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04-17-13, 06:04 PM
#6301
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https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/3745739524.html
CL > madison > all for sale / wanted > bicycles - by owner
Reply hzs39-3745739524@sale.craigslist.org [?] flag [?] : miscategorized prohibited spam best of Posted: 2013-04-15, 6:05PM CDT
re: Peugeot 12 Speed Vintage Bike - $500 (Madison/Brooklyn)
"Peugeot 12 Speed Vintage Bike 1983"
So... are you trying to sell that bike, or just bragging about it?
If you're looking to sell it, maybe you'd like to tell people a bit about it, like what size it is, what components it has, etc. And maybe, just maybe, a picture (of the bike) could be helpful.
I mean, seriously... do you honestly think someone is going to shell out $500 over an ad like that? Try a little effort, man.
RE: https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/3745709192.html
CL > madison > all for sale / wanted > bicycles - by owner
Reply hzs39-3745739524@sale.craigslist.org [?] flag [?] : miscategorized prohibited spam best of Posted: 2013-04-15, 6:05PM CDT
re: Peugeot 12 Speed Vintage Bike - $500 (Madison/Brooklyn)
"Peugeot 12 Speed Vintage Bike 1983"
So... are you trying to sell that bike, or just bragging about it?
If you're looking to sell it, maybe you'd like to tell people a bit about it, like what size it is, what components it has, etc. And maybe, just maybe, a picture (of the bike) could be helpful.
I mean, seriously... do you honestly think someone is going to shell out $500 over an ad like that? Try a little effort, man.
RE: https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/3745709192.html
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
04-17-13, 07:08 PM
#6302
Procrastinateur supreme
Perhaps not stolen, but clearly, this person does have the sun shining out of his a55.
04-18-13, 12:03 PM
#6303
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That obvious front end damage is a shame - this is a perfect Chicago city commuter bike.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3751187466.html
[h=2]Shogun single gear - $200 (West Loop)[/h]
Shogun
Champion No. 5, Chrome Molyboen Steel, Tange Industries
SEAT: Kashimax Sport
TIRE: Bontragger Sport B 27 x 1 1/4 (rear), Michelin Lithion (front)
RIM: UKAI 700x25C Japan
Subjective, but seems to fit riders 5'5"-5'9"
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3751187466.html
[h=2]Shogun single gear - $200 (West Loop)[/h]
Champion No. 5, Chrome Molyboen Steel, Tange Industries
SEAT: Kashimax Sport
TIRE: Bontragger Sport B 27 x 1 1/4 (rear), Michelin Lithion (front)
RIM: UKAI 700x25C Japan
Subjective, but seems to fit riders 5'5"-5'9"
04-18-13, 12:12 PM
#6304
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https://anchorage.craigslist.org/bik/3731707468.html
1969 Schwinn Varsity Gold $1675. Must be a rare Alaska version with real Nome gold plating instead of a paint.
1969 Schwinn Varsity Gold $1675. Must be a rare Alaska version with real Nome gold plating instead of a paint.
04-18-13, 04:40 PM
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https://anchorage.craigslist.org/bik/3731707468.html
1969 Schwinn Varsity Gold $1675. Must be a rare Alaska version with real Nome gold plating instead of a paint.
1969 Schwinn Varsity Gold $1675. Must be a rare Alaska version with real Nome gold plating instead of a paint.
04-19-13, 09:47 AM
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This one makes my eyes hurt just to look at it. Plus the drive train setup makes me cringe.
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/3752504047.html
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/3752504047.html
04-19-13, 10:07 AM
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Looks like a ghost bike.
04-19-13, 11:37 AM
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That obvious front end damage is a shame - this is a perfect Chicago city commuter bike.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3751187466.html
Shogun single gear - $200 (West Loop)
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3751187466.html
Shogun single gear - $200 (West Loop)
I was just thinking that I don't see anywhere near as many old Shogun bikes for sale as some of the other bikes from that era. I liked them when I was a kid.
04-19-13, 06:00 PM
#6311
Not quite there yet
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I like UO-8s but I could never imagine doing this to one.
And why would anyone build a fringe bike only to sell it after less than 50 miles?
[h=2]https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/3751778823.html
1970 Peugeot - One-of-a kind fixed gear - $850 (Chapel Hill)[/h]
This is truly one of a kind! I bought the frame from the original owner who bought it new in 1971. I stripped the paint off the frame except in key areas, wire brushed it and applied a clear coat on it. The pictures don't do justice. I built it fixed gear with top components. I went for a modern and classic combo. I've only ridden it a handful of times. Easily less than 50 miles on it since rebuilt.
Size 56cm
FSA carbon cranks with external BB
Velocity hollow bolt hubs with seal cartridge bearings
Velocity Aerohead rims
Brooks saddle
Will include chrome drop bars as well.
And why would anyone build a fringe bike only to sell it after less than 50 miles?
[h=2]https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/3751778823.html
1970 Peugeot - One-of-a kind fixed gear - $850 (Chapel Hill)[/h]
This is truly one of a kind! I bought the frame from the original owner who bought it new in 1971. I stripped the paint off the frame except in key areas, wire brushed it and applied a clear coat on it. The pictures don't do justice. I built it fixed gear with top components. I went for a modern and classic combo. I've only ridden it a handful of times. Easily less than 50 miles on it since rebuilt.
Size 56cm
FSA carbon cranks with external BB
Velocity hollow bolt hubs with seal cartridge bearings
Velocity Aerohead rims
Brooks saddle
Will include chrome drop bars as well.
04-19-13, 06:12 PM
#6312
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And why would anyone build a fringe bike only to sell it after less than 50 miles?
04-20-13, 08:50 AM
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Track Bike?? Not.
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/3755140509.html[h=2]Beautiful Centurion Track Bike With New Chrome Fork and Shimano Hub - $180 (Bushwick )[/h]
Extremely light and fast Centurion road, race, track bike, easy fix gear conversion; currently adjusted for a single speed freewheel cog. 53-54cm frame for riders between 5'7" and 5'11".
Made from original TANGE Cromo Tubing, this bike is extremely light, nimble and strong. A smooth ride, without stiffness or shock, the body is straight, has never seen rain and combines a chrome and metallic blue motif that bears beautiful welding at all joints. Includes a brand new Shimano HB2200 wheel and hub and the original weinman rear wheel.
Comes with pista drops and hand built headset with sealed bearings and an SR STEM To compliment the drops. Cranks are sugino 165mm for sharp turns and all leather racing Bontrager 10PLUS SEAT.
Selling today for 180$ firm and will happily arrange other components if buyer is interested in changing anything. Serious inquiries only.
347-409-3892
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/3755140509.html[h=2]Beautiful Centurion Track Bike With New Chrome Fork and Shimano Hub - $180 (Bushwick )[/h]
Extremely light and fast Centurion road, race, track bike, easy fix gear conversion; currently adjusted for a single speed freewheel cog. 53-54cm frame for riders between 5'7" and 5'11".
Made from original TANGE Cromo Tubing, this bike is extremely light, nimble and strong. A smooth ride, without stiffness or shock, the body is straight, has never seen rain and combines a chrome and metallic blue motif that bears beautiful welding at all joints. Includes a brand new Shimano HB2200 wheel and hub and the original weinman rear wheel.
Comes with pista drops and hand built headset with sealed bearings and an SR STEM To compliment the drops. Cranks are sugino 165mm for sharp turns and all leather racing Bontrager 10PLUS SEAT.
Selling today for 180$ firm and will happily arrange other components if buyer is interested in changing anything. Serious inquiries only.
347-409-3892
04-20-13, 06:31 PM
#6314
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https://sarasota.craigslist.org/bik/3749461733.html
Vintage 70s De Rosa Eddy Merckx - $750 (1750 north Washington blvd Sarasota fl 34234)
Vintage 70s De Rosa Eddy Merckx - $750 (1750 north Washington blvd Sarasota fl 34234)
04-20-13, 07:45 PM
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I would call this thing a Single Speed shaped object. I for one hate it when people call conversions or even new Fixies track bikes 90% plus of the bikes I see advertised as track bikes just aren't track bikes.
04-20-13, 09:45 PM
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Yet another wacky FG/SS speed from Denver looks like a nice proffesional build. Look close and you will spot what is wackey on this one other than the price.
https://denver.craigslist.org/bid/3756409815.html
https://denver.craigslist.org/bid/3756409815.html
04-20-13, 10:09 PM
#6317
Jack of all trades
^Are those shift levers I see still installed??
04-21-13, 12:41 AM
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04-21-13, 01:15 AM
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.,,,,BD
04-21-13, 03:55 PM
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here's a good one...16 Speed Professional Racing Road Bike
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04-21-13, 05:09 PM
#6323
Jack of all trades
here's a good one...16 Speed Professional Racing Road Bike
04-21-13, 05:52 PM
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