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01-10-15, 08:39 PM
#9601
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Only ten days into the new year, and I've already got my nomination for delusional seller of 2015 - $9500 asking for a 1949 (claimed - no picture showing a date on the SA hub) Raleigh Sports ladies frame. Admittedly, it in nice shape, but $9500? Then again, I hope he's right. If he is, my retirement is going to be paid for by the contents of my smaller shed:
The Raleigh Nottingham England Sports Bike
The Raleigh Nottingham England Sports Bike
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01-10-15, 09:11 PM
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Only ten days into the new year, and I've already got my nomination for delusional seller of 2015 - $9500 asking for a 1949 (claimed - no picture showing a date on the SA hub) Raleigh Sports ladies frame. Admittedly, it in nice shape, but $9500? Then again, I hope he's right. If he is, my retirement is going to be paid for by the contents of my smaller shed:
The Raleigh Nottingham England Sports Bike
The Raleigh Nottingham England Sports Bike
Raleigh Sprite
01-10-15, 11:46 PM
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There is a Hercules 3 spd for $20 at the local Goodwill.
Slap a bit of paint on it...
Do you think I could mark it by $5K?
Slap a bit of paint on it...
Do you think I could mark it by $5K?
01-11-15, 12:25 AM
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Vintage 1970's Schwinn Tandem. Perfect Present for two
Gotta love the handle bars, and those spokes!
Gotta love the handle bars, and those spokes!
01-11-15, 01:26 AM
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Only ten days into the new year, and I've already got my nomination for delusional seller of 2015 - $9500 asking for a 1949 (claimed - no picture showing a date on the SA hub) Raleigh Sports ladies frame. Admittedly, it in nice shape, but $9500? Then again, I hope he's right. If he is, my retirement is going to be paid for by the contents of my smaller shed:
The Raleigh Nottingham England Sports Bike
The Raleigh Nottingham England Sports Bike
Vintage Robinhood Bike
01-11-15, 09:32 AM
#9606
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It's back again, and again, and again. I contacted him once a few months ago telling him the honest truth, and I got a sob story about him losing his job in 2008, and having to sell off everything he has bought over the years, and that I was mean and heartless (for telling him what it's actually worth, mind you). Now I just shake my head, and let it go. You would think he'd have found another job in the last 7 years. Oh well.,,,,BD
Marlboro Fuji Folding MT Bike
This has been posted every 2-3 weeks for the last 5-6 years, always the same pictures, no attempt at cleaning it up, and always the same price.. It's actually sad at at this point...
Marlboro Fuji Folding MT Bike
This has been posted every 2-3 weeks for the last 5-6 years, always the same pictures, no attempt at cleaning it up, and always the same price.. It's actually sad at at this point...
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01-11-15, 12:57 PM
#9607
I don't get out enough
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01-11-15, 01:07 PM
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It's back again, and again, and again................
Marlboro Fuji Folding MT Bike
............This has been posted every 2-3 weeks for the last 5-6 years, always the same pictures, no attempt at cleaning it up, and always the same price.. It's actually sad at at this point...
Marlboro Fuji Folding MT Bike
............This has been posted every 2-3 weeks for the last 5-6 years, always the same pictures, no attempt at cleaning it up, and always the same price.. It's actually sad at at this point...
01-11-15, 01:25 PM
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Collector's item or not, I think the bike would be worth twice as much if that badge was removed.
01-12-15, 12:15 AM
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01-12-15, 12:48 AM
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And harder to identify that the "Unknown" part is the owner.
01-12-15, 06:46 PM
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Here is a good one...particularly love the part about this being worth $900 and the "price will go up after Christmas"
1970s Fuji sport 10 bike
1970s Fuji sport 10 bike
01-12-15, 07:16 PM
#9613
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01-12-15, 07:24 PM
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This one has been up every few weeks for about 6 months now.
Single Speed Bamboo (ish) bike for $400.
Looks like the seller doesn't know whether they are in Eugene or Portland
Bamboo Bike
Bamboo Bike
I wonder if they just buy cheep Chinese frames, cut the middle out of the tubes, and add in some Bamboo.
Just browsing a bit, maybe this is the ticket for a bamboo bike.
Japanese Bamboo Bike
Is that a steel or bamboo frame? I'm thinking steel with bamboo highlights, but unique nonetheless.
Single Speed Bamboo (ish) bike for $400.
Looks like the seller doesn't know whether they are in Eugene or Portland
Bamboo Bike
Bamboo Bike
I wonder if they just buy cheep Chinese frames, cut the middle out of the tubes, and add in some Bamboo.
Just browsing a bit, maybe this is the ticket for a bamboo bike.
Japanese Bamboo Bike
Is that a steel or bamboo frame? I'm thinking steel with bamboo highlights, but unique nonetheless.
01-13-15, 12:46 AM
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It's back again, and again, and again. I contacted him once a few months ago telling him the honest truth, and I got a sob story about him losing his job in 2008, and having to sell off everything he has bought over the years, and that I was mean and heartless (for telling him what it's actually worth, mind you). Now I just shake my head, and let it go. You would think he'd have found another job in the last 7 years. Oh well.,,,,BD
Marlboro Fuji Folding MT Bike
This has been posted every 2-3 weeks for the last 5-6 years, always the same pictures, no attempt at cleaning it up, and always the same price.. It's actually sad at at this point...
Marlboro Fuji Folding MT Bike
This has been posted every 2-3 weeks for the last 5-6 years, always the same pictures, no attempt at cleaning it up, and always the same price.. It's actually sad at at this point...
Its collectible in the sense that few people could actually smoke the 25,000 packs of cigarettes it took to get it.
01-13-15, 01:18 AM
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I suppose I've seen the occasional bike rider smoking, but I think a reference to smoking turns off a lot of the avid cyclists. Not that a cheap MTB would appeal to the hard core road cyclists.
01-13-15, 05:57 AM
#9617
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No wheels aluminum Zaskar 26 inch, only 500 bucks?? Wow, I better jump on that one!,,,,BD
American Zaskar LE GT Bike Frame
American Zaskar LE GT Bike Frame
01-13-15, 06:13 AM
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Identify this one, gravel grinder? https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/4844638765.html
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01-13-15, 06:56 AM
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I'll never understand bikes like this. The mutilated bars, colored tires, and no front brake make it seem like they want to be cool, but then they have a huge gel saddle and a short, high stem. I figure the brake lever padding is there because with only one you have to really clench it. No clue about what the doorknob on the rear brake is there for though. And oh what a price for it all!
[h=2]cannondale - $800 (spring lake park, MN)[/h]cannondale
great bike
custom handle bars
Red tires
Nice seat
Only rear break set up
Vary smooth shifting
Vary light frame
Made with the best parts
$800 obo
May trade for used car
[h=2]cannondale - $800 (spring lake park, MN)[/h]cannondale
great bike
custom handle bars
Red tires
Nice seat
Only rear break set up
Vary smooth shifting
Vary light frame
Made with the best parts
$800 obo
May trade for used car
01-13-15, 08:21 AM
#9620
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Trek bike rack
Trek bike rack - $15 (Malden)
condition: like new
make / manufacturer: Trek
The most expensive bike rack.make by hand in Usa.15$firm.aluminum bike rack so very lite
Trek bike rack - $15 (Malden)
condition: like new
make / manufacturer: Trek
The most expensive bike rack.make by hand in Usa.15$firm.aluminum bike rack so very lite
01-13-15, 11:27 AM
#9621
Not quite there yet
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Only ten days into the new year, and I've already got my nomination for delusional seller of 2015 - $9500 asking for a 1949 (claimed - no picture showing a date on the SA hub) Raleigh Sports ladies frame. Admittedly, it in nice shape, but $9500? Then again, I hope he's right. If he is, my retirement is going to be paid for by the contents of my smaller shed:
The Raleigh Nottingham England Sports Bike
The Raleigh Nottingham England Sports Bike
Not that great of shape, and also likely to be much newer. $100-150 tops
01-13-15, 11:33 AM
#9622
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[QUOTE=Clang;17465644]I'll never understand bikes like this. The mutilated bars, colored tires, and no front brake make it seem like they want to be cool, but then they have a huge gel saddle and a short, high stem. I figure the brake lever padding is there because with only one you have to really clench it. No clue about what the doorknob on the rear brake is there for though. And oh what a price for it all!
cannondale - $800 (spring lake park, MN)
/QUOTE]
Now down to $420. That head tube angle looks like 85 degrees or more. What's up with that?
cannondale - $800 (spring lake park, MN)
/QUOTE]
Now down to $420. That head tube angle looks like 85 degrees or more. What's up with that?
01-13-15, 11:47 AM
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I like that he's willing to take a car for trade.
01-13-15, 02:31 PM
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"Here is a great frame for demonstration use in composites class, or potentially for an attorney." $5,500 gets you all three pieces of this carbon frame: Failed Broken Guru Evolo Carbon Bicycle Frame | eBay
Heartbreaking failure, though.
Heartbreaking failure, though.
01-13-15, 07:45 PM
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