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03-18-15, 09:37 PM
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TP wheel, eh? Gives new meaning to the term "skid marks."
03-18-15, 10:12 PM
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Centurion Dave Scott Iron Man 61cm - like new -$900
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...919893551.html
Centurion Dave Scott Iron Man 61cm - like new -$900
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...919893551.html
03-19-15, 12:22 AM
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BTW: Here is the ad.
specialized road bike
If it took a strong frontal impact, it could be buckled like that.
I'm thinking it may be a Specialized Sequoia from around 2004/2005.
Specialized Bicycle Components
2004 Specialized Sequoia - BikePedia
2005 Specialized Sequoia - BikePedia
Is that only 8s, Tiagra/Sora? Perhaps I'd lower my expectations slightly.
Anyway, it looks quite original in the photo, which puzzles me.
Here is a Cannondale that took a front impact.
The fork survived. However, the frame and front wheel were toast.
The Specialized above appears to have both the original front wheel and original fork. I wonder if the wheel is round. That would tell one a lot.
If I toasted a frame like that trying to jack off a U-Lock, then you can bet the frame would be stripped, then melted down for sand castings, and sold as artwork.
specialized road bike
I'm thinking it may be a Specialized Sequoia from around 2004/2005.
Specialized Bicycle Components
2004 Specialized Sequoia - BikePedia
2005 Specialized Sequoia - BikePedia
Is that only 8s, Tiagra/Sora? Perhaps I'd lower my expectations slightly.
Anyway, it looks quite original in the photo, which puzzles me.
Here is a Cannondale that took a front impact.
The fork survived. However, the frame and front wheel were toast.
The Specialized above appears to have both the original front wheel and original fork. I wonder if the wheel is round. That would tell one a lot.
If I toasted a frame like that trying to jack off a U-Lock, then you can bet the frame would be stripped, then melted down for sand castings, and sold as artwork.
03-19-15, 04:23 AM
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03-19-15, 05:56 PM
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https://wilmington.craigslist.org/bik/4939697378.html
What's the point? Haha!
What's the point? Haha!
03-19-15, 07:20 PM
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Trek 50cm ZX Series 2120 Carbon Fiber Bicycle Road Bike - $500 (Missoula)
This is a Trek ZX Series Carbon Fiber framed bike. 50cm frame. Awesome road bike, rides like new! Picked this up recently for a friend, but it wasn't to her taste. I put a a lot of work into it, such as upgraded shifters, new brakes, and all new cables throughout the bike. Full tune up and every aspect of the bike was inspected and repaired if necessary. Rides like new. Wish I could keep it but is a bit too small for me and I already have a bike. The stock 'brifters' (combined brakes and shifters) were removed due to their need to be repaired frequently and coddled, so I have replaced them with separate brake/shifter mechanisms, which vastly improved shift ease and dexterity.
(He forgot to rotate the handlebars up 90 degrees...)
These frames alone go for over 300 dollars on eBay, so for this bike it's a steal! Local pickup only, unless you are seriously interested and would pay for it to be ground shipped to where you live. Then we could figure something out.
03-19-15, 10:21 PM
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Does the silver rim on the front and black on the rear make it go faster?
And, machined sidewalls on the rims just waste material, right?
I will say the purple is cute.
It looks to me like he did a bare-frame build using junk parts from the scrap bin.
03-19-15, 11:48 PM
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CANNONDALE JEKYLL 400...MTN BIKE FRAME
I guess it's not a bad buy, if you have the swing arm. Otherwise, why buy it.
I guess it's not a bad buy, if you have the swing arm. Otherwise, why buy it.
03-20-15, 02:00 PM
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CANNONDALE JEKYLL 400...MTN BIKE FRAME
I guess it's not a bad buy, if you have the swing arm. Otherwise, why buy it.
I guess it's not a bad buy, if you have the swing arm. Otherwise, why buy it.
The "blue-book" value of the complete bike is $200 to $350.
2004 Cannondale Jekyll 400 - New and Used Bike Value
I wonder how many bikes just have serious damage to the front triangle? Perhaps the famous garage door damage?
Vegas is a big city, but I think this is one of those things that is best put up on E-Bay with a "Buy-It-Now" price + a "Make Offer" option, especially since it has been up on Craigslist for 3 weeks now. Reposted?
03-20-15, 03:42 PM
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I bit of a different perspective of a nice frame. The ad says that it is in great shape.
Nice Peugeot Vintage Steel Frame
Nice Peugeot Vintage Steel Frame
03-20-15, 03:47 PM
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I bit of a different perspective of a nice frame. The ad says that it is in great shape.
Nice Peugeot Vintage Steel Frame
Nice Peugeot Vintage Steel Frame
An upgrade from S Stays, the S fork
Sure are a bunch of scammers up in Crystal.
03-20-15, 04:00 PM
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And look! Someone forced an English-threaded BB cup into it! As Rocky said to Bullwinkle, but that trick never works!
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03-20-15, 04:07 PM
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03-20-15, 06:02 PM
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Oh, I thought someone had just tried to straighten the forks... (because straight forks are better).
But that one has a bent TT and DT too.
The seller must have gotten the wrong currency symbol.
Instead of $60, he meant to post 60¢ or perhaps 60¥
But that one has a bent TT and DT too.
The seller must have gotten the wrong currency symbol.
Instead of $60, he meant to post 60¢ or perhaps 60¥
03-20-15, 07:36 PM
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03-20-15, 08:05 PM
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The Bottecchia looks like a moderate valued classic. Some nice chrome.
With horizontal dropouts and a "Claw", it would be a good candidate for a fixed gear conversion. But, obviously not there now.
With horizontal dropouts and a "Claw", it would be a good candidate for a fixed gear conversion. But, obviously not there now.
03-20-15, 09:03 PM
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That is a picture stolen from the "My Ten Speeds" site. Who knows what the seller's bike looks like
03-20-15, 10:06 PM
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197? BOTTECCHIA SPECIAL
I wonder if I can send him $300 and he'll ship the bike to me
I went ahead and flagged the ad.
03-21-15, 01:06 AM
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I have an old raleigh with a 69CM frame. I can only imagine shifting those downtube shifters. What a hoot that would be to ride. Full campy and only $900 bucks.
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03-21-15, 01:40 AM
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To ride that bike, I'd have to have 6" platform shoes. I've ridden with DT shifters most of my life, but I agree those look awfully low. Hopefully the person riding the bike also has long arms. I would expect the bike to also have a longer TT. The double top tube is interesting. Is it functional, or just cosmetic?