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03-06-22, 08:37 PM
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Maybe they cut the bridge in order to "make it easier" to cold set the frame to 130mm.
Originally Posted by Drillium Dude
All sorts of wrong with that ad - beginning with the overly-optimistic price (or is inflation really that bad right now?).
Assuming he meant 130mm to accommodate newer gearing, that still doesn't explain cutting the stay bridge in half. Or maybe the brazing failed when it was spread - even so you'd think the seller would've gotten rid of the evidence instead of leaving the remaining lopsided bit (which of course is now doing nothing but adding a couple useless grams).
But again: 500 bux?!
DD
Assuming he meant 130mm to accommodate newer gearing, that still doesn't explain cutting the stay bridge in half. Or maybe the brazing failed when it was spread - even so you'd think the seller would've gotten rid of the evidence instead of leaving the remaining lopsided bit (which of course is now doing nothing but adding a couple useless grams).
But again: 500 bux?!
DD
03-07-22, 02:35 PM
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Lately bike shops within a 20 mile radius have been lowballing me on my bikes or parts for sale. I figure sometimes a bike shop needs a part for a customers bike but be honest on the offer and I'm more than willing to help out.
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03-08-22, 08:01 PM
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03-08-22, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by malcala622
03-08-22, 11:41 PM
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Blinded By The Light
Vintage Bicycle Lamp
$65 $100
Listed a week ago in Bolivia, NCDetails
- Condition
Used - Fair
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03-09-22, 12:08 AM
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^^^^^^^ Lends a whole new meaning to "stick it where the sun don't shine".......
03-09-22, 04:54 PM
WGB
The perfect take-along for city commuting
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...07309473602047
Extra large cargo bottle cages (qty. 2)
$20
Listed 6 hours ago in Lakewood, CO
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...07309473602047
Extra large cargo bottle cages (qty. 2)
$20
Listed 6 hours ago in Lakewood, CO
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03-09-22, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Drillium Dude
Based only on this photo, I think the seller needs to have a sit-down with his therapist, pronto:
DD
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03-09-22, 08:15 PM
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Serious inquiries only.
https://www.auctionzip.com/auction-lot/lot_8CF441A88E
https://www.auctionzip.com/auction-lot/lot_8CF441A88E
Modern miniature circus style bike
3 days 2 hours left to bidStarting Bid: $100
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03-13-22, 09:32 PM
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I miss 2009....
found on a fixed gear ad.
found on a fixed gear ad.
03-14-22, 06:48 AM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Originally Posted by Dylansbob
I miss 2009....
found on a fixed gear ad.
found on a fixed gear ad.
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03-14-22, 08:49 AM
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Stamped dropouts & steel rims FTW
Retail at least 3,000 or more each.
Retail at least 3,000 or more each.
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03-15-22, 01:41 AM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Originally Posted by gaucho777
03-16-22, 01:10 PM
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7 weeks on the market and no bites?
Schwinn Bicycle - $500 ̶$̶8̶0̶0̶ ̶ (Springfield, OR)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...e-f9e28cb704a1
I have this early 70’s Schwinn bike I got from a family friend. Completely original, needs new tires. Brakes work, and everything else looks to be in good condition. Open to trades
Schwinn Bicycle - $500 ̶$̶8̶0̶0̶ ̶ (Springfield, OR)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...e-f9e28cb704a1
I have this early 70’s Schwinn bike I got from a family friend. Completely original, needs new tires. Brakes work, and everything else looks to be in good condition. Open to trades
03-16-22, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Clang
7 weeks on the market and no bites?
Schwinn Bicycle - $500 ̶$̶8̶0̶0̶ ̶ (Springfield, OR)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...e-f9e28cb704a1
I have this early 70’s Schwinn bike I got from a family friend. Completely original, needs new tires. Brakes work, and everything else looks to be in good condition. Open to trades
Schwinn Bicycle - $500 ̶$̶8̶0̶0̶ ̶ (Springfield, OR)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...e-f9e28cb704a1
I have this early 70’s Schwinn bike I got from a family friend. Completely original, needs new tires. Brakes work, and everything else looks to be in good condition. Open to trades
https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/bi...455638918.html
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03-18-22, 12:59 PM
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Someday I hope to be as cool as this guy named Hawk who doesn't answer emails. I took a screenshot of this years ago, and stumbled over it again recently.
03-18-22, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 2cam16
SVBX always has high prices.
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Seller had the nerve to tell me the handlebars are original to the bike.
https://offerup.co/56qeRUoMxob
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03-20-22, 02:20 AM
So many roads ...
If nothing else, the raised handlebar would provide continuous maximum air braking.
03-20-22, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by malcala622
Seller had the nerve to tell me the handlebars are original to the bike.
03-20-22, 07:05 AM
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Worst misspell?
03-20-22, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Velogoth
Someday I hope to be as cool as this guy named Hawk who doesn't answer emails. I took a screenshot of this years ago, and stumbled over it again recently.
03-21-22, 09:14 AM
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^^^^^^^^ Aren't you just as likely (if not more likely) to get spam/bot phone calls? I'd much rather delete unwanted Emails on my own time, rather than hear the phone ring so often. If I want to weed people out, I'll say "Email me with a phone number at which to call you."
03-21-22, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by madpogue
^^^^^^^^ Aren't you just as likely (if not more likely) to get spam/bot phone calls? I'd much rather delete unwanted Emails on my own time, rather than hear the phone ring so often. If I want to weed people out, I'll say "Email me with a phone number at which to call you."
