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Old 03-19-14, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by smontanaro
One would think that smashing your cojones on the upper top tube would be the least of your worries with such a bike.
That's not a pad, it's a platform, so you can get up to speed, climb up and stand, and then jump over the electrified/razor-wire security fence. How do you get back out? Well you need two of these bikes, first thing you do is throw one over the fence...
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Old 03-19-14, 04:04 PM
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Don't ever lie to your wife
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Originally Posted by bikelovers
Don't ever lie to your wife
serotta bike
What kind of ad is that she didn't even list the size!?
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Originally Posted by bikelovers
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serotta bike

Good price if you can avoid the crossfire.
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I am less than 20min from the place, but no intention to get the bike , you can't do that to a fellow cyclist

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Good price if you can avoid the crossfire.
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Old 03-19-14, 04:23 PM
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If $550 is such a ridiculous price, she should be selling for $550, just for the symmetry and justice of it (plus that's $250 more she can spend on a Fendi handbag).

Or maybe she should just swap with the guy above who is selling his ex-wife's bike.

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Old 03-19-14, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mongol777
Honestly - I can't stop looking at it :-) And top frame is Miyata in my most favorite color (from Miyata range of colors)
i have two frames ive been considering getting welded into a tall bike.. just dont know where i'd keep it
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Originally Posted by degan
Selling the ex-wifes bike.

I believe this is a ruse, but funny none the less.
The chain is not the only part of that bike that needs to be oiled frequently.
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$400 for this Wal-Mart special. It was funny I saw a closed online ad for Good Will same bike with the decimal moved one place to the left
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Originally Posted by Ancient Mariner
The chain is not the only part of that bike that needs to be oiled frequently.
Naw, the system you're talking about is self-lubricating
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It looks like a stock picture, but it's such a horrible quality picture so why use THIS one? 15 seconds on Google gives me this one...
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who lost their titanium Eddy Merkx?

Road bike(Eddy Merckx Ax ti)
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^Incredible! That would be one tempting find, esp. in my yard!
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8lbs bike, only $250:


"it's aluminium bike .
brand new was $ 900 .
weight is 8 lbs.
good condition , everything works."
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Forgot link for the above - road bicycle - City of Toronto Bikes For Sale - Kijiji City of Toronto Canada.
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Originally Posted by frantik
who lost their titanium Eddy Merkx?

Road bike(Eddy Merckx Ax ti)
Whoa! If I found that in my yard I'd invoke finder's keepers! (Also I'd wonder, "where did this yard come from? I thought I lived in a condominium!")
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early 1970s schwinn paramount...sf bay area cr...in stockton....this guys got be a scam...I called him...told him im driving through stockton tonight so i can check out the bike...he said he woks....i said when he was available to show it...he said he would call....the ad says if you send him money for amtrak he will meet...check it out...400.00 for a nice paramount...what a joke
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Another one from "stopping is not an option" series. But hey - "all tuned up and ready":


""Hey,

1980's Peugeot excellent condition.Original. All tuned-up and really for the summer.

-New tires
- Vintage Brooks seat
- Single speed
-Brake less

Phone ****snip**** or email

Thanks,
Gio"

Vintage 1980's Peugeot for Sale
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[h=2] TREK Aluminium bike - $150[/h]
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TREK aluminium bike for sale
Good condition
PLEASE see pics for measurements of frame
....rode by 5'6 woman.. And a 6'1 man
150 firm.. It's a good price..


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Originally Posted by mongol777
Another one from "stopping is not an option" series. But hey - "all tuned up and ready":
C'mon dude, that's what that brick wall is for!
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C'mon dude, that's what that brick wall is for!
Haha - right, how did I miss it???
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If the fork isn't bent yet, it will be soon enough.
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Typical of some ads, three pictures, identical, showing the non-drive side, pathetic...
[h=2]Triathlon bike - $950 (Five Mile)[/h]

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Woman's specific tri bike for sale. Over $2000 put into bike. Selling as I am no longer racing due to injury . Serious inquiries only. See picture for details on upgrades.

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Typical of some ads, three pictures, identical, showing the non-drive side, pathetic...
Triathlon bike - $950 (Five Mile)



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Woman's specific tri bike for sale. Over $2000 put into bike. Selling as I am no longer racing due to injury . Serious inquiries only. See picture for details on upgrades.

Triathlon bike
Check out the spec sheet: Holy smokes, did anyone else realize that you're supposed to replace your BB every year? And of course, we all are aware of the HUGE difference that a one-tooth larger cassette cog makes for climbing, right?
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just seeing if there is any interest, make an offer!?!!
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