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PilotFishBob 04-28-17 06:28 AM

Cover pic for this poster's eBay offering. if I were bidding I'd be concerned that the dog does what it appears to be thinking about doing to that bike...


http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/g7AAAO...7G/s-l1600.jpg

Darth Lefty 04-28-17 02:04 PM

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I admit it, I don't know where to start with this one

https://images.craigslist.org/00B0B_...R_1200x900.jpg

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/6106567419.html

AlexCyclistRoch 04-28-17 03:09 PM

Looks like the rear brakes were removed, replaced by a caliper then never cabled....Rear suspension but no front? WTF?

servalan73 04-28-17 03:18 PM

https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/6104950413.html

"I have an old Echo model bike. Not sure of dimensions but a 6"3 man rode this comfortably. 900-1500 bicycle, asking 500 OBO since it still has a lot of life. If you are into refurbishing quality bikes this is a great deal. Excellent ride if tended to since it has been sitting in the garage for awhile. Test drove it, still rides beautifully but would definitely benefit from a tune up, brake check, tire check, etc. Maybe some tape on rusted steel handles if concerned about aesthetics. Pretty flexible on price, need gone ASAP hopefully before I move on May 1. Thanks for looking!"

Old, rusty bike vs New, funky bikes with same name. You can see the confusion, it's tangible and hangs in the air like the rotten fruit of a neglected citrus tree.

https://images.craigslist.org/00f0f_...H_1200x900.jpg

Darth Lefty 04-28-17 04:03 PM


Originally Posted by AlexCyclistRoch (Post 19545402)
Looks like the rear brakes were removed, replaced by a caliper then never cabled....Rear suspension but no front? WTF?

That's how you put a 700c wheel in a 26" frame. Or most of how you do it.

guelphite 04-28-17 06:34 PM


Originally Posted by Bianchigirll (Post 19532859)
I believe he used a pick axe

You have a great mind and sense of humour. It was the assassin who shot holes in the car!

cadillacmike68 04-28-17 07:41 PM


Originally Posted by Darth Lefty (Post 19545271)

Since I like coors light much better than bud, i would trade my sudsweiser beach cruiser for it, if only this one wasn't so stoopid looking.

Lascauxcaveman 04-28-17 11:46 PM


Originally Posted by AlexCyclistRoch (Post 19545402)
Looks like the rear brakes were removed, replaced by a caliper then never cabled....Rear suspension but no front? WTF?

A perfect fit. That bike is to mountain bikes what Coors Light is to beer. I don't think I could have configured it any better.

machinist42 04-29-17 03:55 AM

Finally! A Literally True Barn Find!
 
myrtle beach >
for sale >
bicycle parts - by owner


Antique Vintage Barn Door Pale Green - $375 (Myrtle Beach)

https://images.craigslist.org/00a0a_...m_1200x900.jpg

https://images.craigslist.org/00y0y_...n_1200x900.jpg

"This door is 69 inches long by 23.5 inches wide- beautiful original green paint w antique patina - would make a great table or architectural piece - that shade of green is unusual to find with that kind of age"

https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/bop/6084127982.html

PilotFishBob 04-29-17 06:01 AM


Originally Posted by machinist42 (Post 19546305)
myrtle beach >
for sale >
bicycle parts - by owner


Antique Vintage Barn Door Pale Green - $375 (Myrtle Beach)



"This door is 69 inches long by 23.5 inches wide- beautiful original green paint w antique patina - would make a great table or architectural piece - that shade of green is unusual to find with that kind of age"

https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/bop/6084127982.html

if there were really as many true "Barn Finds" as I see on CL and 'Bay we'd all be starving since farmers would be too busy stockpiling bikes to actually grow crops. The overuse of that and 'Eroica' (usually in association with bikes that are *not* Eroica candidates) have been slowly driving me mad...

jimmie65 04-29-17 11:59 AM


Originally Posted by Darth Lefty (Post 19545271)
I admit it, I don't know where to start with this one

Ummm...
I'm just shocked it's a Coors light bike. If it was a Bud Light bike, that would explain a lot.

jimmie65 04-29-17 12:01 PM

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You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

machinist42 04-29-17 12:34 PM

Then how should I begin?
 
Mens Road Bike - Reconditioned - $250 (Chester)

https://images.craigslist.org/00h0h_...x_1200x900.jpg

"Beautiful jet black 52cm Ranger 3000, featuring 5 speeds and a Tiger console shifter. Just installed new tires, tubes, gear and brake cables, brake pads, and cork handlebar wrap . Nearly mint condition, the 27 inch chrome rims , and all other chrome shine like new ! Call or text 804-731-8241 for more info . Delivery to the VCU area possible !"

https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/6109891050.html

AlexCyclistRoch 04-29-17 03:23 PM

What's with all these "Ranger" bikes, and are they all garbage? I've never heard of the brand.

2cam16 04-29-17 08:57 PM

Someone is smoking the ganja here:

Bike package! - $800 (mission district)

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/6110422426.html
https://images.craigslist.org/00T0T_...R_1200x900.jpg

Drillium Dude 04-29-17 09:59 PM


Originally Posted by machinist42 (Post 19530084)

(21 pics and not one of the seat stay cluster. Seat post is one those rare "Seuss" models? And if that is the way it is supposed to be, it shouldn't.)

Yeah, you gotta wonder what's going on with that seatpost when there's no pic of it, but there are two almost identical pics of the aerobar setup and of course this extremely important close-up of the Presta valve on one of the two wheels:

https://images.craigslist.org/00P0P_...I_1200x900.jpg

DD

RiddleOfSteel 04-30-17 01:29 AM


Originally Posted by Drillium Dude (Post 19547758)
Yeah, you gotta wonder what's going on with that seatpost when there's no pic of it, but there are two almost identical pics of the aerobar setup and of course this extremely important close-up of the Presta valve on one of the two wheels:

https://images.craigslist.org/00P0P_...I_1200x900.jpg

DD

You should see pickup truck owners who take 'pictures' of their trucks to be sold. You'll want to throw your computer out of the window...

/wants a truck /actually, wants a modern El Camino and the good Holden Utes are too new to import

2cam16 04-30-17 08:13 AM

Yeah, that's one nice looking big box store bike:

Mens Roadmaster Bike - $30 (east palo alto)

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/6110637080.html
https://images.craigslist.org/00g0g_...M_1200x900.jpg

notenoughdaylig 04-30-17 11:13 PM

do the math

https://slo.craigslist.org/bik/6111641039.html

bikecrate 05-01-17 08:08 AM

https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/bik/6111517528.html
Schwinn stingrays - $4500 (At pete)
https://images.craigslist.org/00F0F_...h5_600x450.jpg
Here is a collection of replica Schwinns. They are all in very good condition.some brand new.grey ghost.lemon peeler.Grape krate.blue stingray krate, apple red krate .orange peeler. .green krate.and 2 pixie kids bikes .. .I would like to sell all as a package. . No texts at all.no calls after 9 pm thank you.mike

PilotFishBob 05-01-17 08:56 AM

You'll need night-vision googles to view these photos...


http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/QYwAAO...dY/s-l1600.jpg


Darth Lefty 05-01-17 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by notenoughdaylig (Post 19550043)

The next to right bike might be interesting. It's an 80's Schwinn with the double clamp stem, old wide cantis, and a lugged fork

Darth Lefty 05-01-17 01:08 PM

Here is a Huffy Glacier. I suppose it's not too fast.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/6081652625.html

Yesterday I spied a kid's 16er called a Magna Major Damage. Is that really a good name for a bike?

CliffordK 05-01-17 01:15 PM


Originally Posted by Darth Lefty (Post 19551517)
Here is a Huffy Glacier. I suppose it's not too fast.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/6081652625.html

Once it gets moving, there is no stopping it?

juvela 05-01-17 01:48 PM

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a scant five hundred smackerinos and no extree charge for the spot welded dropouts...

https://images.craigslist.org/00303_...G_1200x900.jpg

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/6093542925.html

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