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gaucho777 09-27-11 03:46 PM

http://medford.craigslist.org/bik/2603489617.html

Landshark road bike frame mens lg - $250 (ashland)

Date: 2011-09-17, 10:20AM PDT
Reply to: sale-v76zc-2603489617@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
near new condition............steel frame, with the exception of a small cut on center seat tube, which can be welded it if you would like.

  • Location: ashland
  • it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
http://images.craigslist.org/3p13of3...197eb81424.jpg http://images.craigslist.org/3nc3o53...cc37071be0.jpg

"Near new condition...except for the small cut on the seat tube." The seat tube is cut all the way through! I like how the seller says "can be welded if you would like" as if riding without welding is an option. :rolleyes:

okane 09-27-11 04:15 PM

It's just a "small cut."

gaucho777 09-27-11 04:28 PM

^ Wafer-thin, right?

dgodave 09-27-11 05:45 PM

Cut? How the hell do you accidentally cut your seat tube?
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cb400bill 09-27-11 08:52 PM


Originally Posted by dgodave (Post 13287006)
Cut? How the hell do you accidentally cut your seat tube?
.

cutting off the u-lock?

bikemanbob 09-27-11 09:06 PM


Originally Posted by DavidW56 (Post 13285421)
^ I AM in Detroit, and I have to admit I'd like to see this bike. I can't believe Bikemanbob passed on it! Bob, if I get this bike, can I bring it in to the shop for you to change the oil and do a front-end alignment?:lol:

And the laughs continue! Please do buy. I would love to see it.

mild steel 09-27-11 10:37 PM


Originally Posted by bikemanbob (Post 13287781)
And the laughs continue! Please do buy. I would love to see it.

If I lived in Dee-troit I'd make the trip just to see how big and heavy a battery he has in the plastic milk carton front basket with no rear brakes. Stopping that puppy from any kind of speed would be a fine test of skillz.

mild steel 09-28-11 06:25 PM

Huge pile of fertilizer getting spread out here:

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/bik/2622644121.html

"I also checked the internet and noticed that Gitane TDF's are selling for around $350, but it also costs $165 to ship them! Why would I sell it for $100? I don't like to haggle. But I hope the buyer is someone who will ride it, not just someone that wants to resell it and make some money off of me." Sure thing, but the buyer pays the shipping they want it that bad.

I'd bet the farm he picked this up Sunday at a garage sale, there's way too much detail and drama going on here.

FlatSix911 09-28-11 10:08 PM


Originally Posted by mild steel (Post 13288118)
If I lived in Dee-troit I'd make the trip just to see how big and heavy a battery he has in the plastic milk carton front basket with no rear brakes. Stopping that puppy from any kind of speed would be a fine test of skillz.

A keeper ... fur shur :thumb:

http://images.craigslist.org/5V55Z55...723bac1223.jpg http://images.craigslist.org/5Q25T25...4df40813f6.jpg http://images.craigslist.org/5Y15P25...e3e05d131c.jpg

mild steel 10-01-11 06:49 PM

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http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/bik/2613004995.html

MISSONI FOR TARGET 28"BICYCLE COPPER - $1325 (DELRAY BEACH,FL.)

BRAND NEW LIMITED EDITION ON MISSONI FOR TARGET 28" WOMEN'S BIKE.
THE MUCH ANTICIPATED AND COVETED PIECE OF THE ENTIRE COLLECTION!
YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE A PIECE OF MISSONI HISTORY! THE BICYCLE IS A WORK OF ART!

E-MAIL ANY QUESTIONS AS ALL SALES ARE FINAL.THIS IS READY TO BE PICKED UP TODAY!
SHIPPING IS ADDITIONAL AT ACTUAL COST TO YOUR LOCATION IF YOU LIKE.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=221030

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For those who missed it: Target got stampedes in their stores last month as people fought to buy special one-time-only stuff by their pet Italian designer Missoni. The fugly bike pic'd above with those really bad acid-flashback zig-zag stripes all over has a Shimano 3 IGH and I think sold for about $400. There's also a black 'n white version that's equally obnoxious.

The flippers immediately started hawking all the special Missoni stuff on eBay with reported success for clothing and household stuff, but this bike hasn't moved in the month since. Maybe because bright op-art patterns just look better stretched across nice lady curves than all over some poor undeserving bike. Hate flippers, esp. @ 3x's markup.

lml999 10-01-11 09:12 PM


Originally Posted by cb400bill (Post 13139632)
I am picturing a 13 year old and a 15 year old, with dad's tool box, wrenching on bikes.

Ouch. That brings back memories, including a neighbor's bike I painted. The more I painted, the worse it got. Guess orange peel finishes weren't popular yet in 1974. :)

Lee

cb400bill 10-03-11 07:17 PM

Just another slightly overpriced Raleigh Marathon.

http://nmi.craigslist.org/bik/2614367843.html

1984 Raleigh 12 Speed Men's Bike - $800

Aquakitty 10-03-11 11:16 PM


Originally Posted by lml999 (Post 13306406)
Ouch. That brings back memories, including a neighbor's bike I painted. The more I painted, the worse it got. Guess orange peel finishes weren't popular yet in 1974. :)

Lee

Heh, one bike I painted as a kid I used a low grit sand paper and you could see every line through the paint. I also painted the seatpost... needless to say it was nearly impossible to adjust after that!

ChicAgo steel 10-04-11 07:51 AM

A small cut on center seat tube, which can be welded it if you would like.

It's just a flesh wound!

King Arthur: [after Arthur's cut off both of the Black Knight's arms] Look, you stupid Bastard. You've got no arms left.
Black Knight: Yes I have.
King Arthur: *Look*!
Black Knight: It's just a flesh wound.

frantik 10-04-11 08:20 AM

wow two monty python references for the same ad :D

Flying Merkel 10-04-11 11:03 AM

This guy should be forbidden to own bikes or access the internet. Poor bike.


fixie frame - $100 (longbeach)

Date: 2011-10-03, 10:31PM PDT
Reply to: sale-r8znf-2631466570@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
I have a road bike frame theat used to have gears and brake but now i took everything off and all i am selling is the frame and the crank is still on..the crank still has the three rings to put gears or if u wanna make it into a fixie u can just cut off the one of the rings or just take it to the bike shop..it has the pedals but one is missing so u would have to buy that..right now it is purple but for 10dollars i would paint it any color u want.this frame is great to make a fixie..i made a fixie using the same type of frame...down below i will show u how mined turned out..i dont ahve any pictures of the frame cause my camera is mess up but if u want a picture just txt me and i will take one with my phone 562 676 5898 txt please or just email me..100$ or make a offer..but money only..if u seem like a nice person i will probably lower price to 90$..
562 676 5898

  • Location: longbeach
  • it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
http://images.craigslist.org/5V55Q65...9c2a1417c0.jpg

gaucho777 10-04-11 12:55 PM


Originally Posted by Flying Merkel (Post 13317445)
..right now it is purple but for 10dollars i would paint it any color u want.this frame is great to make a fixie..

$10 paint job. I bet he does quality work. :rolleyes:

LemondFanForeve 10-04-11 06:38 PM

Not a bike, but look @ this idjit, thinks he's going to get $500 for a pair of Oakley factory Pilot sunglasses. Someone needs to inform him, that when new, they werent even $200(I remember them selling for around $125), so why would you think you could get $500 for them, when they werent even a 3rd of that new? Good grief.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oakley-Vinta...item1e67557f82

J.Wolfe 10-04-11 08:35 PM

for someone tall, this is a steal

http://images.craigslist.org/5U35X15...4f3ee51d10.jpg

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/2630173799.html

LemondFanForeve 10-04-11 08:48 PM


Originally Posted by J.Wolfe (Post 13319954)


Is that a good deal for the price? Seems a bit high to me, but I dont know.

sailorbenjamin 10-04-11 08:50 PM

..it has the pedals but one is missing so u would have to buy that..
So how many pedals are left?

ecnewell 10-05-11 07:52 AM

Let's guess WHY this was only ridden 10 miles...

schwinn road bike with less than 10 miles - $250 (spring city)

Date: 2011-10-05, 9:09AM EDT
Reply to: sale-dsra6-2616886094@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

I have a bikes a schwinn world series late 90s model which has only like 10 miles yes 10 miles. was bought and taken out at valley forge trail and never rode since then.
its new was kept in the shade since then. you might just need to buy some tires since this have been sitting since then.i did put air and they hold. text 9253394435 is the number if you need this bike.i will not return emails.
has quik release and and ready to go

Location: spring city
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

http://images.craigslist.org/5T55Z15...5c3a1218fb.jpg

:eek: ouch!

Toeslider 10-05-11 09:15 AM


Originally Posted by ecnewell (Post 13321246)
Let's guess WHY this was only ridden 10 miles...

schwinn road bike with less than 10 miles - $250 (spring city)


:eek: ouch!

I must be missing something. I don't get it?

ecnewell 10-05-11 09:18 AM

Maybe it's just me, but that seat looks like it would be pointing directly at a very sensitive area, especially if one were trying to ride in the drops. Could be an optical illusion though, or perhaps some people find this comfortable?

himespau 10-05-11 09:50 AM

Given that picture, it's really hard to tell anything about it. Way too backlit.


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