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Clang 07-08-15 08:44 PM

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When reading the copy of this ad I couldn't help but think of this song: OutKast - So Fresh, So Clean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JfEJq56IwI

[h=2]schwinn bike - $350 (brainerd, MN)[/h]schwinn bike

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=463303

selling this bike because i have no need for it no more it is a really clean and easy bike to ride very comfortable it has gears a nice seat and it is really clean iam wanting 350$ because it is so clean and never has been abused in any way if you want this bike retail it is 450$

curbtender 07-08-15 10:01 PM

Bound by the chains he forged in life... STOLEN? Pics of possibly stolen FUJI mountain bike

Bikedued 07-09-15 04:44 AM

About $300 too much, but they can dream huh?,,,,BD

Takara deluxe touring men's bicycle.

Wilfred Laurier 07-09-15 06:59 AM


Originally Posted by Bikedued (Post 17963635)
About $300 too much, but they can dream huh?,,,,BD

Takara deluxe touring men's bicycle.

But.. but... the tubes are 'guaranteed special'!

bikecrate 07-09-15 07:56 AM

CL bike pic of the week. I'm not sure why you would cut and paste two images when one would do.

CRUISER BIKE

CRUISER BIKE - $99 (Madeira Beach)
http://images.craigslist.org/00V0V_f...sZ_600x450.jpg
9-Speed cruiser bicycle. shimano shifters. rides great. call or txt...

smontanaro 07-09-15 08:05 AM

That's clearly an Amphi-Bike. Refraction bends the light rays as they enter the water, shifting the image to the right, and the color changes because the water obscuring the lower half of the bike absorbs longer wavelengths, giving the lower half of the image a bluish tint. There's your optics lesson for the day. :)

thumpism 07-09-15 09:50 AM


Originally Posted by smontanaro (Post 17964049)
That's clearly an Amphi-Bike. Refraction bends the light rays as they enter the water, shifting the image to the right, and the color changes because the water obscuring the lower half of the bike absorbs longer wavelengths, giving the lower half of the image a bluish tint. There's your optics lesson for the day. :)

Nonsense. The top half of the bike is clearly faster than the bottom half and that's why it's farther ahead.

RubeRad 07-09-15 10:07 AM

Relativity. THANKS EINSTEIN!

smontanaro 07-09-15 10:42 AM


Originally Posted by thumpism (Post 17964464)
Nonsense. The top half of the bike is clearly faster than the bottom half and that's why it's farther ahead.

You may be right. Perhaps the top half is simply red shifted.

CliffordK 07-09-15 10:56 AM


Originally Posted by smontanaro (Post 17964639)
You may be right. Perhaps the top half is simply red shifted.

Nah... it is some cheap hybrid.
It is the bottom half that is blue shifted.

CliffordK 07-10-15 12:12 AM

Can I call foul on this one?

OSU Nutcase bike helmet - $30 (Eugene)
http://images.craigslist.org/00V0V_1...fB_600x450.jpg

Trying to sell a BEAVER helmet in DUCK Town...
That must be the ultimate sin!!!!!!
:troll:
Such sacrilege should be destroyed!!!

kunsunoke 07-10-15 04:56 AM


Originally Posted by curbtender (Post 17963350)
Bound by the chains he forged in life... STOLEN? Pics of possibly stolen FUJI mountain bike


FlatSix911 07-10-15 11:04 PM

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Omg ...

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=463757

Bikedued 07-11-15 06:00 AM

Price is reasonable, but OMG the cable routing... And what happened to the downtube mounts? All Techniums had them, right?,,,,BD

RALEIGH ROAD BIKE

jetboy 07-11-15 06:55 PM

[h=2]Centurion Ironman Bicycle by Dave Smith[/h]http://mendocino.craigslist.org/bik/5099050353.html

curbtender 07-12-15 08:00 AM


Originally Posted by jetboy (Post 17971670)
[h=2]Centurion Ironman Bicycle by Dave Smith[/h]http://mendocino.craigslist.org/bik/5099050353.html

Centurion Ironman Bicycle by Dave Smith
Is that a reflector he has velcro'd on to the rear? And what's a headset with out a bandana wrap...

crank_addict 07-12-15 01:13 PM

What does Eddy Merckx and Walmart have in common?

From an ebay sponsored link
Incomparable Eddy Merckx Poster Print (24 x 27) - Walmart.com

exmechanic89 07-12-15 08:32 PM

I used CL to buy my own bikes, and my wife's as well. I also currently buy parts pretty often on there. Doing this I've noticed several wacky things that seem to happen over and over again, some of these ideas dating back even to when I worked in shops in the 80's.

First, almost nobody seems to know how bike sizing works. People almost always say their mountain bikes are 26", and their road bikes 27" in size. Why is this? I think this confusion has existed for decades.
Also I've also noticed that tons of people seem to think the proper riding position is way high jacked-up handle bars and a low seat, this goes for both road bikes and mtbs. I see this even on high-end bikes pretty often, where presumably the owner would know a little bit more about how bikes work and are set up. The size thing drives me nuts though, as you end up having to guess or have the owner measure the seat tube if they're able.

CliffordK 07-12-15 08:41 PM


Originally Posted by exmechanic89 (Post 17974169)
First, almost nobody seems to know how bike sizing works. People almost always say their mountain bikes are 26", and their road bikes 27" in size. Why is this? I think this confusion has existed for decades.

I would say it is valid to list the tire size as part of the specs.
20", 24", 26", 27", 700c, 29er, etc. However, frame dimensions should also be part of it.

With the modern sloping tubes, I'd put fork crown headset height as part of the measurements, but this doesn't seem to be captured.

Originally Posted by exmechanic89 (Post 17974169)
Also I've also noticed that tons of people seem to think the proper riding position is way high jacked-up handle bars and a low seat, this goes for both road bikes and mtbs. I see this even on high-end bikes pretty often, where presumably the owner would know a little bit more about how bikes work and are set up. The size thing drives me nuts though, as you end up having to guess or have the owner measure the seat tube if they're able.

I was looking at a kid riding a 16" or 20" (tire) bike today with the seat slammed all the way down. One probably can't get the bars very low with the seat so low.... where do the legs go?

I probably ride more on the tops of the bars than on the drops or the hoods, and sometimes like to look up.

Someone recently posted a crash video... guy on road bike, head down, slams into back of parked car. Woman comes along a little later on "comfort bike", sitting bolt upright. Sees whole situation with plenty of time to react.

Fahrenheit531 07-12-15 10:28 PM

Nevermind the, uhhhh, fork issues. If this thing has been stored for years someplace hot enough to do that to the grip I have real concerns about CF integrity.

[h=2]Trek 2100 Composite - $180 (Houghton & Speedway)[/h]http://images.craigslist.org/00g0g_7...MH_600x450.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/00H0H_h...yx_600x450.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/00H0H_g...lP_600x450.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/00l0l_h...du_600x450.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/00i0i_2...wT_600x450.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/00o0o_2...9u_600x450.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/00n0n_9...R6_600x450.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/00v0v_6...4C_600x450.jpg






I have for sale a Trek 2100 Composite bike, which has been in storage. One of the rubber handles needs replacing. It looks like the sun or heat has damaged it. Please see photos. The bike needs the tires pumped up, everything tightened and there is a tear in the seat.

14 speeds, 30" from the bar to ground. My mother in law was the original owner, clean serial.

Any questions please text or email. Serious buyers only.

CliffordK 07-12-15 11:25 PM

I don't see any signs of corrosion. One could probably get it reassembled for a test ride in about 10 minutes. For $180., it might make a fun restoration.

I don't know about heat damage... that might be a reason to insist on a test ride.

GordoTrek 07-13-15 06:20 AM

how the heck did they ride it like that? 180 is more than fair, i bought my 2200 for 300 bucks and it's still running strong, same bike only has 105 on it. i think the if the CF has lasted this long then i wouldn't worry about it.

Fahrenheit531 07-13-15 09:31 AM

Too small for me and not in the market for bonded CF either way. Price is certainly fair unless it's a heat-compromised death frame.

arex 07-13-15 06:01 PM

bicycle built for two

bicycle built for two - $40 (29 and orchard gj co) < >
http://images.craigslist.org/00z0z_A...LT_600x450.jpg



CAMO LOL

FlatSix911 07-13-15 06:27 PM

Not a bad price ... I like it :thumb:


Originally Posted by crank_addict (Post 17973256)
What does Eddy Merckx and Walmart have in common?
Incomparable Eddy Merckx Poster Print (24 x 27) - Walmart.com

http://ll-us-i5.wal.co/dfw/dce07b8c-...im-450x450.jpg


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