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07-30-21, 07:00 AM
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just throw some more electrical tape on it, that'll hold it together
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But it carries the UCI stripes in the correct order of Blue, Red, Black, Yellow, Green so the frame must still be practically perfect, right?
07-31-21, 08:30 PM
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But, what is it??
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...00484753576965
1970 french bicycle
$100$160
Listed 6 days ago in Victoria, TX
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...00484753576965
1970 french bicycle
$100$160
Listed 6 days ago in Victoria, TX
- Condition
Used - Good
07-31-21, 09:45 PM
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But, what is it??
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...00484753576965
1970 french bicycle
$100$160
Listed 6 days ago in Victoria, TX
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...00484753576965
1970 french bicycle
$100$160
Listed 6 days ago in Victoria, TX
- Condition
Used - Good
08-01-21, 01:56 AM
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I find it funny when sellers say "all its need is crank, wheels and chain."
Me thinks it needs more than that.
Me thinks it needs more than that.
08-01-21, 10:39 AM
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08-01-21, 12:12 PM
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I started gagging when I saw the bit about "extremely rare Ross", then I saw the "from France" part and realized this was either a BS artist or simply someone who had no clue, and then: I saw that the Tourney Crank "alone is worth $150" and I'm going with BS artist. Perhaps a civic minded individual could put a burning bag o' feces on sellers door step, ring the bell and run......
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/b...359340653.html
Ross 1983 Tour to France - $65 (Royal Oak)
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/b...359340653.html
Ross 1983 Tour to France - $65 (Royal Oak)
This is 1983 touring bike arrow speed or I guess you could say extremely rare Ross bike from France everything you see is what you get price is $65 absolutely no less. The crank is worth all of 150 bucks alone
08-02-21, 08:53 AM
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Um, custom?
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik...359699422.html
SPECIALIZED COSTUM BUILT ROSD BIKE FOR TALL PEOPLE.
PREMIUM ALUMINUM FRAME AND V-BRAKE
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik...359699422.html
SPECIALIZED COSTUME ROAD BIKE - $250 (san jose south)
image 1 of 3SPECIALIZED COSTUM BUILT ROSD BIKE FOR TALL PEOPLE.
PREMIUM ALUMINUM FRAME AND V-BRAKE
08-02-21, 08:55 AM
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Um, "V-BRAKE"? Is that when those brake parts go straight up and down, you know in a line, from bottom to top, what's that called? oh yeah, LEVERS
08-02-21, 09:04 AM
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08-02-21, 02:11 PM
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Thoughts on flipping and on overcharging. I included ad photos in the interests of, ah, posterity....
Don't buy a 21 year old K2 Razorback for $95 bucks and post it the same day for 3 times that unless you have put in the work to make it a decent bike for someone to ride. It probably needs cables, seat, chain work, and seals and service on shocks.
Don't buy a 21 year old K2 Razorback for $95 bucks and post it the same day for 3 times that unless you have put in the work to make it a decent bike for someone to ride. It probably needs cables, seat, chain work, and seals and service on shocks.
08-02-21, 03:56 PM
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^^^^^^°
gkorgood
I was simply quoting the rant that an unknown person posted on Craigslist.
As for knowledge about forks like that I'd suggest you post in either the bicycle mechanics forum or under the mountain bike forum
gkorgood
I was simply quoting the rant that an unknown person posted on Craigslist.
As for knowledge about forks like that I'd suggest you post in either the bicycle mechanics forum or under the mountain bike forum
08-03-21, 06:22 AM
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This ad should be shown in schools as a Public Service/Anti-Drug campaign as example of the dangers of solvent abuse.
"Kids if you sniff glue, you could be the guy in this ad!!!"
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/b...360115040.html
"Kids if you sniff glue, you could be the guy in this ad!!!"
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/b...360115040.html
Bike - $69 (Puyallup)
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08-03-21, 06:32 AM
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This ad should be shown in schools as a Public Service/Anti-Drug campaign as example of the dangers of solvent abuse.
"Kids if you sniff glue, you could be the guy in this ad!!!"
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/b...360115040.html
"Kids if you sniff glue, you could be the guy in this ad!!!"
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/b...360115040.html
Bike - $69 (Puyallup)
Shopping cartThe young man is obviously, shall we say, excited.
08-04-21, 01:37 PM
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^^^ His parents must be so proud . . . .
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08-05-21, 02:36 AM
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08-05-21, 11:45 AM
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This one fortunately does have cranks and wheels, but the handlebar is not original
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bi...360777534.html
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bi...360777534.html
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This one fortunately does have cranks and wheels, but the handlebar is not original
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bi...360777534.html
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bi...360777534.html
08-08-21, 06:26 AM
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I understand there are legitimate reasons for single speed conversions. But I think many times people just don't know how to adjust or repair derailleurs and freewheels and they hear single speed conversions are a thing. I think this may have just been a thing.
https://tulsa.craigslist.org/bik/d/t...347046105.html
https://tulsa.craigslist.org/bik/d/t...347046105.html
Early 80s road bicycle that I converted into a single-speed. Great for commuting or just fun rides. Could use a new set but that's it. Bike lock included.
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08-08-21, 07:01 AM
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Great pictures, really great.
Also I like that the bike still has the original solar panels on the front and rear.
Also I like that the bike still has the original solar panels on the front and rear.
08-08-21, 03:44 PM
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This ad should be shown in schools as a Public Service/Anti-Drug campaign as example of the dangers of solvent abuse.
"Kids if you sniff glue, you could be the guy in this ad!!!"
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/b...360115040.html
"Kids if you sniff glue, you could be the guy in this ad!!!"
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/b...360115040.html
Bike - $69 (Puyallup)
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"Depends"
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08-09-21, 06:56 AM
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Talk about optimistic pricing, $200 for a Gran Turismo, matchbox front derailleur (Gran Sport?) and shifters...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124844886065
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124844886065
08-09-21, 07:36 PM
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Talk about optimistic pricing, $200 for a Gran Turismo, matchbox front derailleur (Gran Sport?) and shifters...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124844886065
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124844886065
I used to collect the front clips that hold Valentino mechs to the seat tube, to use as drawer pulls. I have probably a dozen. The rest of the mechs went in the trash.
Here's another ebay seller trying to pawn off a Val as a GS; asking price is $345!! Actual value of a Val in that condition is maybe $34.50 max. if I'm feeling generous. Normally a reputable seller, but the've been alerted more than once (not only by me) that this is a Valentino. So they can't claim ignorance anymore. It's a bit disturbing, that they don't care more about their reputation than about the few extra dollars they can wring from some unsuspecting victim.
I can list all the tell-tales that let you distinguish a Val from a GS if there's interest. Suffice it to say, there isn't any grey area or controversy, the distinction is 100% clear-cut with no overlap.
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