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KD5NRH 11-24-14 01:48 PM

Am I the only one that wants to call all of them and insist that they take new pictures after putting air in the tires?

RubeRad 11-24-14 02:09 PM


Originally Posted by KD5NRH (Post 17335966)
Probably disturbingly well; look how many eBay auctions end up going over retail price by the time somebody just gets determined to not lose.

That's why I ONLY snipe. Hopefully I end up paying less, but mostly it protects me from losing my head in bidding wars, simply because there's only so much damage can be done in 10 seconds.

RubeRad 11-24-14 02:11 PM


Originally Posted by Clang (Post 17335931)
All I could think of when seeing this Surly was that they used the unfortunate color scheme from the Huffy White Heat.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=419506

Surly Steamroller 56CM Fixed Aerospoke - $1100 (Minneapolis, MN)

Surly Steamroller 56CM Fixed Aerospoke

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=419507

That is pretty ghastly-looking -- but I do like the idea of plastidip for the TT. I have a can of plastidip knocking around, I might do that for my Dark Dirty Blue crosscheck. I'm always scratching the TT when I lock up the bike against a pole or a tree or something.

KD5NRH 11-24-14 02:54 PM


Originally Posted by RubeRad (Post 17336072)
That's why I ONLY snipe. Hopefully I end up paying less, but mostly it protects me from losing my head in bidding wars, simply because there's only so much damage can be done in 10 seconds.

Had a bid in once on a nice looking "used one season and stored indoors" recurve bow for about a third of retail. In the last minute, two snipers went after it hard, and it was around 120% of new retail when it ended. Half would have been sketchy for me without actually holding it to look for warp that wouldn't really show in the pics.

yellowbarber 11-24-14 04:54 PM

Campagnolo Dropouts, Handbuilt, what's not to like?
Very Old School Mountain Bike Fisher Ritchey Campagnolo Dropouts Handbuilt | eBay

rjhammett 11-24-14 06:00 PM

Here is a real gem. The guy used on pub runs. He must have worked on it after a few too many of those pub runs.

[h=2]70's Vintage Peugeot Cadre Allege - $200 (Duluth,MN)[/h]

http://images.craigslist.org/00T0T_2...xQ_600x450.jpg

Join the movement and come ride the paver downtown streets of Duluth in style on this vintage French made road bike.

I've gone threw this bike and cleaned, degreased, brushed and polished all of the metal surfaces and can ensure you there is minimal rust. The bike is in great shape. I just put on brand new tires and tubes (less than 10 miles on them) along with fresh bar tape. It brakes and shifts just fine but I would recommend a professional tune by a local bike shop. The bike is a great commuter, I used it mainly just for weekend Pub runs and it handled the ups and downs of Duluth just fine.

It's a Larger sized bike fitting riders 6ft and taller.

Cash in person. No exceptions.

dweenk 11-25-14 10:23 AM

I don't know what to say.

Vintage 1976 Olympic Iverson 10 Speed

OldsCOOL 11-25-14 10:11 PM


Originally Posted by dweenk (Post 17338481)
I don't know what to say.

Vintage 1976 Olympic Iverson 10 Speed

Standover height is WHAT?? On a fricken MIXTE?? :lol:

And 700.00??

D1andonlyDman 11-26-14 12:38 AM

Any 6 footers in San Diego want a Tommasini? This guy is selling one 59cm frame for half it's market value:

59cm Tommasini Road Bike

If I could fit a 59 cm frame, I'd buy this in a minute. As it is, I was tempted to buy it and flip it, parted out. - A slightly better deal than that $700 Iverson

curbtender 11-26-14 07:09 AM

Don't wear sandals... Novara XR Touring Hybrid Bike

cb400bill 11-26-14 08:15 AM


Originally Posted by curbtender (Post 17340997)
Don't wear sandals... Novara XR Touring Hybrid Bike

Nice angle on that front reflector, too.

http://images.craigslist.org/01010_G...JJ_600x450.jpg

Last ride 76 11-26-14 10:12 AM

2 Attachment(s)
:wtf: Look closely, the ad is not the weird part... someone paid $140 for this.
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=419803
novelty value?:roflmao:

himespau 11-26-14 10:23 AM

Something tells me this isn't mid 70's vintage as advertised: Fuji Touring Bike Frame Set Bicycle 22" inch Green Vintage Mid 70'S | eBay
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTU0WDE2MD...UbkRg/$_57.JPG

jet sanchEz 11-26-14 12:33 PM

Someone copper plated a crappy bike and wants three grand for it
STUNNING COPPER PLATED ROAD BIKE

http://images.craigslist.org/00f0f_9...xV_600x450.jpg

http://images.craigslist.org/00l0l_1...TE_600x450.jpg

Bianchigirll 11-26-14 01:48 PM

Bates fork? I bet those forkeds point to the rear.


Originally Posted by rjhammett (Post 17336788)
Here is a real gem. The guy used on pub runs. He must have worked on it after a few too many of those pub runs.

70's Vintage Peugeot Cadre Allege - $200 (Duluth,MN)



http://images.craigslist.org/00T0T_2...xQ_600x450.jpg

Join the movement and come ride the paver downtown streets of Duluth in style on this vintage French made road bike.

I've gone threw this bike and cleaned, degreased, brushed and polished all of the metal surfaces and can ensure you there is minimal rust. The bike is in great shape. I just put on brand new tires and tubes (less than 10 miles on them) along with fresh bar tape. It brakes and shifts just fine but I would recommend a professional tune by a local bike shop. The bike is a great commuter, I used it mainly just for weekend Pub runs and it handled the ups and downs of Duluth just fine.

It's a Larger sized bike fitting riders 6ft and taller.

Cash in person. No exceptions.


Bianchigirll 11-26-14 02:02 PM

This could be interesting but not at the asking price. 1969 Huffy Firestone $2500.00 (no typo)

a 1969 huffy firestone bike i got in 1971 when i was a kid had the bike for 43 years all oring but seat ann tires. im not set up with paypal sorry pick up only


http://images.craigslist.org/00303_3...X7_600x450.jpg

mountaindave 11-26-14 02:12 PM

This has been posted multiple times... must be a custom build.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_...07.29%2BPM.png

Yet another SUPER rare Schwinn Le Tour...
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Q...08.31%2BPM.png
Hmmm... best offer? $30?

Bikedued 11-27-14 08:07 AM

Racing bicycle.,,,,BD


Racing Bicycle For Sale

cb400bill 11-27-14 12:45 PM


Originally Posted by Bikedued (Post 17343968)
Racing bicycle.,,,,BD


Racing Bicycle For Sale

The wackiest part is the $350 asking price for a used Walmart $150 bike.

arex 11-27-14 07:37 PM

Christmas Shopping Made Easier

That seat scares me.

cb400bill 11-27-14 08:30 PM


Originally Posted by arex (Post 17345134)
That seat scares me.

Looks more like a hat than a seat.

http://images.craigslist.org/01616_2...g6_600x450.jpg

curbtender 11-28-14 06:54 AM

you trying to say that guy is selling a asshat?

cb400bill 11-28-14 09:32 AM


Originally Posted by curbtender (Post 17345803)
you trying to say that guy is selling a asshat?

If the hat fits....

D1andonlyDman 11-28-14 10:11 AM


Originally Posted by cb400bill (Post 17344607)
The wackiest part is the $350 asking price for a used Walmart $150 bike.

Well, if you don't ask for it, you'll never get it

oddjob2 11-28-14 10:30 AM


Originally Posted by cb400bill (Post 17344607)
The wackiest part is the $350 asking price for a used Walmart $150 bike.

Personally, I wouldn't buy any bike that is "rearly used"


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