Numbskull of the day part Deux (II)
01-27-09, 01:15 PM
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You gonna eat that?
The bike is weird. It looks like it has a dual chain ring in the front (I think Collegiate 5s had chain guards that ran all the way to the back, not just the circular one on the crank), but there is no front derailleur.
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01-27-09, 02:26 PM
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Possibly a crank from a 1984 Traveler 5 speed https://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1980_1990/1984Ltwt16.html
put on a 1980 Collegiate.https://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1980_1990/1980_21.html
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01-27-09, 03:04 PM
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https://atlanta.craigslist.org/bik/1010102122.html
From one of the local flippers. Yes, there is a picture. Yes, you can clearly read the name on the side of the bike. At least it's clean.
Peaugeot Canyon Express 18 Speed Mountain Bike-Excellent Condition - $160 (Atlanta)
01-27-09, 04:20 PM
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As I anticipated, the marvelous bamboo bike was picked up on Bike Snob NY...
01-27-09, 05:25 PM
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huh? what does this even mean?
https://bellingham.craigslist.org/bik/1010296044.html
2bick 1907,98 sell 1450.
01-27-09, 05:37 PM
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huh? what does this even mean?
2bick 1907,98 sell 1450.
https://bellingham.craigslist.org/bik/1010296044.html
2bick 1907,98 sell 1450.
https://bellingham.craigslist.org/bik/1010296044.html
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01-27-09, 05:46 PM
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01-27-09, 05:53 PM
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https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/1010208788.html
You mean only a beautiful female can ride them? Or do they come with a beautiful female? Not a bad price for both.
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BEAUTIFUL FEMALE ROLLER BLADES - $100
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01-27-09, 06:01 PM
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Not at all numbskull, but the title made me hesitant to click on it. It wasn't as bad as I've come to expect...
Quickie Handcycle for sale
Quickie Handcycle for sale
01-27-09, 06:16 PM
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Not at all numbskull, but the title made me hesitant to click on it. It wasn't as bad as I've come to expect...
Quickie Handcycle for sale
Quickie Handcycle for sale
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01-27-09, 08:40 PM
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Yer basic numbskull: crappy non-drive-side photo, crappy condition, but it's got a recognizable name so it must be worth $100 to some fool who wants to build a fixie:
https://detroit.craigslist.org/bik/1010494039.html
Sad thing is, the downtube shifter and (seeming) lack of a dork disk raise the possibility that it was one of the better bike boom Peugeots.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/bik/1010494039.html
Sad thing is, the downtube shifter and (seeming) lack of a dork disk raise the possibility that it was one of the better bike boom Peugeots.
01-27-09, 09:40 PM
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Numbskull? Nay, I give 'im full marks for innovation! I'd trust the chain brake (if properly attached, etc.) - it isn't much different that the old Odyssey canti straddle rod, which worked just fine. He also deserves points for the patience & effort to alternate colors of chain links.
01-27-09, 10:53 PM
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01-27-09, 11:17 PM
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2bick 1907,98 sell 1450.
Two bikes. Paid $1,907.98. Will sell both for $1,450.00
That's my guess at a translation. I was thinking these run quite a bit cheaper than that, but not sure.
Two bikes. Paid $1,907.98. Will sell both for $1,450.00
That's my guess at a translation. I was thinking these run quite a bit cheaper than that, but not sure.
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01-28-09, 04:57 AM
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01-28-09, 05:25 AM
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Numbskull? Nay, I give 'im full marks for innovation! I'd trust the chain brake (if properly attached, etc.) - it isn't much different that the old Odyssey canti straddle rod, which worked just fine. He also deserves points for the patience & effort to alternate colors of chain links.
I wonder if this mod was just to add weight or if he was just too cheap to buy a set of brake crossover wires? Maybe he felt he needed to ad some extra weight too?
01-28-09, 09:19 AM
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Yer basic numbskull: crappy non-drive-side photo, crappy condition, but it's got a recognizable name so it must be worth $100 to some fool who wants to build a fixie:
https://detroit.craigslist.org/bik/1010494039.html
Sad thing is, the downtube shifter and (seeming) lack of a dork disk raise the possibility that it was one of the better bike boom Peugeots.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/bik/1010494039.html
Sad thing is, the downtube shifter and (seeming) lack of a dork disk raise the possibility that it was one of the better bike boom Peugeots.
If it is indeed a better than average bike boom Peugeot in acceptable shape and I can bargain a bit...
Will post pix he sends if they seem interesting (perhaps in another thread).
01-28-09, 10:00 AM
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Thought for a second I'd found a good one for the "Alt Bikes" category, but not so. It's a
"ANTIQUE RED ADULT SIZE TRI-CYCLE STEAM ENGINE BIKE". Sounds pretty cool, no? Then I get to looking at his photos. There's some miscellaneous junk on the back of this adult tricycle, but doesn't seem to be any steam engine, any boiler, any piping or valve works, no attachment to the wheels, nothing. All there is, steam-related, is a steam gauge. Then I notice the question asked:
Q: Your pictures do not show the steam engine. Is it still there?
A: no sir, there is no engine attatched, just whats in the pictures.
Doh!
So basically, if I put a "Warp Factor Meter" on the front of my bicycle, and throw some crap in a basket on the back, I'll have a warp drive bicycle?
https://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-RED-ADUL...3A1%7C294%3A50
(Even a non-functioning steam engine would have been cool!)
"ANTIQUE RED ADULT SIZE TRI-CYCLE STEAM ENGINE BIKE". Sounds pretty cool, no? Then I get to looking at his photos. There's some miscellaneous junk on the back of this adult tricycle, but doesn't seem to be any steam engine, any boiler, any piping or valve works, no attachment to the wheels, nothing. All there is, steam-related, is a steam gauge. Then I notice the question asked:
Q: Your pictures do not show the steam engine. Is it still there?
A: no sir, there is no engine attatched, just whats in the pictures.
Doh!
So basically, if I put a "Warp Factor Meter" on the front of my bicycle, and throw some crap in a basket on the back, I'll have a warp drive bicycle?
https://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-RED-ADUL...3A1%7C294%3A50
(Even a non-functioning steam engine would have been cool!)
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01-28-09, 10:31 AM
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01-28-09, 10:36 AM
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01-28-09, 12:50 PM
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Extra length welded onto the stem?
01-28-09, 04:33 PM
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Moronic numbskull (jerk, loser, etc.) of the day...an $800 bicycle advertised on NJ CL without photos, no mention of model or frame size, and shows a total lack of knowledge of his offering.
"fuji bike w/all equipment for touring - $800
fuji touring bike tire 1.25, has suspention handlebars, best breaking
system, removable wheel for easy storage, back rack w/storage bag,
bottle holder, miles counter, night light, gloves, wide comfortable
seat, 12-15 speed, and much more."
"fuji bike w/all equipment for touring - $800
fuji touring bike tire 1.25, has suspention handlebars, best breaking
system, removable wheel for easy storage, back rack w/storage bag,
bottle holder, miles counter, night light, gloves, wide comfortable
seat, 12-15 speed, and much more."