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02-16-11, 04:59 PM
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You'd need a PDA on the handle bars to figure out how to sequential shift this puppy.
unusual bicycle (Lynn)
Date: 2011-02-16, 5:05PM EST
Reply to: sale-nnsny-2218286783@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Project 140 speed bicycle...5 speed rear internal, 7 speed cluster, 4 sprocket crank..I picked up this project on CL for my kid several weeeks ago and he has to many projects to start this one. Who wants to play with this one?
unusual bicycle (Lynn)
Date: 2011-02-16, 5:05PM EST
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Project 140 speed bicycle...5 speed rear internal, 7 speed cluster, 4 sprocket crank..I picked up this project on CL for my kid several weeeks ago and he has to many projects to start this one. Who wants to play with this one?
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02-16-11, 05:41 PM
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You'd need a PDA on the handle bars to figure out how to sequential shift this puppy.
unusual bicycle (Lynn)
Date: 2011-02-16, 5:05PM EST
Reply to: sale-nnsny-2218286783@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Project 140 speed bicycle...5 speed rear internal, 7 speed cluster, 4 sprocket crank..I picked up this project on CL for my kid several weeeks ago and he has to many projects to start this one. Who wants to play with this one?
unusual bicycle (Lynn)
Date: 2011-02-16, 5:05PM EST
Reply to: sale-nnsny-2218286783@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Project 140 speed bicycle...5 speed rear internal, 7 speed cluster, 4 sprocket crank..I picked up this project on CL for my kid several weeeks ago and he has to many projects to start this one. Who wants to play with this one?
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02-17-11, 11:58 AM
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Huh
Someone is taking the whole fixie thing way too seriously.
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/2219449393.html
lots of bikes - fixed / single speed / vintage road etc.
beardmanbicycles.com
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/2219449393.html
lots of bikes - fixed / single speed / vintage road etc.
beardmanbicycles.com
02-17-11, 12:18 PM
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Someone is taking the whole fixie thing way too seriously.
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/2219449393.html
lots of bikes - fixed / single speed / vintage road etc.
beardmanbicycles.com
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/2219449393.html
lots of bikes - fixed / single speed / vintage road etc.
beardmanbicycles.com
For $575, you can have a 56cm Bianchi fixie. Neat.
02-17-11, 05:12 PM
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https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/2220025732.html
Now that's a hot lead.... for the rock bottom price of $425 you can have an unusable Bianchi!
Now that's a hot lead.... for the rock bottom price of $425 you can have an unusable Bianchi!
02-17-11, 08:50 PM
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https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/2220025732.html
Now that's a hot lead.... for the rock bottom price of $425 you can have an unusable Bianchi!
Now that's a hot lead.... for the rock bottom price of $425 you can have an unusable Bianchi!
02-19-11, 10:34 AM
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OLD BICYCLE - $20 (Appleton)
Date: 2011-02-16, 10:50PM CST
Reply to: sale-jy9eh-2218881571@craigslist.org
The only information I have on this bike is that it is on old winston, and it has liscense plates from kaukauna 87 The only thing wrong with it is that when you peddle it doesnt go anywhere.
* Location: Appleton
Date: 2011-02-16, 10:50PM CST
Reply to: sale-jy9eh-2218881571@craigslist.org
The only information I have on this bike is that it is on old winston, and it has liscense plates from kaukauna 87 The only thing wrong with it is that when you peddle it doesnt go anywhere.
* Location: Appleton
02-21-11, 09:47 AM
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https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/2226019738.html
"This is a good exercise bike as it is heavy."
Classic. Seller is a bit of a tool, with annoying habit of selling damaged bikes and failing to mention the damage, but this one isn't damaged. It's just an excellent exercise bike because it is heavy. Sheesh.
"This is a good exercise bike as it is heavy."
Classic. Seller is a bit of a tool, with annoying habit of selling damaged bikes and failing to mention the damage, but this one isn't damaged. It's just an excellent exercise bike because it is heavy. Sheesh.
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02-21-11, 03:32 PM
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"single gear bike - $150 (downtown)
Date: 2011-02-21, 2:13PM EST
Reply to: sale-qqqwf-2226636385@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
red and white
90 cm from ground to seat post
56 cm top bar
8042010315 for info
firm price no trades "
Date: 2011-02-21, 2:13PM EST
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red and white
90 cm from ground to seat post
56 cm top bar
8042010315 for info
firm price no trades "
Which begat:
wtb: single speed bike (richmond)
Date: 2011-02-21, 2:30PM EST
Reply to: see below
I'm 11'10" and need a single speed bike. Frame needs to be 90-94cm. Thanks!
Date: 2011-02-21, 2:30PM EST
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I'm 11'10" and need a single speed bike. Frame needs to be 90-94cm. Thanks!
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02-21-11, 05:44 PM
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OLD BICYCLE - $20 (Appleton)
The only thing wrong with it is that when you peddle it doesnt go anywhere.[/COLOR]
* Location: Appleton
The only thing wrong with it is that when you peddle it doesnt go anywhere.[/COLOR]
* Location: Appleton
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02-21-11, 06:37 PM
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Someone got confused in the assembly process.
for sale: one bike (Cornelius style) - $50 (Henderson Av.)
Date: 2011-02-19, 5:19PM CST
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for sale: one bike (Cornelius style) - $50 (Henderson Av.)
Date: 2011-02-19, 5:19PM CST
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02-23-11, 03:39 AM
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Someone got confused in the assembly process.
for sale: one bike (Cornelius style) - $50 (Henderson Av.)
Date: 2011-02-19, 5:19PM CST
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for sale: one bike (Cornelius style) - $50 (Henderson Av.)
Date: 2011-02-19, 5:19PM CST
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02-23-11, 03:57 AM
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Or maybe they're not constrained by the "rules" the "man" forces you to build bikes with, maaan. I say it's a modern art masterpiece. He's deconstructing our very idea of what a bicycle is.
"Ceci n'est pas un un vélo"
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02-23-11, 04:09 AM
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Imagine the look on an equally silly person who test rode it only to find that pedaling moves you backwards! ;-)
02-23-11, 04:26 AM
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According to my calculations, pedaling that bike will actually move you backwards in *time*. Might be a good way to go scoop some C/V finds before they were C/V. Only problem is you have to shift the gears to small/small to go forward in time again - hello chain rub!
02-23-11, 07:53 AM
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evil neva dies
This has been making the rounds in the DC/Baltimore circles. It's been picked up on Bike Snob, so it's officially "Epic."
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/m...219698932.html
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/m...219698932.html
02-23-11, 04:30 PM
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Remember this IS a genuine original early schwinn
Vintage schwinn - $1000 (concord / pleasant hill / martinez)
Date: 2011-02-22, 5:29PM PST
Reply to: sale-gshgm-2229344726@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
This is a classic antique schwinn
Condition is 7/10
Custom red/green paint job.
Tires hold air, rides fine.
With a bit of tarnish remover and polish the chrome would POP.
Remember this IS a genuine original early schwinn
Guy drinks light beer, what can you expect?
Date: 2011-02-22, 5:29PM PST
Reply to: sale-gshgm-2229344726@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
This is a classic antique schwinn
Condition is 7/10
Custom red/green paint job.
Tires hold air, rides fine.
With a bit of tarnish remover and polish the chrome would POP.
Remember this IS a genuine original early schwinn
Guy drinks light beer, what can you expect?
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02-24-11, 10:30 AM
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I think the Budget Bicycle Center is mainlining some extremely pure delusion:
https://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Ross-Sup...item51980103a3
I mean, I like old Rosses, and they're certainly under-rated, but this is a 200$ bike at best.
Who sets their prices? I know we've discussed this before, but they're absolutely out of whack with nearly everything I know. I've vistied their store, and they've always been a bit on the high side, but on-line, they're insane...
https://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Ross-Sup...item51980103a3
I mean, I like old Rosses, and they're certainly under-rated, but this is a 200$ bike at best.
Who sets their prices? I know we've discussed this before, but they're absolutely out of whack with nearly everything I know. I've vistied their store, and they've always been a bit on the high side, but on-line, they're insane...
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02-25-11, 08:15 PM
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you think this is silly look below.
I stumbled across this in the general forum
any one need a go ast Bianchi with upright "moustache" bars?
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2199506645.html
This bike is light weight road bike with mustache handlebars so that you can ride upright and still move fast. I'm 5'8.5" and it fits me fine though it would work for someone a bit shorter too. The frame would've been too small for me without the tall handle bars.
This is a really fun bike to ride. The electra bell and front light are included.
Thanks!
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/2199506645.html
This bike is light weight road bike with mustache handlebars so that you can ride upright and still move fast. I'm 5'8.5" and it fits me fine though it would work for someone a bit shorter too. The frame would've been too small for me without the tall handle bars.
This is a really fun bike to ride. The electra bell and front light are included.
Thanks!
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02-27-11, 10:40 PM
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A great tutorial on internet salesmanship.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl_-Pilxdnw
A couple of my favorite lines: "The seat sorta fell" ; "It's antique or vintage or something like that".
Yes, 4 minutes of your life you'll never get back.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl_-Pilxdnw
A couple of my favorite lines: "The seat sorta fell" ; "It's antique or vintage or something like that".
Yes, 4 minutes of your life you'll never get back.
02-28-11, 03:33 AM
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Somebody will appreciate how well it hangs though.
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