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Old 07-15-23, 04:23 PM
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if the pic is not convincing enough feel free to check out the video! Straight from the Olympics! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...tory_type=post
Is that a "Wobler" wheel?
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Originally Posted by xiaoman1
Is that a "Wobler" wheel?
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Is now!
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Old 07-15-23, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCaled
if the pic is not convincing enough feel free to check out the video! Straight from the Olympics! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...tory_type=post
I've got an almost identical Diamondback Ascent, it's great! If the frame isn't bent, this would actually be pretty nice. Unfortunately, buying it would involve dealing with the deluded adolescent who seems to be selling it.
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Old 07-17-23, 05:55 AM
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$50 Gitane with drillium where you want it most.

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couldn't have asked for a better model name for this ad

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Originally Posted by SoCaled
if the pic is not convincing enough feel free to check out the video! Straight from the Olympics! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...tory_type=post
I think it's safe to say the seller is in on the joke in this case.
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Don't ask that paint job for any help with your homework either . . .

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It's probably worth the grand ask if you want one of these.

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LOL, talk about reinventing the wheel.
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Originally Posted by VtwinVince
LOL, talk about reinventing the wheel.
I remember a square wheel bike in a museum once (Chicago Museum of Industry and Science maybe?) where it came also with a non-flat track designed to work well together with the square wheels
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A real Cervelo for $250!!! Not only that, it is both a medium and large frame!! *(depending on what side you are looking at)

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Originally Posted by jbz255
A real Cervelo for $250!!! Not only that, it is both a medium and large frame!! *(depending on what side you are looking at)

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That stem set-up...
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Those of you who were around at the time of the Islamic Revolution in Iran will probably recall this salute to its leader from the bike industry. This Ayatollah Khomeni seat includes a whole Raleigh Record for $100. Surprisingly, if you Google him and search Images this one does not appear.

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Originally Posted by thumpism
Those of you who were around at the time of the Islamic Revolution in Iran will probably recall this salute to its leader from the bike industry. This Ayatollah Khomeni seat includes a whole Raleigh Record for $100. Surprisingly, if you Google him and search Images this one does not appear.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...59746744201044

Brings back memories of the crazy "My Sharona" = "Ayatollah" parody song (Steve Dahl & Teenage Radiation) that was in constant rotation on the local radio
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Originally Posted by xiaoman1
Is that a "Wobler" wheel?
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It's worth 20 bucks. An 86.87,88 Diamondback Ascent? Well worth 20.
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"lot of 2 1970s campagnolo schwinn paramounts"

"I want 900 for both im solid on price for the lot. or 400 for for each one."

me: I wonder if he'll take $800 for both.

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Originally Posted by SoCaled
Brings back memories of the crazy "My Sharona" = "Ayatollah" parody song (Steve Dahl & Teenage Radiation) that was in constant rotation on the local radio
I think that was during his Detroit WRIF (or was it ABX?) days, the DDK, etc. Before he moved to Chicago and blew up all those disco records at Comiskey (or was it Wrigley?). Many dead brain cells ago....

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No comment..........
And no link? Actually I think that's kinda cool, at least if it's made up of all Firenzes or other BSOs. (Hmm, why does such an operation require only Park tools? Asking for a friend.)

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"lot of 2 1970s campagnolo schwinn paramounts"

"I want 900 for both im solid on price for the lot. or 400 for for each one."

me: I wonder if he'll take $800 for both.

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I think that was during his Detroit WRIF (or was it ABX?) days, the DDK, etc. Before he moved to Chicago and blew up all those disco records at Comiskey (or was it Wrigley?). Many dead brain cells ago....

And no link? Actually I think that's kinda cool, at least if it's made up of all Firenzes or other BSOs. (Hmm, why does such an operation require only Park tools? Asking for a friend.)

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Here you go......
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...636230378.html
Said to say I was at my LBS when a few folks came in wanting to replace some tires and do a few other things to get their rides ready for the next event .They didn't know how to adjust the saddle on their rides as well as how to change their tires.....but they were excited to be ready for the next Burning Man.
Maybe setting up a repair station would be a good idea.
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Hey, it looks wacky to me.


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I realize if the brake cables (or just the right one) were a little higher, it would be more thread appropriate.
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I dunno man, clean bike with good frame and components for a decent price? I'd say "eclectic" at best, but not wacky
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