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06-24-20, 03:21 PM
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06-24-20, 05:22 PM
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06-24-20, 06:03 PM
So it goes.
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Wait for daylight or use a flash? No way, let's get edgy. Or something... Every photo taken with illumination from a flashlight from the looks of it.
https://jonesboro.craigslist.org/bik...147705097.html
https://jonesboro.craigslist.org/bik...147705097.html
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06-25-20, 08:39 AM
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^One hand on the throttle and the other putting on your makeup...
06-25-20, 12:31 PM
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Says: "The frame does have a couple of dents on the tubes near the front stem. You can see them closely in photo 5 but they do not affect the rideability of the bike."
Should it be a crime to sell for $800?
Should it be a crime to sell for $800?
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06-25-20, 01:38 PM
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Poor bike. Crashed, and then your corpse is used to swindle some unsuspecting schmuck.
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06-25-20, 03:36 PM
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06-25-20, 03:41 PM
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And, I do get annoyed when someone edits their ad to say "SOLD" instead of just deleting the thing like most people do. But not as much as this guy . . ..
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06-25-20, 04:03 PM
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I can (maybe) facilitate if anyone is interested.
https://asheville.craigslist.org/bik...147863852.html
https://asheville.craigslist.org/bik...147863852.html
Homemade E-bike - $100 (Leicester)
Started out with a 24 inch Huffy frame , put a 26 inch 1000w front hub motor on.Paid over $300 for a 48v 1000w 20ah lithium battery, Huge truck mirror let's me see 3 curves back. Front and rear shocks, rechargable lights,. 30+ mph. Have disc brake but never put on. Rubber inserts on front and back of inner tubes, Dependable. Either finish what I started or put on your bike. Have over $500 in this. Give me $100. Moving out of state Friday
06-25-20, 09:20 PM
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This was wacky in a good way. I brought him a 12-pack of Fat Tire ale, we drank a few on his porch - talked about bikes, covid, and life. I left with two pairs of almost new Compass/Herse tires. One of the most satisfying Craigslist transactions yet.
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06-26-20, 09:45 AM
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Schwinn 10 Speed Traveler Bicycle - Mens - $500
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/b...148711175.html
New in 1979. Bright red. One owner. Tires, tubes and break pads replaced in less than 5 years. Stored indoors. Excellent condition.
06-26-20, 02:24 PM
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Tigery
(There is some elegant fierce symmetry?)
"10 SPEED BICYCLE - 1976
SILVER - REGULATION SIZE - MILES GAUGE
BEAUTIFUL BICENTENNIAL BIKE - RARELY USED - MADE IN 1976
HASN'T BEEN RIDDEN SINCE - EXCELLENT CONDITION
bicycle frame material: other/unknown
bicycle type: other
brake type: caliper
condition: like new
electric assist: none
frame size: UNKNOWN
handlebar type: other/unknown
make / manufacturer: USA
model name / number: UNKNOWN
serial number: UNKNOWN
suspension: other/unknown
wheel size: 24 in"
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik...148923349.html
BICYCLE - $250 (concord)
Posted 2020-06-26 15:32"10 SPEED BICYCLE - 1976
SILVER - REGULATION SIZE - MILES GAUGE
BEAUTIFUL BICENTENNIAL BIKE - RARELY USED - MADE IN 1976
HASN'T BEEN RIDDEN SINCE - EXCELLENT CONDITION
bicycle frame material: other/unknown
bicycle type: other
brake type: caliper
condition: like new
electric assist: none
frame size: UNKNOWN
handlebar type: other/unknown
make / manufacturer: USA
model name / number: UNKNOWN
serial number: UNKNOWN
suspension: other/unknown
wheel size: 24 in"
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik...148923349.html
06-26-20, 02:26 PM
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1954 ????
$370???!!!
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Schwinn collegiate 1954 - $370
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/b...135917493.html_______________________________________________________________________________
Schwinn collegiate club 1954, bike still almost new, has some scratches but that's it, message me if ur interested
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06-26-20, 03:22 PM
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^^^^^ How much you wanna bet it was built mid-July 1984? The 195th day to be exact.
But another example of a bike that's probably as old as, or older than, the seller, so, well, it must be really old, right?
But another example of a bike that's probably as old as, or older than, the seller, so, well, it must be really old, right?
06-26-20, 04:53 PM
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That's pretty cool.
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(There is some elegant fierce symmetry?)
"10 SPEED BICYCLE - 1976
SILVER - REGULATION SIZE - MILES GAUGE
BEAUTIFUL BICENTENNIAL BIKE - RARELY USED - MADE IN 1976
HASN'T BEEN RIDDEN SINCE - EXCELLENT CONDITION
bicycle frame material: other/unknown
bicycle type: other
brake type: caliper
condition: like new
electric assist: none
frame size: UNKNOWN
handlebar type: other/unknown
make / manufacturer: USA
model name / number: UNKNOWN
serial number: UNKNOWN
suspension: other/unknown
wheel size: 24 in"
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik...148923349.html
BICYCLE - $250 (concord)
Posted 2020-06-26 15:32"10 SPEED BICYCLE - 1976
SILVER - REGULATION SIZE - MILES GAUGE
BEAUTIFUL BICENTENNIAL BIKE - RARELY USED - MADE IN 1976
HASN'T BEEN RIDDEN SINCE - EXCELLENT CONDITION
bicycle frame material: other/unknown
bicycle type: other
brake type: caliper
condition: like new
electric assist: none
frame size: UNKNOWN
handlebar type: other/unknown
make / manufacturer: USA
model name / number: UNKNOWN
serial number: UNKNOWN
suspension: other/unknown
wheel size: 24 in"
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik...148923349.html
06-26-20, 05:18 PM
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Got it. That's a gooseneck stem, as for cruisers. I'll bet those are a city style handlebars, meant to be swept up and back. Like an extreme Nitto Promenade.
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06-26-20, 07:35 PM
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Lots of parts, better hurry while there are still some left.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bo...130620445.html
Some very rare parts in there somewhere...at least I think so...Be sure that you have had a tetanus shot before diving in.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bo...130620445.html
Some very rare parts in there somewhere...at least I think so...Be sure that you have had a tetanus shot before diving in.
06-26-20, 07:38 PM
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Ben,
That is about $0.20 in steel mixed scrap. I hope it goes there instead of into a trash can, but what do I know? Smiles, MH
That is about $0.20 in steel mixed scrap. I hope it goes there instead of into a trash can, but what do I know? Smiles, MH
06-26-20, 09:25 PM
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What an ODD beast
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The head tube has a Ross sticker on it; did they even make recumbents?
The head tube has a Ross sticker on it; did they even make recumbents?
06-26-20, 09:49 PM
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^^^^^^ Gotta be hand-made. Those are original chain stays going from the BB shell back to the joint where the seat tube is, then another set of stays attached aft of them. That's one way get a recumbent with full-size wheels.
I'm slightly (very slightly) curious about the bricknose Ford pickup cut off in the background.
I'm slightly (very slightly) curious about the bricknose Ford pickup cut off in the background.
