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09-26-16, 11:40 PM
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I bought mine (same year, same model) for $100. But the paint was worse and the seller didn't know you could fix the 6400 brifters with a half can of WD40. The frame set (too small for me) is long gone to eBay, but the wheels and gruppo live on on a few of my other bikes.
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09-26-16, 11:40 PM
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09-28-16, 05:24 AM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Nice $300 bike transformed. Good luck with that asking price.
60cm Lotus Odyssey
60cm Lotus Odyssey - $1500 (The fan)
make / manufacturer: Lotus
model name / number: Odyssey
size / dimensions: 60cm
Vintage restoration project of a pre owned Lotus Odyssey frame. I started the project more of a challenge for me to see if I could actually pull it off. The end project turned out beautifully, but my wife and I are downsizing so I plan to stick with my one bike.
Frame: 60 cm Lotus Odyssey
Coated with RAL 5020
Decals from vintage lotus bicycle website
Custom gold etched lug lining
Gran Cru sealed bearing headset
Gran Cru 46cm Course handlebars
Gran Cru Ene 80mm stem
Shimano Tiagra aero brake levers
Brooks brown handlebar wrap
VO brass striker bell
VO Pass Hunter front rack
Dura Ace 10 speed downtube shifters
Nitto S83 26.8 seatpost
Brooks Imperial Narrow brown leather saddle
VO retro bottle cages
Shimano Ultegra 6503 triple crankset
MKS road pedals
Ultegra triple FD
Campy Veloce 10 speed RD
Compass Bon Jon Pass 700 x 35mm tires
VO stainless steel fenders
Wheelset:
Shimano 600 hubs
H plus Son Tb14 rims
60cm Lotus Odyssey
60cm Lotus Odyssey - $1500 (The fan)
make / manufacturer: Lotus
model name / number: Odyssey
size / dimensions: 60cm
Vintage restoration project of a pre owned Lotus Odyssey frame. I started the project more of a challenge for me to see if I could actually pull it off. The end project turned out beautifully, but my wife and I are downsizing so I plan to stick with my one bike.
Frame: 60 cm Lotus Odyssey
Coated with RAL 5020
Decals from vintage lotus bicycle website
Custom gold etched lug lining
Gran Cru sealed bearing headset
Gran Cru 46cm Course handlebars
Gran Cru Ene 80mm stem
Shimano Tiagra aero brake levers
Brooks brown handlebar wrap
VO brass striker bell
VO Pass Hunter front rack
Dura Ace 10 speed downtube shifters
Nitto S83 26.8 seatpost
Brooks Imperial Narrow brown leather saddle
VO retro bottle cages
Shimano Ultegra 6503 triple crankset
MKS road pedals
Ultegra triple FD
Campy Veloce 10 speed RD
Compass Bon Jon Pass 700 x 35mm tires
VO stainless steel fenders
Wheelset:
Shimano 600 hubs
H plus Son Tb14 rims
09-28-16, 05:30 AM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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09-28-16, 06:03 AM
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I really don't understand some ebay sellers. I searched Huffy looking for a Serotta built Huffy. There are tons of Huffys that are severely overpriced. Why?
Women 26" Cruiser Bike Beach Rider Basket Classic Ride Bicycle Huffy Nel Lusso | eBay
Women 26" Cruiser Bike Beach Rider Basket Classic Ride Bicycle Huffy Nel Lusso | eBay
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09-28-16, 07:07 AM
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I really don't understand some ebay sellers. I searched Huffy looking for a Serotta built Huffy. There are tons of Huffys that are severely overpriced. Why?
Women 26" Cruiser Bike Beach Rider Basket Classic Ride Bicycle Huffy Nel Lusso | eBay
Women 26" Cruiser Bike Beach Rider Basket Classic Ride Bicycle Huffy Nel Lusso | eBay
09-28-16, 10:35 AM
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I think some sellers will park ads by messing with the price. So, looking at the 4 that were sold, 3 of them were sold for $151.90, almost exactly $1000 less than the asking price for the remaining bikes.
So, when the seller is ready to sell bikes again, simply remove that "1" from the beginning of the price.
No doubt, if they manage to sell one for 10x the value, there is a backup plan to acquire the stock.
09-29-16, 03:23 PM
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Not sure, but I think the forks bent..https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/bik/5766237951.html
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09-29-16, 03:35 PM
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Not sure, but I think the forks bent..https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/bik/5766237951.html
09-29-16, 03:57 PM
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09-29-16, 04:10 PM
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That obo would be broken.
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09-29-16, 06:37 PM
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Can't say for sure but might be a 2 for 1. That be a scam and a little shill. lol
Italian Racing Bicycle | eBay
https:
//www.ebay.com/itm/Italian-Racing-Bicycle-/282197921782?hash=item41b44e8ff6:g:fpEAAOSwOyJX49-R
Italian Racing Bicycle
Item specifics
Condition:
Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully ... Read more
Type: Bicycle
Number of Gears: 10 Brand:
Bottecchia
Handlebar Type: Triathlon Bar Gender: Men
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy Color:
Blue
Frame Size: 21" Frame Material: Aluminum
Wheel Size: 26" Brake Type: U-Brakes
Older Italian racing bike in good condition. The wrap is unraveled on the right side of handle bar and the name Spago is faded on the frame.
eBay item number:282197921782
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
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r***l ( 0 ) New eBay Member (less than 30 days) US $1.00
Sep-29-16 15:30:18 PDT
Starting Price US $1.00
Sep-28-16 07:36:11 PDT
Italian Racing Bicycle | eBay
https:
//www.ebay.com/itm/Italian-Racing-Bicycle-/282197921782?hash=item41b44e8ff6:g:fpEAAOSwOyJX49-R
Italian Racing Bicycle
Item specifics
Condition:
Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully ... Read more
Type: Bicycle
Number of Gears: 10 Brand:
Bottecchia
Handlebar Type: Triathlon Bar Gender: Men
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy Color:
Blue
Frame Size: 21" Frame Material: Aluminum
Wheel Size: 26" Brake Type: U-Brakes
Older Italian racing bike in good condition. The wrap is unraveled on the right side of handle bar and the name Spago is faded on the frame.
eBay item number:282197921782
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
Bidder Click here to know more about anonymous user IDs Bid Amount Bid Time
r***l ( 0 ) New eBay Member (less than 30 days) US $1.00
Sep-29-16 15:30:18 PDT
Starting Price US $1.00
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09-29-16, 07:38 PM
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"SPAGO" appears to be faded on the top tube of that Bottecchia.
The specs are just a little wonky. 26" wheels? Aluminum frame? Tri Bars? U-Brakes?
Some sellers just don't have a clue. I bought a frame off of Craigslist. When I was looking at it the seller said it was an aluminum frame, I think because it was lightweight, and he expected steel frames to be heavy.
The specs are just a little wonky. 26" wheels? Aluminum frame? Tri Bars? U-Brakes?
Some sellers just don't have a clue. I bought a frame off of Craigslist. When I was looking at it the seller said it was an aluminum frame, I think because it was lightweight, and he expected steel frames to be heavy.
09-29-16, 08:54 PM
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09-29-16, 09:06 PM
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Price is about $600 high.
09-29-16, 09:16 PM
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Are you bored with only risking your own life and ready for the challenge of endangering two or possibly three lives? Do you like burning the bejesus out of your left calf? Well heres the bike for you!
Motorized bicycle
Motorized bicycle
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09-29-16, 09:17 PM
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09-30-16, 10:51 AM
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I think Chicago is probably a smidge outside the delivery range though.
09-30-16, 10:59 AM
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"SPAGO" appears to be faded on the top tube of that Bottecchia.
The specs are just a little wonky. 26" wheels? Aluminum frame? Tri Bars? U-Brakes?
Some sellers just don't have a clue. I bought a frame off of Craigslist. When I was looking at it the seller said it was an aluminum frame, I think because it was lightweight, and he expected steel frames to be heavy.
The specs are just a little wonky. 26" wheels? Aluminum frame? Tri Bars? U-Brakes?
Some sellers just don't have a clue. I bought a frame off of Craigslist. When I was looking at it the seller said it was an aluminum frame, I think because it was lightweight, and he expected steel frames to be heavy.
09-30-16, 11:30 AM
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"Reserve" auctions are also tough. Why not just put in a minimum starting bid and watch the auction go from there. I consider it almost like shill bidding. While some might have a reasonable reserve (say $100 for that bike), many have quite unreasonable expectations. So, while I may take time out of my day to hit the end of an auction, I won't bother to take the time to bid against the seller.
Anyway, to get top dollar:
Good Description.
Good Photos
Clean
Ship to the buyers at a reasonable rate.
Good Photos
Clean
Ship to the buyers at a reasonable rate.
09-30-16, 08:00 PM
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Just another ex-TDF bike. Surrrrrrrre it is.
Cannondale saeco durace
It's aluminum very light cannondale frame and components no wheels ex Tour de France team bike very fast full durace components
Cannondale saeco durace
It's aluminum very light cannondale frame and components no wheels ex Tour de France team bike very fast full durace components
10-02-16, 04:44 PM
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I'm not sure I could afford a 2016 Olympic bike. What about a 1984 Olympic bike?
Lots of Bike Parts
Of course, there would be no Russian 1984 Olympic bikes.
Lots of Bike Parts
Of course, there would be no Russian 1984 Olympic bikes.
10-02-16, 05:13 PM
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Local Pickup is always tough for an E-Bay auction. It limits sales that could be at least across the USA, and possibly including Europe or Asia to a single city. Then you have to find the right buyers.
"Reserve" auctions are also tough. Why not just put in a minimum starting bid and watch the auction go from there. I consider it almost like shill bidding. While some might have a reasonable reserve (say $100 for that bike), many have quite unreasonable expectations. So, while I may take time out of my day to hit the end of an auction, I won't bother to take the time to bid against the seller.
Anyway, to get top dollar:
"Reserve" auctions are also tough. Why not just put in a minimum starting bid and watch the auction go from there. I consider it almost like shill bidding. While some might have a reasonable reserve (say $100 for that bike), many have quite unreasonable expectations. So, while I may take time out of my day to hit the end of an auction, I won't bother to take the time to bid against the seller.
Anyway, to get top dollar:
Good Description.
Good Photos
Clean
Ship to the buyers at a reasonable rate.
Good Photos
Clean
Ship to the buyers at a reasonable rate.
As calculated. Those silly shills. Reserve not met, two zero feedback bidders and the later made sure it stayed that way.