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Old 07-19-13, 05:47 PM
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Early-KING-H...item4857b7f803

600 dollars for a chris king headset! Pb bikes has lost it. Ridiculous pricing! I have personally sold him used items he then posted as new at 400% market value!
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^All I can say is "wow".
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Miyata Touring Bike - Frame / Fork / Cantilever Brakes - $50 (Toronto)

https://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/3921278063.html

"The frame is a really nice model with MIYAYA engraved in the fork crowns."

"Seatpost (may be stuck but at a nice height and not broken so not an issue)
The only issue is a crack in the headtube... the frame is steel so I'm sure it could be tack welded up..."

"With no crack I would sell the frame for $300..."
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The seller actually expects people to believe this frame is in NOS condition and worth $650 with no fork.
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/3948155153.html
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Some of my favorite ad text ever:

https://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218...arch=&ad_cid=8
1987 schwinn super sport


Rare
Super sport in excellent condition. This bike pulled Schwinn out of a certain death of the brand. When this bike came out itwas so far ahead of its time that it paved the way for the bikes of today. From its cinelli handle bars to the shimano 600 ultegra components and tenacious itailan made frame and Frigid rims this bike had every after market upgrade available already installed stock.only available in this color this bike was a game changer that all the rest followed. Definate piece of Schwinn history. Could part it out on eBay for easily over $1200 (go ahead research yourself)just don't have the time and moving so has to go. First come first served call or text David
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"cool frame mint from the 80s great"

MINT?
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Yo, srs 420 blazers only, tx.

[h=2]Bong For Bike - $500 (New haven)[/h]

Illadelph 18 inch Red Label water pipe
Ice notches
Custom Rasta label downstem
Party bowl that fits over 5g
Thick glass, never been dropped, treated with love
Zip up foam case
Stock bowl head
Well over $500, and illadelphs hold their value

Looking for late 80s -early 90s rigid MTB or hybrid
17-18 inch, or 22 inch
Cannondale , Bianchi , Specialized , GT , Gary Fischer , Trek
No $100 low end bikes, something of similar value, a trek 950, m800 , sirrus etc

No bs, no flakes , no out of state people with scams, cannabis is decrim here, and the piece has been iso'ed so well the nsa couldnt find a trace

Let a classic go from your stable, ive had a giant hybrid, and specialized sirrus stolen in the past 2 months, not interested and spending any more cash. Its sad but bikes are disposable where i live.

Im legit, honest, and responsible. The last batch of responses i got were crazy. People do love the illadelph brand
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Old 07-22-13, 05:28 AM
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[h=2]Mongoose bike - $101 (Lansdale, PA)[/h]Beautiful BLUE Mongoose Bike
Good condition!

Last offer/bid $100

Must sell by August 1, 2013 - my son needs to go to fat camp
(actually, I just added that last part)

Call Shirley @ 215-XXX-XXXX
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Old 07-22-13, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by zukahn1
The seller actually expects people to believe this frame is in NOS condition and worth $650 with no fork.
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/3948155153.html
Wow. Talk about delusional...
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Some Denver fixie freak will buy into the delusion, and be riding it by the end of the month, claiming he can trackstand with one foot solely because of the rarity of the frame..,,,,BD
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Someone's been watching BBC ads; at this money it had better come with a De Rosa or two:

CLphiladelphiaall for sale / wantedbicycles - by owner



Reply xgjnz-3954528661@sale.craigslist.org[SUP] [?][/SUP] flag [SUP][?][/SUP] : miscategorized prohibited spam best of Posted: 2013-07-23, 1:59PM EDT
[h=2] Ross Mt. Whitney Mountain Bike. Champion Cr-Mo - $2100 (penns port, S Philly)[/h]









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Original Ross Mt. Whitney Mountain Bike.
Champion Cr-Mo Chromed Steel 21" fram.
Made in the U.S.A.!
Bike is fully tuned and ready to ride!
Near Perfect condition......
Specifications:
SR MTE-100 Quick Adjust Fluted Seat Post.
High-Tech Saddle.
1 Piece "Bull Moose" Style handlebar/stem combo.
Tange MTB-225 "sealed mechanism" headset.
Shimano Unishift Friction Shifters.
Shimano "4 Finger" Motocross style brake levers.
Shimano cantilever brakes.
SR Tourney XT Triple Cranks.
Shimano "Deer Head" Deore Front Derailleur (original xt).
Shimano "Deer Head" Deore Rear Derailleur (original xt).
Shimano HB-MN72 Hubs laced to Ukai 26 x 2.125 rims.

New Tires ...... Be the talk of the Town...Brought out of a garage not touched for years... Meet at Lows or Target Near Fr. & Snyder asking 2100.00
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Old 07-23-13, 06:51 PM
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Says "You Wish" on the fender. Hmm, kinda like the pricing!

Bicycle for Sale - $100 (Poulsbo)

https://images.craigslist.org/00Q0Q_8...Vl_600x450.jpg
Felt Beach Cruiser Bicycle for Sale. Slightly used; good condition. Electric blue with pink rims and details. Says "You wish" on rear fender. For $150 it comes with unused bike rack, attachment, and black wire basket.
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Old 07-23-13, 08:47 PM
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https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bik/3955194696.html



Frame : older rhino road bike with foam board/ tape aero kit
super light

Wheelset : pure fixed 50mm frontwheel gold rear is black with 16t cog
No pictures currently rear wheel is drying text me and I'll send some though!
Includes tubes and tires also possibly
spares too

Also have misc vintage road bike parts derailers brakes etc rear 5speed wheel etc let me know if you need any parts Cranks fork frame

Also have grandfather clock

All items are best cash offer or trade

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Dog knew exactly where to lie.
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Old 07-24-13, 10:42 AM
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OH MAN I want that.

The grandfather clock, that is.

No, on second thought, it's probably a $5 modern plastic wall clock from Target that runs on two AA batteries and is framed in case of made brown foamboard and cardboard tubes.
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Originally Posted by dvsjes28
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/bik/3955194696.html



Frame : older rhino road bike with foam board/ tape aero kit
super light

Wheelset : pure fixed 50mm frontwheel gold rear is black with 16t cog
No pictures currently rear wheel is drying text me and I'll send some though!
Includes tubes and tires also possibly
spares too

Also have misc vintage road bike parts derailers brakes etc rear 5speed wheel etc let me know if you need any parts Cranks fork frame

Also have grandfather clock

All items are best cash offer or trade

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Might be a good trade for the bong....
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Old 07-24-13, 08:43 PM
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Should I be wondering if this is a 3 speed bike or if it's a 56'? Or maybe why I'm looking at it.... https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/3922537838.html
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Originally Posted by inkandsilver
Some of my favorite ad text ever:

https://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218...arch=&ad_cid=8
1987 schwinn super sport


Rare
Super sport in excellent condition. This bike pulled Schwinn out of a certain death of the brand. When this bike came out itwas so far ahead of its time that it paved the way for the bikes of today. From its cinelli handle bars to the shimano 600 ultegra components and tenacious itailan made frame and Frigid rims this bike had every after market upgrade available already installed stock.only available in this color this bike was a game changer that all the rest followed. Definate piece of Schwinn history. Could part it out on eBay for easily over $1200 (go ahead research yourself)just don't have the time and moving so has to go. First come first served call or text David
At least his price is in the ballpark, I'm not gonna lie if that was local I'd have a hard not buying it.
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Even the street name seems like a good fit:

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[h=2]2 folding bikes turns into a 4 wheeler - $200 (NE Tallahassee)[/h] +-

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These are 2 Camping World folding one speed bikes and
a kit that turns them into a 4 wheeler.
Has a 350 watt power tire and controls not installed.
I was going to make a mini portable "golf-cart"
but bought a 150 Honda instead.
If interested call me Peter 850 877 5737
Cash only no out of town buyers thanks 3865 Imaginary rd (google map) (yahoo map)
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You can rest assured this bike will always be worth $750. What if it isn't worth $750 right now?,,,,BD

https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/3958518693.html
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OMG you guys, I bet you can't wait to get your hands on this rare pre-WWII Schwinn! What makes it rare? Someone did some time travelling and installed an original Shimano 333 hub and a 70s Schwinn seat on it!
https://joplin.craigslist.org/bik/3944950022.html


"This is a pre-world war Schwinn vintage bicycle. Retailed fully restored goes for $5000. This is missing front tube and 1 handle grip. Asking $1500 OBO. Please call or text me at xxx-xxx-xxxx"
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Not to mention the orange plastic grip made from a material invented in the '60's...

Maybe he's thinking that Vietnam was a world war...
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In the market for a trek 800? One made sometime in the 1990's? Well I've got the deal for you! Only 500 dollars. https://omaha.craigslist.org/bik/3959318520.html
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Originally Posted by flyingtaco
OMG you guys, I bet you can't wait to get your hands on this rare pre-WWII Schwinn! What makes it rare? Someone did some time travelling and installed an original Shimano 333 hub and a 70s Schwinn seat on it!
https://joplin.craigslist.org/bik/3944950022.html


"This is a pre-world war Schwinn vintage bicycle. Retailed fully restored goes for $5000. This is missing front tube and 1 handle grip. Asking $1500 OBO. Please call or text me at xxx-xxx-xxxx"
I offered 8 grand, but only if he included the plastic chair. Threats of violence and endless string of curse words is imminent.,,,,BD
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BD, you sure like to tweak people's noses! I sure hope that one of these days someone doesn't go to the trouble of tracking you down
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