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So quirky, I buy it for that price (in CDN). Didn't Mossberg specialized in shot guns?
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This may really belong in the straight, Are You Looking for One of These? area, dunno. Heck, a lot of people around here really like Raleighs. I like the price ($0) but it might be a tad big for me. And not sure I can trust a seller with a face like that.
Here's the copy:
****FREE****Tall bike made from two Raleigh frames. Needs some tlc. Probably some new tires and a chain soon. Other than that it rides like a dream.... A very tall dream.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/...220311596.html
Here's the copy:
****FREE****Tall bike made from two Raleigh frames. Needs some tlc. Probably some new tires and a chain soon. Other than that it rides like a dream.... A very tall dream.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/...220311596.html
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Dude, you gotta sell it a little better than that!
Makes you wonder if this poor guy has gone through his whole life this way:
The dog ate my homework?
Sorry, honey, I had to work late?
The check is in the mail?
BTW, Why is everyone so down on velomobiles? They would be an awesome means of transportation if it didn't hurt so much to get run over.
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Huffy Ironman Triathlon Pro Titanium Boron Steel 26" Mountain Bike - $85 (Folsom)
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bi...219860868.html
OK, which one of you jokers is responsible for this one?
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Ad says it needs work. It needs a seat stay! This doesn't look safe.
https://offerup.com/item/detail/996800440/
https://offerup.com/item/detail/996800440/
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Ad says it needs work. It needs a seat stay! This doesn't look safe.
https://offerup.com/item/detail/996800440/
https://offerup.com/item/detail/996800440/
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It's similar in concept to a Cannondale "lefty" fork. Someone should patent this idea, quick!
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Huffy Ironman Triathlon Pro Titanium Boron Steel 26" Mountain Bike - $85 (Folsom)
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bi...219860868.html
OK, which one of you jokers is responsible for this one?
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True. I've seen one of these in the wild. Whatever they are, they're NOT titanium, but the sticker says Titanium Boron Steel... it's been posted here before:
Read it & weep ;-)
Read it & weep ;-)
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True. I've seen one of these in the wild. Whatever they are, they're NOT titanium, but the sticker says Titanium Boron Steel... it's been posted here before:
Read it & weep ;-)
Read it & weep ;-)
All other steel as well, of course.
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^^^^^ '72 Nova behind that "righty".
So evidently the Stumpy-tax even applies to Stumpy wannabees:
(Oh, wait, it's actually a "Stumjumper" with RockHopper decals.)
So evidently the Stumpy-tax even applies to Stumpy wannabees:
80’s specialized stumjumper - $320 (Madison)
(Oh, wait, it's actually a "Stumjumper" with RockHopper decals.)
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This may really belong in the straight, Are You Looking for One of These? area, dunno. Heck, a lot of people around here really like Raleighs. I like the price ($0) but it might be a tad big for me. And not sure I can trust a seller with a face like that.
Here's the copy:
****FREE****Tall bike made from two Raleigh frames. Needs some tlc. Probably some new tires and a chain soon. Other than that it rides like a dream.... A very tall dream.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/...220311596.html
Here's the copy:
****FREE****Tall bike made from two Raleigh frames. Needs some tlc. Probably some new tires and a chain soon. Other than that it rides like a dream.... A very tall dream.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/...220311596.html
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Looks like M. C. Escher is selling a bike.
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^ There's a lot going on in that photo.
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It's always interesting to see the tortured seat and handlebar positions the previous owner experimented with, before finally getting frustrated and deciding to sell the damned thing. No wonder they hated riding the bike ... with those adjustments.
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I think this all the time. There needs to be more education about proper fit
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Tomimaso road bike, 53cm, good shape! - $400
https://slo.craigslist.org/bik/d/pis...225084520.html
"Tomi-what now?" These Far East bike companies are really pushing the envelope trying to sound like expensive Italian brands. Here's another one:
https://gainesville.craigslist.org/b...222108423.html
How long until we start seeing Colnakos, Rene Hearses, Bottecchios for sale too?
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Tomimaso road bike, 53cm, good shape! - $400
https://slo.craigslist.org/bik/d/pis...225084520.html
"Tomi-what now?" These Far East bike companies are really pushing the envelope trying to sound like expensive Italian brands. Here's another one:
https://gainesville.craigslist.org/b...222108423.html
How long until we start seeing Colnakos, Rene Hearses, Bottecchios for sale too?
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But even the big names like Schwinn and Raleigh have done the same thing. Exhibit "A":
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