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01-19-19, 04:37 PM
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01-19-19, 04:55 PM
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Actually, looking at some of the ads by that Derailleur seller, most look much better described. Somehow they've picked up a pile of NOS bikes?
Of course, they do have ambitious pricing.
Perhaps I'll give the derailleur a couple of days, then pop a note off to them.
Usually sellers are happy to have comments that will save them headaches later. Although, I did write to one company that posts an diagram of an old style Australian A23. They've confirmed that they're selling the new US style A23's, but so far have failed to update their diagram.
Of course, they do have ambitious pricing.
Perhaps I'll give the derailleur a couple of days, then pop a note off to them.
Usually sellers are happy to have comments that will save them headaches later. Although, I did write to one company that posts an diagram of an old style Australian A23. They've confirmed that they're selling the new US style A23's, but so far have failed to update their diagram.
01-19-19, 06:17 PM
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They seem to have a few "braze-on" FDs..... https://www.ebay.com/itm/283327608672
01-19-19, 06:35 PM
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Small frame....
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...798863661.html
45mm seat tube x 54mm top tube. Ready to ride!
Edit - dude's a flipper. has THREE bikes listed at the moment with similar frame sizes.
Oh man, it's contagious. Different seller, across town, evidently selling a VERY small handlebar:
https://madison.craigslist.org/bop/d...788435190.html
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...798863661.html
Nishiki 26in mtb - $80 (Madison, North)
...45mm seat tube x 54mm top tube. Ready to ride!
Edit - dude's a flipper. has THREE bikes listed at the moment with similar frame sizes.
Oh man, it's contagious. Different seller, across town, evidently selling a VERY small handlebar:
https://madison.craigslist.org/bop/d...788435190.html
Deda 215 Anatomic Bar 26.0mm or 31.8mm, 44mm (outside to outside).
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01-19-19, 07:14 PM
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They seem to have a few "braze-on" FDs..... https://www.ebay.com/itm/283327608672
It is amazing what all TRASH is picked up when one searches for "Colnago"
How many people that specifically are searching for braze-on, will suddenly change their minds and buy a clamp-on derailleur?
01-19-19, 07:21 PM
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Looks like your email will be a benefit,Cliff. lol
01-19-19, 07:35 PM
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That is one thing I find very annoying. One has to assume adding "braze-on" is an attempt to add a fake key word.
It is amazing what all TRASH is picked up when one searches for "Colnago"
How many people that specifically are searching for braze-on, will suddenly change their minds and buy a clamp-on derailleur?
It is amazing what all TRASH is picked up when one searches for "Colnago"
How many people that specifically are searching for braze-on, will suddenly change their minds and buy a clamp-on derailleur?
So yeah, it's keyword "injection", and it's click-bait, and indeed, it's irritating.
01-22-19, 04:37 PM
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01-26-19, 11:15 PM
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This bike was posted here on BF 9 years ago and,now its popped up on offerup for a cool 1K. Seller first posted for $100 then supposedly made a typo and added a 0.
Had scheduled to buy it tomorrow for 100 but of course had to pass on it after the price bump
Had scheduled to buy it tomorrow for 100 but of course had to pass on it after the price bump
01-27-19, 06:42 AM
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Offer Up makes CL sellers look like professional photographers. 
At any rate, @malcala622's post provoked me to browse a bit in the Chicago area listings. In amongst a ton of cr*ap, I found:
Maybe not entirely wacky...
At any rate, @malcala622's post provoked me to browse a bit in the Chicago area listings. In amongst a ton of cr*ap, I found:- Klein 816: https://offerup.com/item/detail/617341528/
- Schwinn (Circuit? Prelude?) https://offerup.com/item/detail/617001366/
- Schwinn Corvette: https://offerup.com/item/detail/616540454/
- Selle Anatomica saddle: https://offerup.com/item/detail/614342210/
Maybe not entirely wacky...
01-27-19, 08:06 AM
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...91166637698182
Sorry, just had to point out the selling features before you see the photo!!!!
For some reason it hasn't sold yet......
Bike
London, ON · over a week ago ·
$100 Reasonable condition bike.
The only reason I'm selling is because I upgraded to a faster one. Needs a few adjustments and it'll be tip top. Pm if interested
Sorry, just had to point out the selling features before you see the photo!!!!
For some reason it hasn't sold yet......
Bike
London, ON · over a week ago ·
$100 Reasonable condition bike.
The only reason I'm selling is because I upgraded to a faster one. Needs a few adjustments and it'll be tip top. Pm if interested
01-27-19, 10:46 AM
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...91166637698182
Sorry, just had to point out the selling features before you see the photo!!!!
For some reason it hasn't sold yet......
Bike
London, ON · over a week ago ·
$100 Reasonable condition bike.
The only reason I'm selling is because I upgraded to a faster one. Needs a few adjustments and it'll be tip top. Pm if interested
Sorry, just had to point out the selling features before you see the photo!!!!
For some reason it hasn't sold yet......
Bike
London, ON · over a week ago ·
$100 Reasonable condition bike.
The only reason I'm selling is because I upgraded to a faster one. Needs a few adjustments and it'll be tip top. Pm if interested
01-27-19, 11:02 AM
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Klein 816: https://offerup.com/item/detail/617341528/
01-27-19, 05:14 PM
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...91166637698182
Sorry, just had to point out the selling features before you see the photo!!!!
For some reason it hasn't sold yet......
Bike
London, ON · over a week ago ·
$100 Reasonable condition bike.
The only reason I'm selling is because I upgraded to a faster one. Needs a few adjustments and it'll be tip top. Pm if interested
Sorry, just had to point out the selling features before you see the photo!!!!
For some reason it hasn't sold yet......
Bike
London, ON · over a week ago ·
$100 Reasonable condition bike.
The only reason I'm selling is because I upgraded to a faster one. Needs a few adjustments and it'll be tip top. Pm if interested
Seat, seatpost, hubs, derailleurs, stem, bars, shifters, brakes, headset & BB, crankset, etc.
The problem is whatever happened to the rest of the bike could easily have impacted everything else.
Ideally that was a poor parking job, and road rash would be limited.
Wife driving?
01-27-19, 05:18 PM
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^^^^^ Even Joan Crawford would approve, I reckon.
(Is this what they do with the broken bits?....)
(Is this what they do with the broken bits?....)
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01-27-19, 09:14 PM
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I remember riding in a seat like that when I was four or so. My parents rented bikes and rode us around Central Park.
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Everyone needs one of these.
bicycle type: road
condition: good
frame size: 700c
wheel size: 700C
This is a 3 speed I'm not sure if this is rare thing but definitely a good condition rear wheel .. it comes with tires and no B.S
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700c rear wheel 3 speed - $10 (Richmond)
bicycle type: road
condition: good
frame size: 700c
wheel size: 700C
This is a 3 speed I'm not sure if this is rare thing but definitely a good condition rear wheel .. it comes with tires and no B.S
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Everyone needs one of these.
bicycle type: road
condition: good
frame size: 700c
wheel size: 700C
This is a 3 speed I'm not sure if this is rare thing but definitely a good condition rear wheel .. it comes with tires and no B.S
Content me show contact info
700c rear wheel 3 speed - $10 (Richmond)
bicycle type: road
condition: good
frame size: 700c
wheel size: 700C
This is a 3 speed I'm not sure if this is rare thing but definitely a good condition rear wheel .. it comes with tires and no B.S
Content me show contact info
