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04-23-16, 07:21 PM
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^ nice of the seller to include an x-ray to show any hairline cracks.
04-24-16, 06:29 AM
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https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/5530477503.html
custom bike**made of vw piston rods** one of a kind******************* - $250 (oc)
custom bike**made of vw piston rods** one of a kind******************* - $250 (oc)
What kind of a crank would turn a piston rod into a bike?
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04-25-16, 03:33 PM
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Here's a knackered old Cannondale that I can't understand... next to a log-cabin, long-dropout vintage Cannondale racy road bike that looks pretty neato.
The fork is a replacement, probably? The rear appears to have a canti stop but a side pull caliper? Dual eyelets and a chain hanger.
2 Cannondale Road Bikes 3.0 Bicycle OBO
The fork is a replacement, probably? The rear appears to have a canti stop but a side pull caliper? Dual eyelets and a chain hanger.
2 Cannondale Road Bikes 3.0 Bicycle OBO
2nd Stealth Baby Blue Cannondale $150 OBO
22 inches
Nitto Stem
Shifts pretty well
Rear new tube
Front tube can be replaced
Original road bike seat will be returned when sold
22 inches
Nitto Stem
Shifts pretty well
Rear new tube
Front tube can be replaced
Original road bike seat will be returned when sold
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04-25-16, 10:17 PM
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https://glensfalls.craigslist.org/bik/5532468013.html
Wait, am I going right, no left. No, right, left.
Wait, am I going right, no left. No, right, left.
04-26-16, 02:24 PM
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older Schwinn Varsity 10 speed all original
"... Not sure what the value of bike is. People say could be as much as 500.00. ..."
People say a lot of things.
"... Not sure what the value of bike is. People say could be as much as 500.00. ..."
People say a lot of things.
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04-26-16, 02:51 PM
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older Schwinn Varsity 10 speed all original
"... Not sure what the value of bike is. People say could be as much as 500.00. ..."
People say a lot of things.
"... Not sure what the value of bike is. People say could be as much as 500.00. ..."
People say a lot of things.
04-26-16, 05:30 PM
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"What if I told you this bike could sell for up to $500?"
Answer (A) "Then you'd be wrong."
Answer (B) "Then I'll give you $50 for the buyer's phone number, because I've got a lot worthless crap I'd like to unload for a lot of money."
Answer (A) "Then you'd be wrong."
Answer (B) "Then I'll give you $50 for the buyer's phone number, because I've got a lot worthless crap I'd like to unload for a lot of money."
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04-26-16, 05:31 PM
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
04-27-16, 11:20 AM
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Posted for funny title. "Just picked!"
Some farm fresh old school Schwins and more.
Some farm fresh old school Schwins and more.
Just picked.
50 each or all 3 for 125.
(3 pictured first)
(bikes in the pile)
Plenty of girls schwinns, murrays, motobecane, peugeot, Huffy England, bikes in the stack.
If you see one and want it hit me andd i will pull it for ya, or send more pics.
-chris
50 each or all 3 for 125.
(3 pictured first)
(bikes in the pile)
Plenty of girls schwinns, murrays, motobecane, peugeot, Huffy England, bikes in the stack.
If you see one and want it hit me andd i will pull it for ya, or send more pics.
-chris
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04-28-16, 05:04 AM
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This guy keeps posting over, and over, and over. Around here, this bike would go for $250 max, and probably closer to $200, even with the condition. This dude is dreaming.,,,,BD
Paramount Series 3 PDG OS with extras - Excellent Shape !
Paramount Series 3 PDG OS with extras - Excellent Shape !
04-28-16, 10:52 AM
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This guy keeps posting over, and over, and over. Around here, this bike would go for $250 max, and probably closer to $200, even with the condition. This dude is dreaming.,,,,BD
Paramount Series 3 PDG OS with extras - Excellent Shape !
Paramount Series 3 PDG OS with extras - Excellent Shape !
Unfortunately, if he makes a new posting, you will see it.
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I try to hide all the 1950's tank bikes that show upon Craigslist. Either there are a lot of them locally, or the hiding them doesn't seem to help much.
That Paramount looks nice. $450 is a bit steep. $300??? Perhaps someday the seller will entertain offers.
04-28-16, 11:29 AM
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,,,,BD
04-28-16, 12:47 PM
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Huh -- were 24" front wheel'd Centurion Ironmasters really a thing? @RobbieTunes ? I was skeptical, but fork seems to match pretty well.
Centurion Road Bike ~ small frame
Centurion Road Bike ~ small frame
04-28-16, 12:58 PM
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Huh -- were 24" front wheel'd Centurion Ironmasters really a thing? @RobbieTunes ? I was skeptical, but fork seems to match pretty well.
Centurion Road Bike ~ small frame
Centurion Road Bike ~ small frame
I think I saw some other brand, maybe the Centurion come into the local bike co-op recently.
So, yes, I have no doubt it is original. The head tube is too long for that rear triangle if it wasn't a small front wheel.
It looks like a great bike for those shorter stature riders, and the price looks reasonable.
04-28-16, 01:43 PM
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@CliffordK -- you're certainly right. A little bit of looking found another one (small 650 front) locally.
80s Dave Scott centuron ladies bike
80s Dave Scott centuron ladies bike
04-28-16, 02:10 PM
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It's not a Terry. It's a ripoff of her idea (which might be a ripoff or at least reinvention of someone else's idea, or she was a better advocate for it). You can find the history. I found an interview a while back but can't find it now. Several of the bigger companies brought out bikes like it at the time. It sort of killed her bike business and shoved her into the clothes and saddle business instead, which was more lucrative for her anyhow, but she didn't enjoy it so sold that business and is now back to custom frame building.
That was the smallest size Ironman but there were Terry bikes that were even smaller, with the top tube level with the rear wheel.
I'm sort of fascinated by these and wish I had a good reason to buy one but of course just my luck, I'm a normal sized male!
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/5540317562.html
That was the smallest size Ironman but there were Terry bikes that were even smaller, with the top tube level with the rear wheel.
I'm sort of fascinated by these and wish I had a good reason to buy one but of course just my luck, I'm a normal sized male!
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/5540317562.html
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04-29-16, 07:00 AM
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Vintage 65cm Large Frame Herse Singer Hetchins Bates Randonneur Bike Eroica | eBay
Lower BB height too I bet!
Rear stays have an interesting curve
Lower BB height too I bet!
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My wife's Centurion, we bought it new:
Yes, Centurion made a small frame Ironman women's bike with a 24 inch front wheel.
J
Yes, Centurion made a small frame Ironman women's bike with a 24 inch front wheel.
J
04-30-16, 10:16 AM
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I like how the shifting is explained.
SPEED RAZOR features rear brake and kick-chain 3 speeds. If you get tired you can easily kick the chain, while riding, into a lower gear; but you have to grab the chain the upshift.
And for bumps... Watch dropping the front wheel into a hole.
it is possible to maintain over 10mph over rough roads without wrecking or ruining the wheel: for any threat, simply yank the handlebar, andor stomp on the crank, to wheelie.