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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

lol I love the $7.95 sticker price on the bottom

lol I love the $7.95 sticker price on the bottom
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

Are you talking mismatched left crank?

Are you talking mismatched left crank?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 22,324
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Posted By RubeRad

lol "dropper seat"

lol "dropper seat"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

That's pretty cool, I'm not sure that's such a...

That's pretty cool, I'm not sure that's such a wacky price. I bet the fork is wicker-wrapped steel. Is there an entire metal traditional double-diamond frame in there, just with plant-based cladding?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

Track 5 is he trying to say (spell) San Diego?

Track 5 is he trying to say (spell) San Diego?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 22,324
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Posted By RubeRad

and even more of a front story

and even more of a front story
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

Do you want that bike if your name is not Lee?

Do you want that bike if your name is not Lee?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

yeah, I never understood why ****** is censored....

yeah, I never understood why ****** is censored. BF afraid of competition?

But that's interesting. For myself, that satisfies my curiosity enough I wouldn't feel the need to try for an IRL meetup
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

The pretenses don't have to be false (or even...

The pretenses don't have to be false (or even pretenses): "Hey, I see you have an amazing collection of bikes posted on CL. I love bikes, and love looking at bikes and talking about bikes. I'm not in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

You're talking about the tires, right?

You're talking about the tires, right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

Yeah but what's the benefit to them if you take...

Yeah but what's the benefit to them if you take the bait and click?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 09:10 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

What's the scam? I suppose those are pictures...

What's the scam? I suppose those are pictures swiped from elsewhere on the internet
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

was that manufactured and sold originally as a...

was that manufactured and sold originally as a mountain bike? Or was it somehow frankenbiked from a colnago road frame?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

The leather looks great. Could be used to redo a...

The leather looks great. Could be used to redo a saddle with good bones but dead leather
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

Cool vid So I can see there's a knob that...

Cool vid

So I can see there's a knob that the side of the tire rotates, like an old school bottle generator. There must be gearing inside the base though to multiply that tire speed up to blender...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 08:21 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

"Clydesdale fork...

"Clydesdale fork (https://www.bicyclepicnic.com/post/crust-clydesdale-fork-review)" is actually pretty cool

Although the blender, is there a mechanical connection? Are the gear ratios high enough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

I dunno man, clean bike with good frame and...

I dunno man, clean bike with good frame and components for a decent price? I'd say "eclectic" at best, but not wacky
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

I remember a square wheel bike in a museum once...

I remember a square wheel bike in a museum once (Chicago Museum of Industry and Science maybe?) where it came also with a non-flat track designed to work well together with the square wheels
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

reverse-Superman for aero descents. Need to also...

reverse-Superman for aero descents. Need to also rig up foot-brakes
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-23, 11:46 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

Was there even a seat or does the kid just sit on...

Was there even a seat or does the kid just sit on the bars and have a place to put his feet?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

that's bizarre, must be a lens issue, but that is...

that's bizarre, must be a lens issue, but that is pretty extreme!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

I once bought a cheap plastic bike ramp about...

I once bought a cheap plastic bike ramp about those dimensions. I tried it out, came at it hard, it slipped out from under me sideways, and I slammed down hard. Cracked a rib and got pneumonia.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

You know when it says "rare" it's gonna be...

You know when it says "rare" it's gonna be overpriced
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/d/escondido-very-rare-1997-vintage-kona/7630055150.htmlVery Rare 1997 Vintage Kona ManoMano Full-...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

I have many a time loosened a threadless headset...

I have many a time loosened a threadless headset so I could rotate bars for easy storage, seems like if he wanted to do that he wouldn't have gone to the trouble to remove and reinstall the bars...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

I got mine off CL. I think it might have been...

I got mine off CL. I think it might have been $400. Probably 2008-2010 or so. I could maybe try to do some BikeForums forensics to nail down the exact date, but I don't remember ever posting about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 09:18 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

Hilarious! I own that exact same Trek 1000 (but...

Hilarious! I own that exact same Trek 1000 (but with forward fork and stem, maybe I should try it this way)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

I was going to make a Breaking Bad joke, but now...

I was going to make a Breaking Bad joke, but now I honestly wonder whether it's an in-joke with the meth addict/bicycle thief community?

(That Tricycle might supposed to be blue, we have a couple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

It shouldn't matter since the ad says it has "26...

It shouldn't matter since the ad says it has "26 wheels"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

Nice. I'm counting 10 seats, but really it could...

Nice. I'm counting 10 seats, but really it could be stretching to infinity, who knows!

What percentage of riders on that thing do you think need to know how to ride a bike in order for the whole...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

I did a search, and it gets a little more...

I did a search, and it gets a little more interesting

Obviously this guy swiped the title from a different listing
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

well where would install a disc brake and rotor?

well where would install a disc brake and rotor?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

lol that is excellent condition, but "recent shop...

lol that is excellent condition, but "recent shop tuneup" is he getting tuneups every 6mo over those years? Also, is there a front wheel?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

and lots of paint dripped on the fork stanchions

and lots of paint dripped on the fork stanchions
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

I mean, you can buy a brand new Gus Boots Willsen...

I mean, you can buy a brand new Gus Boots Willsen frame for $2000 (https://www.rivbike.com/products/gus-boots-willsen?variant=31142054494319), so you just gotta ask yourself whether it would cost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/bik/d/flagstaff-g...

https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/bik/d/flagstaff-gary-fisher-klunker-rare/7607726416.html

https://images.craigslist.org/01414_3ANBIWYXZV3z_0cU09G_600x450.jpg

1996 Gary fisher Klunker a reminder...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-23, 10:32 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

The frame is steel I don't know if aluminum...

The frame is steel

I don't know if aluminum could be tossed in with all the beer cans

They do something with car tires, don't they? Although I have no idea if any bicycle tires have ever been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

The rims look ok, and maybe also the cranks...

The rims look ok, and maybe also the cranks (minus the chainrings). Maybe the rack is usable? The price is right, and I applaud the sentiment of trying to double-check if there's any way to reuse...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

But also "needs general maintenance / service on...

But also "needs general maintenance / service on chain" -- I'd like to see what this go-getter could do there
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

If you made a decision to adopt my opinion, you'd...

If you made a decision to adopt my opinion, you'd have less unhappiness in your life :)

But you go ahead and be you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

Alls I can say is, don't fool yourself into...

Alls I can say is, don't fool yourself into thinking there are magic words you can put into the ad that will guarantee nobody will ever try to make a lower offer. That's like trying to tell fish not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

sorrynotsorry to tell you, but I'd call that...

sorrynotsorry to tell you, but I'd call that rudeness on the part of the seller, which I guess is you
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

Looks pretty well thought out! I'd pay $10...

Looks pretty well thought out!

I'd pay $10 to rent it for an hour, try it out, but I wouldn't want to own it
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

Interesting! See, I didn't even know that because...

Interesting! See, I didn't even know that because I'm below 'Beginner' level. Fortunately I've got BF to ask questions how to get started if I ever get that itch
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

Interesting. If I had ambitions to try out frame...

Interesting. If I had ambitions to try out frame building I'd definitely snap that up
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

lol I have grabbed stuff out of a dumpster behind...

lol I have grabbed stuff out of a dumpster behind an LBS (and later ended up trying to sell it on CL) :innocent:

(To my knowledge, my CL ad didn't end up posted on this Hall of Shame)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

Check out some of the links from feedback of...

Check out some of the links from feedback of other stuff this guy has sold,

https://www.ebay.com/itm/225350812498
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225352890048
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225085701686
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

well it looks like that old fork is about ready...

well it looks like that old fork is about ready to snap off, but otherwise, could be a solid dutch commuter

And what is that brand? Dizeta? Bizeta?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

wow, so counting on friction rather than an...

wow, so counting on friction rather than an explicit mechanical connection!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

How is that left-hand-side cog attached to drive...

How is that left-hand-side cog attached to drive the wheel?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 22,324
Views: 4,640,034
Posted By RubeRad

... upgraded to an extra-compact geometry, for...

... upgraded to an extra-compact geometry, for those situations when your bike is just 1 inch too long
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