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12-17-13, 09:42 AM
#7626
Collector of Useless Info
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Cockpit looks a little cramped, too. No wonder he's selling it.
12-17-13, 10:45 AM
#7627
52psi
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It was listed at $400 a couple of weeks ago. I think at this point he's ready to negotiate. 
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12-17-13, 10:52 AM
#7628
I’m a little Surly
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I think it might be tough to ship a 9' bicycle to me. 
12-17-13, 01:35 PM
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Señor Member
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I'm not trying to be a complete jerk, but I think the expression is "polishing a turd."
Centurion Accordo!! Beautifully Upgraded!! 58cm - $850 (link)
Centurion Accordo!! Beautifully Upgraded!! 58cm - $850 (link)
12-17-13, 02:24 PM
#7630
Keepin it Wheel
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I dunno, that 'turd' is polished pretty well. I don't know about $850 well, but I'd say $500-600 for a 20lb lugged steel bike with tubeless wheels and some DA/Ultegra is fair.
12-17-13, 02:46 PM
#7631
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Words fail me:
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...232386777.html
bicycle hand pimps - $10 (Springfield)
Three bicycle hand pumps for sale. $10 each. cash only. Uhaul. Respond to this ad or text me at 7033822554
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/n...232386777.html
bicycle hand pimps - $10 (Springfield)
Three bicycle hand pumps for sale. $10 each. cash only. Uhaul. Respond to this ad or text me at 7033822554
12-17-13, 03:08 PM
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https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/clt/4111130656.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/clt/4126171243.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/clt/4126171243.html
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12-17-13, 03:25 PM
#7634
Jack of all trades
12-17-13, 03:28 PM
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12-17-13, 03:33 PM
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12-17-13, 04:13 PM
#7639
52psi
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Yep. I thought he left out the decimal and was looking for $210.
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A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
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12-17-13, 05:07 PM
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[h=2]1958 Colmbia Spring Forks bike - $300 (Knoxville)[/h] 
only one made by company, purchased from auction house in New York. 1958 Colimbia Spring fork side by side bike. Everything original. Has bells. Serious buyers only, cash face to face sale. Call or txt 240 Three57 3four9one.
https://frederick.craigslist.org/bik/4209822593.html
only one made by company, purchased from auction house in New York. 1958 Colimbia Spring fork side by side bike. Everything original. Has bells. Serious buyers only, cash face to face sale. Call or txt 240 Three57 3four9one.
https://frederick.craigslist.org/bik/4209822593.html
12-17-13, 05:42 PM
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< CL orange co all for sale / wanted bicycles - by owner
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[h=2]UNGRATEFULL Childs Bike For Sale - $60 (irvine ca)[/h]
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I am selling my daughters 15" bike who was ungratefull that I bought it for her. She has rode it 3 times since I bought it for her. It sits in our garage and collects dust and spider webs. Includes high security lock. Would make an excellent Christmas Present for any special girl. All sales are final!!
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< CL orange co all for sale / wanted bicycles - by owner
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[h=2]UNGRATEFULL Childs Bike For Sale - $60 (irvine ca)[/h]
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I am selling my daughters 15" bike who was ungratefull that I bought it for her. She has rode it 3 times since I bought it for her. It sits in our garage and collects dust and spider webs. Includes high security lock. Would make an excellent Christmas Present for any special girl. All sales are final!!
Serious Buyers only!!! Cash Payment
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12-17-13, 09:00 PM
#7642
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[h=2]1958 Colmbia Spring Forks bike - $300 (Knoxville)[/h]
only one made by company, purchased from auction house in New York. 1958 Colimbia Spring fork side by side bike. Everything original. Has bells. Serious buyers only, cash face to face sale. Call or txt 240 Three57 3four9one.
https://frederick.craigslist.org/bik/4209822593.html
only one made by company, purchased from auction house in New York. 1958 Colimbia Spring fork side by side bike. Everything original. Has bells. Serious buyers only, cash face to face sale. Call or txt 240 Three57 3four9one.
https://frederick.craigslist.org/bik/4209822593.html
Ummm, that's actually pretty cool? I have a thing for vintage Columbias too, which helps. That's the cost of one of those bikes, so the price is right too.,,,,BD
12-17-13, 11:08 PM
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There's a lot of meth in the 'hood.
[h=2]Bike part - $5 (Corona ca )[/h]
This part is for the back of the bike, I'm giving it for 5$ OBO text me at 951-five three one-3124
[h=2]Bike part - $5 (Corona ca )[/h]
This part is for the back of the bike, I'm giving it for 5$ OBO text me at 951-five three one-3124
12-18-13, 07:25 AM
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12-18-13, 10:29 AM
#7646
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but to be fair I am sure she does enjoy her 60" flatscreen, iPhone and iPad very much!
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12-18-13, 04:46 PM
#7647
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i've seen this bike for a year. give or take. i've even emailed him trying to discuss the bike, and no response. keeps advertising, though....nobody is going to buy this for $1300, if it's even a legit ad.
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/4209388149.html
[h=2]TREK 2300 CARBON FIBER BIKE... NEW OLD STOCK!! - $1299 (U-MD)[/h]
HI ALL,
thanks to spammers, please reply with CARBONTREK in your reply... all others will be ignored
I have a bike I bought off Ebay many years ago, It was a bike a bikeshop never sold, and had stored in an warehouse for YEARS!
IT'S NEVER BEEN ON THE ROAD!!!! THIS IS A 20 YEAR OLD NEW BIKE!!!!!!
I was going to use it as a commuter, but it was WAAYY too nice, and I got a beater bike instead... so It's still in the box it was shipped to me in. (except to put together to take these pictures)
size: from center of seatpost to center of handlebar stem is 22" (56cm)...
SHIMANO 105 COMPONENTRY
INCLUDES INSTRUCTION MANUALS AND SPD PEDALS AND CLIPS FOR SHOES
Trek says is in the ballpark for folks 5'9"-6'2"
$1299 best offer
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/4209388149.html
[h=2]TREK 2300 CARBON FIBER BIKE... NEW OLD STOCK!! - $1299 (U-MD)[/h]
HI ALL,
thanks to spammers, please reply with CARBONTREK in your reply... all others will be ignored
I have a bike I bought off Ebay many years ago, It was a bike a bikeshop never sold, and had stored in an warehouse for YEARS!
IT'S NEVER BEEN ON THE ROAD!!!! THIS IS A 20 YEAR OLD NEW BIKE!!!!!!
I was going to use it as a commuter, but it was WAAYY too nice, and I got a beater bike instead... so It's still in the box it was shipped to me in. (except to put together to take these pictures)
size: from center of seatpost to center of handlebar stem is 22" (56cm)...
SHIMANO 105 COMPONENTRY
INCLUDES INSTRUCTION MANUALS AND SPD PEDALS AND CLIPS FOR SHOES
Trek says is in the ballpark for folks 5'9"-6'2"
$1299 best offer
12-18-13, 04:51 PM
#7648
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^^ I find there are an alarming number of CL posters in the DC area who apparently don't know to check their spam filter/folder for responses.
On multiple occasions I've responded to DC area CL ads basically saying "OK, I'll buy it now for the price posted, can I come by and pay you cash?", and never get a response.
On multiple occasions I've responded to DC area CL ads basically saying "OK, I'll buy it now for the price posted, can I come by and pay you cash?", and never get a response.
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12-18-13, 05:01 PM
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i never knew, for certain, if you were in this area, but i've seen some rides on CL that looked similar to some of the bikes you've posted here. that said; agreed. i'm not sure if it's the market, itself, or that people here are so glib with their dealings that they just ignore people.
12-18-13, 06:24 PM
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huh?
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