eBay / CraigsList finds - "Are you looking for one of these!?" Part II
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FRAME: 54cm (~21") 1982 Velo Sport Prestige in Toronto
https://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/1268633574.html
Included: 54cm (~21") 1982 Velo Sport Prestige FRAME AND FORK ONLY.
Price: $125
The frame is made from Tange Mangaloy 2001 double butted tubing, it weighs 2415 grams (~5.3 pounds) [ref: 1]. It has Shimano ST horizontal forged rear drop-outs, the fork has Tange forged drop-outs. The frame does not include a headset or bottom bracket, but I do have some available on request. The Prestige was Velo Sport's second best offering, it came with a full Shimano 600 Arabesque group-set (not-included).
Included: 54cm (~21") 1982 Velo Sport Prestige FRAME AND FORK ONLY.
Price: $125
The frame is made from Tange Mangaloy 2001 double butted tubing, it weighs 2415 grams (~5.3 pounds) [ref: 1]. It has Shimano ST horizontal forged rear drop-outs, the fork has Tange forged drop-outs. The frame does not include a headset or bottom bracket, but I do have some available on request. The Prestige was Velo Sport's second best offering, it came with a full Shimano 600 Arabesque group-set (not-included).

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Nice old Trek - looks like a 730 based on the graphics and color scheme, but the head panel isn't maroon. If it is a 730, that's a 531 frame.
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/1268487800.html
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/1268487800.html
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Puch/Reynolds 531 Free Spirit on Detroit CL for $95. Seems to be an honest & knowledgeable seller, too.
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What do you guys make of this bianchi? https://spokane.craigslist.org/bik/1265983272.html
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https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/1269223051.html
Centurian Master Dave Scott Ironman - $150 (Tewksbury)
Reply to: sale-n9wv5-1269223051@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-07-14, 10:24AM EDT
All Shimano - 10 Speed - 34" standover height. Good condition.
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Centurian Master Dave Scott Ironman - $150 (Tewksbury)
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Date: 2009-07-14, 10:24AM EDT
All Shimano - 10 Speed - 34" standover height. Good condition.
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I notice a preponderance of good values on this thread in the Boston area. Why might this be? I'm thinking I could bunch a purchases up, if the timing is right, and drive up and pick up the bikes. Driving 200 miles isn't normally worth it to pick up a bike.
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If you see anything that you really like, PM me and I will try to take a look.
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Puch/Reynolds 531 Free Spirit on Detroit CL for $95. Seems to be an honest & knowledgeable seller, too.

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BTW - It looks too large for me, but here is an interesting posting:
https://poconos.craigslist.org/bik/1267835199.html
Schwinn Super LeTour 12.2 for $75
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Not terribly forthcoming with the details, but it's obviously a ginormous frame:
Road Bike Centurion Elite RS - $200 (Battlefield)
I have a older road bike was top of the line. The pictures should help with the description. If you need more please let me know. Thank you. 300-0169

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Road Bike Centurion Elite RS - $200 (Battlefield)
I have a older road bike was top of the line. The pictures should help with the description. If you need more please let me know. Thank you. 300-0169
- Location: Battlefield
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Not terribly forthcoming with the details, but it's obviously a ginormous frame:
Road Bike Centurion Elite RS - $200 (Battlefield)
I have a older road bike was top of the line. The pictures should help with the description. If you need more please let me know. Thank you. 300-0169
Tom
Road Bike Centurion Elite RS - $200 (Battlefield)
I have a older road bike was top of the line. The pictures should help with the description. If you need more please let me know. Thank you. 300-0169
- Location: Battlefield
- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
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this one for instance, I took a look at... wooow, overpriced.
https://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/1267854548.html
it was a 70's ish centurion, 27" wheels.
at least I think it was around 70's or latest early 80's.
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Two 1973 Schwinn bicycles - $25 (concord)
Reply to: sale-nwjg5-1269295141@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-07-14, 11:02AM EDT
3 speed Schwinn bicycles reddish/orange. Excellent condition. Local pickup-cash only. email: gkilens@comcast.net. Phone:603-491-8377.
* Location: concord
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https://nh.craigslist.org/bik/1269295141.html
no pics but for the price..
Reply to: sale-nwjg5-1269295141@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-07-14, 11:02AM EDT
3 speed Schwinn bicycles reddish/orange. Excellent condition. Local pickup-cash only. email: gkilens@comcast.net. Phone:603-491-8377.
* Location: concord
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
https://nh.craigslist.org/bik/1269295141.html
no pics but for the price..
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Fuji with Mixte Frame
Vintage Fuji ladies bike - $20 (Hurleyville, NY 12747)
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/bik/1268173558.html
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Date: 2009-07-13, 4:49PM EDT
Fuji GranTour, frame 21", gears/breaks work, rusty all over, good for restoration project, $20, pick-up Hurleyville NY 12747
Vintage Fuji ladies bike - $20 (Hurleyville, NY 12747)
https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/bik/1268173558.html
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Date: 2009-07-13, 4:49PM EDT
Fuji GranTour, frame 21", gears/breaks work, rusty all over, good for restoration project, $20, pick-up Hurleyville NY 12747

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Raleigh International - Campy w/Brooks - 60cm Frame - $280
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/bik/1270246974.html
...Raleigh International from the 70's in great clean condition and upgraded Campy Components! (Bottom bracket and cranks). The bike rides real nicely and smooth! Super fast ! and just a nice ride! No work needed, just make it yours and take it out for a great ride! The frame has been professionally painted forest green but is still a beautiful bike!...
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/bik/1270246974.html
...Raleigh International from the 70's in great clean condition and upgraded Campy Components! (Bottom bracket and cranks). The bike rides real nicely and smooth! Super fast ! and just a nice ride! No work needed, just make it yours and take it out for a great ride! The frame has been professionally painted forest green but is still a beautiful bike!...

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Time capsule 25 in. chrome Voyageur 11.8.
Gee, that cross-chaining makes my eyes hurt.
https://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-CHROME-S...3A1%7C294%3A50
Gee, that cross-chaining makes my eyes hurt.
https://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-CHROME-S...3A1%7C294%3A50
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French Motobecane Super Mirage circa 1980 10-speed - $150 (Platteville)
Reply to: sale-behqt-1270234543@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-07-14, 6:05PM CDT
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/1270234543.html
Hello,
I am offering a circa 1980 French Motobecane Super Mirage in very nice shape for it's age. The rides is sweet and the paint is certainly above average as you can see from the photos. It's a tall bike for someone approximately 6'0 in height or taller. Standover height is apprx 34 7/8 ".
Original Suntour components.
I put new tires and inner tubes on it last fall. Time to make some room in the garage.
Thanks. Mark
Inquiries to email : wsp166@yahoo.com
Reply to: sale-behqt-1270234543@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-07-14, 6:05PM CDT
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/1270234543.html
Hello,
I am offering a circa 1980 French Motobecane Super Mirage in very nice shape for it's age. The rides is sweet and the paint is certainly above average as you can see from the photos. It's a tall bike for someone approximately 6'0 in height or taller. Standover height is apprx 34 7/8 ".
Original Suntour components.
I put new tires and inner tubes on it last fall. Time to make some room in the garage.
Thanks. Mark
Inquiries to email : wsp166@yahoo.com
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what's with the recent trend in price hiking centurions?
this one for instance, I took a look at... wooow, overpriced.
https://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/1267854548.html
it was a 70's ish centurion, 27" wheels.
at least I think it was around 70's or latest early 80's.
this one for instance, I took a look at... wooow, overpriced.
https://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/1267854548.html
it was a 70's ish centurion, 27" wheels.
at least I think it was around 70's or latest early 80's.
Or something like that. I just don't think there's anything to be had around here, at least not what I'm interested in. That Centurion would probably have been a good bike for me (I noticed it had Shimano 600 levers, so maybe the rest of the components might have been 600) except for the fact it's at least 8cm too large (I'm 5-9, 5-10 with stumpy legs)
I never seem to have any money anyway

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"Around here its a wretched situation - there's never really any good deals to be had. Everything is either big-box department store junk, with the very occasional newer bike for 1000+, and as a result anyone who has what could be regarded as a C&V bike probably takes a glance at the ads and decides "well if they can ask $100 for a kids bike and those fancy thingamajigs can bring $1000, then I'll ask $250 and see what happens"
Around NYC you are seeing AMF, Sears, Kia, and other really low-end bikes with junk frames with asking prices in the $200 range. As you get into the suburbs you start seeing the $100 Peugeots, Raleighs and Miyatas. Some of these junk bike buyers should just head over to K-mart or Walmart and pick up something new. Even though some of the newer bikes aren't that stylish, the old junk bikes don't look that great either. Guess $200 isn't alot of money these days...at least judging by what you can get for it on CL.
Around NYC you are seeing AMF, Sears, Kia, and other really low-end bikes with junk frames with asking prices in the $200 range. As you get into the suburbs you start seeing the $100 Peugeots, Raleighs and Miyatas. Some of these junk bike buyers should just head over to K-mart or Walmart and pick up something new. Even though some of the newer bikes aren't that stylish, the old junk bikes don't look that great either. Guess $200 isn't alot of money these days...at least judging by what you can get for it on CL.
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