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10-07-18, 07:14 AM
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I vote that @smontanaro buy it and cut it up to answer our questions!
10-07-18, 07:26 AM
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Is that all one tube, with the lug slipped over it? Or are there two tubes along with the "top" tube slipped into the lug?
I'm just imagining how a REAL hard impact (pothole, curb jump, etc. on the REAR wheel would force the whole rear triangle upward, and with nothing at the seat tube / stay joint keeping it from moving forward, the "top" tube / seat tube lug would become the point where the seat tube gives within the lug.
I'm just imagining how a REAL hard impact (pothole, curb jump, etc. on the REAR wheel would force the whole rear triangle upward, and with nothing at the seat tube / stay joint keeping it from moving forward, the "top" tube / seat tube lug would become the point where the seat tube gives within the lug.
10-07-18, 08:03 AM
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I vote that @smontanaro buy it and cut it up to answer our questions!
10-07-18, 11:15 AM
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So it was probably over a series of very small increments, then? The death of a thousand bumps, so to speak. I've seen pics of other versions of this bike, where the lug has curved edges; I wonder if this ^^^^^ is why.
10-08-18, 05:27 PM
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I'm going to suggest, "no."
https://www.ebay.com/itm/123404665020
https://www.ebay.com/itm/123404665020
10-08-18, 09:11 PM
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Bent seat tube? Front fender mounted backwards:
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/b...716767655.html
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/b...716767655.html
10-08-18, 09:17 PM
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OLD VINTAGE OFFICIAL BICYCLE OF THE 1976 OLYMPIC GAMES WARD BIKE - $200 (springfield)
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10-09-18, 08:22 AM
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Typical craigslist transaction:
Hi, is your bike still for sale?
Yes, it is.
What's the lowest you would go on it?
2 mph, anything slower you'll fall over.
Hi, is your bike still for sale?
Yes, it is.
What's the lowest you would go on it?
2 mph, anything slower you'll fall over.
10-09-18, 09:43 AM
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10-10-18, 04:30 AM
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Wife had this model years ago, but the wheelbase on this one seems a bit shorter.
ebay
Bicycle is in very good condition and has been carefully maintained. Ride it regularly.... Never been in accident....
10-10-18, 06:06 AM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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There might be someone who wants this, a classic bullmoose bar in .833" size of the type used on cheap ancient low-end MTBs, but I expect this ad to be around for a looooonnng time.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bop/...712327332.html
Has original tattered All Terrain Handlebar sticker, original front brake lever on, and old grips!
Stem Size 21.1
Vintage - 80's
$50 obo
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https://richmond.craigslist.org/bop/...712327332.html
All Terrain Handlebar Bull Moose MTB Bars-21.0mm Quill - $50 (Farmville)
Has original tattered All Terrain Handlebar sticker, original front brake lever on, and old grips!
Stem Size 21.1
Vintage - 80's
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10-10-18, 10:50 AM
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It does appear to be in great shape, for the right customer that wants a distinctive bar for a vintage MTB, it would be worth offering $30 and compromising at $40
10-10-18, 02:31 PM
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Anyone in C&V have $220 and thirteen tandem frames handy? What about thirteen captain right crank arms? Price in copy is from earlier auction attempt, I guess. Now under $10 ea
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-FC-...8AAOSw9idaJ4PL
26 vintage Shimano FC-M730 (Deore XT I think) tandem timing chain Crankarms. All are 175mm. These accept left side pedals as they are designed for tandem use. 24 are brand new. The 2 that have Chainrings are lightly used Opening bid is $400 for all 26 pieces. That is under $16 per Crank. These came to me as closeout stock from Santana tandems
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10-11-18, 07:46 PM
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This thread is so much fun.
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10-11-18, 09:04 PM
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10-12-18, 10:06 AM
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Brain Transplant Please, Abby Normal
Therapeutic bike - $1500 (Norlina)
"Bike was used very little. It was supposed to be for therapy for a person who needed a liver transplant."
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d...722757424.html
(A strong contender for worst picture, but alas, there are more photos. I am at a loss as to how this machine functions as therapy for someone needing a liver transplant. Then again, "Dammit Jim, I'm a doctor, not an engineer!")
(Hopefully, I've happily contributed to other's liver damage.)
(Edit: Apologies if I'm somehow being insensitive. I have earned the right, but that would not excuse it entirely.)
"Bike was used very little. It was supposed to be for therapy for a person who needed a liver transplant."
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d...722757424.html
(A strong contender for worst picture, but alas, there are more photos. I am at a loss as to how this machine functions as therapy for someone needing a liver transplant. Then again, "Dammit Jim, I'm a doctor, not an engineer!")
(Hopefully, I've happily contributed to other's liver damage.)
(Edit: Apologies if I'm somehow being insensitive. I have earned the right, but that would not excuse it entirely.)
10-14-18, 05:43 AM
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10-14-18, 09:28 AM
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Therapeutic bike - $1500 (Norlina)
"Bike was used very little. It was supposed to be for therapy for a person who needed a liver transplant."
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d...722757424.html
(A strong contender for worst picture, but alas, there are more photos. I am at a loss as to how this machine functions as therapy for someone needing a liver transplant. Then again, "Dammit Jim, I'm a doctor, not an engineer!")
(Hopefully, I've happily contributed to other's liver damage.)
(Edit: Apologies if I'm somehow being insensitive. I have earned the right, but that would not excuse it entirely.)
"Bike was used very little. It was supposed to be for therapy for a person who needed a liver transplant."
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d...722757424.html
(A strong contender for worst picture, but alas, there are more photos. I am at a loss as to how this machine functions as therapy for someone needing a liver transplant. Then again, "Dammit Jim, I'm a doctor, not an engineer!")
(Hopefully, I've happily contributed to other's liver damage.)
(Edit: Apologies if I'm somehow being insensitive. I have earned the right, but that would not excuse it entirely.)
10-14-18, 11:49 PM
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