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love love love IT crowd! Moss is ossome!
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07-23-15, 09:23 AM
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I guess you can always eat the bike if you get hungry or does that mean it is noodle y ?
Schwinn souper Le Tour 12.2 58cm / 22" - $160 (Niles)
Schwinn souper Le Tour 12.2 58cm / 22"
Schwinn souper Le Tour 12.2 58cm / 22" - $160 (Niles)
Schwinn souper Le Tour 12.2 58cm / 22"
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07-23-15, 03:53 PM
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I guess you can always eat the bike if you get hungry or does that mean it is noodle y ?
Schwinn souper Le Tour 12.2 58cm / 22" - $160 (Niles)
Schwinn souper Le Tour 12.2 58cm / 22"
Schwinn souper Le Tour 12.2 58cm / 22" - $160 (Niles)
Schwinn souper Le Tour 12.2 58cm / 22"
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07-23-15, 03:54 PM
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https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/5129442991.html $175
So let it be written, so let it be done. An odd duck, rigid fork with threadless headset. How late were Cannondale making rigid fork MTB's?
A little research... it's a 1998-2000-ish M400. Seems like a really excellent candidate for a commuter or a modern-looking drop bar conversion.
So let it be written, so let it be done. An odd duck, rigid fork with threadless headset. How late were Cannondale making rigid fork MTB's?
A little research... it's a 1998-2000-ish M400. Seems like a really excellent candidate for a commuter or a modern-looking drop bar conversion.
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07-23-15, 04:28 PM
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This is definitely a bicycle. If it's a functional Cannondale, it's probably a good deal. But from this ad, who can say?
Cannondale Road Bike $100
Cannondale Road Bike $100
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07-23-15, 04:43 PM
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Ain't that the truth! Used to be you could tell what farms belonged to a German around here because they had every vehicle and piece of farm equipment they ever owned lined up out behind the barn because they might need a part off them someday. Then the price of scrap metal went through the roof, guess it paid off after all for a lot of them. 
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07-23-15, 04:46 PM
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I'm on the other side of the state and I've been seeing ads for "souper" bikes here too. What da' Heck?!
I guess you can always eat the bike if you get hungry or does that mean it is noodle y ?
Schwinn souper Le Tour 12.2 58cm / 22" - $160 (Niles)
Schwinn souper Le Tour 12.2 58cm / 22"
Schwinn souper Le Tour 12.2 58cm / 22" - $160 (Niles)
Schwinn souper Le Tour 12.2 58cm / 22"
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07-23-15, 05:23 PM
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Wow, can you say Anger Management ... 
Have you yelled at a stoned guy on a pink recumbent bike? If so, shut the **** up.
There are quite a few dickheads like you out there who have nothing better to do than yell **** at me when I'm riding my bike, and I would appreciate it if you stopped.
I hate living in Seaside. This ****ty little tourist trap of a town gets on my nerves like no other, and I've been stuck here for over a year. I get high and ride my bike because it's a catharsis; I'm trying to get away from you ****s.
You know exactly who you are: drunkards, old people, poseurs, skanks, yuppies, white trash, children of drunken white trash or yuppies, etc. You come here from Portland, which is a beautiful city, to see the beach. Once you're here, you realize that the beach is where dirt meets water, so you get bored and do things like blow money on overpriced crap from local merchants who make their fortunes by selling, well, overpriced crap to idiot tourists, and/or you get drunk at one of the many bars downtown. After you blow all your money on useless **** or alcoholic beverages, you look for someone different from you to **** with, because that's what makes this country great.
My bike, which is a 2001 BikeE CT with a red anodized aluminum frame which you ******* think is pink for some reason, is certainly different.
It looks a little different, therefore we must YELL AT THE PERSON RIDING IT INCESSANTLY!
You idiots yell at me at least 5-10 times a day, depending upon what time of day I go riding. You'd think that, given the sheer number of times per day I'm yelled at, there would be a little variation in the dialogue, but there's not. People typically only yell at me to slow down/watch out, or to tell me that I have a nice bike.
Guess what, dip****s. I know I'm going fast. You don't need to tell me. If I crash, I'm going to get hurt.Thus, instinct dictates that I avoid it. If you really want to avoid an accident, perhaps you should get the **** out of the way rather than tell me my business. Do you know why I go 40mph down the promenade? Because I'm able to do it safely. The only threat to my safety is you: the heroic town criers that insist upon making sure that everyone around them behaves a certain way instead of looking out for yourself and adapting to your surroundings like a rational being. If you don't want any harm to come to your fat, tick-like wife and ugly, ugly children, then perhaps your antithesis of a functional family shouldn't take up the entire width of a sidewalk that is designated for bicycle traffic.
For those of you who want to compliment me on my bike, you seriously, sincerely, need to keep your goddamned trap shut. I have a cool bike? No ****ing ****. I thought the same thing when I saw it, hence why I own it. WOW! Am I going REEEEEAAAALLY FAST? I guess you'd better yell that at me as I'm barrelling down a hill passing moving cars, because I would never know otherwise.
Seriously, how ****ed in the head do you have to be in order to get your jollies by yelling inane bull**** at complete strangers in public places? Just ****ing stop. Leave me alone. Let me ride in peace.
Also, please don't contact me for anything, ever.
Have you yelled at a stoned guy on a pink recumbent bike? If so, shut the **** up.
There are quite a few dickheads like you out there who have nothing better to do than yell **** at me when I'm riding my bike, and I would appreciate it if you stopped.
I hate living in Seaside. This ****ty little tourist trap of a town gets on my nerves like no other, and I've been stuck here for over a year. I get high and ride my bike because it's a catharsis; I'm trying to get away from you ****s.
You know exactly who you are: drunkards, old people, poseurs, skanks, yuppies, white trash, children of drunken white trash or yuppies, etc. You come here from Portland, which is a beautiful city, to see the beach. Once you're here, you realize that the beach is where dirt meets water, so you get bored and do things like blow money on overpriced crap from local merchants who make their fortunes by selling, well, overpriced crap to idiot tourists, and/or you get drunk at one of the many bars downtown. After you blow all your money on useless **** or alcoholic beverages, you look for someone different from you to **** with, because that's what makes this country great.
My bike, which is a 2001 BikeE CT with a red anodized aluminum frame which you ******* think is pink for some reason, is certainly different.
It looks a little different, therefore we must YELL AT THE PERSON RIDING IT INCESSANTLY!
You idiots yell at me at least 5-10 times a day, depending upon what time of day I go riding. You'd think that, given the sheer number of times per day I'm yelled at, there would be a little variation in the dialogue, but there's not. People typically only yell at me to slow down/watch out, or to tell me that I have a nice bike.
Guess what, dip****s. I know I'm going fast. You don't need to tell me. If I crash, I'm going to get hurt.Thus, instinct dictates that I avoid it. If you really want to avoid an accident, perhaps you should get the **** out of the way rather than tell me my business. Do you know why I go 40mph down the promenade? Because I'm able to do it safely. The only threat to my safety is you: the heroic town criers that insist upon making sure that everyone around them behaves a certain way instead of looking out for yourself and adapting to your surroundings like a rational being. If you don't want any harm to come to your fat, tick-like wife and ugly, ugly children, then perhaps your antithesis of a functional family shouldn't take up the entire width of a sidewalk that is designated for bicycle traffic.
For those of you who want to compliment me on my bike, you seriously, sincerely, need to keep your goddamned trap shut. I have a cool bike? No ****ing ****. I thought the same thing when I saw it, hence why I own it. WOW! Am I going REEEEEAAAALLY FAST? I guess you'd better yell that at me as I'm barrelling down a hill passing moving cars, because I would never know otherwise.
Seriously, how ****ed in the head do you have to be in order to get your jollies by yelling inane bull**** at complete strangers in public places? Just ****ing stop. Leave me alone. Let me ride in peace.
Also, please don't contact me for anything, ever.
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"Needs some work." I considered offering $10, but that may be too much.
C. ITOH Road Bike
C. ITOH Road Bike
Heck, our local thrift shops try to sell donated bikes more battered than that, missing pieces for more than $50.
A new chain, a bit of WD40, and that bike could be back on the road.
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07-23-15, 06:54 PM
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This guy must be FAST!
......considering RAGBRAI doesn't finish for 2 more days.........
just finished RAGBRAI--$65 OBO
just finished RAGBRAI--$65 OBO
just finished RAGBRAI--$65 OBO - $65 (davenport bus station)
condition: good
make / manufacturer: huffy
model name / number: awesomeness
size / dimensions: fits 5'7-6'
• safety tips
• prohibited items
• product recalls
• avoiding scams
Professional adventurer selling bike used for RAGBRAI to make video blog on traveling inexpensively.
See pics. Rack not included.
Huffy ten speed.
Fixed and lined tires/tubes.
And front derailer.
Fixed back and front spokes/aligned wheels.
This thing is newly tuned up, the chain/cassette drive train is in great shape.
The only catch is that you have to meet me somewhere so I can catch a bus out of davenport by 4:15 pm.
condition: good
make / manufacturer: huffy
model name / number: awesomeness
size / dimensions: fits 5'7-6'
• safety tips
• prohibited items
• product recalls
• avoiding scams
Professional adventurer selling bike used for RAGBRAI to make video blog on traveling inexpensively.
See pics. Rack not included.
Huffy ten speed.
Fixed and lined tires/tubes.
And front derailer.
Fixed back and front spokes/aligned wheels.
This thing is newly tuned up, the chain/cassette drive train is in great shape.
The only catch is that you have to meet me somewhere so I can catch a bus out of davenport by 4:15 pm.
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07-23-15, 07:11 PM
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Perhaps the Huffy MTB riders are just the fastest riders in the the group
07-23-15, 08:04 PM
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Yep, hopefully I won't have to work Saturday because the route they're taking to the river once they hit Davenport is part of the route I take to and from work and the Bix 7 Run is going on at the same time and my alternate route goes right through all the festivities associated with it.
Well, he IS a "professional adventurer"............ 
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07-23-15, 08:21 PM
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no stopping this bike - $250 (park ridge)
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/5137724574.html
This bike rolls like hell but no stopping because the brakes be for another bike. Lock them down and it's like a 3mph head wind - almost imperceptible. Best bet is plan ahead and pay attention. A helmet and health insurance are good ideas (not included). The gears are for looks because no shifter or derailleur. Back wheel is 24" but bike is 26", so profile is chick magnet: final level.
Consider trade for 24" chainsaw or a case of rum.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/5137724574.html
This bike rolls like hell but no stopping because the brakes be for another bike. Lock them down and it's like a 3mph head wind - almost imperceptible. Best bet is plan ahead and pay attention. A helmet and health insurance are good ideas (not included). The gears are for looks because no shifter or derailleur. Back wheel is 24" but bike is 26", so profile is chick magnet: final level.
Consider trade for 24" chainsaw or a case of rum.
- do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
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I couldn't figure out why they wanted so much for a mid-level Fuji. The word "gravel" must cost an extra $300.
[h=2]1983* Fuji Del Rey Gravel Bike - $495 (St. Paul, MN) *1984[/h]1983 Fuji Del Rey Gravel Bike
1983 Fuji Del Rey Gravel Bike
- Lugged Steel Frame, Quad Butted VALite
- New Brake Cables and Housings
- New Derailleur Cables and Housings
- Suntour ARX Front and Rear Derailleurs
- Sugino RT Crank
- Red Cloth Griptape
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Recent tune up
$495
[h=2]1983* Fuji Del Rey Gravel Bike - $495 (St. Paul, MN) *1984[/h]1983 Fuji Del Rey Gravel Bike
1983 Fuji Del Rey Gravel Bike
- Lugged Steel Frame, Quad Butted VALite
- New Brake Cables and Housings
- New Derailleur Cables and Housings
- Suntour ARX Front and Rear Derailleurs
- Sugino RT Crank
- Red Cloth Griptape
- Nitto Technomic Stem
- New Club Roost Cross Terra Tires
- DiaCompe G500 Brakes
- Sugino SP-H Seatpost
- MKS Pedals
-Araya rims
- New Chain
Size is 58cm.
Mechanic Owned
Wheels are trued and new grease all around.
Recent tune up
$495
07-23-15, 10:17 PM
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no stopping this bike - $250 (park ridge)
no stopping this bike
Consider trade for 24" chainsaw or a case of rum.
no stopping this bike
Consider trade for 24" chainsaw or a case of rum.
Maybe a little less rum????
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I couldn't figure out why they wanted so much for a mid-level Fuji. The word "gravel" must cost an extra $300.
[h=2]1983* Fuji Del Rey Gravel Bike - $495 (St. Paul, MN) *1984[/h]1983 Fuji Del Rey Gravel Bike
Mechanic Owned
$495
[h=2]1983* Fuji Del Rey Gravel Bike - $495 (St. Paul, MN) *1984[/h]1983 Fuji Del Rey Gravel Bike
Mechanic Owned
$495
It doesn't say if he is a VW Bug or Ferrari mechanic
07-23-15, 10:25 PM
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I think he needs AA meetings myself. 
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Manual Crotch Rocket - $400
Finally, a 2008 Specialized Sequoia for $400 OBO.
When the leather seat bites into your ass and your feet strike the pedal, you'll feel an adrenaline rush like never before.
This bad boy rockets down the road like a Ferrari.
Light-weight and designed for speed, you'll love what this bike can do for your legs.
Heck yes!
Imagine pedaling this Specialized around town and all the people trapped in their steel contraptions oggling your toned, tanned calves.
Honk! Honk!
You will build up a fan base from miles around when you cycle around town on this green machine.
Can you picture yourself tucked behind this machine, rocketing down the road, sweat dripping off your cheeks?
Then make this rare find a part of your cycling experience today.
Please text or email.
Your manual crotch rocket awaits.
Manual Crotch Rocket - $400
Finally, a 2008 Specialized Sequoia for $400 OBO.
When the leather seat bites into your ass and your feet strike the pedal, you'll feel an adrenaline rush like never before.
This bad boy rockets down the road like a Ferrari.
Light-weight and designed for speed, you'll love what this bike can do for your legs.
Heck yes!
Imagine pedaling this Specialized around town and all the people trapped in their steel contraptions oggling your toned, tanned calves.
Honk! Honk!
You will build up a fan base from miles around when you cycle around town on this green machine.
Can you picture yourself tucked behind this machine, rocketing down the road, sweat dripping off your cheeks?
Then make this rare find a part of your cycling experience today.
Please text or email.
Your manual crotch rocket awaits.