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I had to look it up, but Sears actually produced the F S Elite ESD 6000, both aero and elevated. Just what you need to prevent chain suck on the MUP.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...345259234.html
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: hybrid/comfort
brake type: cantilever
condition: excellent
electric assist: none
frame size: 16-inches
handlebar type: cruiser
make / manufacturer: Sears
model name / number: ESD 6000
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 26 in
Unique, rugged, American-made, aero-tubed, elevated chain-stay mountain bicycle “imagineered” into a distinctive urban trawler/boardwalk skiff. Fresh major overhaul; all bearings repacked and adjusted to factory tolerances; wheels trued. Comprehensive road testing completed.
Features:
· Plush NOS Selle Royal saddle;
· Wald cruiser handlebars with NOS Hunt Wilde grips;
· NOS Kool Stop brake pads;
· All new cables and housings;
· 26x2.125 Schwinn Typhoon balloon tires;
· 3x6-Indexed Shimano transmission operated with sensible thumb shifters.
Accessories:
· Generator powered front and rear lights;
· Saddlebag;
· Water-bottle cage;
· Side-stand.
29-inch stand-over height; saddle-height can be adjusted to accommodate riders
5-foot - 6-inches to 6-foot - plus-inches tall.
Whether on the street or at the beach, this custom ride will afford a comfortable experience. Cash only sale.
For information call: 804.two.three.6.zero.3.three.one
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...345259234.html
Sears, Roebuck and Co. City Bike - $265 (Varina)
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: hybrid/comfort
brake type: cantilever
condition: excellent
electric assist: none
frame size: 16-inches
handlebar type: cruiser
make / manufacturer: Sears
model name / number: ESD 6000
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 26 in
Unique, rugged, American-made, aero-tubed, elevated chain-stay mountain bicycle “imagineered” into a distinctive urban trawler/boardwalk skiff. Fresh major overhaul; all bearings repacked and adjusted to factory tolerances; wheels trued. Comprehensive road testing completed.
Features:
· Plush NOS Selle Royal saddle;
· Wald cruiser handlebars with NOS Hunt Wilde grips;
· NOS Kool Stop brake pads;
· All new cables and housings;
· 26x2.125 Schwinn Typhoon balloon tires;
· 3x6-Indexed Shimano transmission operated with sensible thumb shifters.
Accessories:
· Generator powered front and rear lights;
· Saddlebag;
· Water-bottle cage;
· Side-stand.
29-inch stand-over height; saddle-height can be adjusted to accommodate riders
5-foot - 6-inches to 6-foot - plus-inches tall.
Whether on the street or at the beach, this custom ride will afford a comfortable experience. Cash only sale.
For information call: 804.two.three.6.zero.3.three.one
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Unique, rugged, American-made, aero-tubed, elevated chain-stay mountain bicycle “imagineered” into a distinctive urban trawler/boardwalk skiff. Fresh major overhaul; all bearings repacked and adjusted to factory tolerances; wheels trued. Comprehensive road testing completed.
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Oh my.....I wonder if they even noticed it while riding? Probably not.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/zip...346678209.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/zip...346678209.html
Women's EZ Cruiser bike (tiburon / belvedere)
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They are Giant
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Is that a Giant Teton?
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Think I could haggle them down some?
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bop...347123474.html
5Bikes found in blackberry bushes. Tires flat & rust.
Use for parts? Rebuild? Blackberry bush support?
All 5 for price of $1!
Skylark women’s bike
Montgomery ward Hawthorn women’s bike
Kona
Schwinn
Bear & Buck Free Spirit Andy Co
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bop...347123474.html
5Bikes found in blackberry bushes. Tires flat & rust.
Use for parts? Rebuild? Blackberry bush support?
All 5 for price of $1!
Skylark women’s bike
Montgomery ward Hawthorn women’s bike
Kona
Schwinn
Bear & Buck Free Spirit Andy Co
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Think I could haggle them down some?
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bop...347123474.html
5Bikes found in blackberry bushes. Tires flat & rust.
Use for parts? Rebuild? Blackberry bush support?
All 5 for price of $1!
Skylark women’s bike
Montgomery ward Hawthorn women’s bike
Kona
Schwinn
Bear & Buck Free Spirit Andy Co
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bop...347123474.html
5Bikes found in blackberry bushes. Tires flat & rust.
Use for parts? Rebuild? Blackberry bush support?
All 5 for price of $1!
Skylark women’s bike
Montgomery ward Hawthorn women’s bike
Kona
Schwinn
Bear & Buck Free Spirit Andy Co
I think he should pay you to take them away!
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Crazy price for a Suntour freewheel
14-26 Winner Pro
I mean, yeah, Winner Pros are great freewheels, and the 14-16-18-20-23-26 is a great cluster for a recreational road bike... I love mine.
But $229 for one seems a mite steep...
--Shannon
I mean, yeah, Winner Pros are great freewheels, and the 14-16-18-20-23-26 is a great cluster for a recreational road bike... I love mine.
But $229 for one seems a mite steep...
--Shannon
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^^^ That one doesn't even appear to be Ultra-6.
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Dura Ace/Crane derailleurs and a set of band-on generic shifters at only $350 Canadian
My only thought when I saw this was that you should avoid things this sweet ...
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...713148935691/?
1st generation Durace
CA$350
Listed 7 hours ago in Welland, ON
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Ps for bonus points seller also has what he calls a "Campagnolo jazz/ Strong light crank" for $200 ($160USD)
To be fair the shifters don't look too bad. Crank bolts look rusted to the point of being seized
Selling 2x used Campagnolo derailleurs, shifters and crank 170mm 52/42 $200 for it all obo
My only thought when I saw this was that you should avoid things this sweet ...
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...713148935691/?
1st generation Durace
CA$350
Listed 7 hours ago in Welland, ON
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- Condition
Used - Good
Ps for bonus points seller also has what he calls a "Campagnolo jazz/ Strong light crank" for $200 ($160USD)
To be fair the shifters don't look too bad. Crank bolts look rusted to the point of being seized
Selling 2x used Campagnolo derailleurs, shifters and crank 170mm 52/42 $200 for it all obo
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"Rare" Centurion LeMans for the low low price of $700:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...7291210262369/
This is the same day I found a Centurion Semi-Pro for $50. Maybe they should switch ads?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...7291210262369/
This is the same day I found a Centurion Semi-Pro for $50. Maybe they should switch ads?
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When is a Raleigh Professional not a Professional?
Um, when it's clearly not marked as a Professional...
I can't tell if it's a Record or a Record Ace but it is UK made so will be different threads and different bearings. Can't beat on the seller though. Last week he sold a Miyata 110 for $75 which is pretty fair in this day and age.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...28485218629334
Um, when it's clearly not marked as a Professional...
I can't tell if it's a Record or a Record Ace but it is UK made so will be different threads and different bearings. Can't beat on the seller though. Last week he sold a Miyata 110 for $75 which is pretty fair in this day and age.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...28485218629334
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"one of a kind" Fuji S10-S
except that they made tens of thousands and you can usually find one on every city's craigslist across the country?
Does look very nice and shiny for a mere $2000...
https://vermont.craigslist.org/bik/d...349076340.html
Admittedly a nice bike-boom Fuji, I guess...
Does look very nice and shiny for a mere $2000...
https://vermont.craigslist.org/bik/d...349076340.html
Admittedly a nice bike-boom Fuji, I guess...
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Can't imagine this would stop too well. Nice price though after a wheel swap.
Bianchi 21 Speed - $75
https://offerup.com/item/detail/1239038549?q=bikeWGB
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As I get older I find it less and less funny when A-holes sell bikes to the unwary that are too dangerous to ride. Hopefully prospective buyers will at least try to test ride this one. It's "in good condition" and naturally, it's "ready to go"
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...350612982.html
"GT cross series passage in good condition. Has been stored inside all winter. Tires are pumped and ready to go. Can also include a u lock and/or bike pump for $20 each."
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...350612982.html
"GT cross series passage in good condition. Has been stored inside all winter. Tires are pumped and ready to go. Can also include a u lock and/or bike pump for $20 each."
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As I get older I find it less and less funny when A-holes sell bikes to the unwary that are too dangerous to ride. Hopefully prospective buyers will at least try to test ride this one. It's "in good condition" and naturally, it's "ready to go"
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...350612982.html
"GT cross series passage in good condition. Has been stored inside all winter. Tires are pumped and ready to go. Can also include a u lock and/or bike pump for $20 each."
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...350612982.html
"GT cross series passage in good condition. Has been stored inside all winter. Tires are pumped and ready to go. Can also include a u lock and/or bike pump for $20 each."
So many roads ...
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"... ready to go" to the metal recycler.
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My bad!
I should have said prospective buyer should tell seller, "I'll buy it but first you need to ride it down a nice long and steep set of concrete stairs"
I should have said prospective buyer should tell seller, "I'll buy it but first you need to ride it down a nice long and steep set of concrete stairs"
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Can't imagine this would stop too well. Nice price though after a wheel swap.
Bianchi 21 Speed - $75
https://offerup.com/item/detail/1239038549?q=bike
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How much does a $10 sticker add to the price of a bike??
Look it says "Campagnolo" so it must be a Campagnolo bike! Google it and you'll see people pay big money for Campagnolo bikes!!!
1st seller sees the big sticker and assumes it's a Campagnolo bike and doesn't list any details (probably figures why bother?). Seller calls it a "Mountain" bike with 25in wheels so may know nothing at all about bikes
https://elpaso.craigslist.org/bik/d/...8203;Camagnolo bicycle - $900 (El Paso)
"Tires are like new located in the Northeast"
bicycle frame material: alloy
bicycle type: mountain
frame size: 54 cm medium 75
wheel size: 25 in
then asks $900!!!
2nd seller sees dropouts stamped "Campagnolo" but ignores "LUMAG" stamped seat stays.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/224105994208...AAAOSwvC1fKf4B
FREE Summer and Winter Biking Gloves With the Purchase of Campagnolo Bike
Oh, and seller wants $250 for shipping for this re-paint (note: Dropout. screws were painted in place!
I emailed 2nd seller, don't care if he replies.
Look it says "Campagnolo" so it must be a Campagnolo bike! Google it and you'll see people pay big money for Campagnolo bikes!!!
1st seller sees the big sticker and assumes it's a Campagnolo bike and doesn't list any details (probably figures why bother?). Seller calls it a "Mountain" bike with 25in wheels so may know nothing at all about bikes
https://elpaso.craigslist.org/bik/d/...8203;Camagnolo bicycle - $900 (El Paso)
"Tires are like new located in the Northeast"
bicycle frame material: alloy
bicycle type: mountain
frame size: 54 cm medium 75
wheel size: 25 in
then asks $900!!!
2nd seller sees dropouts stamped "Campagnolo" but ignores "LUMAG" stamped seat stays.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/224105994208...AAAOSwvC1fKf4B
FREE Summer and Winter Biking Gloves With the Purchase of Campagnolo Bike
Oh, and seller wants $250 for shipping for this re-paint (note: Dropout. screws were painted in place!
I emailed 2nd seller, don't care if he replies.
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Okay, the above was a lament but this is an expression of shock!
I do like the use of electrical tape to act as a seat post shim!
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...350751520.html
I do like the use of electrical tape to act as a seat post shim!
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...350751520.html
vintage raliegh - $1,000 (San Francisco)
as is 72 raliegh original cranks and frame needs derailleur
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I'm no expert, but those seatstay caps are saying "mid-80s Raleigh USA" to me.
For a grand, the frame tubes had better be packed full of drugs. Because the seller clearly is.
--Shannon
(Also, this ad is totally for a drug deal.)
For a grand, the frame tubes had better be packed full of drugs. Because the seller clearly is.
--Shannon
(Also, this ad is totally for a drug deal.)
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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One of our local flippers, White Truck Guy in Mechanicsville, simply can't spell F-U-J-I in his ads and now it's spread to a seller across town. I mentioned this when I posted about the Finest II ad a few days ago but did not realize it's a chronic problem. How much trouble is it to read a frame sticker/decal and get it right in your ad?
By the way, that's a great deal on the little 650-wheeled Ace if you know anyone who needs a tiny road bike.
By the way, that's a great deal on the little 650-wheeled Ace if you know anyone who needs a tiny road bike.