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03-07-17, 03:27 PM
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Steven Roche "Course La Plagne"
Bit too small for me, and I am focused on getting a '64 Paramount back on the road, no room for additional bikes at the moment. Perhaps someone else can give it a good home:
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/6022599227.html
(not sure the fork is original)
Additional information about this particular model (and others from Carrera) at https://stephenrochebikes.wordpress....rse-la-plagne/
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Dave
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/6022599227.html
(not sure the fork is original)
Additional information about this particular model (and others from Carrera) at https://stephenrochebikes.wordpress....rse-la-plagne/
r/
Dave
03-07-17, 03:39 PM
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Bit too small for me, and I am focused on getting a '64 Paramount back on the road, no room for additional bikes at the moment. Perhaps someone else can give it a good home:
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/6022599227.html
(not sure the fork is original)
Additional information about this particular model (and others from Carrera) at https://stephenrochebikes.wordpress....rse-la-plagne/
Dave
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/6022599227.html
(not sure the fork is original)
Additional information about this particular model (and others from Carrera) at https://stephenrochebikes.wordpress....rse-la-plagne/
Dave
If you think someone might be interested in purchasing, perhaps post it here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...t-ii-1590.html
03-07-17, 07:10 PM
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Normally I don't figure overpriced bikes qualify for this thread as they are everywhere - but the title of this one was just too much. And of course only one picture, no component details or reason anyone should pay that price. At least it's a drive side picture.
Cheap bike for sale
Meile vintage racer bike, green colour, very light and original stock.
$1300
Cheap bike for sale | road | City of Toronto | Kijiji
$_27 (13).JPG
Cheap bike for sale
Meile vintage racer bike, green colour, very light and original stock.
$1300
Cheap bike for sale | road | City of Toronto | Kijiji
$_27 (13).JPG
03-07-17, 07:24 PM
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How can you take a photo of the word "criterium" on your Cannondale in your ad and still spell it wrong. Twice.
Cannondale Criterion Series - $250 (San Antonio)
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bik/6019089027.html
Cannondale Criterion Series - $250 (San Antonio)
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bik/6019089027.html
03-07-17, 07:32 PM
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I attribute this to what my buddy Sherman referred to as "ignore-ance." He claimed that's what ignorance really is and I tend to agree with him.
How can you take a photo of the word "criterium" on your Cannondale in your ad and still spell it wrong. Twice.
Cannondale Criterion Series - $250 (San Antonio)
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bik/6019089027.html
Cannondale Criterion Series - $250 (San Antonio)
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bik/6019089027.html
03-07-17, 09:02 PM
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How can you take a photo of the word "criterium" on your Cannondale in your ad and still spell it wrong. Twice.
Cannondale Criterion Series - $250 (San Antonio)
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bik/6019089027.html
Cannondale Criterion Series - $250 (San Antonio)
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bik/6019089027.html
Maybe HE thought THEY spelled it wrong!
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03-07-17, 09:24 PM
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And of course only one picture, no component details or reason anyone should pay that price. At least it's a drive side picture.
Attachment 555192
Attachment 555192
And it's someone else's picture to boot:
https://www.bikeforums.net/8748455-post16.html
03-08-17, 07:13 AM
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Two different words, criterion and criterium. Dictionaries can come in handy sometimes. I've spent a lot of time in the company of a person who looks at the beginning of a given word and assumes the ending, occasionally with comical results. Never hurts to read the entire word.
03-08-17, 07:29 AM
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How can you take a photo of the word "criterium" on your Cannondale in your ad and still spell it wrong. Twice.
Cannondale Criterion Series - $250 (San Antonio)
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bik/6019089027.html
Cannondale Criterion Series - $250 (San Antonio)
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bik/6019089027.html
Autocorrect maeby?
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03-08-17, 06:22 PM
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Tired of pulling a BOB trailer around town?
Make that trailer work for you!!!!!
Pusher Assist trailer - $399 (Albany, OR)
Make that trailer work for you!!!!!
Pusher Assist trailer - $399 (Albany, OR)
03-08-17, 06:52 PM
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campy breaks - $180 (charlotte)
"campy breaks"
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik/6033014707.html
You shouldn't call Campagnola "Campy" if you don't know the difference between "brakes" and "breaks"?
<sigh emoji> At least they are not purple? (Or white...)
"campy breaks"
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik/6033014707.html
You shouldn't call Campagnola "Campy" if you don't know the difference between "brakes" and "breaks"?
<sigh emoji> At least they are not purple? (Or white...)
03-08-17, 07:10 PM
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03-08-17, 09:02 PM
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03-08-17, 10:37 PM
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03-08-17, 10:58 PM
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And it's not even a giant bike...
Raleigh rs940 Vintage Road Bike - $250 (Charlotte)
This has "Raleigh" written all over it!
"This bike is a 1987 model in excellent condition this bike was designed for people around 5"4 or shorter the rear wheel is taller than the front brand new front@rear tires with 0 miles you can google this bike for more info.!!! COLLECTORS ITEM !!! Will be difficult to find one especially in this condition. 12 speed,4130 cromo frame, quick release wheels,24 inch front tire 26 rear."
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik/6035584861.html
(Must be one of those rare Giant branded, Made In Taiwan, Raleighs? Maybe they misspelled Raleigh? I do that all the time.)
This has "Raleigh" written all over it!
"This bike is a 1987 model in excellent condition this bike was designed for people around 5"4 or shorter the rear wheel is taller than the front brand new front@rear tires with 0 miles you can google this bike for more info.!!! COLLECTORS ITEM !!! Will be difficult to find one especially in this condition. 12 speed,4130 cromo frame, quick release wheels,24 inch front tire 26 rear."
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik/6035584861.html
(Must be one of those rare Giant branded, Made In Taiwan, Raleighs? Maybe they misspelled Raleigh? I do that all the time.)
03-08-17, 11:13 PM
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I sort of the like that Raleigh.
03-09-17, 10:58 AM
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You just can't call little bikes Giants. It's not right.
03-09-17, 02:48 PM
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Periodically very non-bike stuff shows up in Craigslist.
This showed up today.
1998 Saturn 4d SL2 - $400
The price is not unexpected for a 19 year old car.
I just started thinking, maybe this is a comment that people looking for bikes should really be looking for cars instead.
This showed up today.
1998 Saturn 4d SL2 - $400
The price is not unexpected for a 19 year old car.
I just started thinking, maybe this is a comment that people looking for bikes should really be looking for cars instead.
03-09-17, 03:24 PM
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Periodically very non-bike stuff shows up in Craigslist.
This showed up today.
1998 Saturn 4d SL2 - $400
The price is not unexpected for a 19 year old car.
I just started thinking, maybe this is a comment that people looking for bikes should really be looking for cars instead.
This showed up today.
1998 Saturn 4d SL2 - $400
The price is not unexpected for a 19 year old car.
I just started thinking, maybe this is a comment that people looking for bikes should really be looking for cars instead.
(just kidding)
03-09-17, 04:21 PM
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A Fine Candidate To Receive The Academy Award For "Dilapidated"
03-09-17, 04:23 PM
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03-09-17, 04:52 PM
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Close enough 
Canadale mountian bike - $300
Hi I have a canadale mountain bike for sale it's been hanging g in my garage for a while and I'm moving soon so I need to get rid of it or it's going to the scrapper down the street. The bike is all aluminum down to the gear sifters and brakes and is very light has a rusted chain besides that it's all there. Text or call me shoot me a number and if I like it it's urs but I need this bike gone asap
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/bik/6036762824.html
hope he doesnt scrap the thing. Looks to be in nice shape.
Canadale mountian bike - $300
Hi I have a canadale mountain bike for sale it's been hanging g in my garage for a while and I'm moving soon so I need to get rid of it or it's going to the scrapper down the street. The bike is all aluminum down to the gear sifters and brakes and is very light has a rusted chain besides that it's all there. Text or call me shoot me a number and if I like it it's urs but I need this bike gone asap
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/bik/6036762824.html
hope he doesnt scrap the thing. Looks to be in nice shape.
03-09-17, 05:00 PM
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A Fine Candidate To Receive The Academy Award For "Dilapidated"
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My first real road bike in 71. Very similar to this one except mine had little-to-no alloy components. Zeus Alpha or Junior group on it. Loved it.
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Tired of pulling a BOB trailer around town?
Make that trailer work for you!!!!!
Pusher Assist trailer - $399 (Albany, OR)
Make that trailer work for you!!!!!
Pusher Assist trailer - $399 (Albany, OR)