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05-21-14, 10:01 AM
#8526
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Two in San Diego today:
Vintage Road Bike // everything in brand new condition //// ... //////
Looks incredibly clean, probably worth the ask, but what's with the camera angles? Is this bike being sold by spiderman?
And speaking of superheroes...
Bike for super man,nice and styles
[h=2]Bike for super man,nice and styles - $445 (clairemont mesa)[/h]
With long strong shocks.
Is that "for super man" because the net is made of super-metallic-fibers that only he can break through?
Vintage Road Bike // everything in brand new condition //// ... //////
Looks incredibly clean, probably worth the ask, but what's with the camera angles? Is this bike being sold by spiderman?
And speaking of superheroes...
Bike for super man,nice and styles
[h=2]Bike for super man,nice and styles - $445 (clairemont mesa)[/h]
With long strong shocks.
Is that "for super man" because the net is made of super-metallic-fibers that only he can break through?
05-21-14, 10:03 AM
#8527
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Bike for super man,nice and styles
Bike for super man,nice and styles - $445 (clairemont mesa)
With long strong shocks.
Is that "for super man" because the net is made of super-metallic-fibers that only he can break through?
05-22-14, 07:20 AM
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05-23-14, 10:21 AM
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RARE Vintage Bianchi SX Sport Bike Celeste Green
RARE Vintage Bianchi SX Sport Bike Celeste Green - $340 (Hastings-on-Hudson)
Up for sale is a beautiful and rare vintage bianchi racing bicycle from the 80's in iconic Celeste green. Extremely high quality double butted chromoly frame, Mavic breaks, cinelli handlebars, shimano 105 derailleur, shimano rx100 downtime shifters, laprade seat post, selle Italia racing saddle, maxxis punctor proof tires bolted in with anti theft bolts, and racing cage pedals. Frame measures 56 cm and should fit anyone like 5"6 to like 6". Incredibly high quality components and a great frame that gives a cool vintage look. Great commuter bike. The only thing is there is a bit of surface rust and very minor damage to the frame. I tried to capture this with my camera. Also just for aesthetic reasons you might want to get new handlebar tape but that's only $15 or so. Rides great.
RARE Vintage Bianchi SX Sport Bike Celeste Green - $340 (Hastings-on-Hudson)
Up for sale is a beautiful and rare vintage bianchi racing bicycle from the 80's in iconic Celeste green. Extremely high quality double butted chromoly frame, Mavic breaks, cinelli handlebars, shimano 105 derailleur, shimano rx100 downtime shifters, laprade seat post, selle Italia racing saddle, maxxis punctor proof tires bolted in with anti theft bolts, and racing cage pedals. Frame measures 56 cm and should fit anyone like 5"6 to like 6". Incredibly high quality components and a great frame that gives a cool vintage look. Great commuter bike. The only thing is there is a bit of surface rust and very minor damage to the frame. I tried to capture this with my camera. Also just for aesthetic reasons you might want to get new handlebar tape but that's only $15 or so. Rides great.
- do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
05-23-14, 11:22 AM
#8530
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The seller left the part out about how the bike was neglected and sat outside in the rain for years.
RARE Vintage Bianchi SX Sport Bike Celeste Green
RARE Vintage Bianchi SX Sport Bike Celeste Green - $340 (Hastings-on-Hudson)
Up for sale is a beautiful and rare vintage bianchi racing bicycle from the 80's in iconic Celeste green. Extremely high quality double butted chromoly frame, Mavic breaks, cinelli handlebars, shimano 105 derailleur, shimano rx100 downtime shifters, laprade seat post, selle Italia racing saddle, maxxis punctor proof tires bolted in with anti theft bolts, and racing cage pedals. Frame measures 56 cm and should fit anyone like 5"6 to like 6". Incredibly high quality components and a great frame that gives a cool vintage look. Great commuter bike. The only thing is there is a bit of surface rust and very minor damage to the frame. I tried to capture this with my camera. Also just for aesthetic reasons you might want to get new handlebar tape but that's only $15 or so. Rides great.
RARE Vintage Bianchi SX Sport Bike Celeste Green - $340 (Hastings-on-Hudson)
Up for sale is a beautiful and rare vintage bianchi racing bicycle from the 80's in iconic Celeste green. Extremely high quality double butted chromoly frame, Mavic breaks, cinelli handlebars, shimano 105 derailleur, shimano rx100 downtime shifters, laprade seat post, selle Italia racing saddle, maxxis punctor proof tires bolted in with anti theft bolts, and racing cage pedals. Frame measures 56 cm and should fit anyone like 5"6 to like 6". Incredibly high quality components and a great frame that gives a cool vintage look. Great commuter bike. The only thing is there is a bit of surface rust and very minor damage to the frame. I tried to capture this with my camera. Also just for aesthetic reasons you might want to get new handlebar tape but that's only $15 or so. Rides great.
- do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
05-23-14, 02:13 PM
#8531
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Ok this one has been smoking something, wonder if it is serious or a prank he is playing on the owner...
Terribly Cool Terrible Road Bike
Wheels? Check.
Frame? Check.
Seat? Mostly Check.
Swag? Check.
Street Cred? Check.
Rust? Check.
Mojo? Check.
Vibe? Check.
No brakes? No problem!
12 gears, huh?! You only need ONE! This bike is stuck on that gear. It is known in ancient scripture as "The Forbidden Gear", and it makes the ladies go wild.
****Purchase of bike does not include protective equipment for the inevitable rush of hipster gals flocking towards you because as soon as they see you, they LITERALLY CAN'T EVEN.****
Super 80's.
Super apathetic. This bike screams "Whatever." but also screams "Sup. Cool."
Make the call. Get the bike.
$75 for the soon-to-be-dreamboat that will make this AS-IS hunk of coolness the hottest piece on the block.
Terribly Cool Terrible Road Bike
Wheels? Check.
Frame? Check.
Seat? Mostly Check.
Swag? Check.
Street Cred? Check.
Rust? Check.
Mojo? Check.
Vibe? Check.
No brakes? No problem!
12 gears, huh?! You only need ONE! This bike is stuck on that gear. It is known in ancient scripture as "The Forbidden Gear", and it makes the ladies go wild.
****Purchase of bike does not include protective equipment for the inevitable rush of hipster gals flocking towards you because as soon as they see you, they LITERALLY CAN'T EVEN.****
Super 80's.
Super apathetic. This bike screams "Whatever." but also screams "Sup. Cool."
Make the call. Get the bike.
$75 for the soon-to-be-dreamboat that will make this AS-IS hunk of coolness the hottest piece on the block.
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05-23-14, 03:59 PM
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It's hipster marketing, designed for irony's sake.
It's also (as Mike Myers would say) both bogus and sad.
It's also (as Mike Myers would say) both bogus and sad.
05-23-14, 04:00 PM
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I feel like such a fool. I sold this bike to a guy two years ago for five or ten dollars. 1959 spaceliner! one wicked bike Its exactly the same. I actually rode this thing around just like it is now in Chicago and Little Rock. It was my "don't need a lock" bike. I put that fork on it when the original crumpled going off a curb. If I had only known how cool it was!
05-23-14, 05:53 PM
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I feel like such a fool. I sold this bike to a guy two years ago for five or ten dollars. 1959 spaceliner! one wicked bike Its exactly the same. I actually rode this thing around just like it is now in Chicago and Little Rock. It was my "don't need a lock" bike. I put that fork on it when the original crumpled going off a curb. If I had only known how cool it was!
05-23-14, 06:16 PM
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He said: The only thing is there is a bit of surface rust and very minor damage to the frame. I tried to capture this with my camera. Also just for aesthetic reasons you might want to get new handlebar tape but that's only $15 or so. Rides great.
WOW! $340? Very minor damage? Rides Great? He should have said: "Needs new frame, fork and maybe a front wheel."
WOW! $340? Very minor damage? Rides Great? He should have said: "Needs new frame, fork and maybe a front wheel."
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05-23-14, 07:29 PM
#8536
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I feel like such a fool. I sold this bike to a guy two years ago for five or ten dollars. 1959 spaceliner! one wicked bike Its exactly the same. I actually rode this thing around just like it is now in Chicago and Little Rock. It was my "don't need a lock" bike. I put that fork on it when the original crumpled going off a curb. If I had only known how cool it was!
Well, actually... 1960s Sears Spaceliner Mens Chrome Tank Bike Vintage Space Age Bicycle Murray | eBay
05-23-14, 08:00 PM
#8537
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This has got to be the longest stem I have ever seen on a bicycle-and seller does not mention the extra long
stem
50cm Trek 1100 Road Bike (Omaha)
stem
50cm Trek 1100 Road Bike (Omaha)
05-23-14, 09:02 PM
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had is where it rode smooth, lubed, decent bearings and such. But I always thought because of the stamped dropouts it was a knockoff of something better.
I really am not a fan of this kind of bike, and despised riding it
I had those wingnuts so you could take the front tire off, as I was in some pretty rough areas. Would take the front tire off and pocket the wing nuts. Apparently that worked cause it was never stolen! When I sold it I put some nuts under them, as they tended to work loose every few miles or so. The weird thing is, I never look at craigslist, was doing it on a bored whim, and clicked this one. When I saw that fork and stickers I was amazed, I think that even the grips are the same.
05-24-14, 04:08 PM
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For the collectors out there _ a must have.
Collectible Dr. Pepper Special Edition 15 Speed Bicycle
Collectible Dr. Pepper Special Edition 15 Speed Bicycle
05-24-14, 08:04 PM
#8541
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' not sure if it can be classified as wacky, but the price is really ridiculous.
Specialized Stumpjumper 15" Expedition Touring bike Package XT helmet
Specialized Stumpjumper 15" Expedition Touring bike Package XT helmet
05-24-14, 08:47 PM
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' not sure if it can be classified as wacky, but the price is really ridiculous.
Specialized Stumpjumper 15" Expedition Touring bike Package XT helmet
Specialized Stumpjumper 15" Expedition Touring bike Package XT helmet
05-24-14, 09:55 PM
#8543
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05-25-14, 05:16 AM
#8544
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Around here that's just a 20 something year old Stumpjumper with a bunch of stuff tacked on it, and not tacked on very well. He wouldn't even get $300 here, regardless of cleanliness. That new average price includes hydraulic discs, aluminum frame, 29 inch wheels, etc etc. Comparing that bike to a new Stumpjumper is like comparing a top of the line Hyundai to a Maybach.,,,BD
The cheapest SJ this year, is two grand?
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bik...jumper-comp-29
The cheapest SJ this year, is two grand?
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bik...jumper-comp-29
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So many bikes, so little dime.
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05-25-14, 11:21 AM
#8545
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I feel like such a fool. I sold this bike to a guy two years ago for five or ten dollars. 1959 spaceliner! one wicked bike Its exactly the same. I actually rode this thing around just like it is now in Chicago and Little Rock. It was my "don't need a lock" bike. I put that fork on it when the original crumpled going off a curb. If I had only known how cool it was!
05-25-14, 12:39 PM
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05-25-14, 07:17 PM
#8548
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[h=2]80's Bianchi Road Bike Single Speed 56cm Green - $350 (chicago)[/h]
condition: new
Selling a Bianchi Single Speed 56cm Road bike ( Medium size). Was custom build last month. The frame is an 80's light steel Raleigh Grand Prix and was converted into a Bianchi. Fresh paint, no scratches.
Good for someone between 5'6" - 5'11" .
New leather white seat/saddle.
Chrome back brakes.
New White Shift cable
New Brake lever
New Aluminum crankset
New chain
New handle bar white tape
New Chrome drop-handle bars
New Bottom Bracket
Aluminum wheels
Asking 350.00 but can accept best offers. ( serious buyers ONLY )
condition: new
Selling a Bianchi Single Speed 56cm Road bike ( Medium size). Was custom build last month. The frame is an 80's light steel Raleigh Grand Prix and was converted into a Bianchi. Fresh paint, no scratches.
Good for someone between 5'6" - 5'11" .
New leather white seat/saddle.
Chrome back brakes.
New White Shift cable
New Brake lever
New Aluminum crankset
New chain
New handle bar white tape
New Chrome drop-handle bars
New Bottom Bracket
Aluminum wheels
Asking 350.00 but can accept best offers. ( serious buyers ONLY )
05-25-14, 09:11 PM
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Monterey craigslist: Selling bike $$$$$$$$-$150
Selling bike $$$$$$
I have no idea what it is but all black with a white chain????
Selling bike $$$$$$
I have no idea what it is but all black with a white chain????
05-25-14, 09:26 PM
#8550
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https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/4488137058.html
Somebody did not like the response they got.
Somebody did not like the response they got.
Hey **** face, this is NO way to sell a bike.
From the ********** seller:
From the ********** seller:
Originally Posted by Sellers response
Hey *****
Can u read
You r responding to an ad but didn't read it
That tells me you are a *****
I don't do business with stupid ****s that can't follow a simple request
That means you won't listen to anything else I say and will show up at my door late for your appointment ,repeatedly ask they same bunch of stupid questions waste a lot of my time wanting to try this and that,have me make a bunch of adjustments to the bike so it will fit you better , and then after about an hour tell me you will get ahold of me in a month or so when you get your tax refund
If you r going to respond to ads at least you should do as it requests or you ain't getting ****
Plain and simple *****
STOP WASTING PEOPLE'S VALUABLE TIME WITH YOUR BULL****
DON'T CONTACT ME AGAIN
IM TIRED OF DUMB MOTHER****ERS LIKE YOU THAT CANT FOLLOW A SIMPLE REQUEST
YOU MUST BE A MUTANT
The reason for this response? I simply asked for better pictures, oh yah, and I didn't follow his orders - to send along my name and tel.. I simply got excited when I saw bike I wanted and forgot to send them. Glad I didn't, folks like this should be avoided.
Can u read
You r responding to an ad but didn't read it
That tells me you are a *****
I don't do business with stupid ****s that can't follow a simple request
That means you won't listen to anything else I say and will show up at my door late for your appointment ,repeatedly ask they same bunch of stupid questions waste a lot of my time wanting to try this and that,have me make a bunch of adjustments to the bike so it will fit you better , and then after about an hour tell me you will get ahold of me in a month or so when you get your tax refund
If you r going to respond to ads at least you should do as it requests or you ain't getting ****
Plain and simple *****
STOP WASTING PEOPLE'S VALUABLE TIME WITH YOUR BULL****
DON'T CONTACT ME AGAIN
IM TIRED OF DUMB MOTHER****ERS LIKE YOU THAT CANT FOLLOW A SIMPLE REQUEST
YOU MUST BE A MUTANT
The reason for this response? I simply asked for better pictures, oh yah, and I didn't follow his orders - to send along my name and tel.. I simply got excited when I saw bike I wanted and forgot to send them. Glad I didn't, folks like this should be avoided.
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