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05-05-16, 12:15 PM
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Usually with BMX gearing, isn't it stand up and SPIN?
05-05-16, 08:02 PM
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BMX riding really did wonders for my leg strength during the winter months. 20" rules!
05-05-16, 10:33 PM
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05-06-16, 04:09 PM
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[h=2]Bicycles Painted White, Choose from Many Styles, OBO (Price Each) - $45 [/h]
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/5553374314.html
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/5553374314.html
05-06-16, 05:25 PM
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Hi-Ten Bottecchia outfitted and panted like this is kinda wacky, yeah? Maybe label is from another bike.
05-07-16, 09:46 AM
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I guess this is not especially wacky or C&V but I don't see them for sale too often around here. Mormon elder bike. Priced very reasonably too at $70 for a non suspension but threadless and 24 speed trigger shifter bike
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/5539519261.html
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/5539519261.html
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05-07-16, 01:36 PM
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Probably not a bad price on this one. But the description made me chuckle.
Berley hepcat - $250
Berley hepcat - $250
Came across this bike and thought it was for me. well iv found its for a recumbunt type of people.
05-08-16, 06:39 PM
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It's clean, but honestly I cannot see over $200 for this Raleigh. I'm just going to let it go and not respond to them. If they are this far off with perceived value, then there'd probably be no middle ground. A shame, because it would fit me decently.,,,,BD
RALEIGH SUPER GRAND PRIX TOURING BIKE
RALEIGH SUPER GRAND PRIX TOURING BIKE
05-08-16, 06:40 PM
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I can't make sense of some of these sentences. Apparently this bike is good for any goal you want to achieve (except for use as a mtb).
[h=2]2004 LeMond Zurich triple - $1200 (Mound, MN)[/h]
This LeMond Zurich triple is a very clean, high quality, multi-functional bicycle. This bicycle won't leave you behind on a big hill climb, but also the fast smooth handling performance ride for city streets or paved trails systems. Outperform, MN's namesake on the bike itself. Two materials on this bike frame made in the U.S.A., the carbon cockpit top frame give the bicycle the performance while the 51cm 853 steel spine (bottom frame) gives the legendary durability and smooth feel. Assistance from the all Shimano Ultegra components ramp up the bicycle's performance and durability that make this bicycle for any goal you want to achieve. Reason I am selling is because I want to buy a mountain ride.
Pedals not included.
All the specs at url below:
https://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2004&Brand=Lemond&Model=Zurich%20Triple
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[h=2]2004 LeMond Zurich triple - $1200 (Mound, MN)[/h]
This LeMond Zurich triple is a very clean, high quality, multi-functional bicycle. This bicycle won't leave you behind on a big hill climb, but also the fast smooth handling performance ride for city streets or paved trails systems. Outperform, MN's namesake on the bike itself. Two materials on this bike frame made in the U.S.A., the carbon cockpit top frame give the bicycle the performance while the 51cm 853 steel spine (bottom frame) gives the legendary durability and smooth feel. Assistance from the all Shimano Ultegra components ramp up the bicycle's performance and durability that make this bicycle for any goal you want to achieve. Reason I am selling is because I want to buy a mountain ride.
Pedals not included.
All the specs at url below:
https://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2004&Brand=Lemond&Model=Zurich%20Triple
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05-08-16, 10:50 PM
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05-08-16, 11:05 PM
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Probably not a bad price on this one. But the description made me chuckle.
Berley hepcat - $250
Berley hepcat - $250
This LeMond Zurich triple is a very clean, high quality, multi-functional bicycle. This bicycle won't leave you behind on a big hill climb, but also the fast smooth handling performance ride for city streets or paved trails systems. Outperform, MN's namesake on the bike itself. Two materials on this bike frame made in the U.S.A., the carbon cockpit top frame give the bicycle the performance while the 51cm 853 steel spine (bottom frame) gives the legendary durability and smooth feel. Assistance from the all Shimano Ultegra components ramp up the bicycle's performance and durability that make this bicycle for any goal you want to achieve.
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05-08-16, 11:22 PM
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Good price probably. Looking it up, it has a weird mix of good Shimano parts - Tiagra flatbar shifters, Deore brakes, XT RD, 105 FD, Ultegra crankset. It all still worked when the world was 9-speed! About the only unconventional parts of it are the things that make it a 'bent.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burley_Design
I think everything was mostly sent overseas in 2006. But the HepCat (and various tandem bikes) were probably built locally here in Eugene.
05-08-16, 11:40 PM
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Yeah, I have a late tandem. No more tandems or 'bents after the reorg. SFAIK the only overseas made tandem was the aluminum Zydeco, though next time I have my Samba out I'll check its sticker.
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05-10-16, 12:56 AM
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05-10-16, 01:22 AM
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05-11-16, 01:54 PM
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not a bad looking bike.. good picture
Raleigh Super Course
its the description that needs worK
This is a Vintage Raleigh Super Course used and in good condition.
It comes with two different handlebars: the original road bike drop bar + a newer and more comfortable flat handlebar.
Brand new brakes and the derailleur (gear-change mechanism) was replaced only few months ago. Shimano gear shifter.
With its light weight an all-carbon frame, the Raleigh Supercourse is set to help you dish out plenty of speed and power.
Raleigh Super Course
its the description that needs worK
This is a Vintage Raleigh Super Course used and in good condition.
It comes with two different handlebars: the original road bike drop bar + a newer and more comfortable flat handlebar.
Brand new brakes and the derailleur (gear-change mechanism) was replaced only few months ago. Shimano gear shifter.
With its light weight an all-carbon frame, the Raleigh Supercourse is set to help you dish out plenty of speed and power.
05-11-16, 08:04 PM
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not a bad looking bike.. good picture
Raleigh Super Course
its the description that needs worK
This is a Vintage Raleigh Super Course used and in good condition.
It comes with two different handlebars: the original road bike drop bar + a newer and more comfortable flat handlebar.
Brand new brakes and the derailleur (gear-change mechanism) was replaced only few months ago. Shimano gear shifter.
With its light weight an all-carbon frame, the Raleigh Supercourse is set to help you dish out plenty of speed and power.
Raleigh Super Course
its the description that needs worK
This is a Vintage Raleigh Super Course used and in good condition.
It comes with two different handlebars: the original road bike drop bar + a newer and more comfortable flat handlebar.
Brand new brakes and the derailleur (gear-change mechanism) was replaced only few months ago. Shimano gear shifter.
With its light weight an all-carbon frame, the Raleigh Supercourse is set to help you dish out plenty of speed and power.
It might need a bit more than a better description.
Perhaps I should send an E-Mail to see if they'll ship if I send them cash in advance.
05-12-16, 12:08 AM
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Ok, here are a couple today:
bicycle - $15 (echo hollow rd)
Hmmm... so I suppose any bike that isn't a toddler size is probably worth at last $15. But... what really is it?
And this one... Well... It wasn't stolen!!!
Diamondback...NOT STOLEN - $60 (Springfield)
Cantis?
Actually, that would be a great starter bicycle for the big&tall riders on the forum, although I'd hate to ship a $60 bike across the country.
bicycle - $15 (echo hollow rd)
Bicycle for sale asking $15.00
Dollar's for it.I think it's either
A 10 or a 18 speed bike.it comes
With a cable for it.you will need
To cut the lock off so you can put
Your own lock on it.it is in good
Condition. Tire's are flat due to
Sitting out to long.they need to
Be pumped up also will include
A air pump with it.
Dollar's for it.I think it's either
A 10 or a 18 speed bike.it comes
With a cable for it.you will need
To cut the lock off so you can put
Your own lock on it.it is in good
Condition. Tire's are flat due to
Sitting out to long.they need to
Be pumped up also will include
A air pump with it.
And this one... Well... It wasn't stolen!!!
Diamondback...NOT STOLEN - $60 (Springfield)
Center pole brakes,
Actually, that would be a great starter bicycle for the big&tall riders on the forum, although I'd hate to ship a $60 bike across the country.
05-12-16, 08:15 AM
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05-12-16, 01:57 PM
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Two chances to get the model name right, but no...
[h=2]Jamis Dekato - $160 (charlotte, NC)[/h]Jamis Dekato
Jamis Dekato
26in tires
18 speeds
the bike has some nicks, its an older bike
the seat has a tear
[h=2]Jamis Dekato - $160 (charlotte, NC)[/h]Jamis Dekato
Jamis Dekato
26in tires
18 speeds
the bike has some nicks, its an older bike
the seat has a tear
05-12-16, 03:55 PM
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Ha... have a version of this one. Doesn't have that seat stay and it uses skateboard truck/wheels.
05-12-16, 05:56 PM
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Magna 21 speed Mountain bike (seatless) - $55
This Jetta has no seats. But it does have linear pull brakes.
This Jetta has no seats. But it does have linear pull brakes.
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05-12-16, 05:59 PM
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A few real bargains turned up on Portland craigslist this afternoon. This one was the one that first caught my eye:
Trek Bicycle
A 1985 Trek 300 for $30 -- it's nowhere near my size, but I'd buy that anyway. Even the entry-level parts on it must be worth $30. At first I was thinking, it's obviously stolen and even if it is it would probably be gone before I could finish dialing the phone number. Then I noticed a couple more curiously inexpensive bikes, one with an almost identical description. So I did an image search on the Trek. It turns out it is for sale, or at least was, but in Minneapolis and for $300.
I'm tempted to call just to find out what the scam is.
Trek Bicycle
A 1985 Trek 300 for $30 -- it's nowhere near my size, but I'd buy that anyway. Even the entry-level parts on it must be worth $30. At first I was thinking, it's obviously stolen and even if it is it would probably be gone before I could finish dialing the phone number. Then I noticed a couple more curiously inexpensive bikes, one with an almost identical description. So I did an image search on the Trek. It turns out it is for sale, or at least was, but in Minneapolis and for $300.
I'm tempted to call just to find out what the scam is.
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