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curbtender 11-28-16 12:00 AM

https://images.craigslist.org/01717_...k_1200x900.jpgAdvertisement (?) Skeleton on a Bicycle

thumpism 11-28-16 07:56 AM


Originally Posted by Clang (Post 19217204)
Well, you tried.

Bikckle crat pull behind - $79 (Ramsey, MN)

Bikckle crat pull behind

https://images.craigslist.org/00808_...Uh_600x450.jpg

New! Great unit for halling whagt ever you need to haul including your kids! Very nice!

I wonder if the turdmile next to it is for sale.

Slash5 11-28-16 01:59 PM

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No chance it's stolen, nope, not at all.
Selling my road bike | road | City of Toronto | Kijiji
Selling my trek domane 2.3
My uncle gave it to me as a gift
I painted it black.
Everything works properly

Attachment 544390

MikeinBuffalo 11-28-16 03:14 PM

https://images.craigslist.org/00101_...eJ_600x450.jpg




W.S.H. Vintage Road Bike

W.S.H. Vintage Road Bike

10 speed

lazy boy breaks

$180.00


I don't know if this is wacky or not but he keeps listing it. Its been on CL for months. Looks like a bottom of the barrel bike boom bike to me.

bikecrate 11-29-16 08:10 AM

Could be a solution for those drivers who like to harass cyclist...

https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/bik/5864102094.html

Unique Army Military Style Bike - $375 (St Petersburg)
https://images.craigslist.org/00A0A_...mb_600x450.jpg
Custom 26" Schwinn Aluminum Frame.
18 Speeds, Suspension Front Forks, Gum Tires, Leather Comfort Seat, Canteen and Hand Grenade. $375 OBO.

thumpism 11-29-16 09:54 AM


Originally Posted by MikeinBuffalo (Post 19218808)
https://images.craigslist.org/00101_...eJ_600x450.jpg
Looks like a bottom of the barrel bike boom bike to me.

Near the bottom of the barrel. While very basic, it does have a lugged frame and it does appear to be in nice condition. He might have to wait a lot longer to get that asking price.

thumpism 11-29-16 09:57 AM

Love this one, a photo of a photo of the bike in question. Maybe. At least it's the drive side, and the seller is adamant about a tandem for two. For two.

Tandem Bicycle built for two

Tandem Bicycle built for two - $60 (Aylett)

https://images.craigslist.org/00c0c_...Yc_600x450.jpg


Tandem Bicycle, great condition. Garage kept...OBO

MikeinBuffalo 11-29-16 11:26 AM


Originally Posted by thumpism (Post 19220308)
Near the bottom of the barrel. While very basic, it does have a lugged frame and it does appear to be in nice condition. He might have to wait a lot longer to get that asking price.

I wonder what would happen if one were to remove those wonky reflectors...add a walnut or butternut colored seat and tape...

johnnyace 11-30-16 05:15 PM

Ad title says "Very rare Bridgestone CB-0," but the photos are of an XO-5. :foo:

https://salem.craigslist.org/bik/5897591521.html

I guess either way, it's a decent bike for $70!

holden west 12-01-16 12:09 AM

This is not for sale--it was seized today when the local police busted a stolen bike chop shop. A whole shipping container was filled with bizarre frankenbikes. I suppose it will be put up for sale if no one claims it. Meth does crazy things!

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...51838119_o.jpg

SloButWide 12-02-16 10:58 AM

Great Deal on a Bianchi Veloce frame!
 
No bids, go figure!


He said his wife backed into the bike in the garage resulting in the top tube dent. I was going to replace the top tube --- any good bike welder could do this. I see no other damage to the frame other than the big ding in the top tube.
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/TooAAO...7V/s-l1600.jpg

JReade 12-02-16 11:45 AM


Originally Posted by holden west (Post 19224190)
This is not for sale--it was seized today when the local police busted a stolen bike chop shop. A whole shipping container was filled with bizarre frankenbikes. I suppose it will be put up for sale if no one claims it. Meth does crazy things!

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...51838119_o.jpg

I'm so confused looking at this. It's got an early version suspension fork on what appears to be a slightly modernized frame? DT shifters with a modern bb, and modern wheelset.

Brewsmith 12-02-16 01:23 PM

Brand new, never used. Ready to blend.

https://images.craigslist.org/00e0e_...hx_600x450.jpg

https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/5898421659.html

smontanaro 12-02-16 01:30 PM

I toyed with the idea of getting one of those for our Xtracycle a couple years ago.

dweenk 12-02-16 01:30 PM


Originally Posted by Brewsmith (Post 19227660)

That seller adds a new definition to "smoothie".

cb400bill 12-04-16 09:40 PM

I've not seen a plaid bike before.

Mountain Bike

https://images.craigslist.org/00O0O_...O0_600x450.jpg

PilotFishBob 12-05-16 08:07 AM


Originally Posted by cb400bill (Post 19231984)

Oooh. Comfort bike, nice.

Darth Lefty 12-05-16 09:15 AM

I bought some of that $3 bar tape direct from China. The bar plugs are molded with an image of... bar tape!

https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5498/3...480d3995_c.jpg
Untitled by Darth Lefty, on Flickr

RubeRad 12-05-16 09:46 AM

And if you look closely at the molded image of the bar plugs...?

Darth Lefty 12-05-16 11:38 AM


Originally Posted by RubeRad (Post 19232658)
And if you look closely at the molded image of the bar plugs...?

I honestly assumed that was some badly molded trademark but I suppose it could be bar tape and plugs all the way down to the subatomic level

Abe_Froman 12-05-16 11:47 AM


Originally Posted by Darth Lefty (Post 19232572)
I bought some of that $3 bar tape direct from China. The bar plugs are molded with an image of... bar tape!

https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5498/3...480d3995_c.jpg
Untitled by Darth Lefty, on Flickr

$3 bar tape? Do tell! How is it? I need to do 2-3 bikes right now actually.

Darth Lefty 12-05-16 11:51 AM


Originally Posted by Abe_Froman (Post 19233005)
$3 bar tape? Do tell! How is it? I need to do 2-3 bikes right now actually.

It's not a secret. Many different sellers. It's just cork foam with no adhesive layer. This example came from...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

vp1337 12-05-16 05:12 PM


Originally Posted by Abe_Froman (Post 19233005)
$3 bar tape? Do tell! How is it? I need to do 2-3 bikes right now actually.

It's dirt cheap from eBay or AliExpress. I used to buy these 0.89$ / pack and they work just fine. No adhesive layer but it's not needed tbh. It gets a bit slippery when wet.

jgedwa 12-06-16 10:22 AM

At least the price is right. But, beware, I am pretty sure the dork disk is broken.

Free Bicycle

Jim

Abe_Froman 12-06-16 10:40 AM


Originally Posted by jgedwa (Post 19234984)
At least the price is right. But, beware, I am pretty sure the dork disk is broken.

Free Bicycle

Jim

I just laughed REALLY hard in my office...

I think that bike was made intentionally to like like that though. If you look, spokes have been laced at wacky positions.


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