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02-19-21, 11:24 AM
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02-19-21, 02:02 PM
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The $2600 tag on this bonkers 20 year old downhill MTB is not why I posted... it's the ad copy, and the commuting kit
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bi...272313239.html
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bi...272313239.html
One of the best looking bike out there. This bike may win a beauty contest but not in weight contest. This is purely a downhill bike and it's very heavy.
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02-21-21, 12:16 PM
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FUGI ROYAL pro touring and Miyata 310 pro race..both 1986 Olimpic bikes exelent condition.$135.00ea.
Both bikes are exelent condition they are 1986 Olimpic series very expensive back then, FUGI weighs 10lbs, Miyata weighs 9lbs. They both have new tubes and tires 1 1/4" x 27" not for a beginner they are fast also new break pads on both the Miyata needs a handle bar wrap and thats bout all wrong with it....both Trip Ready!!
FUGI ROYAL pro touring and Miyata 310 pro race..both 1986 Olimpic bikes exelent condition.$135.00ea.
Both bikes are exelent condition they are 1986 Olimpic series very expensive back then, FUGI weighs 10lbs, Miyata weighs 9lbs. They both have new tubes and tires 1 1/4" x 27" not for a beginner they are fast also new break pads on both the Miyata needs a handle bar wrap and thats bout all wrong with it....both Trip Ready!!
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02-22-21, 10:33 AM
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Response to the wacky ad for a copper bike:
Funny but you should go to a local pro sewing shop.
I went in my local one and asked for a good machine and was quoted $10,000 CDN.
My reply was that I wouldn’t spend that on a bicycle let alone a seldom used sewing machine.
Funny but you should go to a local pro sewing shop.
I went in my local one and asked for a good machine and was quoted $10,000 CDN.
My reply was that I wouldn’t spend that on a bicycle let alone a seldom used sewing machine.
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02-22-21, 11:07 AM
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FUGI ROYAL pro touring and Miyata 310 pro race..both 1986 Olimpic bikes exelent condition.$135.00ea.
Both bikes are exelent condition they are 1986 Olimpic series very expensive back then, FUGI weighs 10lbs, Miyata weighs 9lbs. They both have new tubes and tires 1 1/4" x 27" not for a beginner they are fast also new break pads on both the Miyata needs a handle bar wrap and thats bout all wrong with it....both Trip Ready!!
FUGI ROYAL pro touring and Miyata 310 pro race..both 1986 Olimpic bikes exelent condition.$135.00ea.
Both bikes are exelent condition they are 1986 Olimpic series very expensive back then, FUGI weighs 10lbs, Miyata weighs 9lbs. They both have new tubes and tires 1 1/4" x 27" not for a beginner they are fast also new break pads on both the Miyata needs a handle bar wrap and thats bout all wrong with it....both Trip Ready!!
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02-22-21, 08:18 PM
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Same bike poorly shopped over various different backgrounds. Also an impressive amount of conflicting info.
Brand New Bike Front Suspension Shimano 21 Speed Mens Bikes MTB 27.5" Bicycle CHE e - $315
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Features:
3 Spoke Aluminum Wheels: Lightweight And
More Durable
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Disc Brakes
Fashionable, Advanced Suspension, Shimanos
Derailleur, Shimanos 30 Shifter
Disc Brakes-Mechanical,Fast Delivery
High Quality, Full Suspensio
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Front Derailleur: Shimanos Tz-30
Rear Derailleur: Shimanos Tz-50
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Freewheel: 7 Tower Wheels
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Chainwheel: 170 Three Small Sprocket
Frame/Fork: One-Piece Front Fork
Handlebar/Stem: One Bend
Tire: 700c
Frame: High Carbon Steel
Brake: Mechanical Disc Brake
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Tire Size: 26in
Product Size: 150x25x(59-70)Cm/59x9.8x(23-27.5)In
Product Packaging Size: 134x72x19cm/52x28x7.5in
Gross Weight: 18kg
Brand New Bike Front Suspension Shimano 21 Speed Mens Bikes MTB 27.5" Bicycle CHE e - $315
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New
Features:
3 Spoke Aluminum Wheels: Lightweight And
More Durable
Gift For Friend
Disc Brakes
Fashionable, Advanced Suspension, Shimanos
Derailleur, Shimanos 30 Shifter
Disc Brakes-Mechanical,Fast Delivery
High Quality, Full Suspensio
Mens/Womens Bikes
Accessories Introduction:
Front Derailleur: Shimanos Tz-30
Rear Derailleur: Shimanos Tz-50
Shifter: Shimanos 30
Freewheel: 7 Tower Wheels
Chain: 108 Chain
Chainwheel: 170 Three Small Sprocket
Frame/Fork: One-Piece Front Fork
Handlebar/Stem: One Bend
Tire: 700c
Frame: High Carbon Steel
Brake: Mechanical Disc Brake
Product Description:
Tire Size: 26in
Product Size: 150x25x(59-70)Cm/59x9.8x(23-27.5)In
Product Packaging Size: 134x72x19cm/52x28x7.5in
Gross Weight: 18kg
02-22-21, 10:57 PM
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Second pic has that newfangled futuristic driveside crank. 
02-25-21, 05:54 AM
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I think that we have a new winner in the "How to Misspell Miyata" sweepstakes
Miyazaki 600gt 21 speed Bike
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Miyazaki 600gt 21 speed Bike
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02-25-21, 09:58 AM
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At least he's consistent by spelling it that way in his description also. Makes you wonder when he somehow got the model right. Must be that flick stand throwing them off.
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02-26-21, 11:15 AM
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Maybe the price includes the wagon.
02-26-21, 06:19 PM
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The wagon is probably worth more than the bike.
02-26-21, 10:37 PM
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Y'know, I never noticed that the Schwinn head badge works upside down as well as right side up.
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02-28-21, 11:02 AM
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03-02-21, 08:58 PM
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I'm always impressed with how talented people are. I mean, this seller included a couple impressionistic paintings of his bike.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/b...279743431.html
That is a painting right?
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/b...279743431.html
That is a painting right?
03-03-21, 09:26 AM
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Aluminum frame, not "titanium"
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Caliper brakes, not U brakes.
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03-03-21, 10:07 AM
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Let's not forget the price on that Scott Tinley Tri-lite is about 2x market 😒.
If it were titanium though, $550 is a bargain price!
It isn't in bad shape though. Would you approach the seller with all the information needed to appropriately price the bike, offer $180 to start, and see where it goes? (It's my size, so I'm thinking keeper, not to flip).
If it were titanium though, $550 is a bargain price!
It isn't in bad shape though. Would you approach the seller with all the information needed to appropriately price the bike, offer $180 to start, and see where it goes? (It's my size, so I'm thinking keeper, not to flip).
03-03-21, 10:27 AM
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-Sakae-...7-734a9dff0cef
this non-profit has become just goofy. Flat out absurd.
this non-profit has become just goofy. Flat out absurd.
03-03-21, 12:52 PM
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Seatpost is longer than the seat tube? Maybe it has bottomed out at the BB.
03-03-21, 02:57 PM
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-Sakae-...7-734a9dff0cef
this non-profit has become just goofy. Flat out absurd.
this non-profit has become just goofy. Flat out absurd.
Non-Proft, for the buyer.I wonder if they sell at these prices and if so I need to get my "USED" stuff on the bay...I've never made a profit.
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