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10-13-16, 03:24 PM
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If you're not going to clean it then why post such nice photos of the grime?
(Aside: decent bike for $20, if you survive the spider bites. Full Deore LX)
Novara Arriba 26" bike
(Aside: decent bike for $20, if you survive the spider bites. Full Deore LX)
Novara Arriba 26" bike
10-14-16, 01:48 PM
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Now, this one has me wondering a bit. Hopefully a free Corvette is included 
Giant TCX Cyclocross - $350 (Marina del rey/ vista)
I'm not very good with my shifter ID, but those just don't look like Tiagra shifters.
I also learned how to count years ago,and I only see ONE chainring, no front derailleur, and one rear derailleur cable and one rear brake cable, but no front derailleur cable.
Giant TCX Cyclocross - $350 (Marina del rey/ vista)
Giant TCX Road bike, in Good condition.
Bicycle Type Cyclocross
MSRP (new) $1,200.00
Frame size 20"
Frame Construction TIG-welded/bonded
Frame Tubing Material ALUXX SL aluminum
Fork Brand & Model Giant formulaOne
Fork Material Carbon fiber
Component Group Shimano Tiagra
Brakeset Avid Shorty 4 brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI levers
Shift Levers Shimano Tiagra STI
Front Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Crankset Shimano FC-R4550-S, 34/50 teeth
Wheels
Hubs Xero XSR-3
Rims Xero XSR-3
Tires 700 x 30c Michelin Cross Mud2
Great for the riders of 5'9 up to 6'1
Bicycle Type Cyclocross
MSRP (new) $1,200.00
Frame size 20"
Frame Construction TIG-welded/bonded
Frame Tubing Material ALUXX SL aluminum
Fork Brand & Model Giant formulaOne
Fork Material Carbon fiber
Component Group Shimano Tiagra
Brakeset Avid Shorty 4 brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI levers
Shift Levers Shimano Tiagra STI
Front Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Crankset Shimano FC-R4550-S, 34/50 teeth
Wheels
Hubs Xero XSR-3
Rims Xero XSR-3
Tires 700 x 30c Michelin Cross Mud2
Great for the riders of 5'9 up to 6'1
I also learned how to count years ago,and I only see ONE chainring, no front derailleur, and one rear derailleur cable and one rear brake cable, but no front derailleur cable.
10-14-16, 02:26 PM
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The shifters are Campagnolo Ergos of some version. 8-speed, lower level that looks like Mirage due to the black shift lever. The photography is so poor they cut off the other shifter (with its inside view) thereby denying further identification.
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Now, this one has me wondering a bit. Hopefully a free Corvette is included
Giant TCX Cyclocross - $350 (Marina del rey/ vista)
I'm not very good with my shifter ID, but those just don't look like Tiagra shifters.
I also learned how to count years ago,and I only see ONE chainring, no front derailleur, and one rear derailleur cable and one rear brake cable, but no front derailleur cable.
Giant TCX Cyclocross - $350 (Marina del rey/ vista)
I'm not very good with my shifter ID, but those just don't look like Tiagra shifters.
I also learned how to count years ago,and I only see ONE chainring, no front derailleur, and one rear derailleur cable and one rear brake cable, but no front derailleur cable.
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10-15-16, 06:15 PM
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Not sure how vintage this is,but it is steel, and wtf..
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/bik/5830527298.html
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/bik/5830527298.html
10-15-16, 06:19 PM
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Not sure how vintage this is,but it is steel, and wtf..
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/bik/5830527298.html
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/bik/5830527298.html
For $250, I'd gladly rescue it (assuming it isn't a fake)
10-15-16, 06:28 PM
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Not sure how vintage this is,but it is steel, and wtf..
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/bik/5830527298.html
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/bik/5830527298.html
Even if the bike is 3 sizes too small.
Double check the S/N in the stolen bike registry.
And, perhaps bring a razor blade to cut that electrical tape off of the downtube. Something is strange with that.
And, carefully look for a Top Tube bend just behind the head tube. Again it looks a little suspicious.
If the frame is straight, that is one of those deals that rarely pop up.
If the frame is bent???
You could probably still part it out for 2x the asking price.
10-15-16, 06:36 PM
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Here are some notes about the "Colnago Classic".
Colnago Classic Frames Reviews - RoadbikeReview.com
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...o-classic.html
It was probably made in the early 2000's.
Columbus Zona tubing.
Not quite as sexy as the Master line of frames, but still quite nice.
I still think the bike likely has front end damage, but you won't know until one actually sees it.
10-16-16, 07:39 AM
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10-16-16, 07:44 AM
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I feel like this belongs here, I was at a pawn shop yesterday with a very impressive collection of old bikes (mostly cheap, a handful of decent cro-moly road bikes and midlevel newer mountain bikes, mostly lots and lots of junk). I got a tour from one of the employees, who told me that a particular mountain bike was really expensive because it was superlightweight and had "aluminum Titanic rims."
10-16-16, 04:14 PM
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I think some sellers will park ads by messing with the price. So, looking at the 4 that were sold, 3 of them were sold for $151.90, almost exactly $1000 less than the asking price for the remaining bikes.
So, when the seller is ready to sell bikes again, simply remove that "1" from the beginning of the price.
No doubt, if they manage to sell one for 10x the value, there is a backup plan to acquire the stock.
So, when the seller is ready to sell bikes again, simply remove that "1" from the beginning of the price.
No doubt, if they manage to sell one for 10x the value, there is a backup plan to acquire the stock.
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beats this $500 one around here:
Vintage 1968 schwinn Varsity Bicycle
its funny because there are several of them on CL and most of them are overpriced at somewhere between 50-100$ - but then it starts to rise, $150, $300, on up to $500 for a varsity! you can get a heck of a bike for $500.
Vintage 1968 schwinn Varsity Bicycle
its funny because there are several of them on CL and most of them are overpriced at somewhere between 50-100$ - but then it starts to rise, $150, $300, on up to $500 for a varsity! you can get a heck of a bike for $500.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bik/5747382483.html
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Handbuilt Single Speed wheels to Velocity Clincher SS Bolt cx track
"Some spokes have been replaced with Sapim cx-rays."
Some?
"Some spokes have been replaced with Sapim cx-rays."
Some?
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Handbuilt Single Speed wheels to Velocity Clincher SS Bolt cx track
"Some spokes have been replaced with Sapim cx-rays."
Some?
"Some spokes have been replaced with Sapim cx-rays."
Some?
"Spokes in these wheels have been over-stressed, and are all about to pop"
10-16-16, 05:43 PM
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Must have missed a decimal point in there somewhere...
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bop/5828870392.html
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bop/5828870392.html
10-16-16, 06:00 PM
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10-16-16, 06:11 PM
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It is hard to tell. "Collectors" can go crazy about the strangest things.
But, looking at the guy's web page and other Craigslist ads, they all seem within reason, perhaps a bit low (by west coast standards) if he actually does a good job tuning. So those tires are really the anomaly.
Nonetheless, I've been surprised about things like vintage 5 spd Orange Crates in good condition.
There used to be one person that complained about people listing multiple bikes under "for sale by owner" around here. That seller Minneapolis seller may well be one of those that pushes the limits.
Offer the guy $10 for the pair.. and see if he bites.
But, looking at the guy's web page and other Craigslist ads, they all seem within reason, perhaps a bit low (by west coast standards) if he actually does a good job tuning. So those tires are really the anomaly.
Nonetheless, I've been surprised about things like vintage 5 spd Orange Crates in good condition.
There used to be one person that complained about people listing multiple bikes under "for sale by owner" around here. That seller Minneapolis seller may well be one of those that pushes the limits.
Offer the guy $10 for the pair.. and see if he bites.
10-16-16, 06:22 PM
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Even if they are worth their weight in gold, the sidewalls are checking even before install. If actually ridden down the block they would look like any other set of old gum walls. Anyone spending $500 on these, needs a fur sink or an electric dog polisher.
That seller is typically not unreasonable in price, but occasionally has a Budget Bicycle Center moment.
That seller is typically not unreasonable in price, but occasionally has a Budget Bicycle Center moment.
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This ad has been posted on CL several times in the last few weeks. It's pretty amusing to read. And FYI, if any of you guys are thinking of trying anything stupid - don't, there's a shop full of machine shop guys that'll make you sorry you did.. 
Frame and wheels, Schwinn? Mystery frame
Frame and wheels, Schwinn? Mystery frame
10-16-16, 08:52 PM
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This ad has been posted on CL several times in the last few weeks. It's pretty amusing to read. And FYI, if any of you guys are thinking of trying anything stupid - don't, there's a shop full of machine shop guys that'll make you sorry you did..
Frame and wheels, Schwinn? Mystery frame
Frame and wheels, Schwinn? Mystery frame
Something looks a little not-Italian with the rear dropouts... so I'm guessing the frame is probably French, maybe a Peugeot.
You're the Peugeot expert
Any chance the fork would show up?
Get a couple of close-ups of the headtube lug, and you might be able to identify it, but maybe offer the guy $50 and see if he'll bite.
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Well, at least you an safely file that into the "not a Schwinn" category
Something looks a little not-Italian with the rear dropouts... so I'm guessing the frame is probably French, maybe a Peugeot.
You're the Peugeot expert
Any chance the fork would show up?
Get a couple of close-ups of the headtube lug, and you might be able to identify it, but maybe offer the guy $50 and see if he'll bite.
Something looks a little not-Italian with the rear dropouts... so I'm guessing the frame is probably French, maybe a Peugeot.
You're the Peugeot expert
Any chance the fork would show up?
Get a couple of close-ups of the headtube lug, and you might be able to identify it, but maybe offer the guy $50 and see if he'll bite.
10-16-16, 09:54 PM
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The existence of the fork really would make a big difference.
A good headtube shot would be nice, but it may well be an early PX-10, or similar frame. Reynolds 531, Simplex dropouts, Nirvex Pro Lugs.
It could be a pretty frame with a new coat of WHITE paint, black highlights, and some fresh decals.
10-16-16, 10:12 PM
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Actually, thinking about the bike.
Something is off with the seat tube. It appears as if it takes a clamp which I'm having troubles placing.
Something is off with the seat tube. It appears as if it takes a clamp which I'm having troubles placing.