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03-05-21, 08:57 AM
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At least they realize...
Motain bike - $30$45 (Plainfield, CT)
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Motain bike - $30
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Used - Fair - Brand
Domino back
03-05-21, 10:25 AM
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Don't show that pic in C&A, that's exactly what they (we) need to learn not to be afraid of
03-05-21, 10:51 AM
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Same bike poorly shopped over various different backgrounds. Also an impressive amount of conflicting info.
Brand New Bike Front Suspension Shimano 21 Speed Mens Bikes MTB 27.5" Bicycle CHE e - $315
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...code=undefined
Details
Features:
3 Spoke Aluminum Wheels: Lightweight And
More Durable
Gift For Friend
Disc Brakes
Fashionable, Advanced Suspension, Shimanos
Derailleur, Shimanos 30 Shifter
Disc Brakes-Mechanical,Fast Delivery
High Quality, Full Suspensio
Mens/Womens Bikes
Accessories Introduction:
Front Derailleur: Shimanos Tz-30
Rear Derailleur: Shimanos Tz-50
Shifter: Shimanos 30
Freewheel: 7 Tower Wheels
Chain: 108 Chain
Chainwheel: 170 Three Small Sprocket
Frame/Fork: One-Piece Front Fork
Handlebar/Stem: One Bend
Tire: 700c
Frame: High Carbon Steel
Brake: Mechanical Disc Brake
Product Description:
Tire Size: 26in
Product Size: 150x25x(59-70)Cm/59x9.8x(23-27.5)In
Product Packaging Size: 134x72x19cm/52x28x7.5in
Gross Weight: 18kg
Brand New Bike Front Suspension Shimano 21 Speed Mens Bikes MTB 27.5" Bicycle CHE e - $315
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...code=undefined
Details- Condition
New
Features:
3 Spoke Aluminum Wheels: Lightweight And
More Durable
Gift For Friend
Disc Brakes
Fashionable, Advanced Suspension, Shimanos
Derailleur, Shimanos 30 Shifter
Disc Brakes-Mechanical,Fast Delivery
High Quality, Full Suspensio
Mens/Womens Bikes
Accessories Introduction:
Front Derailleur: Shimanos Tz-30
Rear Derailleur: Shimanos Tz-50
Shifter: Shimanos 30
Freewheel: 7 Tower Wheels
Chain: 108 Chain
Chainwheel: 170 Three Small Sprocket
Frame/Fork: One-Piece Front Fork
Handlebar/Stem: One Bend
Tire: 700c
Frame: High Carbon Steel
Brake: Mechanical Disc Brake
Product Description:
Tire Size: 26in
Product Size: 150x25x(59-70)Cm/59x9.8x(23-27.5)In
Product Packaging Size: 134x72x19cm/52x28x7.5in
Gross Weight: 18kg
Pronounced Shlongs? OMG that is hideous
03-05-21, 12:40 PM
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Check out how the right side pedal and crank was displaced (in the middle pic) to top of stroke to match the riders position.
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03-05-21, 12:52 PM
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03-05-21, 06:35 PM
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About $100 worth of bike, $1900 worth of minimalist description:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Motobecane-...oAAOSwnL1gOqbD
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Motobecane-...oAAOSwnL1gOqbD
03-05-21, 06:50 PM
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His has one of those new double-axle cranksets.
03-05-21, 06:51 PM
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Priced in anciens francs.
03-06-21, 02:35 PM
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I thought the motor sits on the seat?
03-06-21, 06:41 PM
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3/10, not enough welds mid tube.
03-06-21, 07:25 PM
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This isn’t from a sale ad, but while looking up some info on kids’ helmets for a friend I stumbled across a site which had a promotional video (like, for the site itself 
) that caught my eye...
Uhhh, I’m no sick trail rider, so have I missed the mount-your-bars-backward trend, or am I not understanding something??
) that caught my eye...Uhhh, I’m no sick trail rider, so have I missed the mount-your-bars-backward trend, or am I not understanding something??
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03-07-21, 07:32 AM
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Seller's description (in all caps of course):
"THIS IS A VERY RARE UNIQUE VINTAGE BICYCLE!
SPECIALIZED BIKE CO MADE THESE FOR PANASONIC AND THIS IS THE FIRST GENERATION HYBRID THEY MADE THAT YEAR IN @81-82.
THE DX FRAMES WERE MOSTLY ROAD BIKES AND THIS YEAR THEY STARTED TO GET INTO THE HYBRID MARKET.
EVERYTHING IS COMPLETE AND ORIGNAL AND WORKS I REPLACED THE FRONT TIRE WITH A CIRCA CORRECT TIRE. THE BIKE IS FLAWLESS
EVEN BACK IN THE DAY THIS WAS A 300 DOLLAR BIKE IM ASKING HALF THAT. 150 DOLLARS CASH"
To their credit, they did a good job of making up a story that sounds plausible if you don't know anything about 80's bikes.
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03-07-21, 09:11 AM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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03-07-21, 02:55 PM
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2015 Bianchi Intenso
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03-07-21, 06:44 PM
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03-08-21, 11:34 PM
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Their prices are out of control for bikes and frames but they have good deals on parts sometimes. I got some special edition MKS Sylvan pedals last year for $20, and paid the same two weeks ago for a Tange technoglide 1 1/8 headset. I think they still have both in stock. I assume they have a Soma or Merry Sales connection.
03-10-21, 08:22 PM
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Decals don't lie, right?
Specialized Stumpjumper - $200 (Mesa, AZ)
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I have for sale a Specialized Stump-jumper. It’s an older model but has some upgrades to the bike and has been maintained by Two Wheel Jones since I’ve owned it. The bike will come with all the original parts I can find, a set of new tires and tubes that have never been installed. Bike is located In the east valley. List of parts replaced recently: - Chain - Front derailer - Brakes - Brake lines - Grips - Seat
Specialized Stumpjumper - $200 (Mesa, AZ)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...etplace_search
I have for sale a Specialized Stump-jumper. It’s an older model but has some upgrades to the bike and has been maintained by Two Wheel Jones since I’ve owned it. The bike will come with all the original parts I can find, a set of new tires and tubes that have never been installed. Bike is located In the east valley. List of parts replaced recently: - Chain - Front derailer - Brakes - Brake lines - Grips - Seat
03-10-21, 10:55 PM
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Decals don't lie, right?
Specialized Stumpjumper - $200 (Mesa, AZ)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...etplace_search
I have for sale a Specialized Stump-jumper. It’s an older model but has some upgrades to the bike and has been maintained by Two Wheel Jones since I’ve owned it. The bike will come with all the original parts I can find, a set of new tires and tubes that have never been installed. Bike is located In the east valley. List of parts replaced recently: - Chain - Front derailer - Brakes - Brake lines - Grips - Seat
Specialized Stumpjumper - $200 (Mesa, AZ)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...etplace_search
I have for sale a Specialized Stump-jumper. It’s an older model but has some upgrades to the bike and has been maintained by Two Wheel Jones since I’ve owned it. The bike will come with all the original parts I can find, a set of new tires and tubes that have never been installed. Bike is located In the east valley. List of parts replaced recently: - Chain - Front derailer - Brakes - Brake lines - Grips - Seat
03-12-21, 09:04 AM
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NEXT NOVELTY / PARADE / FESTIVAL / FUN BIKE! - $120 (Pikeville)
Novelty bike for parades, festivals, & FUN, rides & handles great!Also easy to haul in car! Fits in most trunks & back seats!
Great to carry for emergency transportation!
Must sacrifice. Fits riders up to 6' (or more)!
https://eastky.craigslist.org/bik/d/...274851695.html
Edit: Wait a tic, that bearing under the seat looks like a modified caster wheel... ingenious.
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03-12-21, 04:38 PM
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I did a search to find out if Next ever actually made a bike called "Top Banana," or if that was a custom decal.
Turns out the builder was inspired by an Instructables post, and left a comment with some of those same pictures 12 years ago (scroll down to the bottom of the page):
Top Banana Bike
Good eye, Unca Sam. That is indeed a caster bearing.
Now you can build your own "Top Banana"...
Turns out the builder was inspired by an Instructables post, and left a comment with some of those same pictures 12 years ago (scroll down to the bottom of the page):
Top Banana Bike
Good eye, Unca Sam. That is indeed a caster bearing.
Now you can build your own "Top Banana"...
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03-13-21, 04:39 AM
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I think they plated this with the headbadge on:
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-road-bike/lo...ect/1555267563
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-road-bike/lo...ect/1555267563
03-13-21, 06:30 AM
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I think they plated this with the headbadge on:
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-road-bike/lo...ect/1555267563
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-road-bike/lo...ect/1555267563
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03-13-21, 09:22 PM
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The genius is in the details. 
10 speed Raleigh. Includes pump, toe clips, bag, bell, odometer and bike lock. Well taken care of.
Raleigh bike - $150 (Sun City Wedt)
10 speed Raleigh. Includes pump, toe clips, bag, bell, odometer and bike lock. Well taken care of.
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03-15-21, 09:23 AM
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Who wore it best?
2 Panasonic villager bicycles - $20 (Wilton, CT)
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The blue one needs some repair work to the frame along with a tune up.
2 Panasonic villager bicycles - $20 (Wilton, CT)
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The blue one needs some repair work to the frame along with a tune up.
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03-15-21, 11:21 AM
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Who wore it best?
2 Panasonic villager bicycles - $20 (Wilton, CT)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...etplace_search
The blue one needs some repair work to the frame along with a tune up.
2 Panasonic villager bicycles - $20 (Wilton, CT)
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The blue one needs some repair work to the frame along with a tune up.
I always wonder just who in the hell do they think is going to do this "REPAIR WORK"
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