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12-24-21, 08:15 AM
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Does anyone remember these? I knew Trek sold a lower end Jazz line, something like Univega's Sterlings, but I never realized they had one cheap enough for a Ashtabula crank. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...2652043541235/
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12-24-21, 08:22 AM
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...55203148214498
"straight and good"? "Hubs spin good and rear cassette spins very well"?
Where were they stored? On the Titanic?
27 inch wheel set straight and good
$20
Listed 15 weeks ago in Ormond Beach, FL
"straight and good"? "Hubs spin good and rear cassette spins very well"?
Where were they stored? On the Titanic?
27 inch wheel set straight and good
$20
Listed 15 weeks ago in Ormond Beach, FL
- Condition
Used - Fair
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12-24-21, 08:54 AM
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I think he also bought an all chrome Redline BMX that's also freshly posted on Craigslist.
12-24-21, 09:21 AM
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This showed up in the local ads yesterday listed as a "Colnago super 1970 rare" with a asking price of $2490, 
It's clearly a Torpado, but a quite pretty one if I'm being honest. I think it's a Professional but I'm no expert on these. I've reached out to the seller to see if it's an honest mistake or something....
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/66380901
From the text of the ad, the price, and the new account I guessing it's not an honest mistake.
It's clearly a Torpado, but a quite pretty one if I'm being honest. I think it's a Professional but I'm no expert on these. I've reached out to the seller to see if it's an honest mistake or something....
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/66380901
From the text of the ad, the price, and the new account I guessing it's not an honest mistake.
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12-24-21, 02:18 PM
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This Raleigh International ain't worth $995 after restoration. (Forgot how to post pics)
https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/b...424668784.html
https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/b...424668784.html
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12-24-21, 03:42 PM
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
Sugar "Kane" Kowalczyk
12-24-21, 03:45 PM
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This Raleigh International ain't worth $995 after restoration. (Forgot how to post pics)
https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/b...424668784.html
https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/b...424668784.html
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
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12-24-21, 07:01 PM
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This showed up in the local ads yesterday listed as a "Colnago super 1970 rare" with a asking price of $2490,
It's clearly a Torpado, but a quite pretty one if I'm being honest. I think it's a Professional but I'm no expert on these. I've reached out to the seller to see if it's an honest mistake or something....
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/66380901
From the text of the ad, the price, and the new account I guessing it's not an honest mistake.
It's clearly a Torpado, but a quite pretty one if I'm being honest. I think it's a Professional but I'm no expert on these. I've reached out to the seller to see if it's an honest mistake or something....
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/66380901
From the text of the ad, the price, and the new account I guessing it's not an honest mistake.
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12-27-21, 11:11 AM
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https://omaha.craigslist.org/bik/d/o...416445899.html
That fender seems to be bass-ackward, but otherwise the bike is cool. And the seller writes that he's even willing to take more than the asking price.
That fender seems to be bass-ackward, but otherwise the bike is cool. And the seller writes that he's even willing to take more than the asking price.
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12-27-21, 03:31 PM
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Pretty standard deal from Bike Works sales, most of their customers are flipping. I'm not sure why this bike is a buyer beware. It's in great shape, the guy that bought it from Bike Works is a regular customer, and good standing fellow.
I think he also bought an all chrome Redline BMX that's also freshly posted on Craigslist.
I think he also bought an all chrome Redline BMX that's also freshly posted on Craigslist.
He bought it from a co-op. Yeah, I have a problem with that. It's there to support the community, not scumbag flippers that add zero value.
"Good standing fellow"?
It appears he added zero value. And his pics suck ass.
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12-27-21, 04:38 PM
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If the prices are low enough that they have a reputation as being the shop you buy for to flip bikes, that's a problem in itself.
12-28-21, 06:07 PM
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A new way to sell a seized seatpost. Apparently it gets really, really cold in NYC this time of year and one steel gets cold in New York, it stays cold!
Nice enough bike anyway
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/b...425879022.html
Great cruiser/commuter.
Frame Size: 24 inches
Price includes:
- Kryptonite “keeper” chain lock.
- Compact bike pump.
Recent Upgrades:
- Brand new back wheel ($80)
- Tire upgrade. Continental “gatorskins”. heavy duty puncture resistant road tires ($60 for the set).
Always stored indoors. Regularly serviced. Last full service: 9/12/21
**The seat height is currently set due to the cold. Will require bike mechanic to free it if you wish to adjust.**
Nice enough bike anyway
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/b...425879022.html
Retro Bridgestone Bicycle - $225 (Williamsburg)
Sad to sell, love this bike.Great cruiser/commuter.
Frame Size: 24 inches
Price includes:
- Kryptonite “keeper” chain lock.
- Compact bike pump.
Recent Upgrades:
- Brand new back wheel ($80)
- Tire upgrade. Continental “gatorskins”. heavy duty puncture resistant road tires ($60 for the set).
Always stored indoors. Regularly serviced. Last full service: 9/12/21
**The seat height is currently set due to the cold. Will require bike mechanic to free it if you wish to adjust.**
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12-29-21, 09:01 PM
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It May Not Have Happened Because Alas No Pics
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Posted 2021-12-29 20:40"Vintage male bike frame with sawmill blades for wheels. I used it for wall and yard art. Really kool.
Contact Roy 336-406-1718
bicycle frame material: steel
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12-29-21, 09:20 PM
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"This bike is very rare 
.......
"Upgraded wheels (to the very same Mavic Cosmos wheelset it came with
) and tires (for $1350 you'd hope there'd be fres-ish rubber at the very least)
www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3142846906037737/
Nice 631 frameset, but folks are done with the covid pricing & this thing retailed for $1300 21 years ago #facepalm
Gonna wager this poor guy's gonna be waiting a long, long time before someone even offers half his asking price.
And for f%ck sake, would $20 worth of fresh bartape kill you?
......."Upgraded wheels (to the very same Mavic Cosmos wheelset it came with
) and tires (for $1350 you'd hope there'd be fres-ish rubber at the very least)www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3142846906037737/
Nice 631 frameset, but folks are done with the covid pricing & this thing retailed for $1300 21 years ago #facepalm
Gonna wager this poor guy's gonna be waiting a long, long time before someone even offers half his asking price.
And for f%ck sake, would $20 worth of fresh bartape kill you?
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12-30-21, 12:23 PM
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12-30-21, 04:40 PM
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The seller says, "Don't know much about it but I'm pricing mine way cheap".
I had one when I was about 13 or 14. It was probably less than $30 new then and not worth half that now. But the thing that is really bad about it is, someone in a since deleted comment said it was worth every bit of that or more. I assume the commenter was being a turd or they know even less than the seller. I think posts like this are why we see so many overpriced bikes listed so many places. People dig these out of dad's old shed and think they are all rare and worth a pretty penny.
The seller says, "Don't know much about it but I'm pricing mine way cheap".
I had one when I was about 13 or 14. It was probably less than $30 new then and not worth half that now. But the thing that is really bad about it is, someone in a since deleted comment said it was worth every bit of that or more. I assume the commenter was being a turd or they know even less than the seller. I think posts like this are why we see so many overpriced bikes listed so many places. People dig these out of dad's old shed and think they are all rare and worth a pretty penny.
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12-30-21, 05:31 PM
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Don't know if the seller was trying to spell "exotic" or "Eroica" but either way, got it very wrong.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bop...426826481.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bop...426826481.html
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Don't know if the seller was trying to spell "exotic" or "Eroica" but either way, got it very wrong.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bop...426826481.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bop...426826481.html
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12-30-21, 08:42 PM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Don't know if the seller was trying to spell "exotic" or "Eroica" but either way, got it very wrong.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bop...426826481.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bop...426826481.html
12-30-21, 09:45 PM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Some clarity would be nice, in the photos and the text and the pricing.
"I have three 10 speed racing bikes they all work like the day I bought them made from lite aluminum pick up with one finger one bike we paid close to 3000 dollars for the other two we have we also paid 1500 and around 800 for the last one this is a steal need money"
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...88322328701792
"I have three 10 speed racing bikes they all work like the day I bought them made from lite aluminum pick up with one finger one bike we paid close to 3000 dollars for the other two we have we also paid 1500 and around 800 for the last one this is a steal need money"
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...88322328701792
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12-31-21, 07:56 AM
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Man, no pics!. I was really wanting to see this beast.
"Vintage male bike frame with sawmill blades for wheels. I used it for wall and yard art. Really kool.
Contact Roy 336-406-1718
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: other
frame size: 26”
wheel size: 26 in"
https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/...426495717.html
Killer Bike - $150 (Clemmons)
Posted 2021-12-29 20:40"Vintage male bike frame with sawmill blades for wheels. I used it for wall and yard art. Really kool.
Contact Roy 336-406-1718
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: other
frame size: 26”
wheel size: 26 in"
https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/...426495717.html
12-31-21, 08:49 AM
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Regarding the Rockhopper, I’m 6’-6” and always wondered if a longer seat post might be of some benefit.
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I don't know what the market value is for a bent framed Schwinn Fastback, but I have a hunch that it is not $900.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...9-8dc7e15bf10a
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...9-8dc7e15bf10a
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