CliffordK

The fastest Schwinn Varsity on the planet?

They had one of those at the bike co-op a while ago. I think they were actually used on a couple of stationary exercycle models. But, they do stimulate one's imagination.

GregU

Probably late 80's and Columbus SL. I'd venture it's worth more as classic steel than aluminum, or if the fork was original which I doubt it is. Not many Pinarello fork set up for fenders and racks.

GregU

All your questions are answered in the photos which are linked in the auction description MG Photos-1 by gtmpics | Photobucket

curbtender

Stationary bike is correct, and it weighs a ton. If you ever need replacement parts for a Schwinn Stingray speedo, they used the same cables and units on those.

smontanaro 

Thanks all. Hadn't considered that. The weight is an advantage once you get up-to-speed, increased inertia and all that.

MattTheHat 

Yeah, I've heard the same here from some friends buying on craigslist lately (not even bikes). If you wanted to be a real jerk, you'd bid even higher and talk them into meeting you at a Walmart or some similar location a good distance away and just not bother showing up.

-Matt

MattTheHat 

Nope, been buying and selling stuff on Craigslist for many years. The problem is that Craigslist isn't a bidding site.

It's not a matter of someone offering more. It's a seller's negotiating tactic. If a seller publishes a price in their ad, that's an offer to sell at that price. If they then change the price, they aren't honoring their offer to sell. Pretty simple. And sleazy.

-Matt

RubeRad

If you've been buying and selling stuff on CL for many years, you should know by now that CL is a wild west, with no enforcement of buyer/seller honesty or etiquette other than the Report link. HTFU, or shop your local brick&mortars at full retail price, where you can complain to the BBB if you need to.

CliffordK

The Allez is probably easily worth $300. I'm not sure about the Trek.

It is, however, poor form to change the price like that.

Most Craigslist transactions go smoothly, but I have had a few sellers that just generally flake out on me. Very annoying, especially when I'm 1 hour plus towing a bike trailer headed to the meet spot.

RubeRad

I've been trying for weeks to buy a used laptop, responded to 5 different ads multiple times, only ever got one email reply

curbtender

I would have thought it was a fishing scam. Pretty much why CL has become a wasteland. To bad.

noglider 

My wife has been renovating our house for about six years. Heavily. And half of the supplies are from craigslist, including bathroom fixtures, floorboards, cabinets, tools, beams. She knows how to make it work. Some people are flakes, but she learns who quickly enough. There was only one extremely unpleasant experience. She filed against him in small claims court, and we got some action from him.

CliffordK

Nothing really wrong with this one, other than about two too many links in the chain.

But, to me, everything just seems to clash.

Road bike - $175 (Free Delivery)

CliffordK

Ok, I'll have to say this one hit the Wacky threshold.

Campagnolo Rally Patent Road Bike Rear Derailleur Vintage Short Cage $106.25 + $7.50

smontanaro 

Not sure I've seen parts from so many different Campy model derailleurs as on that Rally. Still wouldn't "Patent" with no date suggest pretty early production?

juvela

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This Bianchi listing made my day.

https://www.subito.it/biciclette/bic...-274528037.htm

Happy Holidays with lots of levity!

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CliffordK

Sicilia, of course!!!

The bike may well be restorable, but wouldn't be cheap or easy to do. And, even for a Bianchi, I don't think that was ever a high-end bike. Sewups and wing nuts?

Noting the difference between commas and periods in Italian, perhaps one could offer 1.00 € for the bike.

Somewhere I should have 1000 Lira to offer

madpogue 

Someone actually bothered to install a set of decent commuter/hybrid combo levers, an SR stem, a non-clamp-style seat post, a set of Dia-Compe brakes, a crankset with bolt-on chainrings (drillium-ed), etc....

...on a....

https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...757369399.html

Commuter bike men's m/L - $40 (Madison)

WGB

Surely one of you has $5000????

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-bike/h...ationFlag=true

"Description

Never been opened or set up its the chrome packaging with a genarater light one of kind Wont find anther 5000 or best reasonble offer. Call 3653362875. Also looking for tractor with a front bucket (front end loader)"

CliffordK

"FIRENZE"

Must be Italian.

All it needs is a good Valentino gruppo.

CliffordK

That thing looks like it is speckled with rust all over. NOS might be nice, but only if it is in like new condition.

When are bike manufactures going to treat their bikes with Cosmoline? Good for a century?

Does Cosmoline turn to Amber?

madpogue 

It needs a good bolt cutter across a chainstay. (You know the history of these bikes, right?)

malcala622 

Yeah that Rally ebay seller has some neat stuff but he prices as if its the only one available with in a 5000 mile radius.

Offerup buyers complain price is too high on a $20 Bianchi frame im selling

CliffordK

I hadn't heard about it, but it does sound like it had an interesting history.

Firenze--old bike, is it authentic?

It doesn't say what the "safety" issues were. Reflectors? Brakes?

There was a note somewhere about rear dropouts coming loose, but that could potentially be repaired.

Anyway, not worth a lot, but I'd evaluate the bike and frame carefully before going with a destructive option. Not that I would sell or give away a bike/frame in today's world that isn't 100% "safe".

CliffordK

Kind of a cool patina look to it, making it look 30 years older than it actually is.

And one of the sad realities of life. Invest a lot of time, energy, and money into a build, and one actually decreases its value.

The Lemonds seem to hold their value, but he is a little ambitious on the pricing.