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07-24-14, 08:40 PM
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Oh. I thought you were referring to @Chrome Molly. 
07-25-14, 09:45 PM
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Here's a Ross courtesy of kijiji- but I have a hunch something else is going on here. The pictures show what looks to be a modern front fork from some Mountain bike, and over the past few weeks the seller has changed the seat and tires and added the light. It used to say it was 'barn fresh' - and in a private message they told me it was found recently in a barn, where it was stored since the late 60s. I searched for 10 minutes through google images for a Ross with a straight fork like that, and a Ross with the same Font - but I cannot find a match. Is the seller being devious, or is this genuine?
1960S ROSS VINTAGE CRUISER BIKE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION | road | London | Kijiji
1960S ROSS VINTAGE CRUISER BIKE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION | road | London | Kijiji
07-26-14, 11:09 AM
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^^ Perhaps dubious, not devious. I agree with you that it is not barn fresh.
07-26-14, 12:35 PM
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Here's a Ross courtesy of kijiji- but I have a hunch something else is going on here. The pictures show what looks to be a modern front fork from some Mountain bike, and over the past few weeks the seller has changed the seat and tires and added the light. It used to say it was 'barn fresh' - and in a private message they told me it was found recently in a barn, where it was stored since the late 60s. I searched for 10 minutes through google images for a Ross with a straight fork like that, and a Ross with the same Font - but I cannot find a match. Is the seller being devious, or is this genuine?
1960S ROSS VINTAGE CRUISER BIKE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION | road | London | Kijiji
1960S ROSS VINTAGE CRUISER BIKE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION | road | London | Kijiji
07-26-14, 12:57 PM
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That fork was common on atb's back then. Bmx forks with longer legs. Cheaper to make, no new tooling. I say late 70's. By 81-82 they had another font on the dt ROSS.,,,,Bad
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07-26-14, 02:47 PM
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The price of this bike isn't wacky, the presentation is.
1970s sekine 10 speed racing bike - $100
Nice bike needs tires , real light bike all aluminum.
1970s sekine 10 speed racing bike - $100
Nice bike needs tires , real light bike all aluminum.
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07-26-14, 04:11 PM
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For your bidding pleasure, a Schwinn Continental for around $20 a pound
Schwinn Incredible condition.
Schwinn Incredible condition.
07-26-14, 04:48 PM
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I think they left out the decimal point behind the 7.
For your bidding pleasure, a Schwinn Continental for around $20 a pound
Schwinn Incredible condition.
Schwinn Incredible condition.
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07-27-14, 09:16 PM
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Found in the encyclopedia under.. "Crying shame".,,,,BD
Vintage Bianchi Powder coated with campagnolo and dt swiss
Vintage Bianchi Powder coated with campagnolo and dt swiss
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07-27-14, 10:12 PM
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Found in the encyclopedia under.. "Crying shame".,,,,BD
Vintage Bianchi Powder coated with campagnolo and dt swiss
Vintage Bianchi Powder coated with campagnolo and dt swiss
07-28-14, 05:11 PM
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07-28-14, 05:22 PM
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Everything is a "hybrid" and they are all $250 no mater what a POS it is.
this clown on the Atlanta CL calls everything a hybrid, you name it, Schwinn mt, drop bar road bikes, they are all hybrid. He usually puts a bunch of characters like @@@@@@@in his title. Gives no information at all, I mean nothing, not even a brand. I suspect it's some new scam where he will ship after you put a deposit but not going to mail to find out.
atlanta bicycles classifieds "hybrid" - craigslist
this clown on the Atlanta CL calls everything a hybrid, you name it, Schwinn mt, drop bar road bikes, they are all hybrid. He usually puts a bunch of characters like @@@@@@@in his title. Gives no information at all, I mean nothing, not even a brand. I suspect it's some new scam where he will ship after you put a deposit but not going to mail to find out.
atlanta bicycles classifieds "hybrid" - craigslist
07-28-14, 08:09 PM
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07-28-14, 09:08 PM
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07-29-14, 07:42 AM
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Knowing what I have lately learned about Super Sports, I'm wondering what the hell stem that could be.
07-29-14, 08:43 AM
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"Very unique" = fail. Something either is unique or it is not. There are no degrees of uniqueness. Unique means one-of-a-kind. Perhaps the seller is looking for the word unusual.
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07-29-14, 09:58 AM
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Not sure if the bike is so wacky, but, the price seems way wacky:
[h=2]1995 DIAMOND BACK DRIFTER BICYCLE - $850 (United States )[/h]
1995 Diamond Back Drifter. Handle bars are not factory and front tire is not factory.front is a 26" inch. it is in fair condition and rideable $850.00 o.b.o. ask for rick
[h=2]1995 DIAMOND BACK DRIFTER BICYCLE - $850 (United States )[/h]
1995 Diamond Back Drifter. Handle bars are not factory and front tire is not factory.front is a 26" inch. it is in fair condition and rideable $850.00 o.b.o. ask for rick
07-29-14, 08:25 PM
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Most awful frame ever:
[h=2]Schwinn Chicago 60639 frame - $50 (santa ana)[/h]
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condition: fair
Awesome chicago schwinn frame. It is great for a new project on starting a new bike or building an already made one, like a fixie. Price IS negotiable, so let me know what you think. The frame is for 27 rims. So the bike is pretty tall. If no answer you may leave message or email is considered preferable Junior 171492232zero8 thank you.
[h=2]Schwinn Chicago 60639 frame - $50 (santa ana)[/h]
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condition: fair
Awesome chicago schwinn frame. It is great for a new project on starting a new bike or building an already made one, like a fixie. Price IS negotiable, so let me know what you think. The frame is for 27 rims. So the bike is pretty tall. If no answer you may leave message or email is considered preferable Junior 171492232zero8 thank you.
07-29-14, 08:42 PM
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Looks like an OEM stem off an entry level 1990's MTB. Our '97 TREK 820's originally had stems just like it. I think I still have them somewhere, the wife's was a 1" and mine was 1-1/8". IIRC they were "System" brand, nothing special.
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07-30-14, 01:08 AM
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Yes, but the SS takes a .883 stem.
07-30-14, 08:43 AM
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Specialized Sirrus | eBay
fron 1 to 10 .... i give (8) to this bike...this bike is for a big men..is 23 1/2 " (2f) fron the center to the tap of the frame . complete group set 105 ...... very very nice bike.... please look at the fotos ..... i hared in my basement for few year .... cant'n ride is whey to big for me..... 21 lb..on my skale .... could be more or lass . all aluminun.. to me looks good end very little use.... the Seattle is Turbo end the leather is gluing off ( needs new one) iff you are a big gay you be bery happy... with this bike ... bike is sold as is ... no return ... pleas look at pictures end see for you self ........ will not ship ... this is a local pickup ...... eny questions ?? happy to respond.... thank for looking ...
Specialized Sirrus | eBay
fron 1 to 10 .... i give (8) to this bike...this bike is for a big men..is 23 1/2 " (2f) fron the center to the tap of the frame . complete group set 105 ...... very very nice bike.... please look at the fotos ..... i hared in my basement for few year .... cant'n ride is whey to big for me..... 21 lb..on my skale .... could be more or lass . all aluminun.. to me looks good end very little use.... the Seattle is Turbo end the leather is gluing off ( needs new one) iff you are a big gay you be bery happy... with this bike ... bike is sold as is ... no return ... pleas look at pictures end see for you self ........ will not ship ... this is a local pickup ...... eny questions ?? happy to respond.... thank for looking ...
07-30-14, 11:06 AM
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^By far the worst advertising, bar none, ever presented, anywhere in the world. I especially appreciate how he spells "guy"; what a maroon!
07-30-14, 02:38 PM
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07-30-14, 02:42 PM
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Specialized Sirrus | eBay
fron 1 to 10 .... i give (8) to this bike...this bike is for a big men..is 23 1/2 " (2f) fron the center to the tap of the frame . complete group set 105 ...... very very nice bike.... please look at the fotos ..... i hared in my basement for few year .... cant'n ride is whey to big for me..... 21 lb..on my skale .... could be more or lass . all aluminun.. to me looks good end very little use.... the Seattle is Turbo end the leather is gluing off ( needs new one) iff you are a big gay you be bery happy... with this bike ... bike is sold as is ... no return ... pleas look at pictures end see for you self ........ will not ship ... this is a local pickup ...... eny questions ?? happy to respond.... thank for looking ...
Specialized Sirrus | eBay
fron 1 to 10 .... i give (8) to this bike...this bike is for a big men..is 23 1/2 " (2f) fron the center to the tap of the frame . complete group set 105 ...... very very nice bike.... please look at the fotos ..... i hared in my basement for few year .... cant'n ride is whey to big for me..... 21 lb..on my skale .... could be more or lass . all aluminun.. to me looks good end very little use.... the Seattle is Turbo end the leather is gluing off ( needs new one) iff you are a big gay you be bery happy... with this bike ... bike is sold as is ... no return ... pleas look at pictures end see for you self ........ will not ship ... this is a local pickup ...... eny questions ?? happy to respond.... thank for looking ...
07-30-14, 02:55 PM
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