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08-13-13, 08:19 AM
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2014 Cannondale SuperSix EVO 2
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08-13-13, 08:22 AM
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08-13-13, 08:40 AM
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At least he dropped the price $200 on both of these gems in the last month or two... If he gets under 400, I will start taking these ads seriously. He has been listing both for at least a year and a half, once or twice a week. IIRC he started in the 1200 range on both?
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/3992608184.html
https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/3992608184.html
should be Columbus DB and the lugs/chrome look great
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08-13-13, 11:59 AM
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Well considering the almost random mix of components Italian, French, Japanese and American not even all of the same vintage and the fact it is only mid level frame I couldn't see a serious buyer going more than $300-350 in most markets.
08-13-13, 01:20 PM
#7005
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And considering he bought the Italvega on CL $150 or less from an older woman, 2 days before he listed it for $1000+. If I wasn't in Lake Charles at the time, I would have bought it and kept it, for the original price.,,,,BD
IE: he's a low life flipper who can't even spell half of the components he's bragging about.... He's gotten better, but probably from google searches. His first posting about them was dismal...You could barely understand him...
IE: he's a low life flipper who can't even spell half of the components he's bragging about.... He's gotten better, but probably from google searches. His first posting about them was dismal...You could barely understand him...
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08-13-13, 01:32 PM
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08-13-13, 06:39 PM
#7007
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https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/d...978484070.html
If I lived near DC, I'd answer this one!
Two Fun Girls Seek Two Laid Back Bros With Two Tandem Bikes (Washington, DC)
You know that awkward feeling when you're riding your tandem bike and there's no one on the back of it?
Fret no longer.
We're two adventurous 24-year-old girls who love biking around the city and today we had an epiphany--let's take our love for biking to the next level.
Do you have a tandem bike? Want to ride around on a sunny afternoon with a cute chick on your back seat?
We're thinking the recipe for good times looks something like this:
2 guys
2 tandem bikes
4 positive attitudes
We'll bring the beer, You bring the bikes
If you're not a serial killer and want to let the good times roll, get in touch.
peace & love,
biker babes
If I lived near DC, I'd answer this one!
Two Fun Girls Seek Two Laid Back Bros With Two Tandem Bikes (Washington, DC)
You know that awkward feeling when you're riding your tandem bike and there's no one on the back of it?
Fret no longer.
We're two adventurous 24-year-old girls who love biking around the city and today we had an epiphany--let's take our love for biking to the next level.
Do you have a tandem bike? Want to ride around on a sunny afternoon with a cute chick on your back seat?
We're thinking the recipe for good times looks something like this:
2 guys
2 tandem bikes
4 positive attitudes
We'll bring the beer, You bring the bikes
If you're not a serial killer and want to let the good times roll, get in touch.
peace & love,
biker babes
08-14-13, 07:07 AM
#7010
Bicycle Repairman
Not a problem. Already have a 1968 Mini-Twinn and a 20" homemade BMX tandem. Finding another dude to go along with this should be easy too. People are always bugging me to ride these little bikes. If so called "Cute chicks" are involved I'd probably have a waiting list... 
08-14-13, 11:18 AM
#7012
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He's certainly covered all of the bases on what it could be...
CLphiladelphiaall for sale / wantedbicycles - by owner
Reply vmmpq-3961625107@sale.craigslist.org[SUP] [?][/SUP] flag [SUP][?][/SUP] : miscategorized prohibited spam best of Posted: 2013-07-26, 4:24PM EDT
[h=2] Rare Campagnolo Triomphe Victory C-Record Crankset - $65 (Washington Square)[/h]
Rare and classic light weight Campagnolo Triomphe Victory C-Record crankset. The crank has original Campagnolo bottom bracket bolts & chainring bolts. The outer chainring is 52T & the inner 42T. Crank arms: 170mm length, 9/16" x 20f lightly used in great condition. If you are reading this post...this is still available.
CLphiladelphiaall for sale / wantedbicycles - by owner
Reply vmmpq-3961625107@sale.craigslist.org[SUP] [?][/SUP] flag [SUP][?][/SUP] : miscategorized prohibited spam best of Posted: 2013-07-26, 4:24PM EDT
[h=2] Rare Campagnolo Triomphe Victory C-Record Crankset - $65 (Washington Square)[/h]
08-15-13, 07:46 AM
#7013
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Perfect example of someone who has no idea what they're selling...
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bik/4002510381.html
schwinn roadrider The best road bike in 2011 best offer cheap - $300
haha.. 'a racing bike w carbon forks and seatpost'
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bik/4002510381.html
schwinn roadrider The best road bike in 2011 best offer cheap - $300
haha.. 'a racing bike w carbon forks and seatpost'
08-15-13, 04:02 PM
#7015
Jack of all trades
08-15-13, 04:20 PM
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Good lord I wonder what it feels like to ride a bike like that..
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08-15-13, 08:59 PM
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It just feels wrong 
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
08-15-13, 10:36 PM
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ET rode a Kuwahara BMX
The Apollo bike actually looks pretty good.
08-15-13, 10:45 PM
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Know anything about the Werker bicycle?
08-15-13, 11:49 PM
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08-16-13, 02:32 PM
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I just threw up in my mouth a little bit when I saw this...
https://cnj.craigslist.org/bik/3920189167.html
https://cnj.craigslist.org/bik/3920189167.html
08-16-13, 02:55 PM
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08-16-13, 04:28 PM
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08-16-13, 05:12 PM
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- brakeless. Good luck on the road and don't t-bone me.
- fixed-gear. Why not flip that hub and make it a single speed? Coasting is much more practical during commute.
- Super bright Deep V wheels. hurts my eyes. and why mismatched
- neon bright paint. just....why? such an eyesore. and why you no paint that fork....
- what kinda toe-strap is that
- they put a new brooks just so they can be different from everyone else
lastly and most importantly, why do they always butcher old classic bikes!!! Just buy a kilo TT for scott's sakes.
08-16-13, 05:31 PM
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The ad said it had a carbon fork, yet the pics show the original. The front wheel is likely original too. Other than the paint job, the wheels, crank, pedals, seatpost as well as all the missing parts, it's a pretty nice bike. Too bad, he would've made more profit if he left it original.