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09-27-22, 10:57 AM
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Used the item title, EZ PZ
"Backwards" is a strong term. The b screw tab on the derailleur hanger is pointing to the rear, after all.
"Backwards" is a strong term. The b screw tab on the derailleur hanger is pointing to the rear, after all.
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09-30-22, 09:01 AM
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I know what you're thinking, but this ad seems to be legitimate as the other pictures just show a bunch of similar, garbage bicycles.
Either this guy--I'm assuming--is a good photographer or cell phone cameras have really improved over the years!
www.facebook.com/marketplace
Actually, this old Sunbeam is pretty cool.
Either this guy--I'm assuming--is a good photographer or cell phone cameras have really improved over the years!
www.facebook.com/marketplace
Actually, this old Sunbeam is pretty cool.
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10-03-22, 01:58 PM
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10-03-22, 06:17 PM
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I know what you're thinking, but this ad seems to be legitimate as the other pictures just show a bunch of similar, garbage bicycles.
Either this guy--I'm assuming--is a good photographer or cell phone cameras have really improved over the years!
www.facebook.com/marketplace
Actually, this old Sunbeam is pretty cool.
Either this guy--I'm assuming--is a good photographer or cell phone cameras have really improved over the years!
www.facebook.com/marketplace
Actually, this old Sunbeam is pretty cool.
10-03-22, 07:36 PM
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10-05-22, 11:43 AM
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10-05-22, 01:12 PM
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10-05-22, 05:02 PM
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Well there is a club where the headbadge should be . . . so I guess that makes it a "Coanago"
10-06-22, 07:47 AM
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10-06-22, 11:07 AM
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10-07-22, 06:34 AM
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Is this fork bent?
Sad end for what I think was a PX10
Sad end for what I think was a PX10
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10-07-22, 10:08 AM
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A 64cm Univega? I doubt it.
This is listed as a 64cm. The angle that they're taken at doesn't help, but I don't believe this person knows how to measure a frame. That steer tube should be noticeably longer.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/23458617449...Bk9SR-qFz672YA
https://www.ebay.com/itm/23458617449...Bk9SR-qFz672YA
10-07-22, 10:14 AM
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10-07-22, 11:00 AM
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^^^^^^ Ad copy references UO-8.
10-07-22, 11:04 AM
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10-07-22, 12:50 PM
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10-08-22, 05:45 PM
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One of these things is not like the others...
...but for a cool grand it's all yours!
...but for a cool grand it's all yours!
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10-08-22, 06:00 PM
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Wow. Brings back memories of the final stage of the '89 Tour when Greg used that style bar to beat Fignon. 
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10-08-22, 06:02 PM
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Poor frame, but hope those Stronglights are OK... (they were remarkably strong cranks)
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10-14-22, 07:36 PM
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https://fresno.craigslist.org/bik/d/...545471003.html
The only reason I’m posting this here is because of the price, well the bars qualify too. IMHO $700 for this is crazy, and even the $550 he claims the frame is worth might be a tad high for the whole bike. Along with new bars it needs a good overhaul and tires.
From the seller:
“ “This is a 1986 Bianchi Squadra, steel frame, however it is a columbus tubing frame. Campagnolo Record hubs with Mavic G-40 rims, Italian Suqadra brakes, Campagnolo derailleurs. Shimano 600 shifters. I will replaced the saddle that it had on it.
This is valued at more than what I am asking, so please do not become a rude person. The frame alone is at least 550.00 in the excellent condition in which this one is. This is Columbus frame tubing.” “
The only reason I’m posting this here is because of the price, well the bars qualify too. IMHO $700 for this is crazy, and even the $550 he claims the frame is worth might be a tad high for the whole bike. Along with new bars it needs a good overhaul and tires.
From the seller:
“ “This is a 1986 Bianchi Squadra, steel frame, however it is a columbus tubing frame. Campagnolo Record hubs with Mavic G-40 rims, Italian Suqadra brakes, Campagnolo derailleurs. Shimano 600 shifters. I will replaced the saddle that it had on it.
This is valued at more than what I am asking, so please do not become a rude person. The frame alone is at least 550.00 in the excellent condition in which this one is. This is Columbus frame tubing.” “
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10-14-22, 09:31 PM
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Best, Ben
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10-14-22, 10:12 PM
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