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he's pretty organized and whatnot which is pretty nice and the fact that everything is super clean. But to be honest parting out bikes like these where each individual part is not really worth much or sought after compared to parting out something with a more desired campy grouppo or so. The time he would have to invest in cleaning / organizing / listing / storing the parts is way too much. Unless you're retired with nothing better to do then i guess but man, i see a dude with heavy OCD, and this is coming from a guy who has some OCD himself.
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07-03-17, 11:56 PM
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he's pretty organized and whatnot white is pretty nice and the fact that everything is super clean. But to be honest parting out bikes like these where each individual part is not really worth much or sought after compared to parting out something with a more desired campy grouppo or so. The time he would have to invest in cleaning / organizing / listing / storing the parts is way. Unless you're retired with nothing better to do then i guess but many i see a dude with heavy OCD, and this is coming from a guy who has some OCD himself.
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07-04-17, 01:09 AM
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Are you still drilling everything in sight, bike wise that is
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07-04-17, 01:15 AM
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I'm pretty much retired from drilling (for the time being - who knows what the future holds?), but still building a bike here and there...
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07-04-17, 07:42 AM
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07-04-17, 08:29 AM
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UO18 Puegeot mixte with ape hangers, eh? Maybe it's an Alabama thing. Can't imagine that's remotely comfortable to ride. Clever looking though, although I can't imagine shifting going well either.
https://huntsville.craigslist.org/bik/6200623581.html
https://huntsville.craigslist.org/bik/6200623581.html
07-04-17, 10:09 AM
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Just another bent fork...I hate seeing these though. The cables don't look like they were changed either...
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...198125725.html
$125
It's a vintage bike in pretty good condition. The bike was imported from France and has undergone a partial restoration (everything except paint). It's a 10 speed and fits people that are between 6'0" - 6'5". Has the simplex derailleur from the time period. If you're interested, please text me at
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https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...198125725.html
$125
It's a vintage bike in pretty good condition. The bike was imported from France and has undergone a partial restoration (everything except paint). It's a 10 speed and fits people that are between 6'0" - 6'5". Has the simplex derailleur from the time period. If you're interested, please text me at
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Thanks - John
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07-04-17, 02:20 PM
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"Pretty good condition"...."partial restoration"....... Far from it,bud! lol Amazing how people try to fool others.
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Would love to get my hands on this but DAAANNNNGGGG!!!!!!! 
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/bik/6187567111.html
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1986 trek elance 400 - $500 (moline il) hide this posting
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condition: good
make / manufacturer: trek
model name / number: elance 400
a friend of mine had this bike and one day while at work someone stole the wheels off it witch is why there are no wheels now he gave it to me as a present and because he could not take it with him as he moved to california an had another 400 .He is a very knowledgeable person in road bikes as well as an avid rider ,told me this bike is worth about 1000$ ,well i can't sell it for a that much since it does not have the wheels on it so im selling it for 500. i have also talked to others who know much more about bikes then i do and have confirmed the price also im including pics i was told it does have a serial number on it but ill admit i do not want to take things apart on the crank case to get it simply because im lazy it is built for taller people but obviously smaller people can use it .the measurement from crank to top is 24 1/2 in =61cm it has an 8speed acera shimano rear de-railer as well as a 3speed front de-railer il let the pictures speak for themselves for the rest call me at
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condition: good
make / manufacturer: trek
model name / number: elance 400
a friend of mine had this bike and one day while at work someone stole the wheels off it witch is why there are no wheels now he gave it to me as a present and because he could not take it with him as he moved to california an had another 400 .He is a very knowledgeable person in road bikes as well as an avid rider ,told me this bike is worth about 1000$ ,well i can't sell it for a that much since it does not have the wheels on it so im selling it for 500. i have also talked to others who know much more about bikes then i do and have confirmed the price also im including pics i was told it does have a serial number on it but ill admit i do not want to take things apart on the crank case to get it simply because im lazy it is built for taller people but obviously smaller people can use it .the measurement from crank to top is 24 1/2 in =61cm it has an 8speed acera shimano rear de-railer as well as a 3speed front de-railer il let the pictures speak for themselves for the rest call me at
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07-04-17, 06:47 PM
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07-04-17, 09:23 PM
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The disturbing thing about this post isn't the state of the bicycle, plenty of people who know nothing about bicycles have posted the same, but the seller's pictures show a couple other road bikes in the garage, so there's really no excuse for overlooking a badly bent fork and brake cable housing that's splitting apart.
07-04-17, 09:57 PM
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Makes sense. I guess I'm ambidextrous or it's become learned second nature. Maybe it's personal preference. I do find left-handed braking on the front more sensible and safer for me. It's my weaker grip, thus I'm less likely to clamp down so hard I go over the bars.
In a similar vein, I had to re-learn how to eat in my 20s because my parents taught me the typical American "zig-zag" style of fork/knife eating which is super inefficient, switching fork from left to right hand after cutting. It took several weeks of practice, but I switched to "hybrid" style left-hand-only on forking and I can't imagine going back. Within 4-6 months I had amazing granular control over forking, better than my right, and I eat more gracefully and efficiently than before.
In a similar vein, I had to re-learn how to eat in my 20s because my parents taught me the typical American "zig-zag" style of fork/knife eating which is super inefficient, switching fork from left to right hand after cutting. It took several weeks of practice, but I switched to "hybrid" style left-hand-only on forking and I can't imagine going back. Within 4-6 months I had amazing granular control over forking, better than my right, and I eat more gracefully and efficiently than before.
My classic bike has the right brake for the front, but my bikes with brifters are the more common "right lever - rear brake".
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The disturbing thing about this post isn't the state of the bicycle, plenty of people who know nothing about bicycles have posted the same, but the seller's pictures show a couple other road bikes in the garage, so there's really no excuse for overlooking a badly bent fork and brake cable housing that's splitting apart.
07-05-17, 08:56 PM
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Motobecane Super Mirage
Only $2,600. Such a deal!
this is a very nice vintage Motobecane super mirage 10 speed bike.
it is from the 1960's and has very few miles on it. it has lots of accessories
bag for back, lack with key, generator, front light, pump, extra parts and tubes, I believe I even have to original book for it
Very nice hard to find vintage bike
Only $2,600. Such a deal!
this is a very nice vintage Motobecane super mirage 10 speed bike.
it is from the 1960's and has very few miles on it. it has lots of accessories
bag for back, lack with key, generator, front light, pump, extra parts and tubes, I believe I even have to original book for it
Very nice hard to find vintage bike
07-07-17, 08:30 AM
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Another backward fork club member...
https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/bik/6208315790.html
STROMER ST1 PLATINUM Electric Bike - $2150 (New Port Richey)
STROMER ST1 PLATINUM Electric Bike, 20 MPH. In Like New Condition, Only Driven One Time, New Battery & Charger $2150.00 call
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STROMER ST1 PLATINUM Electric Bike - $2150 (New Port Richey)
STROMER ST1 PLATINUM Electric Bike, 20 MPH. In Like New Condition, Only Driven One Time, New Battery & Charger $2150.00 call
07-07-17, 03:26 PM
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Hey guys,
What's wrong with this bike?
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/bik/6197236163.html
"Murray"Girls 12 speed bike-Made in USA
26" x 1.75 tires that still have fuzz on them
12 speed, brakes work
*Good for parts*
For more info, CALL -------- Thanks
What's wrong with this bike?
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/bik/6197236163.html
"Murray"Girls 12 speed bike-Made in USA
26" x 1.75 tires that still have fuzz on them
12 speed, brakes work
*Good for parts*
For more info, CALL -------- Thanks
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hey guys,
what's wrong with this bike?
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/bik/6197236163.html
"murray"girls 12 speed bike-made in usa
26" x 1.75 tires that still have fuzz on them
12 speed, brakes work
*good for parts*
for more info, call -------- thanks
what's wrong with this bike?
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/bik/6197236163.html
"murray"girls 12 speed bike-made in usa
26" x 1.75 tires that still have fuzz on them
12 speed, brakes work
*good for parts*
for more info, call -------- thanks
07-07-17, 05:52 PM
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So Earnest, Yet...
Vintage Road Bike, Ready To Ride - $130 (Cary)
"I am selling my road bike that I used to get to class on. Don't know the year or model of the bike. It is in great shape and can be rode anywhere today. All it is missing is the front derailleur but it is not needed to ride.
I bought the bike and restored it for me to ride to class up in the mountians. I took it apart sandblasted the paint and repainted it. Cleaned up all of the aluminum and polished what I could. It has new chain, new tires, new grips, trip computer(needs battery's now).
Would make a great bike very solid steel frame, a bit heavy but you will never break it. Seat is ok, its in great shape but not the best for long rides. The front derailleur was broken when I got the bike and I never replaced it. You can move the chain from one sproket to the next by hand if you need a low gear to climb a hill. 5 gears on the rear casset and two up front. Would also make a good fixie if you are a hipster and into that kinda stuff.
vintage, 10 speed, roadbike, road bike, classic, commuter, restored, sears, trek, relaigh, Schwinn, world sport, bike, clipons, clip ons"
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/6209340648.html
(At least the turkey wings have been removed? The poster is so not a poseur. His sincerity is plain. Nevertheless...)
"I am selling my road bike that I used to get to class on. Don't know the year or model of the bike. It is in great shape and can be rode anywhere today. All it is missing is the front derailleur but it is not needed to ride.
I bought the bike and restored it for me to ride to class up in the mountians. I took it apart sandblasted the paint and repainted it. Cleaned up all of the aluminum and polished what I could. It has new chain, new tires, new grips, trip computer(needs battery's now).
Would make a great bike very solid steel frame, a bit heavy but you will never break it. Seat is ok, its in great shape but not the best for long rides. The front derailleur was broken when I got the bike and I never replaced it. You can move the chain from one sproket to the next by hand if you need a low gear to climb a hill. 5 gears on the rear casset and two up front. Would also make a good fixie if you are a hipster and into that kinda stuff.
vintage, 10 speed, roadbike, road bike, classic, commuter, restored, sears, trek, relaigh, Schwinn, world sport, bike, clipons, clip ons"
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/6209340648.html
(At least the turkey wings have been removed? The poster is so not a poseur. His sincerity is plain. Nevertheless...)
07-07-17, 06:21 PM
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Hey guys,
What's wrong with this bike?
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/bik/6197236163.html
"Murray"Girls 12 speed bike-Made in USA
26" x 1.75 tires that still have fuzz on them
12 speed, brakes work
*Good for parts*
For more info, CALL -------- Thanks
What's wrong with this bike?
https://buffalo.craigslist.org/bik/6197236163.html
"Murray"Girls 12 speed bike-Made in USA
26" x 1.75 tires that still have fuzz on them
12 speed, brakes work
*Good for parts*
For more info, CALL -------- Thanks
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07-07-17, 06:42 PM
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I think the bike is for sale but not sure. It is a nice looking '89 Axix though.
https://boulder.craigslist.org/bik/6207060815.html
Moving to New Mexico 🤗 But can't take her with
https://boulder.craigslist.org/bik/6207060815.html
Moving to New Mexico 🤗 But can't take her with
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You think your puny little MP3 player is so great.
Antique french bike - $50 (Como park, MN)
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/r...210877359.html
Antique french bike - $50 (Como park, MN)
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/r...210877359.html
07-09-17, 12:35 PM
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Such a "detailed" ad.
Bike very cheap - $20 (dublin / pleasanton / livermore)
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/6211762929.html
Bike very cheap - $20 (dublin / pleasanton / livermore)
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/6211762929.html
07-10-17, 01:06 PM
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It's an awesome bicycle
It's an awesome bicycle
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