Numbskull Of The Day...
06-01-06 | 08:45 AM
#276
Nut
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 697
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From: Tallahassle, FL
Originally Posted by mswantak
A Motobecane Grand Touring is a crap bike? Christ, who peed in your Cheerios this morning?
06-02-06 | 09:44 AM
#278
The Legitimiser
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,849
Likes: 6
From: Southampton, UK
Bikes: Gazelle Trim Trophy, EG Bates Track Bike, HR Bates Cantiflex bike, Nigel Dean fixed gear conversion, Raleigh Royal, Falcon Westminster.
Oh dear Lord, 1939? Wow, they were early in on the suicide levers. Did he stab at the 7 key and hit the 3 instead?
06-02-06 | 12:55 PM
#279
Seńor Member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 18,473
Likes: 1,559
From: Hardy, VA
Bikes: Mostly English - predominantly Raleighs
Originally Posted by Sammyboy
Oh dear Lord, 1939? Wow, they were early in on the suicide levers. Did he stab at the 7 key and hit the 3 instead?
I vote "Numbskull".
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06-03-06 | 04:20 AM
#280
Paste Taster
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,392
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: , Jury Bike, Moto Outcast 29, Spicer standard track frame and spicer custom steel sprint frame.
Originally Posted by BobHufford
I just wanted to point out the one highlighted line. In 1981 you could almost count Japanese road bikes on one hand ... 
Bob Hufford
Springfield, MO
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NISHIKI COMP II 58cm High-End Road Bike - Made In Japan - $450
Reply to: sale-165989323@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-05-30, 9:26AM PDT
NISHIKI COMP II 58cm High-End Road Bike - Made In Japan
VERY FEW road bikes were made in the country of Japan. Generally, the ones made there were of the highest quality, and used to display the Japanese frame-making art as production was shifted to Taiwan and other locations.
THIS ONE: NISHIKI COMP II 58cm
Dia-Compe Brakes & Levers.
Suntour Derailleurs & Downtube Levers.
Araya 700C Wheels with 5-speed freewheel on rear
Super-Mity Cranks with Dual Drilled Chainrings
Butted, Lugged, Hand Assembled 58cm Frame, Red Paint, circa 1981.
$450 for this fine, roadworthy upper-end road bike for someone about 6' tall.
- which also happens to be a collector's bike.
Beautiful original red paint.
https://www.craigslist.org/pen/bik/165989323.html
Bob Hufford
Springfield, MO
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NISHIKI COMP II 58cm High-End Road Bike - Made In Japan - $450
Reply to: sale-165989323@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-05-30, 9:26AM PDT
NISHIKI COMP II 58cm High-End Road Bike - Made In Japan
VERY FEW road bikes were made in the country of Japan. Generally, the ones made there were of the highest quality, and used to display the Japanese frame-making art as production was shifted to Taiwan and other locations.
THIS ONE: NISHIKI COMP II 58cm
Dia-Compe Brakes & Levers.
Suntour Derailleurs & Downtube Levers.
Araya 700C Wheels with 5-speed freewheel on rear
Super-Mity Cranks with Dual Drilled Chainrings
Butted, Lugged, Hand Assembled 58cm Frame, Red Paint, circa 1981.
$450 for this fine, roadworthy upper-end road bike for someone about 6' tall.
- which also happens to be a collector's bike.
Beautiful original red paint.
https://www.craigslist.org/pen/bik/165989323.html
Dude I have a Matsu****a frame from the 70's you wanna talk nice japanese this nishiki is nice but it is one of those mass produce pbr can tubing bikes...
06-03-06 | 04:25 AM
#281
Paste Taster
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,392
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: , Jury Bike, Moto Outcast 29, Spicer standard track frame and spicer custom steel sprint frame.
Originally Posted by Dirtdrop
bad bar tape bad wal mart seat and man I didn't think someone could be dumb enough to think and 85 schwinn is a 39 moron people like that wel there is a special place for them....
06-06-06 | 06:58 AM
#282
Freewheel Medic
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 13,560
Likes: 3,300
From: An Island on the Coast of GA!
Bikes: Snazzy* Schwinns, Classy Cannondales & a Super Pro Aero Lotus (* Ed.)
This does not quite fit C&V BUT--- while looking on ebay for a vintage Schwinn Light Set for my '66 Collegiate, I came across this:
https://cgi.ebay.com/CUSTOM-SCHWINN-S...QQcmdZViewItem
CUSTOM SCHWINN SHOW BIKE... with TV, Stereo, Light
Words cannot describe!
https://cgi.ebay.com/CUSTOM-SCHWINN-S...QQcmdZViewItem
CUSTOM SCHWINN SHOW BIKE... with TV, Stereo, Light
Words cannot describe!
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06-06-06 | 07:24 AM
#283
Unique Vintage Steel
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 11,591
Likes: 287
From: Allen, TX
Bikes: Kirk Frameworks JKS-C, Serotta Nova, Gazelle AB-Frame, Fuji Team Issue, Surly Straggler
Originally Posted by pastorbobnlnh
This does not quite fit C&V BUT--- while looking on ebay for a vintage Schwinn Light Set for my '66 Collegiate, I came across this:
https://cgi.ebay.com/CUSTOM-SCHWINN-S...QQcmdZViewItem
CUSTOM SCHWINN SHOW BIKE... with TV, Stereo, Light
Words cannot describe!
https://cgi.ebay.com/CUSTOM-SCHWINN-S...QQcmdZViewItem
CUSTOM SCHWINN SHOW BIKE... with TV, Stereo, Light
Words cannot describe!
06-06-06 | 10:59 AM
#284
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,234
Likes: 2
From: ontario
Originally Posted by Retem
I didn't know they had cotterless cranks in 1939
https://www.fattiretrading.com/ccmredbird.html - 1939
06-07-06 | 07:39 AM
#285
www.theheadbadge.com
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 29,015
Likes: 5,515
From: Southern Florida
Bikes: https://www.theheadbadge.com
It's definitely a ladies' bicycle all right...
https://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-RALEIGH-...QQcmdZViewItem
Who wears the pants in that house?
He corrected the ad though - said it was a "tpyeo."
-Kurt
https://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-RALEIGH-...QQcmdZViewItem
Who wears the pants in that house?
He corrected the ad though - said it was a "tpyeo."
-Kurt
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06-07-06 | 07:52 PM
#286
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 18,781
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File this one under Numbskull Buyer of the Day. Something very cheesy about this person's story. Trolling for sympathy, I'd say.
Neal
https://boston.craigslist.org/bik/169143687.html
Do not know much about which bicycyle to buy: Can you help me?
Reply to: sale-169143687@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-06-07, 7:00PM EDT
I do not know much about bicycles and want to buy one. The price is not my most major conceern at this point. I just want to know what would be the best for me to buy. I am 40 five ten and one hundred forty five. I will use the bike for not much use all in all. I just want one that I can ride along the beach, from the T stop in Ipswich to Crains Beach and back. Maybe some riding along the Charles too. I live in the city. It just depends on how comfortable I get as time goes on, so I want a sturdy bike that will last as I intend to keep what I buy for a long time. I know it sounds stupid but I already broke my nose running and had a nose job that was oh so painful and I am afraid of going over the handle bars. I might do some off road biking too so should I get a "mountain bike" that can withstand the terrain? Any help would be grately apppreciated and I thank you for you time! Someone mentioned a "Cody" bicycle. Ever heard of that modle and think it might me right for me?
* this is in or around BackBay
* no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Neal
https://boston.craigslist.org/bik/169143687.html
Do not know much about which bicycyle to buy: Can you help me?
Reply to: sale-169143687@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-06-07, 7:00PM EDT
I do not know much about bicycles and want to buy one. The price is not my most major conceern at this point. I just want to know what would be the best for me to buy. I am 40 five ten and one hundred forty five. I will use the bike for not much use all in all. I just want one that I can ride along the beach, from the T stop in Ipswich to Crains Beach and back. Maybe some riding along the Charles too. I live in the city. It just depends on how comfortable I get as time goes on, so I want a sturdy bike that will last as I intend to keep what I buy for a long time. I know it sounds stupid but I already broke my nose running and had a nose job that was oh so painful and I am afraid of going over the handle bars. I might do some off road biking too so should I get a "mountain bike" that can withstand the terrain? Any help would be grately apppreciated and I thank you for you time! Someone mentioned a "Cody" bicycle. Ever heard of that modle and think it might me right for me?
* this is in or around BackBay
* no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
06-07-06 | 09:56 PM
#287
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 12,275
Likes: 6
From: SE Minnesota
Bikes: are better than yours.
Originally Posted by pastorbobnlnh
This does not quite fit C&V BUT--- while looking on ebay for a vintage Schwinn Light Set for my '66 Collegiate, I came across this:
https://cgi.ebay.com/CUSTOM-SCHWINN-S...QQcmdZViewItem
CUSTOM SCHWINN SHOW BIKE... with TV, Stereo, Light
Words cannot describe!
https://cgi.ebay.com/CUSTOM-SCHWINN-S...QQcmdZViewItem
CUSTOM SCHWINN SHOW BIKE... with TV, Stereo, Light
Words cannot describe!
I can see it now. Some loon is going to take this on RAGBRAI.
06-08-06 | 12:13 AM
#288
hobby-ist
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 357
Likes: 1
From: Chicago, Suburbs
Bikes: Schwinn WorldSport, Schwinn LeTour, Jamis Crosscountry, Litespeed Saber,
Originally Posted by halfspeed
Wow, somebody figured out how to make a bike heavier than a Varsity.
I can see it now. Some loon is going to take this on RAGBRAI.
I can see it now. Some loon is going to take this on RAGBRAI.
06-09-06 | 12:43 AM
#289
my bike kills cars
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Bikes: 1972 Schwinn Varsity, 1979 Motobecane Nomade
Now I love Motobecane's, and I loved my Nomade as long as it lasted (it's fork is trashed after an accident and I am presently looking for a replacement), but a Motobecane Nomade from about 1979 for $69.99(!!!) is rediculous!
https://cgi.ebay.com/Motobecane-Nomad...QQcmdZViewItem
Although, apparently it has a Huret derailleur - I doubt that - as mine had a SunTour. This is like the splited image of my old one.
...and the TV+c|2@P Schwinn is rediculous.
https://cgi.ebay.com/Motobecane-Nomad...QQcmdZViewItem
Although, apparently it has a Huret derailleur - I doubt that - as mine had a SunTour. This is like the splited image of my old one.
...and the TV+c|2@P Schwinn is rediculous.
06-09-06 | 12:45 AM
#290
my bike kills cars
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Bikes: 1972 Schwinn Varsity, 1979 Motobecane Nomade
Another one.
https://cgi.ebay.com/1990s-Vintage-Mo...QQcmdZViewItem
1990s Vintage Motobecane Mirage road bike. Wow.
https://cgi.ebay.com/1990s-Vintage-Mo...QQcmdZViewItem
1990s Vintage Motobecane Mirage road bike. Wow.
06-09-06 | 10:50 AM
#291
Dolce far niente
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 10,710
Likes: 33
From: Southwest Idaho
Originally Posted by pragueinspring
Now I love Motobecane's, and I loved my Nomade as long as it lasted (it's fork is trashed after an accident and I am presently looking for a replacement), but a Motobecane Nomade from about 1979 for $69.99(!!!) is rediculous!
https://cgi.ebay.com/Motobecane-Nomad...QQcmdZViewItem
https://cgi.ebay.com/Motobecane-Nomad...QQcmdZViewItem
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06-09-06 | 01:30 PM
#292
Keeper of the SLDB
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,577
Likes: 6
From: Springfield, MO
Bikes: '75 Schwinn Paramount P-10, '86 Ritchey Commando, '87 Schwinn Cimarron, '91 Trek 990, '87 Schwinn High Sierra, '73 Schwinn Super Sport, '4? Schwinn New World, '76 Swing Bike.
Highlighting by me ... (I think they actually did think about producing this one -- from 1967 to 1982 at least). The Sierra Brown color was available from 1969 - 1973.
https://www.geocities.com/sldbconsume.../72ccpg14.html
One of a million ...
Bob Hufford
Springfield, MO
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Vintage 1970s custom-made Schwinn bicycle - $200
Reply to: sale-168246451@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-06-05, 1:24PM CDT
For sale by original owner:
One-of-a-kind, custom-made heavy-duty steelframe Schwinn bicycle with original generator light purchased at Schwinn (fully functional)
It is a 5-speed manufactured to look like a 10-speed -- this kind of bike was never commercially produced
The ultimate Schwinn collectible!
Fully overhauled (new brakepads, tures, tubes etc) in 2003, barely ridden since then
Dimensions: 30'' ground to frame, 22'' seat to handlebar, 26'' tires
$200.00 or OBO
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/bik/168246451.html
https://www.geocities.com/sldbconsume.../72ccpg14.html
One of a million ...
Bob Hufford
Springfield, MO
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Vintage 1970s custom-made Schwinn bicycle - $200
Reply to: sale-168246451@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-06-05, 1:24PM CDT
For sale by original owner:
One-of-a-kind, custom-made heavy-duty steelframe Schwinn bicycle with original generator light purchased at Schwinn (fully functional)
It is a 5-speed manufactured to look like a 10-speed -- this kind of bike was never commercially produced
The ultimate Schwinn collectible!
Fully overhauled (new brakepads, tures, tubes etc) in 2003, barely ridden since then
Dimensions: 30'' ground to frame, 22'' seat to handlebar, 26'' tires
$200.00 or OBO
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/bik/168246451.html
06-09-06 | 02:48 PM
#293
If I own it, I ride it
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 5,685
Likes: 820
From: Cardinal Country
Bikes: Lejeune(14), Raleigh, Raysport, Jan De Reus, Gazelle, Masi, B. Carré(4), Springfield, Greg Lemond, Andre Bertin, Schwinn Paramount
Originally Posted by pragueinspring
Now I love Motobecane's, and I loved my Nomade as long as it lasted (it's fork is trashed after an accident and I am presently looking for a replacement), but a Motobecane Nomade from about 1979 for $69.99(!!!) is rediculous!
https://cgi.ebay.com/Motobecane-Nomad...QQcmdZViewItem
Although, apparently it has a Huret derailleur - I doubt that - as mine had a SunTour. This is like the splited image of my old one.
...and the TV+c|2@P Schwinn is rediculous.
https://cgi.ebay.com/Motobecane-Nomad...QQcmdZViewItem
Although, apparently it has a Huret derailleur - I doubt that - as mine had a SunTour. This is like the splited image of my old one.
...and the TV+c|2@P Schwinn is rediculous.
06-11-06 | 03:57 PM
#294
Novist senior member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,538
Likes: 1
From: Amish Country
Bikes: have about 30 bikes right now
Originally Posted by USAZorro
"All original" - with that ridiculous seat.
That's one of the worst feedback ratings I've ever seen on e-bay.
That's one of the worst feedback ratings I've ever seen on e-bay.
06-12-06 | 01:10 PM
#295
www.theheadbadge.com
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 29,015
Likes: 5,515
From: Southern Florida
Bikes: https://www.theheadbadge.com
"Rims are rusty, but hold air:"
https://boston.craigslist.org/bik/170602747.html
"Make Offer:"
https://boston.craigslist.org/bik/170514303.html
-Kurt
https://boston.craigslist.org/bik/170602747.html
"Make Offer:"
https://boston.craigslist.org/bik/170514303.html
-Kurt
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06-13-06 | 06:59 AM
#296
Unique Vintage Steel
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 11,591
Likes: 287
From: Allen, TX
Bikes: Kirk Frameworks JKS-C, Serotta Nova, Gazelle AB-Frame, Fuji Team Issue, Surly Straggler
https://cgi.ebay.com/Koga-Miyata-Cros...QQcmdZViewItem - so many things wrong with this that I won't even start the list...
06-16-06 | 08:06 AM
#297
Unique Vintage Steel
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 11,591
Likes: 287
From: Allen, TX
Bikes: Kirk Frameworks JKS-C, Serotta Nova, Gazelle AB-Frame, Fuji Team Issue, Surly Straggler
https://cgi.ebay.com/Viscount-Fork-27...QQcmdZViewItem - recalled, pitted, oxidized, but claims is still strong enough for the seller to use... yet he's selling it cheap. Wonder why...
06-16-06 | 08:50 AM
#298
The Improbable Bulk
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 8,379
Likes: 7
From: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Bikes: Many
I don't know if the seller is the numbskull, or me...
I have been looking for a 1 & 1/8 threadless rigid fork with Canti bosses and at least 8" long steerer...
In my eBay search I found the following forks:
https://search.ebay.com/search/search...rclo=&saprchi=
I actually found one of them, and am watching it as I decide whether to buy used or just pay the LBS $45 (about $15 extra once shipping is included) for a new one...
But, I kept wondering... where is/are the ridge/s on this fork? It wasn't until I saw that there were several listed by this vendor that I realized that he made a spelling and/or grammar error...
I think I have to take the heat for being a numbskull here for not making the connection! Ridged vs rigid...
I have been looking for a 1 & 1/8 threadless rigid fork with Canti bosses and at least 8" long steerer...
In my eBay search I found the following forks:
https://search.ebay.com/search/search...rclo=&saprchi=
I actually found one of them, and am watching it as I decide whether to buy used or just pay the LBS $45 (about $15 extra once shipping is included) for a new one...
But, I kept wondering... where is/are the ridge/s on this fork? It wasn't until I saw that there were several listed by this vendor that I realized that he made a spelling and/or grammar error...
I think I have to take the heat for being a numbskull here for not making the connection! Ridged vs rigid...
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06-16-06 | 09:38 AM
#299
Unique Vintage Steel
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 11,591
Likes: 287
From: Allen, TX
Bikes: Kirk Frameworks JKS-C, Serotta Nova, Gazelle AB-Frame, Fuji Team Issue, Surly Straggler
Sounds like the type of spelling mistake I would make, over and over again, without ever realizing it. Don't feel too bad.
Don't feel too bad.
Originally Posted by dgregory57
I don't know if the seller is the numbskull, or me...
I have been looking for a 1 & 1/8 threadless rigid fork with Canti bosses and at least 8" long steerer...
In my eBay search I found the following forks:
https://search.ebay.com/search/search...rclo=&saprchi=
I actually found one of them, and am watching it as I decide whether to buy used or just pay the LBS $45 (about $15 extra once shipping is included) for a new one...
But, I kept wondering... where is/are the ridge/s on this fork? It wasn't until I saw that there were several listed by this vendor that I realized that he made a spelling and/or grammar error...
I think I have to take the heat for being a numbskull here for not making the connection! Ridged vs rigid...
I have been looking for a 1 & 1/8 threadless rigid fork with Canti bosses and at least 8" long steerer...
In my eBay search I found the following forks:
https://search.ebay.com/search/search...rclo=&saprchi=
I actually found one of them, and am watching it as I decide whether to buy used or just pay the LBS $45 (about $15 extra once shipping is included) for a new one...
But, I kept wondering... where is/are the ridge/s on this fork? It wasn't until I saw that there were several listed by this vendor that I realized that he made a spelling and/or grammar error...
I think I have to take the heat for being a numbskull here for not making the connection! Ridged vs rigid...
06-17-06 | 05:41 PM
#300
If I own it, I ride it
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 5,685
Likes: 820
From: Cardinal Country
Bikes: Lejeune(14), Raleigh, Raysport, Jan De Reus, Gazelle, Masi, B. Carré(4), Springfield, Greg Lemond, Andre Bertin, Schwinn Paramount
Perhaps not numbskull, but maybe con of the day.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/bik/172526134.html
Just for grins, I looked up the bike in question. Available for under $400. And he paid how much? Gee, guy, sorry you got ripped...like you really paid $700.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/bik/172526134.html
Just for grins, I looked up the bike in question. Available for under $400. And he paid how much? Gee, guy, sorry you got ripped...like you really paid $700.