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04-19-17, 12:58 AM
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Is it that difficult to leave it right side up? WTH?
2013 Cervelo R3 Ultegra 56cm, Mavic slr wheels - $1500 (san rafael)
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/6093855714.html
2013 Cervelo R3 Ultegra 56cm, Mavic slr wheels - $1500 (san rafael)
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/6093855714.html
Love those pedals
Anybody want to bet there are scratches on the seat, and bars/stem/shifters?
04-19-17, 01:03 AM
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You know how we hate on people for getting the name of the bike wrong even though it's right there on the bike? Well this is sort of the opposite situation.
Trek 80C
Trek 80C
How about this one?
COLNAGO Oval Master 56cm - $1000 (Bend)
It is probably a genuine Titanium Colnago. But those decals?
04-19-17, 01:06 AM
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Dude is like: I got to sell this bike, I pedal and the rear tire rubs my ass, the front just sits there and most the time I just fall over. It took me two days of scooching to get from the beach to this fence across the street. I give up.. who knew riding a bike could be so complicated!
04-19-17, 06:27 AM
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CL Schwinn Paramount - Only $50??
I don't think this was an late April Fool's joke, but the telephone number went directly to voice mail and no call back yet! I wonder if this is really the for sale bike as the seller indicates he will text message a picture of the two bikes he's selling. If this is indeed the $50 bike I wonder if anyone told them this bike is worth X10 + double his asking price.
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bik/6082917905.html
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bik/6082917905.html
04-19-17, 09:33 AM
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I thought this was kind of different. To bad there are no hills where I live. custom built gravity bike | other | Edmonton | Kijiji
04-19-17, 02:13 PM
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I don't think this was an late April Fool's joke, but the telephone number went directly to voice mail and no call back yet! I wonder if this is really the for sale bike as the seller indicates he will text message a picture of the two bikes he's selling. If this is indeed the $50 bike I wonder if anyone told them this bike is worth X10 + double his asking price.
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bik/6082917905.html
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bik/6082917905.html
Seller forgot the "Picture for Illustration Only" disclaimer. Sort of like the food labels that say "Serving Suggestion".
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04-19-17, 03:38 PM
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I thought this was kind of different. To bad there are no hills where I live. custom built gravity bike | other | Edmonton | Kijiji
I'd have too worry about something like that listed as "0 miles."
Didn't work as the builder expected? $300 wall hanger?
04-19-17, 04:48 PM
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Google Image search says the picture also appears here.
Seller forgot the "Picture for Illustration Only" disclaimer. Sort of like the food labels that say "Serving Suggestion".
Seller forgot the "Picture for Illustration Only" disclaimer. Sort of like the food labels that say "Serving Suggestion".
Great find for the picture source. Yeah I'm sure given enough time we could think of a zillion disclaimers for this seller.
Sadly selling like this is so much like the old Bait-and-Switch. If the person will text message pictures, which never are very good, why not just include them in the CL ad. The wonderful world of CL
BTW, since I left a voice mail I never received any pictures of the real bikes.
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04-19-17, 07:20 PM
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Great find for the picture source. Yeah I'm sure given enough time we could think of a zillion disclaimers for this seller.
Sadly selling like this is so much like the old Bait-and-Switch. If the person will text message pictures, which never are very good, why not just include them in the CL ad. The wonderful world of CL BTW, since I left a voice mail I never received any pictures of the real bikes.
Sadly selling like this is so much like the old Bait-and-Switch. If the person will text message pictures, which never are very good, why not just include them in the CL ad. The wonderful world of CL
BTW, since I left a voice mail I never received any pictures of the real bikes.Sometimes sellers are just too lazy to upload their own photos. All Schwinns look the same, right?
Perhaps it is a stolen bike (bikes). Much safer to upload someone else's photos.
04-20-17, 05:39 AM
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They did leave out "SPORT"
How about this one?
COLNAGO Oval Master 56cm - $1000 (Bend)
It is probably a genuine Titanium Colnago. But those decals?
How about this one?
COLNAGO Oval Master 56cm - $1000 (Bend)
It is probably a genuine Titanium Colnago. But those decals?
I prefer bikes that don't demand a lot of attention.
04-20-17, 07:42 AM
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There's much about this bike I don't understand from the ad copy. Also looks like they raided the parts bin. It has an Shimano Ultegra FD, Sram Apex RD and Campagnolo brakes.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bik/6095693397.html
Custom made road bike. 6 speed, brand new de-railer and gear system. Crane Creek Fork Stem Also has a carbon fiber frame. "Very fast" - Ricky Bobby.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bik/6095693397.html
Custom made road bike. 6 speed, brand new de-railer and gear system. Crane Creek Fork Stem Also has a carbon fiber frame. "Very fast" - Ricky Bobby.
04-20-17, 08:12 AM
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Pink Client Bike
From the ad:
For sale is a pink Client bike. Not sure the year, bought it used from a friend a year ago, but I'm looking for more of a mountain bike style.
$100 OBO
cash only
Let me know if interested, maybe we can make a deal.
For sale is a pink Client bike. Not sure the year, bought it used from a friend a year ago, but I'm looking for more of a mountain bike style.
$100 OBO
cash only
Let me know if interested, maybe we can make a deal.
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There's much about this bike I don't understand from the ad copy. Also looks like they raided the parts bin. It has an Shimano Ultegra FD, Sram Apex RD and Campagnolo brakes.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bik/6095693397.html
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bik/6095693397.html
Custom made road bike. 6 speed, brand new de-railer and gear system. Crane Creek Fork Stem Also has a carbon fiber frame. "Very fast" - Ricky Bobby.
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04-20-17, 04:58 PM
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Maybe he means it GETS a lot of attention at rides? I certainly would not want a bike which DEMANDS attention.
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I have a coworker who rides in every day, has a 105-level Giant aluminum road bike, accumulates thousands of miles a year. But he's got this thing about hating bike kit of any kind. He rides in running shorts etc. He bought the bike three years ago and just walked out of the store with the test-ride pedals still screwed into the bike and left them there for 11,000 miles until the bearings blew out. He replaced them with some decent MTB platforms.
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Originally Posted by ad
This is 1985 Cannondale ST-500 aluminium frame. Seat tube is 24 inches, top tube is about 21 inches. The ride felt relaxed yet nimble. Rear hub spacing is 130 cm. It is about 5.5 pounds, frame plus fork. It was suppose to be a fixed gear conversion project with White industries offset rear hub for chain tension control. But I have moved and don't have time nor space to work on bicycle projects anymore.
The bottom bracket ball bearing is wobbly and needs to be replaced. During the move I have lost the tool to remove it so I cut off the pedals for easier transport. I have stripped the paint off the idea was to ride it polished/bare. The fork was stripped and painted black. I am listing the frame on craigslist for sale locally too. Any questions feel free to ask.
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The bottom bracket ball bearing is wobbly and needs to be replaced. During the move I have lost the tool to remove it so I cut off the pedals for easier transport. I have stripped the paint off the idea was to ride it polished/bare. The fork was stripped and painted black. I am listing the frame on craigslist for sale locally too. Any questions feel free to ask.
Thank you for watching.
04-21-17, 06:06 AM
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"Commands," not "demands," is probably the word he wanted. It works in the context.
04-21-17, 02:54 PM
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Air cooled bike.
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/6098231930.html
guys\gals racer speacilchromoly - $200 (downtown)
So this is a cut and partial drilled chromoly frame,chromoly is the lightest strongest most expensive metal bikes are made from except titanium, it started as a giant iguana with 26in tires,i cut the back brackets for brakes and installed new steel forks so I could put 35inch tires.then I drilled a pattern of holes that we did in the 1970's for lighting the frame,all parts are bonntrager exept back rim which is mongoose,, new tires.reduced speeds from 21 to 7 speeds with largest gears I could on back and on cranks.only FRONT BRAKE this is a racer.it is set up for 32 inseam or shorter.fast fun and light. Call\text show contact info to see and please mention guys custom when texting thanks
do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/6098231930.html
guys\gals racer speacilchromoly - $200 (downtown)
So this is a cut and partial drilled chromoly frame,chromoly is the lightest strongest most expensive metal bikes are made from except titanium, it started as a giant iguana with 26in tires,i cut the back brackets for brakes and installed new steel forks so I could put 35inch tires.then I drilled a pattern of holes that we did in the 1970's for lighting the frame,all parts are bonntrager exept back rim which is mongoose,, new tires.reduced speeds from 21 to 7 speeds with largest gears I could on back and on cranks.only FRONT BRAKE this is a racer.it is set up for 32 inseam or shorter.fast fun and light. Call\text show contact info to see and please mention guys custom when texting thanks
do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
04-21-17, 03:12 PM
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Air cooled bike.
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/6098231930.html
guys\gals racer speacilchromoly - $200 (downtown)
So this is a cut and partial drilled chromoly frame,chromoly is the lightest strongest most expensive metal bikes are made from except titanium, it started as a giant iguana with 26in tires,i cut the back brackets
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/6098231930.html
guys\gals racer speacilchromoly - $200 (downtown)
So this is a cut and partial drilled chromoly frame,chromoly is the lightest strongest most expensive metal bikes are made from except titanium, it started as a giant iguana with 26in tires,i cut the back brackets
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This is sad, if all this CampI gear was OEM this was a nice bike before it went to the powder coated. https://austin.craigslist.org/bik/6096994826.html
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Nice Bike, Butttt...
Cannondale Racing R600 Vintage - $450 (Cary)
"Cannondale Racing R600 Vintage (hand made) mid size frame in excellent condition."
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/6099600334.html
(21 pics and not one of the seat stay cluster. Seat post is one those rare "Seuss" models? And if that is the way it is supposed to be, it shouldn't.)
"Cannondale Racing R600 Vintage (hand made) mid size frame in excellent condition."
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/6099600334.html
(21 pics and not one of the seat stay cluster. Seat post is one those rare "Seuss" models? And if that is the way it is supposed to be, it shouldn't.)