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02-26-22, 11:25 PM
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Nicely specced Motobecane Grand Jubile, but I could help chuckling at the rather redundant shift cable routing.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik...451404123.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik...451404123.html
02-26-22, 11:38 PM
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WHA...T...H...!??
I sent a message to confirm price
FB Marketplace
"Details
Condition Used - like new
Brand Diamondback
vintage 1990’s diamondback mountain bike excellent condition
db topanya
100% unicrown
CRMO Black white speckle Seat, tires, brakes and entire bike in excellent condition Back rack, water holder
$2500"
I sent a message to confirm price
FB Marketplace
"Details
Condition Used - like new
Brand Diamondback
vintage 1990’s diamondback mountain bike excellent condition
db topanya
100% unicrown
CRMO Black white speckle Seat, tires, brakes and entire bike in excellent condition Back rack, water holder
$2500"
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02-27-22, 05:46 AM
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lol.... the seller responded with this....
an internet search with the first answer. Obviously referencing newer current pricing.
an internet search with the first answer. Obviously referencing newer current pricing.
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02-27-22, 10:44 AM
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02-27-22, 11:24 AM
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^^^^^^^^ The kind of person who would probably ask his "smart" phone if someone posed to him the question "how long is a piece of string?"
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02-28-22, 04:10 PM
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So the pictured catalog page is for a Grand Record, but not the same year/version of the Grand Record actually for sale. Whatever, they're just bicycles, right?.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...450288172.html
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...450288172.html
02-28-22, 06:58 PM
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Hmmm...something wrong here.
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03-01-22, 01:58 AM
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Assuming he meant 130mm to accommodate newer gearing, that still doesn't explain cutting the stay bridge in half. Or maybe the brazing failed when it was spread - even so you'd think the seller would've gotten rid of the evidence instead of leaving the remaining lopsided bit (which of course is now doing nothing but adding a couple useless grams).
But again: 500 bux?!
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03-01-22, 08:07 AM
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@Drillium Dude, weird about that bridge, huh? I was thinking, if it popped when the rear was spread, why cut more off? It's definitely been shortened. It's nice that they included the damage in the pics, but I agree that the ask is just totally outrageous.
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03-01-22, 08:44 AM
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Assuming he meant 130mm to accommodate newer gearing, that still doesn't explain cutting the stay bridge in half. Or maybe the brazing failed when it was spread - even so you'd think the seller would've gotten rid of the evidence instead of leaving the remaining lopsided bit (which of course is now doing nothing but adding a couple useless grams).
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03-01-22, 12:09 PM
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Hurricane Sandy flood victim, $500 on Staten Island, NY
"will not entertain insulting offers. From late 60’s early 70’s. One of the first aluminum frame racing bicycle" 😅
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...7168936330234/
"will not entertain insulting offers. From late 60’s early 70’s. One of the first aluminum frame racing bicycle" 😅
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...7168936330234/
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03-01-22, 12:19 PM
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Hurricane Sandy flood victim, $500 on Staten Island, NY
"will not entertain insulting offers. From late 60’s early 70’s. One of the first aluminum frame racing bicycle" 😅
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...7168936330234/
"will not entertain insulting offers. From late 60’s early 70’s. One of the first aluminum frame racing bicycle" 😅
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...7168936330234/
03-01-22, 05:06 PM
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03-03-22, 11:24 AM
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PEDAL BLOCKS on a road bike?!? Actually a decent deal on this Cannondale with mixed wheels and other parts. Plus wino bars.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...29046528546070
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...29046528546070
03-03-22, 11:55 AM
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This was Cannondale's "Proctology Special" model. It wasn't popular.
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03-04-22, 09:04 AM
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03-04-22, 09:18 AM
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Ad title: Schwann bicycle “Miranda”
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8427567905829/
Yet another case of someone who cannot read the clearly visible decals....
The sales pitch is a good one, though: "Great bicycle......but haven’t used. Needs new tires. Free air pump with bike. Be ready for spring and high gas prices!"
Yet another case of someone who cannot read the clearly visible decals....
The sales pitch is a good one, though: "Great bicycle......but haven’t used. Needs new tires. Free air pump with bike. Be ready for spring and high gas prices!"
03-04-22, 01:33 PM
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^^^^^^ Bonus points for including the pump in the pic, not one meter away from BOTH FLAT TIRES.........
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03-05-22, 10:34 PM
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I was going to post this in the regular thread because the price ain't bad until I noticed that the bike was originally red and they just masked over the decals. My guess is that they painted it because it was sun-faded and couldn't be seen riding a pink bike.
https://columbus.craigslist.org/bik/...448441694.html
PEUGEOT VENTOUX : Super Light 12 speed. 24” frame - $150 (Groveport, Ohio)
https://columbus.craigslist.org/bik/...448441694.html
03-06-22, 12:21 PM
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Want a friendly conversation........check out this add.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...451189701.html
Don't ask where the Sears screamer is.
Makes one want to visit, just to chat!
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...451189701.html
Don't ask where the Sears screamer is.
Makes one want to visit, just to chat!
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03-06-22, 05:04 PM
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Da seller needs 2 speech more better.
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Want a friendly conversation........check out this add.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...451189701.html
Don't ask where the Sears creamer is.
Makes one want to visit, just to chat!
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...451189701.html
Don't ask where the Sears creamer is.
Makes one want to visit, just to chat!
03-06-22, 05:18 PM
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03-06-22, 07:22 PM
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