs on the rear. Or maybe it only works in three of the ten possible gear combos? We may never know.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...138275608.html
bicycle frame material: other/unknown
bicycle type: road
condition: excellent
frame size: 54
make / manufacturer: Ross
model name / number: 179-1932
wheel size: other/unknown
Gunmetal gray, Gran Tour woman's, will throw in pump and helmet
I don't know the specifics (frame size) that Craig's list asked about bike. It is a woman's three speed and fit a 5 foot 4 inch person
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...138275608.html
Woman's vintage three speed - $125 (Henrico)
bicycle frame material: other/unknown
bicycle type: road
condition: excellent
frame size: 54
make / manufacturer: Ross
model name / number: 179-1932
wheel size: other/unknown
Gunmetal gray, Gran Tour woman's, will throw in pump and helmet
I don't know the specifics (frame size) that Craig's list asked about bike. It is a woman's three speed and fit a 5 foot 4 inch person
06-09-20, 08:32 AM
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All eleven tubes are Reynolds 531? So I count ten including fork blades and head tube. Is he counting the steerer tube as well?
A great sales pitch with no pictures of the bike that is for sale.
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/bik...130317531.html
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/bik...130317531.html
06-09-20, 10:58 AM
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This chainring is stated claimed very good NOS when I asked the seller they say it's just a bad photo.
seller ckaim
https://www.ebay.com/itm/273346872749?ul_noapp=true
seller ckaim
https://www.ebay.com/itm/273346872749?ul_noapp=true
Best, Ben
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06-09-20, 02:53 PM
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Soooooo... should I contact this seller and ask about the STEM there and warn them of the imminent danger, or is that like, a super-stem-extender type of thing going on?
https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/bi...138697603.html
https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/bi...138697603.html
06-09-20, 03:13 PM
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Soooooo... should I contact this seller and ask about the STEM there and warn them of the imminent danger, or is that like, a super-stem-extender type of thing going on?
https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/bi...138697603.html
https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/bi...138697603.html
Oh, and remind him that when there's a big dark fuzzy entity looming in the top corner of the viewfinder, that's not a tropical storm cloud rolling in, that's his finger.
And ask him who Chrome Molloy is.
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06-09-20, 09:58 PM
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Specialized Hardcore Mountain Bike - $60 (mission district)
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...138758756.html
06-10-20, 03:32 PM
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06-11-20, 12:27 AM
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This chainring is stated claimed very good NOS when I asked the seller they say it's just a bad photo.
seller ckaim
https://www.ebay.com/itm/273346872749?ul_noapp=true
seller ckaim
https://www.ebay.com/itm/273346872749?ul_noapp=true
06-11-20, 06:32 AM
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Soooooo... should I contact this seller and ask about the STEM there and warn them of the imminent danger, or is that like, a super-stem-extender type of thing going on?
https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/bi...138697603.html
https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/bi...138697603.html
I used to help a guy fix up bikes for those who could not afford to buy one. This guy had one bike where he raised the stem way above the minimum insertion mark, I lowered that stem and told him that the height he'd set it at was a great danger to anyone riding that bike. He raised the stem again and said it needed to be that high. I gathered up my tools and told him I was done with him.
I'm somewhat surprised at how many people will sell a bike that they KNOW is a hazard to use.
Cheers
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06-11-20, 06:46 AM
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I'm not surprised by that at all. People are truly apathetic now. Many are simply just misanthropes. Your experience with the person that you were trying to help only solidifies my statement.
06-11-20, 10:53 PM
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06-12-20, 01:45 AM
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raleigh sports bicycle 1967 Special Edition
https://www.ebay.com/itm/raleigh-spo...gAAOSwFxpe3CdZ
US $10,000.00
06-12-20, 04:32 AM
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06-12-20, 06:23 AM
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So many questions, but maybe some poor soul thinks the world is like a Road Runner cartoon and this is how they're going to get their stolen bike back?
06-12-20, 11:49 AM
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Yet another way to spell Schwinn. Bonus points for posting a picture of a picture on a computer of the bike.
SHWENN
"SHWENN" -Cascade 24" - $170 (Holiday)
"SHWENN" -Cascade 24". Almost NEW! Been used for few times!! In addition, you can choose from 3 different Helmets !!
Looking for Cash only!
SHWENN
"SHWENN" -Cascade 24" - $170 (Holiday)
"SHWENN" -Cascade 24". Almost NEW! Been used for few times!! In addition, you can choose from 3 different Helmets !!
Looking for Cash only!
06-12-20, 02:05 PM
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Delusional (price) and less-than-honest (fork):
And let's not forget the bar ends with rubber grips sticking up at right angles to the bars.
Univega
DD
And let's not forget the bar ends with rubber grips sticking up at right angles to the bars.
Univega
DD
06-12-20, 03:38 PM
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Delusional (price) and less-than-honest (fork):
And let's not forget the bar ends with rubber grips sticking up at right angles to the bars.
Univega
DD
And let's not forget the bar ends with rubber grips sticking up at right angles to the bars.
Univega
DD
06-12-20, 05:23 PM
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raleigh sports bicycle 1967 Special Edition
https://www.ebay.com/itm/raleigh-spo...gAAOSwFxpe3CdZ
US $10,000.00
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06-14-20, 04:35 PM
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06-14-20, 06:15 PM
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06-14-20, 07:07 PM
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How to sell a cheap sub-$100 bike for $225
To be fair this seller's wheelset somehow comes with both freewheel and cassette. See quote from that ad
"rear can be used for 5 speed or 10 speed, 5 gear/cogs (cassette is a little rusty but works fine), free wheel...."
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/bop/d...137096349.html
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/bop/d/tonawanda-leather-seat-diamond-pattern/7137130575.html
has seat clamp, rear carry sack slots, chrome seat post (10.5" long, 1.0 inch (25.4mm) diam..reduces to the 7/8" seat clamp recess..
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/bop/d...137112553.html
To be fair this seller's wheelset somehow comes with both freewheel and cassette. See quote from that ad
"rear can be used for 5 speed or 10 speed, 5 gear/cogs (cassette is a little rusty but works fine), free wheel...."
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/bop/d...137096349.html
Takara Road Bike 10 speed frame,Parts - $75 (Town Tonawanda)
(see pictures) Takara Road Bike 10 speed frame, 32 inch standover, front forks, three piece alloy crank, pedals, handlebars, center pull u-brakes, brake levers, brake cables, shifter and cables, derailer, chain is shot..$75 obohttps://buffalo.craigslist.org/bop/d/tonawanda-leather-seat-diamond-pattern/7137130575.html
LEATHER seat/diamond pattern - Takara - $50 (Town Tonawanda)
Takara comfortable LEATHER seat with diamond pattern, one unnoticable hole..no rips, tears, wear spots..has seat clamp, rear carry sack slots, chrome seat post (10.5" long, 1.0 inch (25.4mm) diam..reduces to the 7/8" seat clamp recess..
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/bop/d...137112553.html
27" Wheel Set, Axles, Tires, Tubes, Cogs - $100 (Town Tonawanda)
27" Wheel Set (front and rear), 27"x 1 1/4 tires, new tube front, both tires are decent, axles with nuts, front quick release, rear can be used for 5 speed or 10 speed, 5 gear/cogs (cassette is a little rusty but works fine), free wheel, tight spokes, axles/bearings lubed, a little rim rust, nice wheels/tires..nice wheels with a little cleaning for $100 obo..
06-15-20, 08:27 AM
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Kinda funny? Aluminum? And then the REAL BIKER KNOWS WHAT THEIR (sic) LOOKING AT line?
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06-15-20, 11:00 AM
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$1500 Walmart bike. Oh...and $250 shipping. I wrote him and he said "THIS particular bike, yellow in color, has been discontinued at Walmart, for a while now. This one is rare." Amazing how he thinks a $200 garbage bike is now worth $1750.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/GMC-Denali-...AAAOSwcTZepP6X
GMC Denali Men's Road Bike Road Series 21 Speed 22 Inch Aluminum Frame Yellow. This Bicycle is immaculate. It should be in the General Motors museum. It’s only been road 1 time. It was hanging in a Gentleman’s Garage for a while. I bought it home and cleaned it up and waxed it. I keep this Bicycle in my Office in my home. They do not make this bicycle anymore. As far as I know, I Googled this Bicycle and all I got out of it was This bicycle is worth the money I’m asking for it, because it not in production anymore. Thanks for looking. It would be great for a collector of Bicycles. Ask me any questions about this item. Thanks Kevin This will be the last time I list this item. If you are interested please send me a decent offer and I consider offers.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/GMC-Denali-...AAAOSwcTZepP6X
GMC Denali Men's Road Bike Road Series 21 Speed 22 Inch Aluminum Frame Yellow. This Bicycle is immaculate. It should be in the General Motors museum. It’s only been road 1 time. It was hanging in a Gentleman’s Garage for a while. I bought it home and cleaned it up and waxed it. I keep this Bicycle in my Office in my home. They do not make this bicycle anymore. As far as I know, I Googled this Bicycle and all I got out of it was This bicycle is worth the money I’m asking for it, because it not in production anymore. Thanks for looking. It would be great for a collector of Bicycles. Ask me any questions about this item. Thanks Kevin This will be the last time I list this item. If you are interested please send me a decent offer and I consider offers.
06-15-20, 11:12 AM
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