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I've resisted contributing to this thread because, of course, there's plenty of crazy on Craigslist.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bop...221017964.html
Adams Trail-a-Bike $300!!! 23.5 lbs. It's a boat anchor.
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I had one on cl a couple of weeks ago for $90, after successfully selling one for $95 during the summer. Got zero inquiries this time of year. I'm waiting until spring.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bop...221017964.html
Adams Trail-a-Bike $300!!! 23.5 lbs. It's a boat anchor.
[img]blob:https://www.bikeforums.net/8d67fa54-777d-497e-ad7e-47b20c5f1d4b[/img]
I had one on cl a couple of weeks ago for $90, after successfully selling one for $95 during the summer. Got zero inquiries this time of year. I'm waiting until spring.
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I was gonna post this in the "are you looking for one of these" thread because it's a nice price for a 1995 Trek 750 despite some rust issues, but the title and ad text pushed it over into this thread. I bet it was fun to just make up a bunch of garbage on the fly!
1983Granddaddy 21 spd 26 in. mens LiteWeight racer.Trek racing×WorldClass.The French despise them. - $69 (Aberdeen, WA)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...code=undefined
Today's History lesson. In 1975 Trek Racing bikes were started in a red barn in Wisconsin with emphasis I producing a world class lightweight AMERICAN RACING competition bike To rival the European spendy racers. They really took off with 1981 s model which was a virtual copy from 1981-83 made with light molybdenum steel with pedal arms sprocket seat neck handlebars and rims all made of superlightwieght T-6 alunimun heat treated alloy. Most people can pick this bike up with one hands$â. This one has near brand new tires and brakes but needs a chain and some fine tuning so it's not going To carry a price seen on places like eBay for $500-750. I'm. Pricing it to move so a person can invest a little inxthe companyxthqt helped the Americans win the Tour We France 6x in a row. 1999-05 and make this vintage bike proud again.this is a desirable bike as you see in the photos but it needs some love. One has a seriously light racing bike to work with on addition to near new tires(front still has the little rubber nubbons that haven't been touched much less wore down with expensive tires to start from treks sister parts company. factory tires.
1983Granddaddy 21 spd 26 in. mens LiteWeight racer.Trek racing×WorldClass.The French despise them. - $69 (Aberdeen, WA)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...code=undefined
Today's History lesson. In 1975 Trek Racing bikes were started in a red barn in Wisconsin with emphasis I producing a world class lightweight AMERICAN RACING competition bike To rival the European spendy racers. They really took off with 1981 s model which was a virtual copy from 1981-83 made with light molybdenum steel with pedal arms sprocket seat neck handlebars and rims all made of superlightwieght T-6 alunimun heat treated alloy. Most people can pick this bike up with one hands$â. This one has near brand new tires and brakes but needs a chain and some fine tuning so it's not going To carry a price seen on places like eBay for $500-750. I'm. Pricing it to move so a person can invest a little inxthe companyxthqt helped the Americans win the Tour We France 6x in a row. 1999-05 and make this vintage bike proud again.this is a desirable bike as you see in the photos but it needs some love. One has a seriously light racing bike to work with on addition to near new tires(front still has the little rubber nubbons that haven't been touched much less wore down with expensive tires to start from treks sister parts company. factory tires.
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What's this person's aversion to money?
Trek Bike for TRADE *READ INFO* - $150 (San Francisco, CA)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...code=undefined
Trek bike for trade only. Brand new tires. NOT FOR FREE OR FOR SALE. Please state that you have read this description before messaging me. I will not reply to anyone who offers money or did not read description. Thank you. I placed the price of $150 as to the value of the bicycle itself. Please offer anything of trade of same or greater value. I don’t list exactly what i want for trade because I’m open to everything.
Trek Bike for TRADE *READ INFO* - $150 (San Francisco, CA)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...code=undefined
Trek bike for trade only. Brand new tires. NOT FOR FREE OR FOR SALE. Please state that you have read this description before messaging me. I will not reply to anyone who offers money or did not read description. Thank you. I placed the price of $150 as to the value of the bicycle itself. Please offer anything of trade of same or greater value. I don’t list exactly what i want for trade because I’m open to everything.
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What's this person's aversion to money?
Trek Bike for TRADE *READ INFO* - $150 (San Francisco, CA)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...code=undefined
Trek bike for trade only. Brand new tires. NOT FOR FREE OR FOR SALE. Please state that you have read this description before messaging me. I will not reply to anyone who offers money or did not read description. Thank you. I placed the price of $150 as to the value of the bicycle itself. Please offer anything of trade of same or greater value. I don’t list exactly what i want for trade because I’m open to everything.
Trek Bike for TRADE *READ INFO* - $150 (San Francisco, CA)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...code=undefined
Trek bike for trade only. Brand new tires. NOT FOR FREE OR FOR SALE. Please state that you have read this description before messaging me. I will not reply to anyone who offers money or did not read description. Thank you. I placed the price of $150 as to the value of the bicycle itself. Please offer anything of trade of same or greater value. I don’t list exactly what i want for trade because I’m open to everything.
It's just a guess why someone might not want cash.
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can someone list everything wrong with this description
Vintage Schwinn Paramount Racer in Excellent Condition - $3,000 (Seattle)
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: road
brake type: cantilever
condition: excellent
electric assist: none
frame size: 55cm
handlebar type: drop
make / manufacturer: Schwinn
model name / number: Paramount Racer
serial number: P229
wheel size: 25 in
* Vintage Schwinn Paramount Racer Circa ~1955.
* Original paint, decals, and Modolo components.
* Reynolds 531 medium carbon steel construction.
* Single speed, owned by one person who took great care of the bike.
* A few scuff marks but in generally excellent condition.
* Piecing together serial number, Modolo years, and owner information bike frame #229 was built around 1955.
Plan to sell on ebay and expect price to be at least $3000. Thought I would try locally in Seattle first to see if a bicycle enthusiast here might be interested in picking up instead of me packing and shipping.
Respond here with questions or reasonable offers. Photos tell the story pretty well.
Thank you!
Vintage Schwinn Paramount Racer in Excellent Condition - $3,000 (Seattle)
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: road
brake type: cantilever
condition: excellent
electric assist: none
frame size: 55cm
handlebar type: drop
make / manufacturer: Schwinn
model name / number: Paramount Racer
serial number: P229
wheel size: 25 in
* Vintage Schwinn Paramount Racer Circa ~1955.
* Original paint, decals, and Modolo components.
* Reynolds 531 medium carbon steel construction.
* Single speed, owned by one person who took great care of the bike.
* A few scuff marks but in generally excellent condition.
* Piecing together serial number, Modolo years, and owner information bike frame #229 was built around 1955.
Plan to sell on ebay and expect price to be at least $3000. Thought I would try locally in Seattle first to see if a bicycle enthusiast here might be interested in picking up instead of me packing and shipping.
Respond here with questions or reasonable offers. Photos tell the story pretty well.
Thank you!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-mid...p2047675.l2557
And there was another.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-195...p2047675.l2557
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https://austin.craigslist.org/bik/d/...232842385.html
The bike is an ‘82 with foreknowledge of the outcome of the 1984 Olympics? It is a really nice bike though.
The bike is an ‘82 with foreknowledge of the outcome of the 1984 Olympics? It is a really nice bike though.
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Other than the 27" wheels and 10 speeds, I'm not sure a single word in this description is correct. At least it's still priced about right.
"have a very rare hand built concorde bicycle italian frame messinger seat di tech brakes 10 spd a mans cruiser racer all original has sun tour gears seamless weld tubes 27 inch tires might but itailians won tour de france with this bike in 1990s sungi pedals if ure 5 foot 8 to 6 foot 3 this bike fit u like a glove shifts nice rides smmooth some these sell on ebay for 500 dollars"
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: cruiser
brake type: coaster
condition: good
frame size: 54 inch
handlebar type: cruiser
make / manufacturer: concorde bike italian
model name / number: italian concorde
suspension: frame and fork (full suspension)
wheel size: 26.5 in
concorde bicycle italian - $45 (Florence)
"have a very rare hand built concorde bicycle italian frame messinger seat di tech brakes 10 spd a mans cruiser racer all original has sun tour gears seamless weld tubes 27 inch tires might but itailians won tour de france with this bike in 1990s sungi pedals if ure 5 foot 8 to 6 foot 3 this bike fit u like a glove shifts nice rides smmooth some these sell on ebay for 500 dollars"
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: cruiser
brake type: coaster
condition: good
frame size: 54 inch
handlebar type: cruiser
make / manufacturer: concorde bike italian
model name / number: italian concorde
suspension: frame and fork (full suspension)
wheel size: 26.5 in
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"have a very rare hand built concorde bicycle italian frame messinger seat di tech brakes 10 spd a mans cruiser racer all original has sun tour gears seamless weld tubes 27 inch tires might but itailians won tour de france with this bike in 1990s sungi pedals if ure 5 foot 8 to 6 foot 3 this bike fit u like a glove shifts nice rides smmooth some these sell on ebay for 500 dollars"
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How do you say AMBITIOUS in Central Connecticut slang?
$1150 more than it's original retail price
$1150 more than it's original retail price
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How do you say AMBITIOUS in Central Connecticut slang?
$1150 more than it's original retail price
$1150 more than it's original retail price
*Air in the tires is extra
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I call it: Lil' Pedal Strikey
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/...228183184.html
So I got bored of building fixies so I’m getting creative now. Believe it or not it’s really fun to ride.
Custom - $45 (Near SDSU)
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/...228183184.html
So I got bored of building fixies so I’m getting creative now. Believe it or not it’s really fun to ride.
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*no
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bi...236227436.html
If you got the nuts to ride this call
Anybody got the balls 60.00 - $60
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bi...236227436.html
If you got the nuts to ride this call
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Here's one that a bit of a reach too me if I understand these Atala's. Like a $1000 overpriced or am I wrong?
Asking $1250 for a Atala Gran Prix....
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/61250552
Asking $1250 for a Atala Gran Prix....
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/61250552
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Any idea what I'm looking at here..?
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I call it: Lil' Pedal Strikey
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/...228183184.html
So I got bored of building fixies so I’m getting creative now. Believe it or not it’s really fun to ride.
Custom - $45 (Near SDSU)
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/...228183184.html
So I got bored of building fixies so I’m getting creative now. Believe it or not it’s really fun to ride.
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*no
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bi...236227436.html
If you got the nuts to ride this call
Anybody got the balls 60.00 - $60
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bi...236227436.html
If you got the nuts to ride this call