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01-13-22, 11:44 PM
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Kinda cool ride, but I seriously can't stop laughing at the "Atlas" rear derailleur, much less the asking price of $2000
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3491797748182/
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3491797748182/
01-15-22, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
Fenders protect you from tire splatter. Mudguards protect you from tyre splatter.
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01-15-22, 08:56 PM
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01-15-22, 09:43 PM
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Saw this one on the Phoenix C/L:
Now this one is a grocery getter!!!
"Combine a derelict shopping cart with a bicycle for a ride with ample cargo capacity. This is a nice way to save a shopping cart and a bike that might otherwise end up in a landfill. It is quite the head turner. GT Aggressor Comp
Off-road friendly and light-weight, it’s perfect for everyday recreational use."
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/b...433432530.html
Now this one is a grocery getter!!!
"Combine a derelict shopping cart with a bicycle for a ride with ample cargo capacity. This is a nice way to save a shopping cart and a bike that might otherwise end up in a landfill. It is quite the head turner. GT Aggressor Comp
Off-road friendly and light-weight, it’s perfect for everyday recreational use."
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/b...433432530.html
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01-16-22, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by wrk101
Saw this one on the Phoenix C/L:
Now this one is a grocery getter!!!
"Combine a derelict shopping cart with a bicycle for a ride with ample cargo capacity. This is a nice way to save a shopping cart and a bike that might otherwise end up in a landfill. It is quite the head turner. GT Aggressor Comp
Off-road friendly and light-weight, it’s perfect for everyday recreational use."
Now this one is a grocery getter!!!
"Combine a derelict shopping cart with a bicycle for a ride with ample cargo capacity. This is a nice way to save a shopping cart and a bike that might otherwise end up in a landfill. It is quite the head turner. GT Aggressor Comp
Off-road friendly and light-weight, it’s perfect for everyday recreational use."
Don't bother looking for it, the site is now defunct.
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01-16-22, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by wrk101
Saw this one on the Phoenix C/L:
Now this one is a grocery getter!!!
"Combine a derelict shopping cart with a bicycle for a ride with ample cargo capacity. This is a nice way to save a shopping cart and a bike that might otherwise end up in a landfill. It is quite the head turner. GT Aggressor Comp
Off-road friendly and light-weight, its perfect for everyday recreational use."
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/b...433432530.html
Now this one is a grocery getter!!!
"Combine a derelict shopping cart with a bicycle for a ride with ample cargo capacity. This is a nice way to save a shopping cart and a bike that might otherwise end up in a landfill. It is quite the head turner. GT Aggressor Comp
Off-road friendly and light-weight, its perfect for everyday recreational use."
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/b...433432530.html
01-16-22, 07:37 AM
Thrifty Bill
Originally Posted by thumpism
Not really wacky if you need this many cable guides/hangers/clips.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...15461085332312
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...15461085332312
01-16-22, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by wrk101
Picture PB Bikes getting a hold of those parts, and reselling $100 each piece!
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01-16-22, 01:42 PM
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01-17-22, 10:43 AM
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Almost Truthiness In Advertising
No
$100 · In stock
Listed in Charlotte, NC"Details
- Condition
Used - Good - Bicycle Type
Cruiser Bike - Brand
Raleigh - Luggage Material
Aluminum
Link
(Apologies if this has been previously posted. It seems familiar. After a while the while the "Wackiness..." is only so much noise. <sigh emoji>)
01-17-22, 12:29 PM
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^^^^ In my opinion the whole "luggage material" slot on FB marketplace ads makes them all at least a bit wacky. I blame FB for that, and only partly blame the sellers for not being able to distinguish (cheap) aluminum from (cheap) steel.
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01-17-22, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by thumpism
Trek 510 from a longtime owner, but he's asking a lot of money for a bike in this condition and with such obvious attention to detail. $849 in NJ, and you get some good reading in the ad, "Ishiwata tubing 220."
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...75328136708902
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...75328136708902
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01-17-22, 07:16 PM
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Forking It Over
Originally Posted by machinist42
No
$100 · In stock
Listed in Charlotte, NC"Details
- Condition
Used - Good - Bicycle Type
Cruiser Bike - Brand
Raleigh - Luggage Material
Aluminum
Link
(Apologies if this has been previously posted. It seems familiar. After a while the while the "Wackiness..." is only so much noise. <sigh emoji>
Originally Posted by smontanaro
^^^^ In my opinion the whole "luggage material" slot on FB marketplace ads makes them all at least a bit wacky. I blame FB for that, and only partly blame the sellers for not being able to distinguish (cheap) aluminum from (cheap) steel.
I posted this to "Wacky..." Because "Forks" and "No Issues."
I guess it's not Aluminum either?)
01-17-22, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by cb400bill
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01-20-22, 03:40 AM
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new 1000 watt ebike 42v 14ah battery with free helmet - $580 (oakland downtown)
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik...427906433.html
At least the seller is upfront about this "feature".
01-24-22, 10:43 AM
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01-24-22, 11:05 AM
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Is that a replica PeeWee Herman bike? And what's that stainless rod on the downtube?
01-24-22, 11:20 AM
So many roads ...
Shoot, I'd pay $10 if only for that awesome aluminum pannier.
01-24-22, 11:30 AM
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dude, you could carry up to 2 cell phones in there!
01-24-22, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by thumpism
DD
01-24-22, 12:06 PM
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Honestly, I'm surprised their is a left crankarm/left side to the handlebars. Surely looks like a wall-hanging ornament for a nostalgia-themed restaurant, no?
01-24-22, 03:32 PM
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Vintage MTB madness
Repainted Bonty with too much confidence (and seatpost). $3200
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3250079/
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3250079/
01-24-22, 03:55 PM
So many roads ...
Could they have found a more mundane color?
01-24-22, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by TCollen
Could they have found a more mundane color?
01-24-22, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by thumpism
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