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11-13-22, 11:32 AM
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11-13-22, 08:49 PM
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Insane that someone actually built this! I once heard a, probably made-up, story about a tugboat captain who had a boat where the steering wheel was reversed for some reason and he kept almost killing himself driving home at night in his car . . . so he had his car's steering reversed too. The punchline is that someone tried to steal the car and drove straight into a tree.
If you've ever made the mistake of grabbing the left side of your handlebar with your right hand while riding, or vice versa, then you'll know just how programmed your brain is to steer the way you're used to. Unlearning this for the sole purpose of playing a really stupid and kind of cruel trick on people seems beyond dumb to me. On the other hand, as an anti-theft measure . .. .
11-14-22, 06:22 AM
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11-15-22, 09:09 PM
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"EVERY PERSON IS GUILTY OF ALL THE GOOD THEY DID NOT DO"
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11-15-22, 09:46 PM
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11-15-22, 09:55 PM
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11-16-22, 08:54 AM
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Only real interested people for my crazy-fake Colnago. "Keep in mind that it is a replica." Classic!
11-16-22, 09:27 AM
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It's a replica of most of the junk bikes donated to our local co-op.
11-17-22, 09:58 PM
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I don't care how you tilt that saddle, something will go numb and maybe not wake up.
Seller is asking two Benjamins even though he feels it is worth $900.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...2111112l%22%7D
Seller is asking two Benjamins even though he feels it is worth $900.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...2111112l%22%7D
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11-18-22, 11:27 AM
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11-18-22, 12:49 PM
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A lot lighter than a car with an internal combustion engine!
11-18-22, 08:30 PM
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11-21-22, 08:54 PM
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The ad needs no explanation.....
I believe the town of Panasonic is just outside of Rome
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...2176362877628/
Listed in Harrison, MI
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I believe the town of Panasonic is just outside of Rome
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...2176362877628/
italian race bike like new/ PANASONIC
$175 · In stockListed in Harrison, MI
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Used – like new - Material
Aluminium - Bicycle type
Touring bike
11-24-22, 04:08 PM
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<Apathy Emoji>
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$30Listed 4 weeks ago in Matthews, NC
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Link,
(Sometimes a picture is NOT worth a thousand words.)
11-24-22, 08:06 PM
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$30Listed 4 weeks ago in Matthews, NC
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Best, Ben
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"EVERY PERSON IS GUILTY OF ALL THE GOOD THEY DID NOT DO"
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Voice recognition may sometimes create odd spelling and grammatical errors
"EVERY PERSON IS GUILTY OF ALL THE GOOD THEY DID NOT DO"
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11-25-22, 05:01 AM
Pedal to the medal
11-26-22, 09:49 PM
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Maybe they are selling it because it does not ride very well with the current setup?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3-ea6418039010
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3-ea6418039010
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11-27-22, 09:36 PM
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11-28-22, 01:26 PM
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11-28-22, 01:52 PM
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Bike
$30Listed 4 weeks ago in Matthews, NC
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Link,
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11-28-22, 01:57 PM
Half way there
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I really feel sorry for the folks who buy a bike that was assembled by an inexperienced clerk. Surely though, sometime, somewhere, they will encounter someone who will say, "Gee, that's not right". Don't you think?
Maybe they are selling it because it does not ride very well with the current setup?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3-ea6418039010
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3-ea6418039010
11-28-22, 05:35 PM
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I... I don't have the words... I mean, they put a lot of work into it, and a lot of money, but dear Ghu, why???
bicycle frame material: steelbicycle type: other
brake type: cantilever
condition: excellent
frame size: 19-1/2"
handlebar type: other/unknown
make / manufacturer: Trek
model name / number: Singletrack
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 26 in
$500 or Trade for something interesting!
"95" Trek Singletrack
19-1/2" Cromoly Frame
"95" Spin wheels
Original STX Drivetrain
Thompson seat post
Brooks Saddle
Surly Fork
"95" Trek Singletrack - $550 (Orange)
bicycle frame material: steelbicycle type: other
brake type: cantilever
condition: excellent
frame size: 19-1/2"
handlebar type: other/unknown
make / manufacturer: Trek
model name / number: Singletrack
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 26 in
$500 or Trade for something interesting!
"95" Trek Singletrack
19-1/2" Cromoly Frame
"95" Spin wheels
Original STX Drivetrain
Thompson seat post
Brooks Saddle
Surly Fork
11-28-22, 06:26 PM
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That's maybe worth $500 for the wheels, brooks, thompson, and surly. Add in $1 per headset spacer, and you're in the black!
12-01-22, 11:28 AM
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This '79 centurion pro tour at $2.5k is wild: https://www.ebay.com/itm/334619202166
I didn't realize the brake-post version of this bike was so coveted...
I didn't realize the brake-post version of this bike was so coveted...
I was pretty happy with the price and it meant I could stop my quest for a top tier vintage touring bike.
