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02-07-23, 02:15 PM
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RAD Vintage Retro 80s Pink 10 Speed Bike
$150 · In stockListed in Savannah, GA
Details
- Condition
Used - Good - Color
Pink - Type
Road Bike
Link.
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02-07-23, 08:09 PM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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02-08-23, 10:27 AM
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I see lots of post with spell check issues, but that crankset is user error...
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik...587181479.html
All original lemons buenos Aries shimano 195 group set and flights cineeli drop bars mavic CXP 21 wheelset minor wear but the paint job is completely fine I plan on. Hanging out the bar tape and probably upgrading the saddle would be the only thing this bike needs to give it that “complete “ look at least in my opinion but that’s for the new owner to decide it’s a little to small for me
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik...587181479.html
Lemons buenos Aries road bike - $283 (berkeley north / hills)
‹image 1 of 5›All original lemons buenos Aries shimano 195 group set and flights cineeli drop bars mavic CXP 21 wheelset minor wear but the paint job is completely fine I plan on. Hanging out the bar tape and probably upgrading the saddle would be the only thing this bike needs to give it that “complete “ look at least in my opinion but that’s for the new owner to decide it’s a little to small for me
02-08-23, 11:17 AM
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That whole picture is just mirror reversed, right?
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02-08-23, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by himespau
That whole picture is just mirror reversed, right?
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02-09-23, 07:22 AM
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I love how confident and competent the ad text is compared to the assembly.
Gravity Swift Hybrid Bike - $100 (Dayton, OH)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8000582388927/
The Swift frame is precision welded from specially shaped lightweight and strong aluminum tubing. The tubing is Gravity's own special FBSeries tube-set. Look at the engineered top tube and downtube. This is designed for a responsive performance while maintaining a comfortable ride quality. The frame is a semi-compact geometry which allows for a bit more comfortable and upright position and easy straddling. Yet is still aero-enough for some serious riding if you tuck down from the flat bars. Powerful V brakes and rear rack mounts make this the great all-around bike. Porch pickup in Centerville near Schoolhouse park.
27” tires
Cash only please
Gravity Swift Hybrid Bike - $100 (Dayton, OH)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8000582388927/
The Swift frame is precision welded from specially shaped lightweight and strong aluminum tubing. The tubing is Gravity's own special FBSeries tube-set. Look at the engineered top tube and downtube. This is designed for a responsive performance while maintaining a comfortable ride quality. The frame is a semi-compact geometry which allows for a bit more comfortable and upright position and easy straddling. Yet is still aero-enough for some serious riding if you tuck down from the flat bars. Powerful V brakes and rear rack mounts make this the great all-around bike. Porch pickup in Centerville near Schoolhouse park.
27” tires
Cash only please
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02-09-23, 09:50 AM
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^^ Amazing. I wonder if it was actually ridden in that configuration.
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02-09-23, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by curbtender
Well, yes, but look at the triple crank. This whole ad is like one of the pictures where you look for how many things wrong. I'm sure they ran out if electrical tape along the line. You think that rear brake works?
02-09-23, 10:49 AM
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The Swift frame is precision welded from specially shaped lightweight and strong aluminum tubing. The tubing is Gravity's own special FBSeries tube-set. Look at the engineered top tube and downtube. This is designed for a responsive performance while maintaining a comfortable ride quality. The frame is a semi-compact geometry which allows for a bit more comfortable and upright position and easy straddling. Yet is still aero-enough for some serious riding if you tuck down from the flat bars. Powerful V brakes and rear rack mounts make this the great all-around bike. Porch pickup in Centerville near Schoolhouse park.
02-09-23, 03:25 PM
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How is that left-hand-side cog attached to drive the wheel?
02-10-23, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by RubeRad
How is that left-hand-side cog attached to drive the wheel?
02-10-23, 12:22 PM
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wow, so counting on friction rather than an explicit mechanical connection!
02-10-23, 06:21 PM
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Being flogged in the far suburbs of Paris : an asking price fantasising that the right idiot & their money will eventually come along ... this seller must be an American with a "Pawn Stars" problem .
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02-10-23, 06:38 PM
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02-10-23, 08:00 PM
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02-11-23, 09:12 PM
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02-11-23, 10:22 PM
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I can't explain this.
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...43878550390869
Listed in Wheatland, MO
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Custom tandem trike bike
$1,250 · In stockListed in Wheatland, MO
- Condition
Used – like new
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02-16-23, 07:17 AM
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70s Bianchi Road Chopper
https://offerup.com/item/detail/03a2738a-f9e4-361c-98c3-a630d5d59da8?cid=7.4"Here I’m selling is vintage Bianchi road bike modified for a chopper style. It’s got powder coated Sun gold by Olympic Powder coating. Back wheel has flip flop so you can flip the back wheel for fixed gear. Banana seat, weld wide glide handlebars, origin8 stem, all city crankset and chain ring, velocity hand built wheels. Super cool style and one of a kind Asking $700"
02-16-23, 02:19 PM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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02-16-23, 10:40 PM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Viner with, um...exposure issues for $300 in GA. Might be worth it but not the 36" frame advertised and might be bent. And there is that Campy aero bottle cage.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...52374981822520
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...52374981822520
02-17-23, 11:46 AM
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I’m not going to bother posting a link. Apparently the 1 pic will entice a potential buyer. No other description.
02-18-23, 07:11 AM
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Here's an odd photo. Barry is a frequent poster on the local CL, always with nice bikes. Can't believe he'd put this pic out there. He's probably my age so maybe his eyesight is going.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...589657005.html
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...589657005.html
02-18-23, 10:19 AM
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Uh oh...
$1,000 · In stock Marketplace - Vintage Skyway 3 Speed Stick Shift Men Bike .all Original | Facebook
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Fenders protect you from tire splatter. Mudguards protect you from tyre splatter.
02-18-23, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by cb400bill
Uh oh...
$1,000 · In stock Marketplace - Vintage Skyway 3 Speed Stick Shift Men Bike .all Original | Facebook
