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Old 02-18-14, 10:36 AM
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o.O "There is some frame damage"


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Here's yet another BSO, BMX shaped object in piss poor condition with incorrect info.
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/4338968126.html
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Old 02-18-14, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by zukahn1
Here's yet another BSO, BMX shaped object in piss poor condition with incorrect info.
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/4338968126.html
The buyer isn't paying $150 for a BSO BMX frameset. He's paying for the contraband that is stuffed up the downtube behind that OPC.
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This one has been listed for 2+ years strait and has not sold. I suspect it never will.

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old + Bianchi does not equal $700

appears to have been chopped behind the headlugs and brazed back together.


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Old 02-19-14, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowbarber
old + Bianchi does not equal $700

appears to have been chopped behind the headlugs and brazed back together.


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...but it's vintage.
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Originally Posted by yellowbarber
old + Bianchi does not equal $700

appears to have been chopped behind the headlugs and brazed back together.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-EDOA...item1e7e965369
...but it's vintage.
.....and shipping is ONLY $110!
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.....and shipping is ONLY $110!
and it's a pretty green!
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Originally Posted by RaleighSport
Seller does say it "breaks well"
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Originally Posted by RaleighSport
Maybe it's just the type of saddle and the angle it's mounted at........but does that saddle looked 'tweaked' to anyone else?

(Of course, not even mentioning the obvious fork and possible head tube damage)
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Old 02-19-14, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Teon
Maybe it's just the type of saddle and the angle it's mounted at........but does that saddle looked 'tweaked' to anyone else?

(Of course, not even mentioning the obvious fork and possible head tube damage)
It could be the type of saddle/angle.. but I really think the saddle is trashed looking at it myself.
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Originally Posted by Matariki
Seller does say it "breaks well"
True. It broke really, really well.
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Originally Posted by Teon
(Of course, not even mentioning the obvious fork and possible head tube damage)
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[h=1]It's not craig's list...nor eBay...It's recycler. This probably isn't a deal but I don't really know about Tandem prices. Note: missing front brake..."great condition" ...

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NO THIS IS A DREAMER

FUTURA 2000 Colnago PROTOTYPE road bike (57cm) with ORIGINAL Artwork wheel-set!!

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US $110,000.00



2008 ColnagoFUTURA

The HED Jet 90 wheels were painted by Futura in 2011

Groupo: 2012 Red Edition Campagnolo Super Record

5 years in the making and as a bonus

**This bicycle also comes with**
Look Ma No Brakes/FUTURA DeFeet (large socks), LMNB/FUTURA Push Messenger Bag and LMNB t-shirt

well as long as they are throwing the free T-shirt

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I bid $50. Cross your fingers!
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Anyone for a pink Stumpjumper frame for $200? I didn't think so. Another dreamer.,,,,BD


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Anyone for a pink Stumpjumper frame for $200? I didn't think so. Another dreamer.,,,,BD


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But it's vintage!
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Keep on dreamin', Brian J. I mean, at least it has streamers for twenty grand! I like how he says to call him at any time, but fails to provide a phone number.

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Keep on dreamin', Brian J. I mean, at least it has streamers for twenty grand! I like how he says to call him at any time, but fails to provide a phone number.

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For that kind of cash, the seat better vibrate.
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Keep on dreamin', Brian J. I mean, at least it has streamers for twenty grand! I like how he says to call him at any time, but fails to provide a phone number.

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bik/4342361476.html


nov 2010 picture his is a screenshot of same image

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Originally Posted by FlatSix911
Sad to see a decent old nishiki completely destroyed like that. Sigh.....
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Originally Posted by Lanovran
Keep on dreamin', Brian J. I mean, at least it has streamers for twenty grand! I like how he says to call him at any time, but fails to provide a phone number.

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bik/4342361476.html
Not antique not original and not in good shape and even if to was original and in excellent condition it would only be worth a couple of hundred.
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Old 02-20-14, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Teon
Sad to see a decent old nishiki completely destroyed like that. Sigh.....
I find it even sadder that they're trying to get money out of it as a complete bike...
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Not antique not original and not in good shape and even if to was original and in excellent condition it would only be worth a couple of hundred.
you would be surprised those go for 5-600 all the time
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Originally Posted by RaleighSport
I find it even sadder that they're trying to get money out of it as a complete bike...
Completely agree.
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