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[h=2]NOS 1980's Roadmaster Scorcher 10-Speed New Old Stock - $250 (McCook Lake, IA)[/h]NOS 1980's Roadmaster Scorcher 10-Speed New Old Stock

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=454662 The suspense is killing me. http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=454660 That careful assembly: http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=454661

I just assembled this out of its Original Box 1980's Roadmaster Scorcher 10 Speed.

A Treasure that was Made in the U.S.A.

$250

CliffordK

05-30-15 11:26 PM

I think I'll have to zip-it on the Stoker jokes :P
The box looks well made, although I would have done a single crank build.

CARGO BIKE - $175 (SW EUGENE)

http://images.craigslist.org/00g0g_5...tx_600x450.jpg

Fahrenheit531

05-31-15 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Clang (Post 17852133)

Everyone, please- form an orderly line:

NOS 1980's Roadmaster Scorcher 10-Speed New Old Stock - $250 (McCook Lake, IA)

NOS 1980's Roadmaster Scorcher 10-Speed New Old Stock

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=454662 The suspense is killing me. http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=454660 That careful assembly: http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=454661

I just assembled this out of its Original Box 1980's Roadmaster Scorcher 10 Speed.

A Treasure that was Made in the U.S.A.

$250

EPIC. :lol:

Darth Lefty

06-01-15 12:46 AM

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"We hit 28 mph on the bike and it was really stable."

At first this seemed really terrifying but then I realized it's basically a trail-a-bike with an off-nominal hitch geometry.

Tandem bike

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=455030

CliffordK

06-01-15 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth Lefty (Post 17854726)

"We hit 28 mph on the bike and it was really stable."

At first this seemed really terrifying but then I realized it's basically a trail-a-bike with an off-nominal hitch geometry.

Tandem bike

Now that is WILD!!!
It might be worth $75 for a "test ride".

I hope the coupling is secure. Perhaps this would be an application for a "through axle" skewer.

smontanaro

06-01-15 07:17 AM

What are you supposed to do with the one "seatpost"?

Pair of Campagnolo 27 2 Seat Post Brev Inter | eBay

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA...VWLlJ/$_57.JPG

himespau

06-01-15 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by smontanaro (Post 17855111)

What are you supposed to do with the one "seatpost"?

Pair of Campagnolo 27 2 Seat Post Brev Inter | eBay

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA...VWLlJ/$_57.JPG

Conversation piece/bottle opener?

Kactus

06-01-15 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smontanaro (Post 17855111)

What are you supposed to do with the one "seatpost"?

Pair of Campagnolo 27 2 Seat Post Brev Inter | eBay

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA...VWLlJ/$_57.JPG

Spare parts? The two bolt post is worth the asking price for both.

CliffordK

06-01-15 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by smontanaro (Post 17855111)

What are you supposed to do with the one "seatpost"?

Pair of Campagnolo 27 2 Seat Post Brev Inter | eBay

Whew, that was cut short.

Perhaps give it to your 10 yr old when you give him the first road bike... 3 sizes too large, hoping he will grow into it.

Actually, I have the seat post slammed to the lowest possible position on my Bike Friday... that might be perfect :)

Little Darwin

06-01-15 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by smontanaro (Post 17855111)

What are you supposed to do with the one "seatpost"?

Weight Weenies gone mad!!! Why have any seat post below the clamp?

CliffordK

06-01-15 03:16 PM

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Here is my Bike Friday Seatpost setup.
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=455145

That post would be just PERFECT.

If anybody taller than me wanted to borrow the bike, I could say... sorry, I can't put the seat up any higher.
And if anybody shorter than me wanted to borrow the bike, I could say... sorry, I can't put the seat down any lower.

:innocent:

Darth Lefty

06-01-15 04:09 PM

Another scolding... presumably from a buyer not a seller

Re....Value of used bicycles,,,overpriced!!!

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why in the world would anyone pay close to 1k for a 7 plus year old mid grade road bike........so many posts on this site do not understand the real value of these outdated used machines.......sorry folks but specialized....cannondale.....trek......fuji.....nothing spectacular here...... they depreciate the moment you walk out of the overpriced retailer to begin with........no low balling......ha ha ha... and you wonder why your bike just sits....and sits.......as you gradually lower your price......here is a great solution for you delusional overweight spandex team kit wearing uninformed..
if you search the old interweb you will find a few outlets that will give you a CLUE as to what the bike is actually worth,,,,,,,
enjoy the wind in your face fellow mashers
watchdog.........
woof woof!

holden west

06-01-15 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Matariki (Post 17851103)

CAMPAGNOLO SUPER RECORD BRAKE LEVERS 1984 VERY GOOD CONDITION.

NO CRASH DAMAGE.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTE2N1g4Nz...VXMUr/$_57.JPG

I'm not a forensic crash analyst but that actually does look like crash damage to me. It's hard to get deep scratches on the tips and sides of levers just by normal use. It's actually surprising how durable higher end stuff is. I've dumped the bike a few times and I always expect to see a trail of broken components behind me and all that's been done is a few scratches on the levers and the derailleur cage.

And while I'm on the subject, why does the drive train seem to hit the pavement? Is it because North Americans are turning right frequently or being confronted with traffic from the left? In other words are English and Australian riders putting their bikes down on the left side in an accident? Can someone please do their Engineering Thesis on this?

CliffordK

06-01-15 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth Lefty (Post 17856870)

Another scolding... presumably from a buyer not a seller

Re....Value of used bicycles,,,overpriced!!!

WHEW!!!!

But, I know the feeling with seeing the same bikes over and over again.

The B-U-T-Ful bike has been posted and reposted for many months now. ... BUTT??? Perhaps the owner needs to look up Beauty????
http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...l#post17469591
(now here: LeMond Poprad Road Bike--B-U-T-ful)

Of course, the good road bikes are few and far between around here, and I have more than I need... so my price goals are set pretty low :P
Fewer Bob's bikes are being listed now, so perhaps some sold. And truthfully, holding out for an extra $100 isn't insignificant, especially on selling several bikes.

At the same time... that B-U-T-Ful bike is now a year older, and still unsold. Wait a few decades, and it might become "vintage".

CliffordK

06-01-15 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matariki (Post 17851103)

[h=1]CAMPAGNOLO SUPER RECORD BRAKE LEVERS 1984 VERY GOOD CONDITION.[/h]
CAMPAGNOLO 4062 SUPER RECORD BRAKE LEVERS FROM 1984.

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Originally Posted by holden west (Post 17856994)

The listing apparently did change before the end of the auction.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTEzNlgxNT...VaxJJ/$_57.JPG

But, it still was pretty funny :roflmao:

Toeslider

06-01-15 11:10 PM

Hmmmm...a Huffy that "breaks when you pedal backwards"...you don't say? At least they're honest.

almost new bike

(I know what they mean, just gets a chuckle out of me when I see it...)

servalan73

06-02-15 05:14 PM

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http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=455390

I'm not sure, but I never knew quill stems could be that long. Craigslist, obviously.

thumpism

06-02-15 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by servalan73 (Post 17860238)

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=455390

I'm not sure, but I never knew quill stems could be that long. Craigslist, obviously.

SR Swan. However, that one might even be set above the minimum insertion mark.

The Nitto Technomic series of stems were equally tall and looked like an otherwise conventional quill stem.

cb400bill

06-02-15 05:52 PM

Someone took a creative writing class.

Peugeot Ultra Lite Racing Bicycle - $200

Peugeot Ultra Lite Racing Bicycle, Made by Peugeot Automobile manufacturer, Purchased in France, Rode in France, Shipped Home and Hanging in garage since 1976, Beautiful Condition. Leather Seat, Original Leather Padded Helmet. I've only seen one in the US, this one. Very Light in weight, White and Chrome in Color, Special order, with deluxe Sprockets, and Derailleurs

http://images.craigslist.org/00e0e_f...c7_600x450.jpg http://images.craigslist.org/00v0v_l...0D_600x450.jpg http://images.craigslist.org/00Q0Q_l...dp_600x450.jpg http://images.craigslist.org/00Q0Q_d...MJ_600x450.jpg

robtown

06-02-15 06:30 PM

Clean, leather helmet, leather saddle, and passable tires. I've seen much worse listed at higher prices. It's got the cool slim simplex skewers - those can go for some bucks on Ebay.

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Originally Posted by cb400bill (Post 17860348)