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03-09-15, 06:34 AM
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Campagnolo 50th Anniversary Group
This came up on my radar today. It's interesting, but not something for which I would shell out 4200USD.
This came up on my radar today. It's interesting, but not something for which I would shell out 4200USD.
03-09-15, 06:39 AM
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Campagnolo 50th Anniversary Group
This came up on my radar today. It's interesting, but not something for which I would shell out 4200USD.
This came up on my radar today. It's interesting, but not something for which I would shell out 4200USD.
03-09-15, 10:44 AM
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Looks pristine and mint to me, I would think that would go for much higher. Seller would probably be better off auctioning on eBay than just posting to a local CL, although he is probably getting offers from remote buyers who search the CL aggregators anyways.
03-09-15, 12:26 PM
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There are a few bouncing around E-Bay for about that price.
I thought they were about $3000 a year ago, but now a bit over $4000.
I wonder if sellers play a game of bidding up auctions so that the buy-it-now sales go for higher.
Anyway, there is nothing wrong with starting on Craigslist, in a big city, and avoid all the E-Bay and PayPal fees.
I thought they were about $3000 a year ago, but now a bit over $4000.
I wonder if sellers play a game of bidding up auctions so that the buy-it-now sales go for higher.
Anyway, there is nothing wrong with starting on Craigslist, in a big city, and avoid all the E-Bay and PayPal fees.
03-11-15, 12:12 PM
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Dad might be a little upset when he finds out they sold Mom...
Huffy Bike with Mother - $79
I'm trying to sell my Huffy bike that has a 49 CC motor.
Huffy Bike with Mother
Huffy Bike with Mother - $79
I'm trying to sell my Huffy bike that has a 49 CC motor.
Huffy Bike with Mother
03-11-15, 03:42 PM
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Dad might be a little upset when he finds out they sold Mom...
Huffy Bike with Mother - $79
I'm trying to sell my Huffy bike that has a 49 CC motor.
Huffy Bike with Mother
Huffy Bike with Mother - $79
I'm trying to sell my Huffy bike that has a 49 CC motor.
Huffy Bike with Mother
Perhaps the "Mother" required the huffy to head out the door, so the kid decided both should go
A 49cc motor may will well be worth $79, if everything is complete and works.
03-11-15, 04:31 PM
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I can't imagine it is particularly efficient, but it would be fun... for a little less money.
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Odd, it appears as if it is supposed to be a museum display bike, but perhaps it is a shop/museum.
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03-11-15, 04:52 PM
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What bike shop doesn't have a museum?
I want it for the WNBR.
I want it for the WNBR.
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03-11-15, 05:37 PM
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03-12-15, 01:56 AM
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Might as well make the drive to Eugene where you can find:
A matched pair of Red Schwinn Varsities
And
A Men's Blue Collegiate Plus a Matching Women's Blue Collegiate
Bring home all 4 bikes, and still save money over the one Corvallis bike.
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Of course, if you're not really into Schwinns, this one can be had for merely $1400
Vintage original 70's Muscle bike- COOL
03-12-15, 08:20 AM
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Wow, that's so much bike, it needs two rear brakes! (and no front brake?)
03-12-15, 12:13 PM
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I'm going to buy this bike and name it "Colonel Steve Austin"
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[h=2]Mountain bike, cannondale prophet - $6009835 (Neah Bay)[/h]
condition: excellent
make / manufacturer: Cannondale
model name / number: Prophet 4
size / dimensions: Large frame
2007 cannondale prophet 7 with lefty fork, hydraulic disk brakes, large frame.
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prohibited[SUP][?][/SUP] Posted: a day ago[h=2]Mountain bike, cannondale prophet - $6009835 (Neah Bay)[/h]
condition: excellent
make / manufacturer: Cannondale
model name / number: Prophet 4
size / dimensions: Large frame
2007 cannondale prophet 7 with lefty fork, hydraulic disk brakes, large frame.
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03-12-15, 12:27 PM
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I have seen ads where the seller tried to put the prices for two items into the price line giving odd results.
In this case, $600 appears in the ad, and the zip code for Neah Bay is 98357 (somehow a 7 got dropped from the listing).
03-12-15, 07:58 PM
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Campagnolo 50th Anniversary Group
This came up on my radar today. It's interesting, but not something for which I would shell out 4200USD.
This came up on my radar today. It's interesting, but not something for which I would shell out 4200USD.
There are a few bouncing around E-Bay for about that price.
I thought they were about $3000 a year ago, but now a bit over $4000.
I wonder if sellers play a game of bidding up auctions so that the buy-it-now sales go for higher.
Anyway, there is nothing wrong with starting on Craigslist, in a big city, and avoid all the E-Bay and PayPal fees.
I thought they were about $3000 a year ago, but now a bit over $4000.
I wonder if sellers play a game of bidding up auctions so that the buy-it-now sales go for higher.
Anyway, there is nothing wrong with starting on Craigslist, in a big city, and avoid all the E-Bay and PayPal fees.
03-12-15, 08:15 PM
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Nonetheless, the owner states in the ad.
I can include a fresh pair (Globe logo) for an additional $100.
I'm not sure I'd install any 30 year old "NOS" parts worth $4000 without doing a a through overhall. Cleaning and lubing the bearings throughout.
And it would have to be a very nice period correct NOS frame to get the component set. Fortunately I don't have a great desire to buy expensive bikes that I'm too afraid of minute scratches to ever ride.
03-12-15, 09:04 PM
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03-12-15, 09:11 PM
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Ok, a little partial to Cargo Bikes.
2-Worksman Cycles 3 wheeler Business carts
Check out the chain ring and rear sprocket on the first one!!!! With single speed. And seat angle.
I think my legs would fall off with a 20 mile commute, but no doubt one could put out some torque.
2-Worksman Cycles 3 wheeler Business carts
Check out the chain ring and rear sprocket on the first one!!!! With single speed. And seat angle.
I think my legs would fall off with a 20 mile commute, but no doubt one could put out some torque.
03-13-15, 01:14 AM
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While I am a Miyata fan...this one is a bit out there on pricing!
Pristine 51cm 1991 Miyata Seven ten Touring (fully equipped)
Pristine 51cm 1991 Miyata Seven ten Touring (fully equipped)
03-13-15, 01:38 AM
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Just to add to the Miyata wackiness. They didn't make a Seven Ten, or a 710, in 1991.
03-13-15, 02:18 AM
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Not sure how one could ride this bike very far:
Apollo Bike
The bike assembler must have been somewhat unclear with the concept of how a bicycle works.
Look at the wacky drivetrain.
Apollo Bike
The bike assembler must have been somewhat unclear with the concept of how a bicycle works.
Look at the wacky drivetrain.
03-13-15, 03:24 AM
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Not sure how one could ride this bike very far:
Apollo Bike
The bike assembler must have been somewhat unclear with the concept of how a bicycle works.
Look at the wacky drivetrain.
Apollo Bike
The bike assembler must have been somewhat unclear with the concept of how a bicycle works.
Look at the wacky drivetrain.
So, I think they flipped the image, for some reason.
03-13-15, 04:30 AM
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I have my dad's old David_Bradley garden tractor and the original sales receipt when he bought it on 1948 from the Sears catalog store. Always thought those hoods were cool as heck but they weren't literally "cool", when he worked the garden with it in warm weather he had to take it off to keep the engine from overheating.
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Pretty crazy bike, huh? I'm thinking that if the image were flipped, the drivetrain would still be on the incorrect side. I am also wondering why the chain is connected diagonally through the chainstays to the opposing side, and not installed parallel with the chainring and gear cluster in the rear.