Numbskull Of The Day...
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pan y agua

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Bikes: Willier Zero 7; Merlin Extralight; Calfee Dragonfly tandem, Calfee Adventure tandem; Cervelo P2; Motebecane Ti Fly 29er; Motebecanne Phantom Cross; Schwinn Paramount Track bike
did he leave out the decimal point? $20.00
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I love the ones that give you almost enough detail... Either one in this ad would have been considered, but when I sent an email to ask about size, after a week discovered that they are both too small (54's I think)
https://allentown.craigslist.org/bik/127157410.html
But my favorites are the ones that give you no information, I tried to find one I saw in the past few months that said nothing about the bike except it was red... This one is just as good:
https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/bik/128553452.html
https://allentown.craigslist.org/bik/127157410.html
But my favorites are the ones that give you no information, I tried to find one I saw in the past few months that said nothing about the bike except it was red... This one is just as good:
https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/bik/128553452.html
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#4
Originally Posted by cudak888
"1954 Western Flyer Bicycle" - only $2000!
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Oh, just you guys wait -- the SF craigslist is crawling with them. I'll be back momentarily...
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Originally Posted by mswantak
So to recap, both brakes work to some degree, and the left one is brand new...
Of course, with the right decals, it could be whatever you want it to be.
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Here's another for you fellows:
https://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Racing-Bike...QQcmdZViewItem
It's very rare! Sure! And it's rare enough to have a reserve on it!
-Kurt
https://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Racing-Bike...QQcmdZViewItem
It's very rare! Sure! And it's rare enough to have a reserve on it!
-Kurt
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Holy cow! After reading the description I checked to see where the seller was, expecting it to be overseas based on the writing.
Wisconsin.
Wisconsin.
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Bikes: Diamondback centurion. Home built tandem
I didnt think TT bikes had reflectors.....
#12
these are nothing.... I have seen guys with sand blasted aluminum X-mart full suspension bikes claiming they are custom and cost such and such to build trying to rip people off.. but here is one:
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/bik/135541836.html
no doubt it may have been pricey in it's day but I don't consider Trek custom... maybe personalised compenents...
EDIT: sorry I am not implying this is an X-mart rip off attemp mearly an add I find humourous
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/bik/135541836.html
no doubt it may have been pricey in it's day but I don't consider Trek custom... maybe personalised compenents...
EDIT: sorry I am not implying this is an X-mart rip off attemp mearly an add I find humourous
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I was surprised no one snapped up this one....
https://cgi.ebay.com/SALE-Men-Racing-...QQcmdZViewItem
He even had it in two auctions at the same time one starting at $49.99 and one at $69.99. "You Cannot Buy A Bike Of This Quality Today For Under $500! " He said, and "You’ll Have Seen These In The Tour de France!" It's amazing that not one cyclist took the bait. Not!
https://cgi.ebay.com/SALE-Men-Racing-...QQcmdZViewItem
He even had it in two auctions at the same time one starting at $49.99 and one at $69.99. "You Cannot Buy A Bike Of This Quality Today For Under $500! " He said, and "You’ll Have Seen These In The Tour de France!" It's amazing that not one cyclist took the bait. Not!
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Originally Posted by cyclotoine
but here is one:
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/bik/135541836.html
no doubt it may have been pricey in it's day but I don't consider Trek custom... maybe personalised compenents...
https://vancouver.craigslist.org/bik/135541836.html
no doubt it may have been pricey in it's day but I don't consider Trek custom... maybe personalised compenents...
ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mods, please make this a sticky!
(And posters, try to keep the bikes mentioned here classic/vintage)
Take care,
-Kurt
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From: Camino, CA
Bikes: Trek 5500 OCLV, Trek Fuel EX 9
Originally Posted by cudak888
Here's another for you fellows:
https://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Racing-Bike...QQcmdZViewItem
It's very rare! Sure! And it's rare enough to have a reserve on it!
-Kurt
https://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Racing-Bike...QQcmdZViewItem
It's very rare! Sure! And it's rare enough to have a reserve on it!
-Kurt
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From: Ashland, VA
Bikes: The keepers: 1969 Magneet Sprint, 1971 Gitane Tour de France, 1973 Raleigh Twenty, 3 - 1986 Rossins.
Originally Posted by cyclotoine
I like how he took a photo of the high tensile steel logo... I've always wanted a gas pipe!
Syke
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Originally Posted by Artkansas
I was surprised no one snapped up this one....
https://cgi.ebay.com/SALE-Men-Racing-...QQcmdZViewItem
He even had it in two auctions at the same time one starting at $49.99 and one at $69.99. "You Cannot Buy A Bike Of This Quality Today For Under $500! " He said, and "You’ll Have Seen These In The Tour de France!" It's amazing that not one cyclist took the bait. Not!
https://cgi.ebay.com/SALE-Men-Racing-...QQcmdZViewItem
He even had it in two auctions at the same time one starting at $49.99 and one at $69.99. "You Cannot Buy A Bike Of This Quality Today For Under $500! " He said, and "You’ll Have Seen These In The Tour de France!" It's amazing that not one cyclist took the bait. Not!

Apparently one person clicked to get the estimated shipping cost, and it was over $120... more than the bike is worth.
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Originally Posted by mswantak
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From: n.w. superdrome
Bikes: 1 trek, serotta, rih, de Reus, Pogliaghi and finally a Zieleman! and got a DeRosa
Originally Posted by mswantak
Holy cow! After reading the description I checked to see where the seller was, expecting it to be overseas based on the writing.
Wisconsin.
Wisconsin.

I really like how these lightweight rare tour day france bikes weight 26 thru 30 pounds. . .
marty
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RARE!!!! Schwinn Paramount Track Frame!!! Apparently from Aug. 1971 (Serial #H7157) with a new-style badge.
Only 127.50 (Reserve Not Met)
Maybe I'm not very knowledgable with Schwinn Paramount's - but that's rediculous.
Only 127.50 (Reserve Not Met)
Maybe I'm not very knowledgable with Schwinn Paramount's - but that's rediculous.
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Originally Posted by pragueinspring
RARE!!!! Schwinn Paramount Track Frame!!! Apparently from Aug. 1971 (Serial #H7157) with a new-style badge.
Only 127.50 (Reserve Not Met)
Maybe I'm not very knowledgable with Schwinn Paramount's - but that's rediculous.
Only 127.50 (Reserve Not Met)
Maybe I'm not very knowledgable with Schwinn Paramount's - but that's rediculous.
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This one has been on Boston's CL all week:
https://boston.craigslist.org/bik/136604876.html
The seller started at $250 and is now down to *only* $200. I mean, it's a fine, servicable three-speed, but it's priced at four times what any sane person should pay.
Neal
https://boston.craigslist.org/bik/136604876.html
The seller started at $250 and is now down to *only* $200. I mean, it's a fine, servicable three-speed, but it's priced at four times what any sane person should pay.
Neal
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And here's my candidate for worst bike photography of, perhaps, all time:
https://tinyurl.com/nkno6
Neal
https://tinyurl.com/nkno6
Neal
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That Phillips could fetch $200 out here, $150 for certain.
Once I DLed the Raleigh pic and adjusted the levels, it looks more like an early '50s DL-1.
Once I DLed the Raleigh pic and adjusted the levels, it looks more like an early '50s DL-1.






