Folding Bikes - Best of Craigslist

Couldn't find the old thread, so started a new one:

http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/292674526.html

Juan

70's Atala folding bike frame - $30
seems to have a Banana seat - Italian tread BB?????

http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/bik/293688587.html

Birdy in SF area for $675:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/290565602.html

Strida in Philly area for $340, "bought in 2004". Unsure if it's a Strida 3 or not.

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/291988513.html

iXi Breakaway Bike - $300 NYCL
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/297991234.html

dahon in NJ:
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/bik/276534394.html

Strida 2 in Seattle:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/bik/299449118.html

2003 Dahon Helios XL with 7-speed Shimano Nexus gear hub in Cambridge, Massachusetts

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/304593194.html

2003 Dahon Helios XL with 7-speed Shimano Nexus gear hub in Cambridge, Massachusetts

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/304593194.html

...AND a thudbuster seat.... this looks pretty good. :)

Not sure if this is a "best buy" or not.

It's expensive, but a bit rare to see one of these pop up for sale.

Phaser Folding recumbent from HPM. It's a cousin of the Swift. $2000

http://eugene.craigslist.org/bik/315861768.html

I do google searches for particular keywords on the Craigslist bike listings, just to see.... if I had the money, I'd be tempted to get it for myself.

Too good to be true? Birdy in NYC + Case + Extras = $450

http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/326825417.html

"Upgraded with several trick components: WTB saddle, Cooke Brothers crank, MKS quick release pedals, Ritchey stem. "

Includes a travel case for air transport, looks like a Samsonite Oyster or one of the similar knock-offs. In Brooklyn.

The price looks great, assuming there's no hidden problems. If anyone grabs this, give a heads-up in this thread so that we know if this thread is serving any purpose. :)

Brompton on E-Bay (USA) for 500 bucks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Brompton-Folding-Bicycle-S3L-Black_W0QQitemZ200118786866QQihZ010QQcategoryZ2904QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Czech this out: http://cgi.ebay.com/awesome-folding-bike-rv-rat-rod-vintage-velamos-bell_W0QQitemZ260129546979QQihZ016QQcategoryZ98084QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Czech this out: http://cgi.ebay.com/awesome-folding-bike-rv-rat-rod-vintage-velamos-bell_W0QQitemZ260129546979QQihZ016QQcategoryZ98084QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

It looks very similar to this Elswick bike, also on ebay:-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190123203006&rd=1&rd=1

If anyone grabs this, give a heads-up in this thread so that we know if this thread is serving any purpose. :)

It definitely serves a purpose, in that it alerts me to unusual folders that are not yet on my list, I am now storing any pics on Flickr (running out of space on my 'puter!)
So that when they expire, pics will still be available, I will also link them off my A-Z, gradually I'll convert my PDFs to Flickr too. So please, don't be shy, if you find anything you think is not already included let us know, this way they will be stored to help people in the future to determine the way to restore their future classic folders! Text files, manuals, brochures, adverts anything........
Have you got any of the above? Share it & preserve it, thank you Chaps & Chappesses, here endeth the lecture, & ye who rideth those crazy folders will prevail, (Book of Strida, Chapter5!)

P.S. To find my latest offering on Flickr please do a search for vouwfiets (as the Dutch for folding bike brings up a less boggling array of results) I will be adding lots more whenever I have an upload-friendly connection.

This Birdy frame is on Ebay - some of you with the skills might be interested.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Birdy-Aluminum-Folding-Bike-Frame-Swingarm-Only_W0QQitemZ200120901417QQihZ010QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Here's some grist to the mill from ebay:-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Unique-Brompton-Folding-Bike-Pantour-Hub-Singlespeed_W0QQitemZ130123691985QQihZ003QQcategoryZ33503QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wisper-Works-605f-Folding-Bike-Folding-Bicycle_W0QQitemZ300119670949QQihZ020QQcategoryZ33503QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Beixo-Shaft-Driven-Chainless-Folding-Bike-Accessories_W0QQitemZ270129636943QQihZ017QQcategoryZ33503QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/a-high-performance-folding-bike_W0QQitemZ330132834135QQihZ014QQcategoryZ33503QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Folding-Tandem-sailing-boat-camping-caravanning_W0QQitemZ160126251950QQihZ006QQcategoryZ33503QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DAEWOO-STORAGETEK-FOLDING-BICYCLE-16-WHEELS-3-GEARS_W0QQitemZ290125898275QQihZ019QQcategoryZ33503QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/anshida-folding-bike_W0QQitemZ260125925981QQihZ016QQcategoryZ33503QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HANDY-BIKE-FOLDING-BIKE-IDEAL-FOR-CAMPING-BOATING-NEW_W0QQitemZ220117246884QQihZ012QQcategoryZ33503QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pashley-Micro-DeLuxe-Folding-bicycle-Bike-No-Reserve-NR_W0QQitemZ180124501931QQihZ008QQcategoryZ33503QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Here's one that must be almost as heavy as a Raleigh RSW:-

http://www.visualcollector.com/OBLI/BSABike.htm

Strida on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/White-Strida-3-0-Folding-Bicycle-New-In-Box_W0QQitemZ230145192036QQihZ013QQcategoryZ2904QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Vintage Raleigh in Long Island
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/bik/358642432.html

Older Dahon not too far from Pittsburgh
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bik/359249648.html

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FAKE Giant Halfway on E-Bay-UK.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Giant-Halfway-folding-adults-bike-good-condition-Alum_W0QQitemZ280127867645QQihZ018QQcategoryZ33503QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItem

Instead of a fake, it could be one of the Chinese models. They have them in several versions, I certainly have seen one with non-cantilever forks in a Giant shop in Taipei.

JUR: I'm sorry. Giant CHINA sell those bikes. You were correct.

http://www.giantbicycles.com/_upload_ch/bikes/models/zooms/2006/HALF%20WAY5.0zoom.JPG

There is a Twenty on EBay, located on Long Island NY.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250137998080

The person is trying to get muscle bike collectors interested. Little do they know, huh?

A Xootr Swift on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/Xootr-Swift-Folding-Bicycle_W0QQitemZ180134942770QQihZ008QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Encouraged by Dynocoaster's success I looked at the nearby Craigslists:

A Brompton (http://worcester.craigslist.org/bik/344275049.html) for $250.

A Raleigh 20 (http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/bik/364228886.html) for $125.

Hmmmmmm. I wonder what my wife would say if I ....

Speedo

An unusual one here on ebay, not exactly handy for the train, plane or bus.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160133358836&rd=1&rd=1

In NYC

A so-called "Erotic" folding bike.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/368802811.html

Trek on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=010&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=200127107530&rd=1&rd=1

Anyone want an A-bike?

Can't tell if it's authentic or a knock-off, but the price is good.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/372623642.html

Anyone want a job lot of 5 - yes - that's *5* Raleigh Twentys in various states of repair? (http://tinyurl.com/2m2mjn)

Cherry-pick the best bits, reassemble and sell the rest - a sure fire way to resto heaven I'm sure...

Nice find on the Twentys, Pixel! It seems that the UK folks have a much more ready (and reasonably-priced) supply of Twentys than over here in the states.... I even saw one listed on the Boston CL for $350.

In that vein, here's a Twenty in NYC for $100 asking price. Not an amazing deal, but if you were hankering after one and tired of seeing people ask $200+ for it (because it's vintage, don't-you-know), this may do.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/376940466.html

Bickerton in California for a $100. Ready set go!

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/379675342.html

Anyone want an A-bike?

Can't tell if it's authentic or a knock-off, but the price is good.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/372623642.html

It's gone now. What was the price?

It's gone now. What was the price?

Originally listed at $179. I was real tempted, but didn't go after it.

Check this thing out.

The fold is fairly sophisticated for the vintage and it's got a great look.



http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Duemila-Folding-Bike-60s-Complete-Nice-Bicycle_W0QQitemZ180142029603QQihZ008QQcategoryZ42314QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Check this thing out.

Okay, that is seriously cool. Love the fenders with headlight built in.

Check this out, it's in my neighborhood:
http://cnj.craigslist.org/bik/379247750.html

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/380942966.html

This one is close to Seattle

Okay, that is seriously cool. Love the fenders with headlight built in.

Check this out, it's in my neighborhood:
http://cnj.craigslist.org/bik/379247750.html

What a great looking bike, love the rocket ship fins on the chain guard !!!

Guess it's a deal with the Schlumpf. Could be negotiable.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/381879952.html

Peugoet and Raleigh in Vancouver BC
http://vancouver.craigslist.org/bik/382955425.html

Most colorful cool folder I've seen - a vintage peugot - on ebay, about 25 pounds.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280136675690&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=018

A Raleigh RSW Compact in the Boston area:
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/bik/383001077.html

Couple more just popped up.

Ahhhh...Barbarella, one of my favorite all time cheezers. And it's Italian to boot.


http://cgi.ebay.com/Barbarella-Folding-Bike-circa-1973-Italian-20-Bianchi_W0QQitemZ290144378757QQihZ019QQcategoryZ42314QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Raleigh-Small-Wheels-RSW-Compact-Folding-Bicycle_W0QQitemZ250149073085QQihZ015QQcategoryZ42314QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Downtube Mini for $249 Buy it Now price on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/DownTube-mini-folding-bike-8-sp-Sturmey-Archer_W0QQitemZ220135320708QQihZ012QQcategoryZ42314QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I just did a search on a random whim, and I saw this before you posted here, and I have asked the seller if he would post to Oz. I hope for the best! I definitely want this one. Here's hoping another forum member doesn't snap it up before me! :) The Helios will pay for my Mini.

Moulton for sale

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/384789578.html

I just did a search on a random whim, and I saw this before you posted here, and I have asked the seller if he would post to Oz. I hope for the best! I definitely want this one. Here's hoping another forum member doesn't snap it up before me! :) The Helios will pay for my Mini.

Dam, it's gone. I have been searching in Ebay everyday for the past month, except today! Arghh!!

Yeah bummer, I didn't get it. :(

Dahon Speed 8 in Seattle http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/385697467.html