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04-29-10, 11:58 AM
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The term DUI Bars has been officially added to my C&V lexicon, alongside "Drewed" and "Khatfull'd" (which are two very different terms, btw...).
I always knew there was a genius name for that kind of crap bar style, C&V has finally delivered!
I always knew there was a genius name for that kind of crap bar style, C&V has finally delivered!
04-29-10, 12:44 PM
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Words can't adequately describe:
https://austin.craigslist.org/bik/1716192593.html
Rare Pair His & Hers 1960's Ranger ~ Rangerette Bicycles - $600 (Buda)
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https://austin.craigslist.org/bik/1716192593.html
Rare Pair His & Hers 1960's Ranger ~ Rangerette Bicycles - $600 (Buda)
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04-29-10, 12:58 PM
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04-29-10, 01:15 PM
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Words can't adequately describe:
https://austin.craigslist.org/bik/1716192593.html
Rare Pair His & Hers 1960's Ranger ~ Rangerette Bicycles - $600 (Buda)
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https://austin.craigslist.org/bik/1716192593.html
Rare Pair His & Hers 1960's Ranger ~ Rangerette Bicycles - $600 (Buda)
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I'm not familiar with the bike, but I can't believe someone would actually try and sell those sway-back banana seats as "original. They can't be.
04-29-10, 02:01 PM
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$400 Huffy Classic - revamped with modern componets
04-29-10, 02:07 PM
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04-29-10, 03:50 PM
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OMG this was just too funny not to post! paid $800 five yers ago? 26" frame, worth 1500-2000? wow not bad for a 20yo bike that sold new for $550 tops! LOL https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/1715383823.html
This bike is in excell. cond. made in 1986/1987. about 11 miles riden in last 5 years. paid 800.00 for bike 5 years ago. need to sell. call today. serious only. if you dont want to buy DONT CALL. *26" frame. every gear works. It's a BIANCHI. IT SELLS ITSELF. If you know anything about bikes, all we have to do is exchange money., *I'm not willing to measure anything. *I'm not reading stickers, *I'm not intersested in any other work other than straight up SELLING this bike. If you want to buy a Bianchi, then lets make a deal. IF NOT MOVE ON!!!!! call 630-918-0093. *THIS BIKE IS WORTH 1500-2000 HANDS DOWN!!!!!
This bike is in excell. cond. made in 1986/1987. about 11 miles riden in last 5 years. paid 800.00 for bike 5 years ago. need to sell. call today. serious only. if you dont want to buy DONT CALL. *26" frame. every gear works. It's a BIANCHI. IT SELLS ITSELF. If you know anything about bikes, all we have to do is exchange money., *I'm not willing to measure anything. *I'm not reading stickers, *I'm not intersested in any other work other than straight up SELLING this bike. If you want to buy a Bianchi, then lets make a deal. IF NOT MOVE ON!!!!! call 630-918-0093. *THIS BIKE IS WORTH 1500-2000 HANDS DOWN!!!!!
04-29-10, 04:16 PM
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04-29-10, 04:17 PM
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$400 Huffy Classic - revamped with modern componets
I did not realize those old steel wald style stems were classics.
PS I like the way he said "I laid pure white paint" like he is the Chip Foose of bikes or something
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04-29-10, 04:23 PM
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those in Chicago who know the market can tell you better but I would think $200 would be more reasonable for that bike, depending on the condition. a nice Ishwata DB frame a Shimano Sport LX. my catalog from when I worked in the Boston area then shows the retail was $498. the stem scares me though, it looks real high and if some dope was riding it like that it could have steerer problems.
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
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04-29-10, 04:27 PM
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what does Khatfull'd mean?
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04-29-10, 05:09 PM
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Anyone else just facepalm super hard whenever you see one of those horrible Firenze GL5000's on CL for $200+? They were given away for free in the 80's because they were unsafe to sell.
04-29-10, 05:13 PM
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<OT interlude>
I appreciate the style Chip Foose does things in, he's an amazing artist, and has built some beautiful machines.
But because of this forum, I just don't LIKE that he does any of it. Sure, he's only doing what so many other people have done, but, sometime he just takes a car and turns into something it's not really supposed to be.
Don't get me started on Pimp My Ride though.
</OT interlude>
-Gene-
I appreciate the style Chip Foose does things in, he's an amazing artist, and has built some beautiful machines.
But because of this forum, I just don't LIKE that he does any of it. Sure, he's only doing what so many other people have done, but, sometime he just takes a car and turns into something it's not really supposed to be.
Don't get me started on Pimp My Ride though.
</OT interlude>
-Gene-
04-29-10, 06:21 PM
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04-30-10, 08:07 AM
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04-30-10, 10:11 PM
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I read the sellers description before I noticed the plus 1 on the saddle.
I read the sellers description before I noticed the plus 1 on the saddle.
Crazy, Lumpy Made in Italy Bianchi Celeste Green Accented Saddle. Not sure whos arse was in this last, but the top definitely had some lumpage opposite someones humps. Leather is completely intact and the entire saddle foundation is Celeste green - not sure if your humps will match. I will let you be the judge of that.
Email for more pics - this is a nice saddle save the lumpage.
Email for more pics - this is a nice saddle save the lumpage.
05-01-10, 11:24 PM
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Raleigh Record Vintage Bike - $75 (Pittsburgh (Ross Twp.))
*sigh*
1970's Raleigh Record Ten -Speed Bike. Not in rideable condition needs work. Includes frame (see photo) and parts. Frame in good condition.
$75.
$75.
*sigh*
05-02-10, 04:08 PM
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HI sure go ahead
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05-02-10, 04:09 PM
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a Bottecchia with "DUI" bars https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...719390106.html
actually at $400 this might be a great deal! it looks like Chorus or Athena but I believe the "Number Tab" might be a Zefal clampon pump peg LOL
actually at $400 this might be a great deal! it looks like Chorus or Athena but I believe the "Number Tab" might be a Zefal clampon pump peg LOL
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
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05-03-10, 01:11 AM
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https://cgi.ebay.com/ROSS-XXL-FRAME-2...item3a5a740d6c
This is the best handlebar setup I have ever seen.
This is the best handlebar setup I have ever seen.
05-03-10, 02:07 PM
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https://cgi.ebay.com/ROSS-XXL-FRAME-2...item3a5a740d6c
This is the best handlebar setup I have ever seen.
This is the best handlebar setup I have ever seen.
05-03-10, 05:43 PM
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Wow! What slimey copywriting skills...early '70s by BTW!
VINTAGE 1950's/60's RALEIGH SPORTS TOURING BIKE - $250 (Northern New Jersey)
Date: 2010-04-30, 11:01AM EDT
Reply to: sale-tc5cc-1717679566@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
This is a vintage mens Raleigh Sport 3 speed bicycle from the 1950s or 1960s. These bikes are becoming more and more collectible. Look on ebay and you will see many for sale in the $500-1000 range. As far as I know it is all original, and it is complete. It was last used about 8-9 years ago and has been stored inside my home since then. It has the original Sturmey Archer components and the original BROOKS saddle/seat (which sometimes go for over $100 alone). The chain is in decent shape and was simply not put back on (you'll see it OFF in the photos) because I didn't want to get my hands all oily while using my camera. It has the yellow paint, which I have learned in the rarest original color. It has a normal amount of paint chips and so forth. I have more photos that I can email upon request. Please contact me via email through the REPLY TO link above. $250.
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05-04-10, 06:14 AM
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I've always called them "bum bars."
05-04-10, 08:08 AM
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It wasn't coined in the first link, but I can't find the original post that started it. It was previously applied to shining up some metal bits, I just found it funny, so I used it again in the saddle thread. The drew thread is pretty funny, I can't find the link for that one atm either.