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03-21-22, 09:37 AM
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Re the Le Tour: IIRC the bars are called ape-hangers.
03-21-22, 11:03 AM
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Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Actually, I never really was. Just going for the irony. 'Tis better to have been hip and lost it than never to have been hip at all.
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03-21-22, 07:17 PM
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A Vanagon wasn't hip. A Microbus, OTOH.......
03-21-22, 07:30 PM
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03-21-22, 10:59 PM
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Oh I imagine the Vanagon is a superior vehicle in every respect. But the Bus was hip.
Back to our regularly scheduled silliness... No photos, and no effing idea what the seller is selling.
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...460508678.html
bicycle frame material: scandium
bicycle type: kids
frame size: 2 much"
wheel size: 10 in
Back to our regularly scheduled silliness... No photos, and no effing idea what the seller is selling.
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...460508678.html
Daddy's special - $1
I have a bike for sale. It's a little dirty and can't be taken for a test ride on account that it needs new tires. I have an idea--how about you have your man-child son break a part off while attempting to test it and then tell me you'll be back for it after I get it running. And then after several hours I'll tell you it's ready and it would just be so cool if you lied and told me you went with another bike. So instead of just telling me you don't want it because your son broke it, you can just lie and waste my time. That would be super. Oh, and then call the 5-O on me because I opened your eyes and gave you a much needed reality check. Now wouldn't that be nice?bicycle frame material: scandium
bicycle type: kids
frame size: 2 much"
wheel size: 10 in
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03-22-22, 12:43 AM
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RALEIGH MARATHON MENS ROAD BIKE BICYCLE - $300
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/b...459216540.html
RALEIGH MARATHON MENS ROAD BIKE. VERY GOOD CONDITION. JUST NEEDS REAR BRAKE PADS, OTHERWISE, IT'S PERFECT AND READY TO RIDE. ALSO OPEN TO TRADE FOR HOME AUDIO TOWER SPEAKERS, ELECTRIC GO CART, OR LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE.
03-22-22, 07:16 PM
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https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bi...461691274.htmlmiyata 310 bike. vintage chromoly steel frame. pretty light - $60 (Somerville)I think it was designed as a mid-high end racing bike in its day. A lot of weight-saving features such as hollowed out braking bar and trough on seat post.
Assuming that the seatpost and stem are free, this could clean up to a "not bad bike". My issue is with the sheer bull***** in the copy.
"I think it rides pretty smoothly for commuting"??
No one has been riding anywhere with that chain and freewheel combo (at least not smoothly)
and
"A lot of weight-saving features such as hollowed out braking bar and trough on seat post"?
Seriously?
miyata 310 bike. vintage chromoly steel frame. pretty light - $60 (Somerville)I think it was designed as a mid-high end racing bike in its day. A lot of weight-saving features such as hollowed out braking bar and trough on seat post.
Here's a post of a similar bike
John's Bicycle Restorations: 1983 Miyata 310 Restoration & Upgrade - The Ultimate Sports Touring Build
The drive chain has been converted to single speed. I think it rides pretty smoothly for commuting.
It has splash guard for front wheel.
I recently installed new handle bar tape and braking pad
Assuming that the seatpost and stem are free, this could clean up to a "not bad bike". My issue is with the sheer bull***** in the copy.
"I think it rides pretty smoothly for commuting"??
No one has been riding anywhere with that chain and freewheel combo (at least not smoothly)
and
"A lot of weight-saving features such as hollowed out braking bar and trough on seat post"?
Seriously?
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03-22-22, 10:05 PM
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^^^^^^ The rust lends a whole new meaning to "golden arrow".
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03-27-22, 06:31 AM
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Probably a nice road frame, but "rebuilt" with a cheap chrome fork, 27" steel wheels no axle washers and freewheel with no brakes! Bolding mine for emphasis.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...463495502.html
Jim Gittins Reynolds 653 Steel Road Bike Large 60cm(23 inch)
Classic Handmade Steel Frame!
Made in England
Just Rebuilt, Many New Parts
New Chrome Fork
New Headset Installed
New Chain
New Tires and More
27 Inch Wheels, Freewheel Setup
No Brakes
Super Smooth
Throw a front brake on it and RIDE!
$250
Single Speed Build, Café Bike, Bar Hopper, Fixed Gear, Steel, Handmade, Reynolds 653
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...463495502.html
Jim Gittins Reynolds 653 Steel Road Bike Large 60cm(23 inch)
Classic Handmade Steel Frame!
Made in England
Just Rebuilt, Many New Parts
New Chrome Fork
New Headset Installed
New Chain
New Tires and More
27 Inch Wheels, Freewheel Setup
No Brakes
Super Smooth
Throw a front brake on it and RIDE!
$250
Single Speed Build, Café Bike, Bar Hopper, Fixed Gear, Steel, Handmade, Reynolds 653
03-27-22, 06:43 AM
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03-27-22, 07:16 AM
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I loved my orange air-cooled Vanagon. What a great all-purpose vehicle. Other than the common burnt valves and rocker tube leaks and poor heating and A/C, it was perfect.
03-27-22, 07:36 AM
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LOL! I owned one back in the 90s as a Kinderwagen. Wife called it the Blue Devil. Ours was water-cooled and auto trans. After sorting out the coolant sensors and rotted sheet metal water cooling tubes, the trans went. I had it rebuilt but it was never right so we sold it. Volks fan that I am, I really liked it.
03-27-22, 10:57 AM
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....After sorting out the coolant sensors and rotted sheet metal water cooling tubes, the trans went. I had it rebuilt but it was never right so we sold it. Volks fan that I am, I really liked it.
Well I wanted to get back to our regularly-scheduled wackiness, but I went back two weeks on the local CL, and nothing wacky enough to post (which is slightly wacky in itself....).
03-30-22, 08:22 PM
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First the stickers fade and then you have to guess what exactly you have.
To be fair, I believe it's touring frame butttttt................
Seller says it's "IN PERFECT WORKING CONDITION" even though you can't shift without shifters, can't brake without hooked up cables, etc.
But, at the end of the day? It is a MIVADO
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...44753272487267
TRIPLE STAR MIVADO *Vintage* BICYCLE
$85
Listed 8 hours ago in Lawrence, MA
To be fair, I believe it's touring frame butttttt................
Seller says it's "IN PERFECT WORKING CONDITION" even though you can't shift without shifters, can't brake without hooked up cables, etc.
But, at the end of the day? It is a MIVADO
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...44753272487267
TRIPLE STAR MIVADO *Vintage* BICYCLE
$85
Listed 8 hours ago in Lawrence, MA
- Condition
Used – like new - Bicycle type
Road bike - Brand
100% - Bicycle wheel size
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04-01-22, 06:47 AM
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04-02-22, 12:47 AM
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Not sure what to make of this one; it looks like a DIY low profile frame that someone's built.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175223305...mis&media=COPY
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175223305...mis&media=COPY
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Not sure what to make of this one; it looks like a DIY low profile frame that someone's built.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175223305...mis&media=COPY
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175223305...mis&media=COPY
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175215318263
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175209828146
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175222712791
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175215700363
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175026907558
The Titan stem needs to be rechromed, but from my limited experience, they are pretty hard to come by, so it might be worth it.
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classic trek bike - $400 (Studley)
Posted 2022-04-02 17:33
"Frame in great condition,breaks don’t work , seat has a small rip, great summer project or just a riding bike chains in great condition paint not chipped been stored for at least 5 years
bicycle frame material: titanium
bicycle type: road
brake type: other/unknown
condition: fair
electric assist: none
frame size: 33in
handlebar type: cruiser
make / manufacturer: trex
model name / number: road bike
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 26 in"
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...466226973.html
04-02-22, 10:23 PM
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And here I was thinking that only Peugeot UO8s & Carbolites crashed like that 
"Frame in great condition,breaks don’t work , seat has a small rip, great summer project or just a riding bike chains in great condition paint not chipped been stored for at least 5 years
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...466226973.html
"Frame in great condition,breaks don’t work , seat has a small rip, great summer project or just a riding bike chains in great condition paint not chipped been stored for at least 5 years
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...466226973.html
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This just seems to appear to have seen zero maintenance in its lifetime and was ridden hard like it was stolen and put away wet..
This just seems to appear to have seen zero maintenance in its lifetime and was ridden hard like it was stolen and put away wet..
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Ti road frame rear ends
$300
DetailsSaratoga time machines: Ti rear ends with 32 mm tire clearance, Paragon hooded dropouts; Ti seat tube sleeves Seller Information
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Stephen Bilenky
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04-06-22, 04:43 AM
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Ti road frame rear ends
$300
DetailsSaratoga time machines: Ti rear ends with 32 mm tire clearance, Paragon hooded dropouts; Ti seat tube sleeves Seller Information
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04-06-22, 09:11 AM
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classic trek bike - $400 (Studley)
"Frame in great condition,breaks don’t work , seat has a small rip, great summer project or just a riding bike chains in great condition paint not chipped been stored for at least 5 years
bicycle frame material: titanium
bicycle type: road
brake type: other/unknown
condition: fair
electric assist: none
frame size: 33in
handlebar type: cruiser
make / manufacturer: trex
model name / number: road bike
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 26 in"
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...466226973.html
"Frame in great condition,breaks don’t work , seat has a small rip, great summer project or just a riding bike chains in great condition paint not chipped been stored for at least 5 years
bicycle frame material: titanium
bicycle type: road
brake type: other/unknown
condition: fair
electric assist: none
frame size: 33in
handlebar type: cruiser
make / manufacturer: trex
model name / number: road bike
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 26 in"
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...466226973.html
Also, that bike is located very near me. I should go over there and pound the guy for letting it get in that condition.
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