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anixi 06-02-13 04:19 PM

^1978 AO8, not worth $300, at least in my area.

lasauge 06-02-13 04:33 PM

I'm just going to let this one speak for itself:

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rc...781444800.html

shoota 06-02-13 06:29 PM


Originally Posted by lasauge (Post 15696227)
I'm just going to let this one speak for itself:

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rc...781444800.html

Just wow.

Cache 06-02-13 07:27 PM

Do people just make this stuff up?

http://cgi.ebay.com/140986664689

THIS FRAME WAS BUILT BY EXON CORPORATION BEFORE THEY WERE EXON MOBILE ...THE DESIGNER AND DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THIS FRAME WAS JOHN HOWARD , WHO WAS A RACER OF NOTE IN THE EARLY 70's AND ALSO WORKED FOR EXON......IT WAS A GREAT FEAT TO BE ABLE TO GET EXON TO LET JOHN DESIGN AND BUILD THIS FRAME IN THEIR FACILITY WHILE WORKING FOR THEM IN TEXAS ABOUT THE FRAME SET : >>>>>>> SIZING ... ALL MEASURMENTS ARE CENTER TO CENTER.....TOP TUBE 22 3/4 SEAT TUBE 22 <<<<<< IT IS FULL CARBON TUBES INCLUDING THE FORK AND THOSE BEAUTIFUL LUGS ARE STAINLESS....THE EQUIPMENT I AM INCLUDING WITH THE FRAME SET IS WHAT IS LEFT OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT....1974 RECORD REAR DERAILLEUR , MODIFIED RCORD SEAT POST TO FIT FRAME , IDEALE LEATHER COVERED 2001 MODEL SADDEL , REAR WHEEL WITH CAMPY RECORD HUB , NISI RIM , ORIGINAL RECORD BOTTOM BRACKET , ORIGINAL RECORD HEAD SET. ORIGINAL RECORD BRAKE LEVERS , CABLES AND CALIPERS....ALL THE COMPONENTS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION AND THIS INCLUDES THE BEARINGS AND RIM BUT EXCLUDES THE RUBER BRAKE HOODS and O-RINGS ON THE BRAKE CALIPERS..... BIKE WAS USED VERY LITTLE [ BASICALLY FOR TIME TRIALS ] .....WHEN YOU GET THIS BIKE YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT THE CONDITION OF THE ORIGINAL BRAKE PADS , ALMOST UNUSED , AND THEY ARE NOT HARD BECAUSE OF PROPER STORAGE....I THINK THE STARTING PRICE IS VERY REASONABLE , ESPECIALLY IF YOU CONSIDER THAT THE INCLUDED EQUIPMENT IS EASILY WORTH SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS....BE SURE TO READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY .....IF YOU HAVE EVER SEEN ONE OF THESE SEND ME A NOTE AND I WILL ADD IT TO MY LISTING..... [ ...... I WILL INCLUDE A COPY OF MY AUTOGRAPHED PICTURE OF JOHN HOWARD..... ]

anixi 06-02-13 10:24 PM

Someone has a warped sense of humor, see pics 1,2, and 5 esp. to see what a piece this is, and they want $156:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CAMPAGNOLO-R...item4173d37276


http://i.ebayimg.com/t/CAMPAGNOLO-Re...7E%7E60_12.JPG

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sloar 06-03-13 06:21 AM

customize one of a kind you can look and look you will not find what is this guy smoking?


guy says it retails for 10 grand but he will take 7,000. pretty nice discount..

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/...ps51df987e.jpg

IthaDan 06-03-13 07:29 AM


Originally Posted by lasauge (Post 15696227)
I'm just going to let this one speak for itself:

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rc...781444800.html

Sometimes I wonder if people actually want to sell the things they put up on craigslist or if they're just appeasing a spouse.

smontanaro 06-03-13 07:46 AM


Originally Posted by lasauge (Post 15696227)
I'm just going to let this one speak for itself:

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rc...781444800.html

I don't see the problem. He got one of the pictures in focus. What more could you ask? :)

bikecrate 06-03-13 08:06 AM

More CL creative writing...

http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/bik/3844610915.html

CONQUER THE ZOMBIE HORDES! Schwinn 6-Speed Battle Cruiser - $65 (Wesley Chapel)

http://images.craigslist.org/3Kf3Le3...d66dbe1645.jpg

When sh*t hit's the fan, you will be able to ride from deserted city to survivor encampment on this 40 pound beast made from pure U.S.A. manufactured steel.
Shimano 6-speed drive train and Weinmann brakes take care of business when you're ready to haul-ass or stop and confront. They could use an adjustment, but if you can't do that yourself, you'll never make it, anyway.
Tires are impervious to road debris and can take slashes from any manner of improvised zombie decapitators.
When all the roadies, weight-weenies, and other abominations of society have been eaten alive and left to rot, you will be gliding away on this black magic carpet.

Price is $65 and when it all goes down, it will be priceless.

E-mail, if interested, and please leave a NON-SPAM message with local info or phone #.
Thanks, and good luck out there!

zukahn1 06-03-13 09:03 AM


Originally Posted by Cache (Post 15696794)
Do people just make this stuff up?

http://cgi.ebay.com/140986664689

THIS FRAME WAS BUILT BY EXON CORPORATION BEFORE THEY WERE EXON MOBILE ...THE DESIGNER AND DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THIS FRAME WAS JOHN HOWARD , WHO WAS A RACER OF NOTE IN THE EARLY 70's AND ALSO WORKED FOR EXON......IT WAS A GREAT FEAT TO BE ABLE TO GET EXON TO LET JOHN DESIGN AND BUILD THIS FRAME IN THEIR FACILITY WHILE WORKING FOR THEM IN TEXAS ABOUT THE FRAME SET : >>>>>>> SIZING ... ALL MEASURMENTS ARE CENTER TO CENTER.....TOP TUBE 22 3/4 SEAT TUBE 22 <<<<<< IT IS FULL CARBON TUBES INCLUDING THE FORK AND THOSE BEAUTIFUL LUGS ARE STAINLESS....THE EQUIPMENT I AM INCLUDING WITH THE FRAME SET IS WHAT IS LEFT OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT....1974 RECORD REAR DERAILLEUR , MODIFIED RCORD SEAT POST TO FIT FRAME , IDEALE LEATHER COVERED 2001 MODEL SADDEL , REAR WHEEL WITH CAMPY RECORD HUB , NISI RIM , ORIGINAL RECORD BOTTOM BRACKET , ORIGINAL RECORD HEAD SET. ORIGINAL RECORD BRAKE LEVERS , CABLES AND CALIPERS....ALL THE COMPONENTS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION AND THIS INCLUDES THE BEARINGS AND RIM BUT EXCLUDES THE RUBER BRAKE HOODS and O-RINGS ON THE BRAKE CALIPERS..... BIKE WAS USED VERY LITTLE [ BASICALLY FOR TIME TRIALS ] .....WHEN YOU GET THIS BIKE YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT THE CONDITION OF THE ORIGINAL BRAKE PADS , ALMOST UNUSED , AND THEY ARE NOT HARD BECAUSE OF PROPER STORAGE....I THINK THE STARTING PRICE IS VERY REASONABLE , ESPECIALLY IF YOU CONSIDER THAT THE INCLUDED EQUIPMENT IS EASILY WORTH SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS....BE SURE TO READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY .....IF YOU HAVE EVER SEEN ONE OF THESE SEND ME A NOTE AND I WILL ADD IT TO MY LISTING..... [ ...... I WILL INCLUDE A COPY OF MY AUTOGRAPHED PICTURE OF JOHN HOWARD..... ]

I don't see much wacky other than this is a fairly rare frame. Nothing seems made up Exon did make these frames during the 70's mainly for there race team.

Rollfast 06-03-13 09:49 AM

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AHA! My E-VIL plans have succeeded! http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=320964 :ride:

Rollfast 06-03-13 10:01 AM

Just to note that the people with the Tiger in the tank (Humble et al) are Exxon, the congressman was Exon, the seller's fault.

Rollfast 06-03-13 10:10 AM

I love the way they placed it to make the front wheel look smaller via an optical delusion!

That's very hip though. And a great price as well.

DO take the time to click "Best Of" if you appreciated the creativity as well!

PS Wait until the frame gets here and I start posting the Miami Middleweight Huffy...


Originally Posted by bikecrate (Post 15698361)
More CL creative writing...

http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/bik/3844610915.html

CONQUER THE ZOMBIE HORDES! Schwinn 6-Speed Battle Cruiser - $65 (Wesley Chapel)

http://images.craigslist.org/3Kf3Le3...d66dbe1645.jpg

When sh*t hit's the fan, you will be able to ride from deserted city to survivor encampment on this 40 pound beast made from pure U.S.A. manufactured steel.
Shimano 6-speed drive train and Weinmann brakes take care of business when you're ready to haul-ass or stop and confront. They could use an adjustment, but if you can't do that yourself, you'll never make it, anyway.
Tires are impervious to road debris and can take slashes from any manner of improvised zombie decapitators.
When all the roadies, weight-weenies, and other abominations of society have been eaten alive and left to rot, you will be gliding away on this black magic carpet.

Price is $65 and when it all goes down, it will be priceless.

E-mail, if interested, and please leave a NON-SPAM message with local info or phone #.
Thanks, and good luck out there!


likebike23 06-03-13 11:36 AM


Originally Posted by shoota (Post 15696574)
Just wow.

Sounds to me like that guy's been tweeking on meth for days. I'm not sure if that was an ad for a bike or a cry for help.

Cache 06-03-13 02:21 PM


Originally Posted by zukahn1 (Post 15698645)
I don't see much wacky other than this is a fairly rare frame. Nothing seems made up Exon did make these frames during the 70's mainly for there race team.

Exxon bought the design from Larry Blake who called it the Line Seeker. John Howard was a pro bike rider and did ride a Graftek for the Exxon Cool Gear team, but as far as I know had nothing to do with designing the frame, so yes, that bit seems made up.

jhess74 06-03-13 05:14 PM

Admittedly, a marginal bike for what's probably an appropriate price, but... is this really the best job you can do with the photo?

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bik/3847149569.html

big chainring 06-03-13 06:33 PM

I don't want to meet this seller.
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/bik/3847592672.html
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3847575268.html
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3847573851.html
http://images.craigslist.org/3E13If3...3abba510a6.jpg

MookieBlaylock 06-04-13 12:45 PM

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I apparently don't know much about BMX bikes...

http://columbia.craigslist.org/bik/3845332195.html

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=321270

2011 Verde Radia Custom - $800 (Columbia)
image 1 image 2 image 3
Selling my 2011 Verde Radia completely custom. I just moved here from Massachusetts and i dont have time to ride anymore. The bike has treated me well i bought it from Full Circle Bike Shop in 2011 when it was brand new. I paid $579.99 which is msrp. I've put over a grand into it there is nothing stock on it. I will name every part and the prices.

2011 Verde Radia Frame
Handle bars- Shadow Vultus 9"rise 30"wide $79.99msrp
Grips- ODI Longnecks purple $10.99mrsp
Stem- Hoffman Topload purple $54.99msrp
Headset- Cult Intergrated black $24.99msrp
Forks- Kink Empire pearl white $164.99msrp
Front hub- Tree V2 black $119.99msrp
Front spokes and nipples- Tree Straight lace spokes black $.85x36 and green and purple nipples $10.99msrp for a bag
Front Rim- Fly Bikes white $89.99msrp
Front tire- Duo Stunner 100psi $23.99msrp
Seat- Kink Sexton olive $44.99msrp
Sprocket- Shadow Scream 25t purple $29.99msrp
Bottom Bracket- Fly Bikes 22mm $29.99msrp
Cranks- Subrosa *****in' 22mm 175mm $144.99msrp
Pedals- Fly Bike purple $19.99msrp
Chain- Shadow Half Link V2 $34.99msrp
Rear wheel- Alienation army green laced to Primo Remix 9t hub $100 bought used
Rear tire- Eastern Burnout $19.99msrp
Throwing in my good back wheel too it just needs new bolts should only cost like $15
Ill give you the specs
Hub- Demolition MaryKate LHD 9t black $119.99msrp/ built in hub gaurd
Rim- Eclat white $64.99msrp
Spokes and nipples- Danscomp spokes black $.45x36 Nipples purple and green $10.99 a bag

I dont wanna see it go but its time. I love this bike. It was well riden but everything is still solid on it. There are scratchs but no dents or cracks. Im looking for $800obo or Trade for Moped that runs. Dont waste my time i wont waste yours the bikes more then worth the money so dont low ball me. You can call/text me at 413-218-6198 my names mike.

cycle_maven 06-04-13 02:25 PM

You're never getting your moped, Mike. :lol:

Shp4man 06-04-13 02:58 PM


LOL. $350? Ha- good luck with that!

El Segundo 06-04-13 04:37 PM

Needs a little polish and wax to bring the paint back to life. Maybe you can get the owner to throw in the tree for fire wood. :)

http://nashville.craigslist.org/bik/3848773368.html

http://images.craigslist.org/3E23G83...b32d81193e.jpg

mountaindave 06-04-13 08:05 PM

Considering those are Pure Fix brand bikes that retail for $390, those prices aren't out of line at all. I'm not commenting on their intrinsic value, they just aren't priced out of line.

big chainring 06-04-13 08:12 PM

^^^I dont know about you, but they hurt my eyes.^^^

mountaindave 06-04-13 08:12 PM


Originally Posted by El Segundo (Post 15705050)
http://images.craigslist.org/3E23G83...b32d81193e.jpg
IVE TOOK PICS OF THE BIKE IT WAS PUT IN A TREE 20 YEARS AGO ,,, LOOK AT THE SPOCKET ON IT NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE LOOKED IT UP SKIP CHAIN, HAS BRASS PLATE ON FRONT OF BIKE SAID EMPIRE THEY ARE STILL IN THE BUSS OF BIKES ,,, IT WOULD MAKE A KILLER RAT ROD BIKE CAR SHOWS HAVE STARTED BACK UP OR A GREAT WALL HANGER OR YOU CAN PUT IT IN YOUR TREE AT YOUR HOUSE WHAT WOULD YOU GIVE FOR IT THANKS NO TEXTING CALLS ONLY THANKS 615 938 0938

I also hate it when people yell at me over the internet and can't take the time to use proper grammar. I'm not just a bike snob...

big chainring 06-04-13 08:16 PM

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/3836838286.html
http://images.craigslist.org/3Ka3J43...b5031e1220.jpg
Good Grief! I sold this frame to the seller. $450?


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