johnknappcc

My bad, after reviewing the history, I guess this was one of their "last ditch attempts"?

I mean I love my Voyageur (it's an awesome bike) but I just figured anything late 90's Schwinn would be a crap shoot.

I do think it's funny that someone is selling a bike for 700 dollars and can't put air in the rear tire, but that's why its called the "Wacky World of . . . ".

cudak888 

Read first line in my sig and repeat.

-Kurt

Little Darwin

Oh Kurt, you are closet Schwinn lover, you can't fool me!

"He doth protest too much!"

I'll take my Voyageur over the typical Paramount any day... but only because I don't know that the Paramount could take my 300+ pounds and not suffer for it. Well, that and I am cheap!

And I think if one wants to get picky, they could say that any manufacturer only got it completely right with their top of the line model. Although there might be a bigger difference between the Paramount and other Schwinns than other makers' top models and the rest of their line.

There are still many Schwinns below the Paramount that are worthy riders...

But, then again, we don't have to all agree.

... Darwin

johnknappcc

Voyageur!



Of course, this shiny paramount has been relisted in the Chicago CL . . .

SCHWINN PARAMOUNT SLX SHIMANO WOLBER BIKE - $1500 (AuRoRa)
Reply to: sale-qg95b-1260459618@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-07-08, 8:12PM CDT

SOME OF YOU MAY KNOW A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THIS BIKE THEN I DO BUT DON'T UNDERESTIMATE MY KNOWLEDGE AS I DO KNOW THIS BIKE IS WORTH ALOTTA MONEY AND MY PRICE IS A REASONABLE AND FAIR PRICE.

ANY QUESTIONS OR YOU NEED MORE PICTURES JUST ASK ME AND I WILL EMAIL THEM TO YOU.

THERE IS NO SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM.

YOU GOTTA COME GET IT.

ProsecutedBiker

Does anyone want a "Rare Bike" that is a "Classic" for only 700$? Sound too good to be true? It's not, the sellers SISTER even said so!! Can it get more credible then that?

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/1258960732.html

johnknappcc

It's going to be "classic" once he racks himself on the top-tube with the angle of that saddle.

Ronsonic 

" So what if i bought my bike for $700.00 online.
Its in awesome shape and I have only had it for 2 years.
This bike is a classic, my sister told me so.
I asked a local bike shop and they said it was worth about $900 now, since its rare!"

Is he trying to sell it or just bragging about it?

noglider 

No, I think the text in that ad are proposed lines of what the buyer will say after buying it.

jtravis

Wow, that thing better be made out of titanium with diamond ball bearings.

thenomad

I'm sick of seeing this guy posting his overpriced garage find:

"I have a Trek 600 Road Bikes, with an Aluminum Frame, it Has the expensive Modolo Brakes on it. needs tires and Hbar tape. asking $250.00 Come on over and score this Deal."

Closer look a the pic reveals it needs a FD as well. Bet he doesn't even know what it does.



I'd get it for $50 but he thinks it's some rare bejeweled "racer bike", and NO, IT IS NOT ALUMINUM you twit

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/bik/1262530452.html

billew

I had a great back and forth with this guy, he really is stuck on his self. He kept saying how the plastic brakes were desirable and the bike was better than my Mens 1954 Sports with full chain case and dyno-hub, stainless rims. I had just changed out a cotter on a Raleigh the day before with the old Sheldon hammer tap and a pair of pliers method it took all of ten minutes to do (luckily not stuck)and I got a 1951 Indian Princess minus seat and chain guard for the job. he has no idea what the bikes are worth I told him $200 if he was lucky enough to find a fool. He said his tune up was worth $200 what is there to do? If you look you can see the indicator chain barrel is screwed all the way till there is no thread showing. I've never had to do that and I have five Sturmey hub bikes and worked on four others. I also learned from the Glenns book and Sheldons web site.

jamesl

Can you spell Sacrilege?

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/bik/1263483926.html

Ronsonic 

bicycle univega shimano - $1000 (por tampa)

this is a nice bicy i have to sell bcs i need to buy a tv
this is all aluminum shimano perfet for race is ultra light the price for this bicy in store is $2000 dollars o more
i wanna selled 4 only $1000 or obo or trade for i nice lcd tv 42" inch or more. or iphod touch screen plus $400 dollars
Location: por tampa
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Maybe this is somebody spoofing. I don't know. Maybe crack is a bigger problem than I thought. Maybe some people are just stupid and delusional.

cycleheimer

This guy has some pair alright!!!

Black Rudge Vintage Men's 3 Speed English Cruiser Bike 52cm Raleigh - $1 (Greenpoint)

https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/1263761895.html

Reply to: sale-jz4tr-1263761895@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-07-10, 7:43PM EDT



I have a pair of matching his and hers English 3 speeds from the 60's made by Rudge Whitworth. They have Sturmy Archer and Raleigh components, Ross and Wright's leather saddles, internal gear hubs, and a lot of nice little details, especially the hands on the chain rings. They both have brand new tires and tubes, everything else is original. These bikes are gorgeous, classy, and all tuned up and ready to ride.

They are both 52cm frames, the men's bike has a 30.5" stand over height and would best fit someone 5'6"-5'10" and the woman's bike would fit someone 5'4"-5'10" tall.

I would like to sell the pair for $650 but I would take $350 each for them individually. If you are interested or have questions please email me or call 413-xxx-xxxx.

Here are a ton of pictures of both bikes: https://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p.../Rudge%20Bike/

johnknappcc

I just threw up a little in my mouth.

Ronsonic 

Please tell me it wasn't drewed. Please.

johnknappcc

I giggled at this one:

Chartreuse 10-speed. Holla hipstas - $35 (little village)

Reply to: sale-kud4r-1263654228@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-07-10, 5:31PM CDT


Chartreuse (pronounced /ʃɑrˈtruːz/, English pronunciation: /ʃɑrˈtruːs/, or UK: /ʃɑrˈtrɜːz/;[1] French pronunciation: [ʃaʁtʁøz]) (the web color) is a color halfway between yellow and green that was named because of its resemblance to the green color of one of the French liqueurs called green chartreuse, introduced in 1764; whereas chartreuse (the traditional color) is a yellow color mixed with a small amount of green that was named because of its resemblance to the yellow color of one of the French liqueurs called yellow chartreuse, introduced in 1838.[2]

The web color chartreuse is the color precisely halfway between green and yellow, so it is 50% green and 50% yellow. It is one of the tertiary colors of the HSV color wheel.

This bike is a ten-speed. I think one of the tires is flat but maybe both are. I bought this building and it came replete with tenants. Once I put my new sneakers out the rear door of my unit. Then the sneakers disappeared. Once there was a gas leak in the building, and I crazily banged on my tenants' door, so the gas man could gain access. The tenant man came out, and wouldn't you know, he was wearing sneakers that were identical to the ones that had gone missing.
This fellow left this bike behind, and although it won't make up for my shoes, it'll help toward the healing process.

• Location: little village
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cycleheimer

This one sounds really cool! "W" probably rides one of theses "bad boys" out at his ranch in Texas!

Sweet Ass Moutain Bike!!! - $50 (Ozone Park)


https://newyork.craigslist.org/que/bik/1264308426.html

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Reply to: sale-jzbnr-1264308426@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-07-11, 8:40AM EDT



Hey! This is a green Huffy, 10 speeds in great shape, no rust at all, new chain and the gears shift very smoothly. It's a smaller bike, 24" Wheels so it's great for NYC apartments.

Ring me at (917) xxx-xxxx

The pictures ain't necessary...it's has a girlie frame with a one-piece crankset and a red plastic seat

cycleheimer

Bike still available, but I bought the ex-girlfriend

1974 Woman's Raliegh Sport - $250 (Fort Greene)

Reply to: sale-f2pmr-1264271466@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-07-11, 7:43AM EDT



Very Nice Vintage 1974 Raleigh Sports women’s bike. The official color is
Coffee but it is really like a sweet root beer in color. It has new tubes, tires and pedals and a brooks leather saddle. I have cleaned this beauty up and it is a sweet 3speed ride. It comes with the original pump for looks.

$250 comes with basket not shown

Kryptonite bike lock $50 Girl’s Helmet $20

Call me David at 917-xxx-xxxx or drop by the yard sale at

Also, a yard sale/ moving sale Saturday July 11, at 214 Carlton Ave between Willoughby and Dekalb in Fort Greene Brooklyn.

I also have cool Vintage Stuff, Roller Skates, ice buckets, bar items, ice buckets, glass wear,
ash trays. Two Blue McCoy Dog Bowls! A basket ball, Volley ball, sheep skin seat cover’s, air conditioner, large dog bed, dog hair clippers, people hair clipers cookie jars, air mattress, kitchen stuff, tripod, books and records, Polaroid Cameras. Tent, hand blown
glass, all sorts of cool stuff I have collected over the years. Table and chairs. Cheap TV, my ex girl friend really cheap too, need to find her a
new home. New fly fishing jacket, and float tube! Guitars, remote control sail boat that works. All sorts of nice men’s and women clothes,

I have something for everyone so drop by thanks

David

• Location: Fort Greene
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leftthread

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bik/1259458277.html
Crappy Old Trek - $3 (Milwaukee)
"Motivated Seller - ready to go!

This crappy old Trek has provided years of substandard entertainment, including drunken rides to the lakefront, and home from nearby bars for a rousing game of chess or beer pong. Owner aging, health deteriorating rapidly due to recent bouts with dengue fever and near-miss H1N1. Biking proving difficult.

Retails new for $800+, get this for under $5!"

aixaix 

https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...E:B:SS:US:1123

I love the breathless copy: These GORGEOUS CHROME-PLATED double butted spokes are absolutely THE MOST STUNNING, EYE-POPPING spokes EVER MADE….!

When light strikes these DOUBLE-BUTTED spokes they seem to make your wheels come to life with a TREMENDOUS SPARKLE ….!

Ronsonic 

Click to see his other auctions. They are worse.

What is it about ebay that brings this out in people.

cycleheimer

Reposted by original owner about 3 times, and they were only asking $20.

ross women's compact frame road bike, ready to ride - $150 (purchase)

Reply to: sale-agtnm-1266118220@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-07-12, 1:40PM EDT



I bought this bike intending to trade with a friend, it didn't work out so I am looking to sell it as it is a little small for me. This bike was TUNED UP THREE WEEKS AGO at Danny's Cycles on central ave so it is in great condition to ride right away!

It is a 10 speed and I believe the frame is 17.5", suitable for a teen up to medium sized adult. I think it would fit someone under about 5'3" best. The handle bar and seat height are adjustable to accommodate a number of sizes.

I can meet buyers somewhere in lower westchester if necessary.

I'm not sure why the pictures are so fuzzy, if you'd like better quality images please email me.

Thanks!

• Location: purchase
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PostingID: 1266118220

Marrock

I have the drivetrain from one of those, the rest got parted out and given away...

I think the frame is doing duty as a boat anchor this summer.

Chicago Al 

MIXTES: How much hotter can they get**********


https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/1247741446.html

70's Panasonic Bike: Mixte frame ***Price increased*** - $150 (Denver-South Broadway)

Reply to: sale-r2afz-1247741446@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-06-30, 5:13PM MDT


I had to increase the price on this one, I found out that the bike once belonged to Britney Spears.
70's Panasonic Bike
The bike is in excellent condition. Ridden very little.
Mixte frame.
The bike is tuned and ready to ride
Shimano 600 derailleurs.
27" wheels

• Location: Denver-South Broadway
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