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06-01-18, 12:04 PM
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Under Water
NISHIKI fixed gear - $95 (Oceanfront)
"NISHIKI - Read fixed gear 54 cm - 55 cm
- deep V rims with a flip-flop freewheel and fix gear axle.
- extra set of aluminum rims
- what you see is what you get
- depending on the writer may want a new seat or petals as the petals are click in type
- now that I live in the ocean current I am a beach cruiser person
I am 6'1"and the bike fits me perfectly.
The seat is adjustable so The seat is adjustable so I recommend being at least 5'8""
https://norfolk.craigslist.org/bik/d...605052716.html
(Those are all the pictures. "What you see is what you get"? I guess living in the ocean has taken a toll on the "writer"? Beach cruisers do ride better underwater than fixies? Or maybe it's that he's 6'1" and rides a 54 cm? Are those even deep-V rims? <sigh emoji>)
(Edit: It's the bike in the background, isn't it? I can be so dense sometimes...)
"NISHIKI - Read fixed gear 54 cm - 55 cm
- deep V rims with a flip-flop freewheel and fix gear axle.
- extra set of aluminum rims
- what you see is what you get
- depending on the writer may want a new seat or petals as the petals are click in type
- now that I live in the ocean current I am a beach cruiser person
I am 6'1"and the bike fits me perfectly.
The seat is adjustable so The seat is adjustable so I recommend being at least 5'8""
https://norfolk.craigslist.org/bik/d...605052716.html
(Those are all the pictures. "What you see is what you get"? I guess living in the ocean has taken a toll on the "writer"? Beach cruisers do ride better underwater than fixies? Or maybe it's that he's 6'1" and rides a 54 cm? Are those even deep-V rims? <sigh emoji>)
(Edit: It's the bike in the background, isn't it? I can be so dense sometimes...)
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06-01-18, 12:22 PM
...addicted...
Maybe the Open Pros are the "extra set of aluminum rims" he's talking about? If so...
06-01-18, 12:43 PM
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Are You Looking Very Hard For One Of These?
Don't get me wrong, for $95 that red bike in the background can't be all bad, especially with an extra set of rims? Not my size, though, too small. Most of my best purchases from CL have arisen from ads like this. But with the copy and the photos, it really belongs here in Wacky Land as well?
06-01-18, 01:01 PM
...addicted...
Don't get me wrong, for $95 that red bike in the background can't be all bad, especially with an extra set of rims? Not my size, though, too small. Most of my best purchases from CL have arisen from ads like this. But with the copy and the photos, it really belongs here in Wacky Land as well?
But, I love ads like that. I have started using "bicicleta" in my search terms, and hope to see that one shot that tells me it's a good bike. Like this:
06-02-18, 02:30 PM
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Spotted on Facebook Marketplace. Think it's got enough brake cable?
06-04-18, 08:43 AM
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Hey, I think that's a sign he just installed a new brake cable, and didn't quite finish the job
06-04-18, 12:05 PM
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Vintage Trek 2100, only $350 as-is. Only needs a chain, saddle, tires, epoxy, putty, potting soil, pre-dug grave and tombstone.
Antique Trek garden scarecrow
Antique Trek garden scarecrow
06-06-18, 06:58 AM
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Triple crown? Grand slam? What would you call this?
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...609305751.html
* Gas pipe frame priced at literally 100x its value - check
* Listed as "rare" (ie none of them last this long) - check
* Main photo from the non-drive side - check
* Bum bars - check + bonus - cruiser grips
* Steel rims, stamped brakes, cottered crank, suicide shifters, steel pie plate, Jabba-the-hut seat, nutted axles - check, check, check.......
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...609305751.html
* Gas pipe frame priced at literally 100x its value - check
* Listed as "rare" (ie none of them last this long) - check
* Main photo from the non-drive side - check
* Bum bars - check + bonus - cruiser grips
* Steel rims, stamped brakes, cottered crank, suicide shifters, steel pie plate, Jabba-the-hut seat, nutted axles - check, check, check.......
06-06-18, 07:00 PM
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1980 Fuji Royale - 2 bikes - $150 (Greenville)
"Fuji Royale: Molybednum Steel 12 Speed Bikes - 24 and 27" 1980 models: $150 for both. Two for the price of less than one! Can be a collector's item or they're ready to ride!
Both function well and 27" model has new tires and recently ridden, 24" may require new tires. Garage kept, normal wear, never damaged."
https://eastnc.craigslist.org/bik/d/...602068936.html
(I'm posting this both here and in "Are You Looking..." because. Here, as the visual of the two bikes is interesting and wacky, with the top tubes aligned but the bottom brackets not. One has 27" tires and the other has 24"? Really? I guess, but..?)
06-06-18, 07:37 PM
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Is it REALLY that difficult to read your frame,bud? I mean, heck, the decals are in almost excellent condition!
***26" NAKISHI BRAVO MOUNTAIN BIKE QUICK SALE*** - $60 (dublin / pleasanton / livermore)
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/d/26-nakishi-bravo-mountain/6604490907.html
06-06-18, 08:11 PM
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$375 for the frame and fork? It's a midlevel recreational bike. I wouldn't pay anything even close to $375 for the whole bike.
https://annarbor.craigslist.org/bik/...609592251.html
https://annarbor.craigslist.org/bik/...609592251.html
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Kind of an eclectic selection of parts here. Wife cleaning out her husband's stuff?
However, what caught my eye is the fork in the middle???
bike parts - $20 (Junction City)
However, what caught my eye is the fork in the middle???
bike parts - $20 (Junction City)
Some new - I don't know what they are but they were expensive. Wheels, rims, tires, gears, brakes, etc. Voice call please - I don't text - sorry.
06-07-18, 06:08 AM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Recumbent fork and wheels, is my guess.
Yep, Easy Racers fork has bridge for brake with small front wheel and braze-ons for fairing mount brackets.
Kind of an eclectic selection of parts here. Wife cleaning out her husband's stuff?
However, what caught my eye is the fork in the middle???
bike parts - $20 (Junction City)
However, what caught my eye is the fork in the middle???
bike parts - $20 (Junction City)
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06-07-18, 06:12 AM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Cheap bike plus damage selling for too much. Fork looks bent, too.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...609434082.html
condition: fair
make / manufacturer: Puch
70's puch roadmaster...fair condition. Only needs a back rim...175obo
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...609434082.html
Puch roadmaster - $175 (Richmond)
condition: fair
make / manufacturer: Puch
70's puch roadmaster...fair condition. Only needs a back rim...175obo
06-07-18, 08:08 AM
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06-07-18, 07:49 PM
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Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Maybe it's lens distortion like in those weird panoramic photos you see. Rear wheel also looks a little odd.
06-08-18, 07:13 AM
Not racing.
Cool bike, but...
GT Tachyon, for the low, low price of $479. Oh, and you'll need to plan for a 650B conversion, unless you have an inside line on 700D tires.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/b...590305135.html
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/b...590305135.html
06-08-18, 01:57 PM
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Check out this Hong Kong made "race bike" from a "Madison race shop" (who knew such things existed?...):
https://janesville.craigslist.org/bi...583544314.html
(I can almost smell the rotting nylon seat bag from here....)
https://janesville.craigslist.org/bi...583544314.html
(I can almost smell the rotting nylon seat bag from here....)
06-09-18, 11:36 AM
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Look at the top right corner.
I'VE BEEN WASTING MY WHOLE LIFE USING TWO HANDS TO BRAKE LIKE A SUCKER.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...612424221.html
I'VE BEEN WASTING MY WHOLE LIFE USING TWO HANDS TO BRAKE LIKE A SUCKER.
bicycle parts Package deal :derailleur, gears and brake lever - $50 (Richmond Virginia)
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...612424221.html
06-09-18, 03:36 PM
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IIRC, the original Sting Rays had something like this ^^^^^^, and either a drum+rim or two rim brakes in the rear, so kids could "lay a patch" with that wide-@$$ square profile rear slick.
06-09-18, 03:57 PM
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Schwinn World 27" Road Bike 10-Speed - $80
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/bik/d/schwinn-world-27-road-bike-10/6601440565.html
For sale is this vintage Schwinn World 10-speed road bike. The bike is in good mechanical condition. It is missing some paint so cosmetically its in fair condition. This bike has the following components:
• Quick release front & rear wheel
• Suntour AR derailleurs
• Araya aluminum rims
• New 27 ¼" tires
• Frame measures 27" from the center of the pedal crank to the top of the seat post
06-09-18, 04:03 PM
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Unique somehow doesn't fully describe this one......
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VINTAGE Sears turned into portable Power
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/b...588114979.html
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https://images.craigslist.org/00k0k_...JD_600x450.jpg
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VINTAGE Sears turned into portable Power
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/b...588114979.html
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https://images.craigslist.org/00k0k_...JD_600x450.jpg
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06-09-18, 05:07 PM
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The bike was probably purchased, but not used much. But... a bit odd.
It is a Roadmaster. Was that a Sears house brand?
You need a photo to go with that ad.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Roa...-/302685271708
https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/...609986061.html
Title: Brand new bike - $50 (Winston Salem)
Description: New used
Title: Brand new bike - $50 (Winston Salem)
Description: New used
You need a photo to go with that ad.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Roa...-/302685271708
06-10-18, 04:09 PM
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Strangely Drawn To This Ad As If By Some Mysterious Force Field
Columbus Steel road bike frame with carbon seatstays - $550 (Chesaake)
"Made for Scattante. Excellent / new condition. This is a Columbus "Zonal" tube bike. This is a premium material for pro athletes who race on steel frames. It is as light as carbon and strong as titanium. The carbon fiber fork and the carbon fiber seatstays act as shock absorbers to provide an unbelievable ride. This bike is built as a triple to do some major climbing. (Ultegra and 105 components). Brand new tires. Please look at the engineering specs for the Kona tubing. (Link attached)
Comes with free clipless or standard pedals. Free LIFETIME adjustments and repairs minus the cost of future repair parts is also included with this bike. Enjoy a top quality bike with peace of mind that is priced much less than brand new beginner level bikes with no warranty.
This bike will save you a ton of time and energy on your next race or ride. Trade ins considered if you need to upgrade your bike and you are on a budget.
Buy nice so you don't have to buy twice!!
LAYAWAY IS NOW AVAILABLE
Coastal Virginia Bikes
https://www.framebuilding.com/ZONA.htm"
https://norfolk.craigslist.org/bik/d...603755847.html
(A magnet. "Zona" tubing is steel. "Zonal" is aluminum. (Kona is something Hawaiian? I don't know.) A magnet. I'd email this person but they only supply a phone number for the post and the "bike shop". And how difficult is it to spell Chesapeake? Ugh.)