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06-24-14, 08:39 PM
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Ruined Romic. You don't see these very often but they are usually restored, or at least built with some degree of taste. This poor example, not so much. I was severely disappointed when I clicked the link. A crying shame is what it is. I emailed and asked if he would sell just the frame and fork. Hopefully he's clever, and understands what I mean.,,,,BD
You have been warned!
Late 80's Romic touring
Nope. he's not clever... His response? "How much?"
You have been warned!
Late 80's Romic touring
Nope. he's not clever... His response? "How much?"
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So many bikes, so little dime.
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06-25-14, 06:07 AM
#8703
All Campy All The Time
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Some people are funny about what they think their junk is worth. I guess that's why the still have it.
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06-25-14, 09:18 AM
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Yeah, I occasionally tune into the show "American Pickers". The two main guys find hoarders and pick through their stash for old gas station and beer signs and motorcycles. The hoarder holds out for top dollar even with his long-suffering spouse reminding him that they're moving to the rest home soon and none of it gets to come along. The two guys cart off a vanload of cr*p, but it never makes the slightest dent in the main pile.
06-25-14, 09:30 AM
#8705
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This guy wants $10 000 for his Colnago Arabesque built up with Centaur. And I don't know what he has done to get the shifter cables mounted to the down tube, it looks like a mess though.
1990 Colnago Arabesque NOS Road Bike Racing | eBay
1990 Colnago Arabesque NOS Road Bike Racing | eBay
06-25-14, 01:35 PM
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Doesn't NOS mean "New Old Stock"? And if you're trying to sell a 25-year-old bike with chopper-lump shifter mounting updated to brifters for $10000, then you can afford to have something nice machined for the cable stop.
06-25-14, 01:56 PM
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06-25-14, 02:10 PM
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This makes me want to cry.
I know it isn't a high end Moser, but still, it looks like it was a decent bike at one point with Huret parts, Stronglight crank, Brooks like saddle.
But now I don't think its worth it, even for parts. Frame has just rotted.
I know it isn't a high end Moser, but still, it looks like it was a decent bike at one point with Huret parts, Stronglight crank, Brooks like saddle.
But now I don't think its worth it, even for parts. Frame has just rotted.
06-25-14, 04:21 PM
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Best bike muhchanic ever:
*Cheap bike mechanic*
[h=2]*Cheap bike mechanic* - $1 (Placentia)[/h]
My names Kyle I have great experience on working on MTB, road bikes, beach cruisers... Etc
I know how to do rebleeding, spoke truing
And much more but don't have the right equipment for those things so read down below for the things I do and what's the price for that task
I DONT CHARGE FOR LABOR
\/ \/ \/ Don't do list \/ \/ \/
Re bleeding
Spoke truing
Overhauls
Rebuilding
\/ \/ \/ Things I do list \/ \/ \/
Derailleur Alinement front and back
Price $10.00
Tube and tire installment
Prices start from $10.00
Bike motor kit installment/repair
Prices start from20.00
*Cheap bike mechanic*
[h=2]*Cheap bike mechanic* - $1 (Placentia)[/h]
My names Kyle I have great experience on working on MTB, road bikes, beach cruisers... Etc
I know how to do rebleeding, spoke truing
And much more but don't have the right equipment for those things so read down below for the things I do and what's the price for that task
I DONT CHARGE FOR LABOR
\/ \/ \/ Don't do list \/ \/ \/
Re bleeding
Spoke truing
Overhauls
Rebuilding
\/ \/ \/ Things I do list \/ \/ \/
Derailleur Alinement front and back
Price $10.00
Tube and tire installment
Prices start from $10.00
Bike motor kit installment/repair
Prices start from20.00
06-26-14, 10:12 AM
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Best bike muhchanic ever:
*Cheap bike mechanic*
*Cheap bike mechanic* - $1 (Placentia)
My names Kyle I have great experience on working on MTB, road bikes, beach cruisers... Etc
I know how to do rebleeding, spoke truing
And much more but don't have the right equipment for those things so read down below for the things I do and what's the price for that task
I DONT CHARGE FOR LABOR
\/ \/ \/ Don't do list \/ \/ \/
Re bleeding
Spoke truing
Overhauls
Rebuilding
\/ \/ \/ Things I do list \/ \/ \/
Derailleur Alinement front and back
Price $10.00
Tube and tire installment
Prices start from $10.00
Bike motor kit installment/repair
Prices start from20.00
*Cheap bike mechanic*
*Cheap bike mechanic* - $1 (Placentia)
My names Kyle I have great experience on working on MTB, road bikes, beach cruisers... Etc
I know how to do rebleeding, spoke truing
And much more but don't have the right equipment for those things so read down below for the things I do and what's the price for that task
I DONT CHARGE FOR LABOR
\/ \/ \/ Don't do list \/ \/ \/
Re bleeding
Spoke truing
Overhauls
Rebuilding
\/ \/ \/ Things I do list \/ \/ \/
Derailleur Alinement front and back
Price $10.00
Tube and tire installment
Prices start from $10.00
Bike motor kit installment/repair
Prices start from20.00
06-26-14, 10:43 AM
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By bike motor installment, does he mean for $20 he'll hold the bike while you get on?
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06-26-14, 12:54 PM
#8714
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06-26-14, 02:03 PM
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Until the dog wags his tail a little too far to the left. Then it's off to the vet you go.,,,,BD
Or a retail shop...sorry couldn't resist...
Or a retail shop...sorry couldn't resist...
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So many bikes, so little dime.
So many bikes, so little dime.
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06-26-14, 02:11 PM
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06-26-14, 05:08 PM
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Extra gloss! Only $800.00
Peugeot Road Racing Bike
I have a peugeot road bike, i have some custom 27" rims, newish tires, adjusted brakes, ready to ride, has an extra coat of gloss on the bike and the paint is at 80%
Contact with any questions
Peugeot Road Racing Bike
I have a peugeot road bike, i have some custom 27" rims, newish tires, adjusted brakes, ready to ride, has an extra coat of gloss on the bike and the paint is at 80%
Contact with any questions
06-26-14, 06:02 PM
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Fixed gear bikes today only have one speed, but if you travel back to 1982 they had 10.
[h=2]1982 Fixed Gear Schwinn World Sport Bicycle - $75 (Anoka, MN)[/h]
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/an...540552379.html
1982 Schwinn World Sport Fixed gear bicycle. The frame is in good shape, with minor rusting at the handle bars. Handle bars, tire rims, and pedals are all in good shape. Needs a new chain and seat, but still in fairly good condition otherwise. Asking price is $65 OBO
[h=2]1982 Fixed Gear Schwinn World Sport Bicycle - $75 (Anoka, MN)[/h]
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/an...540552379.html
1982 Schwinn World Sport Fixed gear bicycle. The frame is in good shape, with minor rusting at the handle bars. Handle bars, tire rims, and pedals are all in good shape. Needs a new chain and seat, but still in fairly good condition otherwise. Asking price is $65 OBO
06-27-14, 07:03 AM
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That's why it got a "Hummmmmm..." out of me. I'm not sure how I feel about it. The build quality is probably a bit suspect, but interesting idea. With my hyperactive dog it would be a disaster. She would stick her whole face in the wheel at some point to chase a squirrel. Now if you had a well-trained dog they could leap off the side car, run up ahead on the MUP and clear a path. Then as you pass by the startled joggers etc. jump back on the bike.
06-28-14, 06:33 PM
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06-29-14, 04:44 AM
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I honestly was expecting some homemade yard work contraption when I saw the description:
[h=2]Bike Rake[/h]
Bike rake for car. Brand new 50.00 firm
[h=2]Bike Rake[/h]
Bike rake for car. Brand new 50.00 firm
06-29-14, 05:21 AM
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It's baaaaaack... He started posting this 3 years ago(maybe longer?). Always the same pics, always $200.,,,,BD
Marlboro Fuji Folding MT Bike
Marlboro Fuji Folding MT Bike
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So many bikes, so little dime.
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