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Old 10-20-09, 06:12 PM
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drop handlebar racer

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1430363778.html
Date: 2009-10-20, 5:25PM CDT
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10 gears, alloy wheels, Raleigh. Very good condition, no longer needed as i am no longer pretending to keep fit.

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Old 10-20-09, 07:54 PM
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Overpriced and won't respond to Gmail users. Yeah, sure, Google will get right on that...

https://corvallis.craigslist.org/bik/1383826543.html
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***RARE PEUGEOT ROAD BIKE*** - $400 (White Center)

I have a rare Peugeot Road Bike I’m selling for $400. It has Simplex gears /gearing, with an aluminum frame, old canvas seat (original), original tire pump (does not work), and it was made in France. All there and it all rides great. Come give it a test ride, if you have any questions you can reach me at 206 XXX XXXX.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/1430600476.html
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I feel really sorry for this guy, but if he love his bike so much why did he left his bike on the front porch? U District in Seattle is known for bike theft.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/1430675057.html

Hi,

You stole my Lemond Fixie the evening of the 20th of October off the front of my porch. I'd like it back. I'll pay you whatever you would make pawning it off normally and then some NO QUESTIONS ASKED. Please I just really love my bike and have put a lot of work into it. I am sure we can work out something anonymous so all parties are happy.

It is a 2008 Lemond Fillmore fixed gear. Its dark blue/grey with upgraded petals and black soma toe clips. I upgraded the handle bars to track drops, took off one of the breaks and added one of those sweet cane creek levers.

it looks a lot like the picture below just with track drops.


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Originally Posted by abarth
***RARE PEUGEOT ROAD BIKE*** - $400 (White Center)

I have a rare Peugeot Road Bike I’m selling for $400. It has Simplex gears /gearing, with an aluminum frame, old canvas seat (original), original tire pump (does not work), and it was made in France. All there and it all rides great. Come give it a test ride, if you have any questions you can reach me at 206 XXX XXXX.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/1430600476.html
That saddle could be fixed with some leather conditioner, and a lacing/tensioning. The bike is probably still overpriced, though. There's just not much info to say otherwise.
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Old 10-20-09, 10:24 PM
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How many ways can you misspell BIANCHI?

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/1428587962.html

Bianca Strada road bike - $500 (Seattle area) Date: 2009-10-19, 1:05PM PDT
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Swivel neck, turn shifters, all shimano parts, in great condition. Truvativ cranks system, 27 speed, very light weight, bianci seat, Good welds. Must sell, please leave a good contact number and and a good time and day to call. I'm in Seattle, available anytime but by appointment only. Just email for more info and to schedule an appointment to see the bike, thanks much !!!
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Why would you put leather conditioner on canvas seat?
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Rear disc brake on a 10 speed Schwinn?

https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/bik/1429957009.htmlvintage ten speed bike - $20 (auburn)

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vintage schwin ten speed 27''. disc break in rear new tires
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Old 10-20-09, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by abarth
Rear disc brake on a 10 speed Schwinn?

https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/bik/1429957009.htmlvintage ten speed bike - $20 (auburn)

Date: 2009-10-20, 11:19AM PDT
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vintage schwin ten speed 27''. disc break in rear new tires
Yep! Not that they were worth much, or particularly good.

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At least the forks aren't on backwards?,,,,BD

https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1430808964.html
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Old 10-21-09, 07:33 AM
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We've had a few sellers posting damage/unsafe bikes recently in Toronto, and a couple posters who responded publicly letting others know not to buy, which led to some arguing. You know, the usual Craigslist stuff.

Anyways, someone posted this in response:

https://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/1430774256.html
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Old 10-21-09, 07:35 AM
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"It is a 2008 Lemond Fillmore fixed gear. Its dark blue/grey with upgraded petals and black soma toe clips. I upgraded the handle bars to track drops, took off one of the breaks and added one of those sweet cane creek levers."

If only I could find a way to receive a nickel for every mention of bikes with "petals" and "breaks"...
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Old 10-21-09, 03:30 PM
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Check this gem on ebay:

https://cgi.ebay.com/Schwin-10-spd-Le...item1c0d51f545

Schwin 10 spd. Le Tour Bicycle


This Schwinn Le Tour is five years old and in excellent condition. It is a 10 speed with 26 inch tires. It has Compagnolo shifters and Shimano derailluers. It orange with silver/steel alloy forks. It was $2500.00 new, and it selling for my rockbottom price of $500.00. Get ready for the holidays now, and be ready to take off those pounds after the holidays. It is a professional grade bike, and it is like those used in the Tour de France bicycle race every year. Superb bike for everyday riding or racing. Good luck as it will go fast. I already have a professional racer interested in it for the Tour de France, but I wanted to sell it on ebay first.
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Old 10-21-09, 03:39 PM
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Umm ... if the serial number is 'LTxxxxx', that doesn't mean Limited Edition. It means that the frame was built in November of 1982.

https://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1...0/1982_39.html

Better just "fixer up" ...

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https://palmsprings.craigslist.org/bik/1430040077.html

CLASSIC 64 STINGRAY SCHWINN "COMPLETE" - $200 (YUCCA VALLEY)

Date: 2009-10-20, 12:07PM PDT
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WHAT TO SAY IF YOU KNOW ABOUT A SCHWINN THEN YOU KNOW THAT THE YEARS OF 63 AND 64 ARE THE FIRST YEARS OF RACING BIKES FOR SCHWINN!
IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT SCHWINN ALSO, THAT THIS BIKE IS THE LIMITED EDDITTION BIKE W/ # LT-------- TO START W/.
SO FOR REAL INQUIRIES JUST LETTTING YOU KNOW I WILL SEND OUT PICS AND WE HAVE HAD IT FOR MANY YEARS AND WAS NOT RIDDEN FOR OVER 20 YEARS.
ITS A FIXER UPPER.
I HAVE ALLL THE PARTS AND PLAN TO FIXER UP UNLESS BOUGHT.

Location: YUCCA VALLEY
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CURRENT BID $0.99 AND FREE SHIPPING?


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Check this gem on ebay:

https://cgi.ebay.com/Schwin-10-spd-Le...item1c0d51f545

Schwin 10 spd. Le Tour Bicycle


This Schwinn Le Tour is five years old and in excellent condition. It is a 10 speed with 26 inch tires. It has Compagnolo shifters and Shimano derailluers. It orange with silver/steel alloy forks. It was $2500.00 new, and it selling for my rockbottom price of $500.00. Get ready for the holidays now, and be ready to take off those pounds after the holidays. It is a professional grade bike, and it is like those used in the Tour de France bicycle race every year. Superb bike for everyday riding or racing. Good luck as it will go fast. I already have a professional racer interested in it for the Tour de France, but I wanted to sell it on ebay first.
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Old 10-21-09, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by EjustE
Check this gem on ebay:

https://cgi.ebay.com/Schwin-10-spd-Le...item1c0d51f545

Schwin 10 spd. Le Tour Bicycle


This Schwinn Le Tour is five years old and in excellent condition. It is a 10 speed with 26 inch tires. It has Compagnolo shifters and Shimano derailluers. It orange with silver/steel alloy forks. It was $2500.00 new, and it selling for my rockbottom price of $500.00. Get ready for the holidays now, and be ready to take off those pounds after the holidays. It is a professional grade bike, and it is like those used in the Tour de France bicycle race every year. Superb bike for everyday riding or racing. Good luck as it will go fast. I already have a professional racer interested in it for the Tour de France, but I wanted to sell it on ebay first.
If this was on craigslist I would assume it's a joke. With ebay the comedy isn't free, which makes this confusing.
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I'm tempted to pipe in just to say "Lying doesn't endear buyers to you" because the claim that professional racers want to buy a Le Tour is pure fantasy.

But I won't bother.
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I've got this Pontiac that someone wants to race in Le Mans, but just for you...
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He isn't lying, first he's going to sell it on ebay, then he'll sell it to the Tour pro.
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About that ebay Le Tour

I think that the seller:

a. has no idea what he has on his hands (probably an 80s Le Tour)
b. googled "Le Tour" to figure out what it was (and got some hits on the current Le Tour)
c. put it all together, albeit a tad mixed up...
d. had an (ahem) light bulb moment and went tangentially from "Le Tour" to the "Tour de France" and made up a little story.

still at a buck with free shipping, if that thing in not rotten it will make a nice fixie, if one would not mind lugging 40 lbs of steel
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I wonder what a person would be pursuing on this Raleigh? It's very clean though.

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/1432258917.html
Vintage Raleigh Pusuit Road Bike - $150 (Santa Ana)

Vintage Raleigh Pursuit Road Bike 48 Centimeters in Great Condition, Light Weight, Nice Chromoly Luged Frame 502, Aluminum Quik-Release Wheels, Cleaned & Lubed, Ready to Ride
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$400 for Walmart Schwinn!

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/1432331779.html

2007 semi-custom Road Bike - $400 (Snoqualmie/Bellevue)
Date: 2009-10-21, 10:04PM PDT

For Sale

Semi-customized 2007 Schwinn Varsity Road Bike. Very low mileage and in excellent condition. 14 speed.

Lightweight/smooth ride/good handling/great for STP, general purpose riding, fitness and commuting

(Clip on pedals and storage bag not included)

54cm (should be more ideal for someone 5’6” or taller). I’m 5’4” and am shopping for a smaller bike, but hate to part with this one. I’m the original owner and I’ve taken great care of this bike.

700cc Bontrager Select wheels and hubs

1 month old Continental Gatorskin tires (handmade in Germany) Paid $100.

Shimano brake and gear/shift components

Carbonfiber bottle holder included

$400 obo

If you’re looking at this ad, it’s still available. )

* Location: Snoqualmie/Bellevue
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

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I see nothing wacky here.

Originally Posted by tmh657
I wonder what a person would be pursuing on this Raleigh? It's very clean though.

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/1432258917.html
Vintage Raleigh Pusuit Road Bike - $150 (Santa Ana)

Vintage Raleigh Pursuit Road Bike 48 Centimeters in Great Condition, Light Weight, Nice Chromoly Luged Frame 502, Aluminum Quik-Release Wheels, Cleaned & Lubed, Ready to Ride
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Originally Posted by cb400bill
I see nothing wacky here.
When I think pursuit bike this comes to mind. Perhaps I am wrong.
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This has got to be the oddest Craigslist ad I've seen in quite awhile:

https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/1432567250.html
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