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02-05-16, 11:21 AM
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Not only is the picture a great way to display the bike for sale, there's also this in the text:
[h=2]fully custom bmx bike need gone - $300[/h]Serious injury only
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fully custom bmx bike need gone
[h=2]fully custom bmx bike need gone - $300[/h]Serious injury only
Howard
fully custom bmx bike need gone
02-05-16, 11:51 AM
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Not only is the picture a great way to display the bike for sale, there's also this in the text:
fully custom bmx bike need gone - $300
Serious injury only
Howard
fully custom bmx bike need gone
fully custom bmx bike need gone - $300
Serious injury only
Howard
fully custom bmx bike need gone
02-05-16, 12:34 PM
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This tells you everything you need to know about the crazy Toronto bike market.
Bare frame, replaced fork, creases obviously removed from top tube and down tube, still has dents, I assume HiTen frame tubing, would have to be painted.
$260
Best cash offer.
The frame needs repair if you want it to be original, this is more of a winter project/ parts frameset. some good old oddball parts for collectors or people that restore older steel bicycles. Frame has been repaired at some point, dented from a lock banging on the frame for years. Headset is a Bianchi headset, couple of rust spots, some of the headset lock nuts are chewed up a bit, but could be replaced, forks are Columbus Cromor and are better quality then the frame is. I am inlcluding a 26.2mm seatpost that fits this frame and a stem and handlebars that fit, the seatpost and stem are new, handlebar is about 15 yr old Profile Design 42cm alloy drop bar.
Bianchi headbadge, fork, and headset, frame needs repair | other | Markham / York Region | Kijiji
Bare frame, replaced fork, creases obviously removed from top tube and down tube, still has dents, I assume HiTen frame tubing, would have to be painted.
$260
Best cash offer.
The frame needs repair if you want it to be original, this is more of a winter project/ parts frameset. some good old oddball parts for collectors or people that restore older steel bicycles. Frame has been repaired at some point, dented from a lock banging on the frame for years. Headset is a Bianchi headset, couple of rust spots, some of the headset lock nuts are chewed up a bit, but could be replaced, forks are Columbus Cromor and are better quality then the frame is. I am inlcluding a 26.2mm seatpost that fits this frame and a stem and handlebars that fit, the seatpost and stem are new, handlebar is about 15 yr old Profile Design 42cm alloy drop bar.
Bianchi headbadge, fork, and headset, frame needs repair | other | Markham / York Region | Kijiji
Replacement fork.
Toptube/Downtube damage.
And blames it on carrying a lock around.
It does say "best cash offer". Maybe try $25?
02-05-16, 01:56 PM
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02-05-16, 01:59 PM
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I know this has been discussed before here but I always like CL ads that have no pics and say something like 'bike, works good'. lol. I always wonder, does anyone ever call about ads like that? I sure dont.
02-05-16, 08:18 PM
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I'm not sure what this guy was aiming to do, but it didn't work.
prewar Vinage 1920 Mead Ranger bike for sale or trade
[h=2]prewar Vinage 1920 Mead Ranger bike for sale or trade - $650 (Garden Groveand los Angeles)[/h]
Customize .....ONE of a.KIND .....Bike$.650
firm .on price ..it has a 3 speed nexus .700"rims This bike is very fast,it has 72 teeth crank. It measures 12" across.the first gear it ride smooth but went you but the second gear it started to take off and went you but the third one on you well be going fast I mean way fast ....... YOU must pick UP......if you wanted the bike leave your phone number..will not answer text ,don't have cell phone.call after 10 AM. show contact info trade for other prewar bike or electric guitar or what you got ? .
prewar Vinage 1920 Mead Ranger bike for sale or trade
[h=2]prewar Vinage 1920 Mead Ranger bike for sale or trade - $650 (Garden Groveand los Angeles)[/h]
Customize .....ONE of a.KIND .....Bike$.650
firm .on price ..it has a 3 speed nexus .700"rims This bike is very fast,it has 72 teeth crank. It measures 12" across.the first gear it ride smooth but went you but the second gear it started to take off and went you but the third one on you well be going fast I mean way fast ....... YOU must pick UP......if you wanted the bike leave your phone number..will not answer text ,don't have cell phone.call after 10 AM. show contact info trade for other prewar bike or electric guitar or what you got ? .
02-05-16, 11:58 PM
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02-06-16, 12:05 AM
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I'm not sure what this guy was aiming to do, but it didn't work.
prewar Vinage 1920 Mead Ranger bike for sale or trade
prewar Vinage 1920 Mead Ranger bike for sale or trade - $650 (Garden Groveand los Angeles)
Customize .....ONE of a.KIND .....Bike$.650
firm .on price ..it has a 3 speed nexus .700"rims This bike is very fast,it has 72 teeth crank. It measures 12" across.the first gear it ride smooth but went you but the second gear it started to take off and went you but the third one on you well be going fast I mean way fast ....... YOU must pick UP......if you wanted the bike leave your phone number..will not answer text ,don't have cell phone.call after 10 AM. show contact info trade for other prewar bike or electric guitar or what you got ? .
prewar Vinage 1920 Mead Ranger bike for sale or trade
prewar Vinage 1920 Mead Ranger bike for sale or trade - $650 (Garden Groveand los Angeles)
Customize .....ONE of a.KIND .....Bike$.650
firm .on price ..it has a 3 speed nexus .700"rims This bike is very fast,it has 72 teeth crank. It measures 12" across.the first gear it ride smooth but went you but the second gear it started to take off and went you but the third one on you well be going fast I mean way fast ....... YOU must pick UP......if you wanted the bike leave your phone number..will not answer text ,don't have cell phone.call after 10 AM. show contact info trade for other prewar bike or electric guitar or what you got ? .
I like the exercise bike crankset
I agree, the seller may have put some effort into the rebuild, but it just a mishmash of junk. A little ambitious on the pricing. I can imagine that will haunt craigslist for some time. With some luck it will sell by September 2016 (or 2017) and the next Burning Man.
02-06-16, 03:31 AM
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If you read the text, all your questions will be answered!
"the first gear it ride smooth but went you but the second gear it started to take off and went you but the third one on you well be going fast I mean way fast"
02-06-16, 06:59 AM
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What races did this bike win? I'm almost assured a victory if I show up.
,,,,BD
challenger low ride custom Race bike
,,,,BDchallenger low ride custom Race bike
02-06-16, 07:13 AM
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02-06-16, 07:58 AM
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I answered a "Peugeot bike $125" ad with no pictures. It was a late 70's PX10 when he rolled it out of the house.,,,,BD
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02-06-16, 08:51 AM
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02-06-16, 11:04 AM
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You don't need to,
If they are battery packs for stealth motors.
Perhaps it beat the neighborhood dog 3 times. The fourth time wasn't so lucky
To be fair, apparently the bike has been advertised since at least June 2015, and has been dropped in price by at least $100
https://www.recumbentriders.org/forums/threads/18117/
If they are battery packs for stealth motors.
Perhaps it beat the neighborhood dog 3 times. The fourth time wasn't so lucky
To be fair, apparently the bike has been advertised since at least June 2015, and has been dropped in price by at least $100
https://www.recumbentriders.org/forums/threads/18117/
02-06-16, 11:45 AM
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02-06-16, 12:33 PM
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I thought it was a lot older song than it is. But, apparently it is a made-up story, or melding of a couple of stories. But, it is hard to say that paying the full asking price was "cheating" anybody. If I get a good price on Craigslist, I'll often round up $5, and everyone is happy
And, of course, if the event was real, it would have been Private Malone's car, and the note in the glovebox indicated that he might have been ok with the sale.
And, of course, if the event was real, it would have been Private Malone's car, and the note in the glovebox indicated that he might have been ok with the sale.
02-06-16, 04:17 PM
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True they are valid. I just thought her reason that he got a car so doesn't ride anymore was kinda funny, like he rode it to get places.
02-06-16, 04:21 PM
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OK, not bikes, but I love the title:
box of 21 files for wood work or mental
Apparently, a new use for files!
Of course, it is Asheville.....
box of 21 files for wood work or mental
box of 21 files for wood work or mental
Apparently, a new use for files!
Of course, it is Asheville.....
box of 21 files for wood work or mental
A couple look badly contaminated.
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"NEW PRICE" Fassst motorized bicycle, custom built | other | Guelph | Kijiji
$500
Raliegh frame from the 80s, when raleigh made good frames.... custom made fork with board track style bars. it has an 80cc engine, ported, new gaskets, new bearings, new clutch pads, has custom tuned exhaust and intake with boost bottle, has SBP shifter kit with custom made chain tensioner and 24 tpooth sprockt..7 spd shimano rear. wheelies likes crazy in first gear... fast as hell.... 75 - 80 km/h, decent tires and good brakes. also has tow hitch..I will include your choice of either a 1.5L or 2L proper gas tank..I liked the rattiness of the lawnmower tank but...500.00 obo no lowballers. serious inquiries only
$500
Raliegh frame from the 80s, when raleigh made good frames.... custom made fork with board track style bars. it has an 80cc engine, ported, new gaskets, new bearings, new clutch pads, has custom tuned exhaust and intake with boost bottle, has SBP shifter kit with custom made chain tensioner and 24 tpooth sprockt..7 spd shimano rear. wheelies likes crazy in first gear... fast as hell.... 75 - 80 km/h, decent tires and good brakes. also has tow hitch..I will include your choice of either a 1.5L or 2L proper gas tank..I liked the rattiness of the lawnmower tank but...500.00 obo no lowballers. serious inquiries only
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"NEW PRICE" Fassst motorized bicycle, custom built | other | Guelph | Kijiji
Raliegh frame from the 80s,
fast as hell.... 75 - 80 km/h
Raliegh frame from the 80s,
fast as hell.... 75 - 80 km/h
No lights or signals?
So, what is in the tank?
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RALEIGH BIKE
Hello, my name is Fidel Balsnurfce. I had a Bike left at my house apprx 6 days ago. I've been asking people about the bike but nobody seems to know where it came from. Looks pretty nice. The color is STEALTH black just like them bomber Jets be looking. (This bike doesn't fly) Wish it flew! That would be pretty assume right ?!?! I was thinking 50$ seems a quite too high for this wonderful bike. So 40$ and a bottle of Patron will do it. 420 friendly as well 
This bike is plenty fun! There is a pretty hefty lock on this bike.. It's okay I know some people tho that can cut it for the low low $$$$ I tried cutting it myself ( see pictures below) no luck with that
Just check out the pictures! Thank you for taking the time to read this Yours truly
-Fidel Balsnurfce
This bike is plenty fun! There is a pretty hefty lock on this bike.. It's okay I know some people tho that can cut it for the low low $$$$ I tried cutting it myself ( see pictures below) no luck with that Just check out the pictures! Thank you for taking the time to read this Yours truly -Fidel Balsnurfce
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02-07-16, 01:30 AM
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If someone brings the key, do they still have to pay $50?
Has he called the PD with the description and SN?