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01-24-22, 04:19 PM
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Now I see the wacky!
01-24-22, 08:09 PM
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a partial deer family member priced at quattro FMV
01-26-22, 09:51 AM
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This is a cautionary tale. Ask first what you are getting into before you leave the store. Also learn to do maintenance as it's waay cheaper
To be sure, I'm betting it's a great tune up and now bike runs well (it is an impressive example of a Technium) and it has nice extras (saddle/bar wrap/saddle bag). But basically, seller is selling the bike for $40 and rest of price is cost of the tune up.
https://tucson.craigslist.org/bik/d/...437673138.html
1988 Raleigh Technium Tri-Lite (Amazing Conditions) - $435Vintage 1988 Raleigh Technium Tri-Lite in excellent conditions. Has recently had a major tune up at the shop ( Receipt Shown). Comes with all accessories and extras shown. A really vintage bicycle but I no longer ride anymore.
I get the extra costs for truing two wheels but $40 to install cables and housing and then another $80 for the tune up???
PS: Are Gatorskins really $57??
To be sure, I'm betting it's a great tune up and now bike runs well (it is an impressive example of a Technium) and it has nice extras (saddle/bar wrap/saddle bag). But basically, seller is selling the bike for $40 and rest of price is cost of the tune up.
https://tucson.craigslist.org/bik/d/...437673138.html
1988 Raleigh Technium Tri-Lite (Amazing Conditions) - $435Vintage 1988 Raleigh Technium Tri-Lite in excellent conditions. Has recently had a major tune up at the shop ( Receipt Shown). Comes with all accessories and extras shown. A really vintage bicycle but I no longer ride anymore.
I get the extra costs for truing two wheels but $40 to install cables and housing and then another $80 for the tune up???
PS: Are Gatorskins really $57??
01-26-22, 12:28 PM
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For a house, my understanding is, you make money if you fix stuff up, like if you spend $10K to renovate your kitchen, the potential sales price increases by $20K.
But not so with bikes this guy would have been better off selling the bike as-is for 80-100 bucks, and let a hobbyist put in the elbow grease.
Or maybe it's the same if the cost of fixing up the bike is your own sourced/spare parts and 'free' labor
But not so with bikes this guy would have been better off selling the bike as-is for 80-100 bucks, and let a hobbyist put in the elbow grease.
Or maybe it's the same if the cost of fixing up the bike is your own sourced/spare parts and 'free' labor
01-26-22, 04:58 PM
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I'm confused since the bike she's sitting on isn't one of the ones for sale, "is this considered clickbait". Just asking incase, you know, I click on the ad
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...34879511162923
We Love Beach Cruiser Bikes !!!
$1
Listed a week ago in Staten Island, NY
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...34879511162923
We Love Beach Cruiser Bikes !!!
$1
Listed a week ago in Staten Island, NY
- Condition
Used – like new - Material
Aluminium - Bicycle type
Touring bike - Bicycle wheel size
26 to 28
01-29-22, 07:56 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".
01-29-22, 10:09 AM
So many roads ...
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"...easy to go fast, about 23 mph easily with[in] seconds from start to top speed."
This describes my old Chevrolet Metro, with the big block 0.9cc engine.
This describes my old Chevrolet Metro, with the big block 0.9cc engine.
01-29-22, 12:42 PM
So many roads ...
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01-29-22, 03:04 PM
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I wouldn't say so, she's skinny, but her arms and legs are not bony
01-29-22, 07:58 PM
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Question!
If you worked in a bike shop didn't someone else who worked there say "Gee, something looks off with your forks???"
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...85050605282121
Motobecane Road/ Commuter Bike with Custom Stem Riser
$150
Listed about an hour ago in Logan, UT
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If you worked in a bike shop didn't someone else who worked there say "Gee, something looks off with your forks???"
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...85050605282121
Motobecane Road/ Commuter Bike with Custom Stem Riser
$150
Listed about an hour ago in Logan, UT
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- Condition
Used – good - Material
Aluminium - Bicycle type
Road bike - Bicycle wheel size
700cc
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01-29-22, 09:30 PM
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No wonder his back didn't like it. lol
01-29-22, 10:34 PM
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This was a wild one I missed.
reportedly 3 bidders, went up above $20k then the retractions. One bidder remained at the opening bid. Auction ended.
Quite a bit of hubbub down the digital hallway.
reportedly 3 bidders, went up above $20k then the retractions. One bidder remained at the opening bid. Auction ended.
Quite a bit of hubbub down the digital hallway.
01-30-22, 12:21 AM
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Devil's In The Details, Or At Least The Number Of The Beast Is?
(Followed this over on CR, where I learned much about Confentes!)
01-30-22, 07:13 AM
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The photography world version of "just tuned and ready to ride" when the fork is obviously bent 4+ inches.
I see so many nice tripods like this. its really a shame
I see so many nice tripods like this. its really a shame
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01-30-22, 09:30 AM
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"But mommy, they were in the "Olymipics" and they were only $800!"
So, seller paid $800 when purchased from a "collector" but willing to sell these highly sought after Olympic bikes for $400?
Made in Canada? And "full seze"? These are "Track bikes"?
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bi...439401380.htmlofficial 1976 olimpic games bicycles - $400 (Sacramento)
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: track
brake type: caliper
condition: excellent
electric assist: none
frame size: 54” Full seze
handlebar type: aero
make / manufacturer: Canada
model name / number: race
serial number: not sure
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 27.5 in
So, seller paid $800 when purchased from a "collector" but willing to sell these highly sought after Olympic bikes for $400?
Made in Canada? And "full seze"? These are "Track bikes"?
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bi...439401380.html
official 1976 olimpic games bicycles - $400 (Sacramento)
This are male and female version of 1976 Olympic Games bicycles ! Excellent condition! Tuned up and ready to ride. New tires. Bought them from a collector 2 years ago for $800!
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: track
brake type: caliper
condition: excellent
electric assist: none
frame size: 54” Full seze
handlebar type: aero
make / manufacturer: Canada
model name / number: race
serial number: not sure
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 27.5 in
01-30-22, 03:31 PM
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"But mommy, they were in the "Olymipics" and they were only $800!"
So, seller paid $800 when purchased from a "collector" but willing to sell these highly sought after Olympic bikes for $400?
Made in Canada? And "full seze"? These are "Track bikes"?
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bi...439401380.htmlofficial 1976 olimpic games bicycles - $400 (Sacramento)
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: track
brake type: caliper
condition: excellent
electric assist: none
frame size: 54” Full seze
handlebar type: aero
make / manufacturer: Canada
model name / number: race
serial number: not sure
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 27.5 in
So, seller paid $800 when purchased from a "collector" but willing to sell these highly sought after Olympic bikes for $400?
Made in Canada? And "full seze"? These are "Track bikes"?
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bi...439401380.html
official 1976 olimpic games bicycles - $400 (Sacramento)
This are male and female version of 1976 Olympic Games bicycles ! Excellent condition! Tuned up and ready to ride. New tires. Bought them from a collector 2 years ago for $800!
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: track
brake type: caliper
condition: excellent
electric assist: none
frame size: 54” Full seze
handlebar type: aero
make / manufacturer: Canada
model name / number: race
serial number: not sure
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 27.5 in
01-30-22, 06:54 PM
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Yeah, that's really ditzy. 
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01-31-22, 12:27 AM
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1974 Schwinn Paramount - $1,399 (napa county)
MADE IN AMERICA, OF AMERICA STEEL. i aint got, no got no Camera.
Campi and Cinelli. Large frame. Runs fine. Paint is rough brown. At most needs some polish. its now 47 years old. Antique, and collectible. Only buyers with Silver or Gold considered.
IF YOU AINT A SERIOUS BUYER, GO TO WALMART AND BUY A MADE IN COMMUNIST CHINA BIKE.
frame size: 60 cm i guess
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik...431211560.html
Campi and Cinelli. Large frame. Runs fine. Paint is rough brown. At most needs some polish. its now 47 years old. Antique, and collectible. Only buyers with Silver or Gold considered.
IF YOU AINT A SERIOUS BUYER, GO TO WALMART AND BUY A MADE IN COMMUNIST CHINA BIKE.
frame size: 60 cm i guess
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik...431211560.html
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If he ain't got no camera how he ain't got no pictures?
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01-31-22, 06:39 PM
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Yeah, after all, they only make 90% of the world’s bikes…
02-01-22, 03:08 PM
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Reynolds 531 - had to come out of a Reynolds Aluminum factory, or maybe a Reynolds cigarette factory....
02-01-22, 04:04 PM
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MADE IN AMERICA, OF AMERICA STEEL. i aint got, no got no Camera.
Campi and Cinelli. Large frame. Runs fine. Paint is rough brown. At most needs some polish. its now 47 years old. Antique, and collectible. Only buyers with Silver or Gold considered.
IF YOU AINT A SERIOUS BUYER, GO TO WALMART AND BUY A MADE IN COMMUNIST CHINA BIKE.
frame size: 60 cm i guess
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik...431211560.html
Campi and Cinelli. Large frame. Runs fine. Paint is rough brown. At most needs some polish. its now 47 years old. Antique, and collectible. Only buyers with Silver or Gold considered.
IF YOU AINT A SERIOUS BUYER, GO TO WALMART AND BUY A MADE IN COMMUNIST CHINA BIKE.
frame size: 60 cm i guess
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik...431211560.html
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02-02-22, 10:10 AM
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I think this a bit more than twice what this sold for new. https://www.ebay.com/itm/11522804307...gAAOSwaT1h9ZAd
$1550.00 plus shipping! 1987 Volpe
$1550.00 plus shipping! 1987 Volpe
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02-02-22, 01:11 PM
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I wonder: if these two get together are they gonna have a litter of tricycles?
DD
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