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02-06-14, 05:33 PM
#8051
52psi
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Well heck, daf1009. I thought my Schwinn ad was pretty epic until I came over here and saw yours. 
Oh well. I'll post it anyway, but only because yours isn't an uber-rare upright handlebars version:
[h=2]RARE CLASSIC! VINTAGE COMPLETE 1960's Schwinn 10 speed Varsity Cruiser - $395 (SE/Lents)[/h]
Very Fine CLASSIC! VINTAGE COMPLETE 1960's Schwinn Varsity Cruiser 10-Speed Mountain Bike - Cruiser. Rare model with upright handlebars I was going to do a full restore and sell this very scarce Schwinn on eBay, but I don't have the time;-( Fine condition, but needs tweaking, hence the low price. Seat and handle bar grips have been upgraded since picture.
Oh well. I'll post it anyway, but only because yours isn't an uber-rare upright handlebars version:
[h=2]RARE CLASSIC! VINTAGE COMPLETE 1960's Schwinn 10 speed Varsity Cruiser - $395 (SE/Lents)[/h]
Very Fine CLASSIC! VINTAGE COMPLETE 1960's Schwinn Varsity Cruiser 10-Speed Mountain Bike - Cruiser. Rare model with upright handlebars I was going to do a full restore and sell this very scarce Schwinn on eBay, but I don't have the time;-( Fine condition, but needs tweaking, hence the low price. Seat and handle bar grips have been upgraded since picture.
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A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
02-06-14, 07:18 PM
#8052
Senior Member
1977 Sierra Schwinn - $1800 (Woodstock Georgia)
I have a 1977 26 in. Sierra Schwinn bicycle that has been stored since 1978. It's like brand new. Very rare. It has the chrome forks, the original toe clips, back brakes, front lights, water bottle, odometer ,bicycle bag and lock&chain(forgot the combination{smile**). The bicycle has 77 miles. I bought it brand new in 1977 and have stored it since 1977. Selling it for $1800 or best offer.
No words can describe this...
I have a 1977 26 in. Sierra Schwinn bicycle that has been stored since 1978. It's like brand new. Very rare. It has the chrome forks, the original toe clips, back brakes, front lights, water bottle, odometer ,bicycle bag and lock&chain(forgot the combination{smile**). The bicycle has 77 miles. I bought it brand new in 1977 and have stored it since 1977. Selling it for $1800 or best offer.
No words can describe this...
02-07-14, 11:03 AM
#8053
porc, pâtisserie & piment
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Is this a repost?
Bent fork, missing stem expander bolt 26" Sprite.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Raleigh-...torefresh=true
sorry, couldn't think of anything funny to say. I'm running low on smarm.
Bent fork, missing stem expander bolt 26" Sprite.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Raleigh-...torefresh=true
sorry, couldn't think of anything funny to say. I'm running low on smarm.
02-07-14, 11:08 AM
#8054
Jack of all trades
Screwy pic of the day:
[h=2]Innova Tundra Wolf Studded Snow Tire like new - $50 (spokane valley)[/h]
like new
700 x 450
28x175
28 x 1 5/8 x 1 3/4
28x1.75
75 psi
847 5two4o
[h=2]Innova Tundra Wolf Studded Snow Tire like new - $50 (spokane valley)[/h]
like new
700 x 450
28x175
28 x 1 5/8 x 1 3/4
28x1.75
75 psi
847 5two4o
02-07-14, 01:45 PM
#8055
Senior Member
02-07-14, 02:49 PM
#8057
aka Tom Reingold
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
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I think the Mountain bike Cruiser Varsity is wackier than the $1,800 Schwinn, but that's just one person's opinion.
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New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
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02-07-14, 03:57 PM
#8058
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https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/4323239706.html
Yellow Raleigh Sprite, original equipment including matching fenders. Seat tube height is 21.5" -- it fits an average-sized man. Rear-view mirror and bell. Mint condition. Made in Holland.
"Made in Holland"??
Yellow Raleigh Sprite, original equipment including matching fenders. Seat tube height is 21.5" -- it fits an average-sized man. Rear-view mirror and bell. Mint condition. Made in Holland.
"Made in Holland"??
02-07-14, 05:30 PM
#8059
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Backwards fork of the day. Needs a nut.
[h=2]fixie bike for sale excellent condition just needs a bolt - $100 (fullerton)[/h]
Fixie bikie in excellent condition just needs a bolt that connects handle bars to frame. Probably even just a nut. Good tires. Nice bike. Call me at 7148820619.
[h=2]fixie bike for sale excellent condition just needs a bolt - $100 (fullerton)[/h]
Fixie bikie in excellent condition just needs a bolt that connects handle bars to frame. Probably even just a nut. Good tires. Nice bike. Call me at 7148820619.
02-07-14, 05:31 PM
#8060
Full Member
https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/bik/4322697805.html
"I have a bianchi brava that I'm looking to get rid of. 58cm frame. It's a great bike but I've outgrown it and need the extra cash. Brand new "Look" pedals and I'll include the clips. Price can be negotiated with or without pedals. I will consider any reasonable offers. I've worked as a bike mechanic so it has been properly maintained and treated kindly throughout its life. No crashes. Tires are in good shape too"
Does it annoy anyone else when the seller makes claims such as "I'm a practicing bicycle mechanic" yet their adds speak the contrary? You couldn't make this look any more appealing with your mechanical background?
"I have a bianchi brava that I'm looking to get rid of. 58cm frame. It's a great bike but I've outgrown it and need the extra cash. Brand new "Look" pedals and I'll include the clips. Price can be negotiated with or without pedals. I will consider any reasonable offers. I've worked as a bike mechanic so it has been properly maintained and treated kindly throughout its life. No crashes. Tires are in good shape too"
Does it annoy anyone else when the seller makes claims such as "I'm a practicing bicycle mechanic" yet their adds speak the contrary? You couldn't make this look any more appealing with your mechanical background?
02-07-14, 05:40 PM
#8061
Cottered Crank
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Location: Chicago
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"I've worked as a bike mechanic."
I've been to the LBS and seen their wrenches at work as well as talked to them.
Yeah, do you want fries with that?
I've been to the LBS and seen their wrenches at work as well as talked to them.
Yeah, do you want fries with that?
02-07-14, 06:37 PM
#8062
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Lawn Chair?
Recumbent Bicycle - $200 (Holly, co)
I have a home made Recumbent bicycle, Just needs, The finishing touches.
Has 20" forever tubes, new tires. has 18 speeds.
$200.oo cash or trade for a 22 hand gun.
https://pueblo.craigslist.org/bik/4297708402.html
Recumbent Bicycle - $200 (Holly, co)
I have a home made Recumbent bicycle, Just needs, The finishing touches.
Has 20" forever tubes, new tires. has 18 speeds.
$200.oo cash or trade for a 22 hand gun.
https://pueblo.craigslist.org/bik/4297708402.html
And for two benjamins, at least it ought to work.
02-07-14, 06:47 PM
#8063
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$1,500 Raleigh Grand-Prix anyone?
lotso rust, a Schwinn stem and bars....read "grande" prix.
seller's not taking questions either, I had wanted to ask if they'd accidentally entered two too many zeros to the opening bid.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=271387991178
lotso rust, a Schwinn stem and bars....read "grande" prix.
seller's not taking questions either, I had wanted to ask if they'd accidentally entered two too many zeros to the opening bid.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=271387991178
Sanford says it all.
02-07-14, 06:57 PM
#8064
Senior Member
Like this one for example: Why the heck doesn't the nut selling this bike just go to the hardware store or local bike shop and just buy the nut and bolt, also why doesn't he just look at a picture of any bike on the internet and see which way the fork goes on? I guess there are some people who have no business ever going near a wrench
Backwards fork of the day. Needs a nut.
fixie bike for sale excellent condition just needs a bolt - $100 (fullerton)
Fixie bikie in excellent condition just needs a bolt that connects handle bars to frame. Probably even just a nut. Good tires. Nice bike. Call me at 7148820619.
fixie bike for sale excellent condition just needs a bolt - $100 (fullerton)
Fixie bikie in excellent condition just needs a bolt that connects handle bars to frame. Probably even just a nut. Good tires. Nice bike. Call me at 7148820619.
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02-07-14, 08:49 PM
#8066
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(SNIP)
Like this one for example: Why the heck doesn't the nut selling this bike just go to the hardware store or local bike shop and just buy the nut and bolt, also why doesn't he just look at a picture of any bike on the internet and see which way the fork goes on? I guess there are some people who have no business ever going near a wrench
Like this one for example: Why the heck doesn't the nut selling this bike just go to the hardware store or local bike shop and just buy the nut and bolt, also why doesn't he just look at a picture of any bike on the internet and see which way the fork goes on? I guess there are some people who have no business ever going near a wrench
2) "fixie bike in excellent condition"
3) PBR
4) drugs
5) hipster laziness
Mechanical ineptitude.
It's more common than you think.
02-08-14, 06:25 AM
#8068
Senior Member
Slapping a Rolls saddle on a modern day cookie cutter fixie, doesn't make it worth $1450.,,,,BD
The seatpost is pretty though?
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/4297234653.html
The seatpost is pretty though?
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/4297234653.html
02-08-14, 06:30 AM
#8069
Senior Member
https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/bik/4322697805.html
"I have a bianchi brava that I'm looking to get rid of. 58cm frame. It's a great bike but I've outgrown it and need the extra cash. Brand new "Look" pedals and I'll include the clips. Price can be negotiated with or without pedals. I will consider any reasonable offers. I've worked as a bike mechanic so it has been properly maintained and treated kindly throughout its life. No crashes. Tires are in good shape too"
Does it annoy anyone else when the seller makes claims such as "I'm a practicing bicycle mechanic" yet their adds speak the contrary? You couldn't make this look any more appealing with your mechanical background?
"I have a bianchi brava that I'm looking to get rid of. 58cm frame. It's a great bike but I've outgrown it and need the extra cash. Brand new "Look" pedals and I'll include the clips. Price can be negotiated with or without pedals. I will consider any reasonable offers. I've worked as a bike mechanic so it has been properly maintained and treated kindly throughout its life. No crashes. Tires are in good shape too"
Does it annoy anyone else when the seller makes claims such as "I'm a practicing bicycle mechanic" yet their adds speak the contrary? You couldn't make this look any more appealing with your mechanical background?
02-08-14, 06:38 AM
#8070
Senior Member
Two years at least, and still trying. At the same price...,,,,BD
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/4320613990.html
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/4320613990.html
02-08-14, 08:38 AM
#8071
Rides Majestic
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Two years at least, and still trying. At the same price...,,,,BD
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/4320613990.html
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/4320613990.html
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/bik/4285018848.html
02-08-14, 07:42 PM
#8072
Full Member
40'S GANNA VARESE ROAD RACE BICYCLE RARE VINTAGE EROICA COLLECTORS CAMPAGNOLO
starting bid US $999.00
starting bid US $999.00
Very rare vintage bicycle perfect for the Eroica
Or to complete your bicycle collection
https://www.ebay.com/itm/40S-GANNA-VA...item2ece58bedb
Or to complete your bicycle collection
https://www.ebay.com/itm/40S-GANNA-VA...item2ece58bedb
02-08-14, 11:56 PM
#8073
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Ouch. Poor Raleigh.
[h=2]Bicycle Raleigh 1972-1973 - $300 (Costa Mesa)[/h]
Raleigh bike 1972-1973.
All original except handle bar, seat, pedals and paint!
[h=2]Bicycle Raleigh 1972-1973 - $300 (Costa Mesa)[/h]
Raleigh bike 1972-1973.
All original except handle bar, seat, pedals and paint!
02-09-14, 09:15 AM
#8074
Disco Infiltrator
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This is fun
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/4323994824.html
[h=2]Schwinn SUPER OLD RAD BAR CRAWL COMMUTER - $100 (auburn)[/h]
Schwinn HIGHPLAINS. MEDIUM. NOT TOO BIG AND NOT TOO SMALL.
From getting high in the plains, to getting high on planes, this bike will GET YOU THERE.
You won't get there in style, but you always won't get your bike jacked.
PUB CRAWLS.
COMMUTING TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
THE BOTTLE CAGE CAN HOLD BEER.
Throw tailwhips and mad STEEZY power wheelies ALL GOD DAMN DAY.
This bike made Greg Minnaar look like a ***** at the 89 World Cup (in his defense, he was 8yrs old).
If you're looking for a commuter / bar hop bike that won't get stolen like your buddies CARBON STEED when you're in class or at work, this bike is for you.
It's cheap, but it works great and it's a HIGH PLAINS. Cushy f***ing seat won't spill your 40...or your mocha, (not gunna judge)
You might get a free beer if you buy this bike.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/4323994824.html
[h=2]Schwinn SUPER OLD RAD BAR CRAWL COMMUTER - $100 (auburn)[/h]
Schwinn HIGHPLAINS. MEDIUM. NOT TOO BIG AND NOT TOO SMALL.
From getting high in the plains, to getting high on planes, this bike will GET YOU THERE.
You won't get there in style, but you always won't get your bike jacked.
PUB CRAWLS.
COMMUTING TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
THE BOTTLE CAGE CAN HOLD BEER.
Throw tailwhips and mad STEEZY power wheelies ALL GOD DAMN DAY.
This bike made Greg Minnaar look like a ***** at the 89 World Cup (in his defense, he was 8yrs old).
If you're looking for a commuter / bar hop bike that won't get stolen like your buddies CARBON STEED when you're in class or at work, this bike is for you.
It's cheap, but it works great and it's a HIGH PLAINS. Cushy f***ing seat won't spill your 40...or your mocha, (not gunna judge)
You might get a free beer if you buy this bike.
02-09-14, 09:31 AM
#8075
Full Member
this is fun
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/4323994824.html
schwinn super old rad bar crawl commuter - $100 (auburn)
schwinn highplains. Medium. Not too big and not too small.
From getting high in the plains, to getting high on planes, this bike will get you there.
You won't get there in style, but you always won't get your bike jacked.
Pub crawls.
Commuting to community college.
The bottle cage can hold beer.
Throw tailwhips and mad steezy power wheelies all god damn day.
This bike made greg minnaar look like a ***** at the 89 world cup (in his defense, he was 8yrs old).
If you're looking for a commuter / bar hop bike that won't get stolen like your buddies carbon steed when you're in class or at work, this bike is for you.
It's cheap, but it works great and it's a high plains. Cushy f***ing seat won't spill your 40...or your mocha, (not gunna judge)
you might get a free beer if you buy this bike.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/4323994824.html
schwinn super old rad bar crawl commuter - $100 (auburn)
schwinn highplains. Medium. Not too big and not too small.
From getting high in the plains, to getting high on planes, this bike will get you there.
You won't get there in style, but you always won't get your bike jacked.
Pub crawls.
Commuting to community college.
The bottle cage can hold beer.
Throw tailwhips and mad steezy power wheelies all god damn day.
This bike made greg minnaar look like a ***** at the 89 world cup (in his defense, he was 8yrs old).
If you're looking for a commuter / bar hop bike that won't get stolen like your buddies carbon steed when you're in class or at work, this bike is for you.
It's cheap, but it works great and it's a high plains. Cushy f***ing seat won't spill your 40...or your mocha, (not gunna judge)
you might get a free beer if you buy this bike.