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Indeed. It was originally listed at $1200, in April of 2017, on the Raleigh CL, so perhaps we are observing a glacier paced movement to sanity?
06-28-18, 08:50 PM
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World's longest run on sentence.
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/b...627031947.html
WOW this bike is bad ass late 70s made in France very rare france velosolex la parissene mens blue mens professional road bike its in good condition this bike is up there with the classic road bike.you French created the bike le tour french are passionate about this sthis bike will fit close to 5 ft 7 upwards 6 ft inches and has 21 inch frame so it's really not that big of a bike or to small just right well I'm asking 125.00 for a very rare bike this is worth it because I've seen 2 French bikes all beat up they wanted 250.00 for each without shipping and bike is 2 times better than those which for the price is very reasonable this bike on ebay will cost you 250.00 or more without shipping and the parts alone can go for lots of money you will not lose and on top of rhat you will save quite a bit and you'll get u a very rare French bike ok the frame is lugged lightweight this has good tires the seat is not original but its in good conditions this bike would need some kind d of fine tuning I'll leave that up to you please text leave email my pH show contact info
and thanks and God bless America p.s you will not find bike anywhere this is super rare in the 70s the company that made thik bike mase mopeds and somehow expanded to making road bikes only for a couple years so this is rare plus I will deliver upwards 30 miles for 10.00 or we can meet halfway for 5.00 thanks thanks
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/b...627031947.html
WOW this bike is bad ass late 70s made in France very rare france velosolex la parissene mens blue mens professional road bike its in good condition this bike is up there with the classic road bike.you French created the bike le tour french are passionate about this sthis bike will fit close to 5 ft 7 upwards 6 ft inches and has 21 inch frame so it's really not that big of a bike or to small just right well I'm asking 125.00 for a very rare bike this is worth it because I've seen 2 French bikes all beat up they wanted 250.00 for each without shipping and bike is 2 times better than those which for the price is very reasonable this bike on ebay will cost you 250.00 or more without shipping and the parts alone can go for lots of money you will not lose and on top of rhat you will save quite a bit and you'll get u a very rare French bike ok the frame is lugged lightweight this has good tires the seat is not original but its in good conditions this bike would need some kind d of fine tuning I'll leave that up to you please text leave email my pH show contact info
and thanks and God bless America p.s you will not find bike anywhere this is super rare in the 70s the company that made thik bike mase mopeds and somehow expanded to making road bikes only for a couple years so this is rare plus I will deliver upwards 30 miles for 10.00 or we can meet halfway for 5.00 thanks thanks
06-28-18, 09:58 PM
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I can't read text like that. I just can't.
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06-29-18, 06:05 AM
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06-29-18, 09:52 AM
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I tried. I really tried. Had to stop while my dizziness abated.
How can someone create an ad like this and think that it will promote a quick sale? Since the bike is from France, perhaps the text was auto-translated from Conehead.
How can someone create an ad like this and think that it will promote a quick sale? Since the bike is from France, perhaps the text was auto-translated from Conehead.
06-29-18, 09:56 AM
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You're assuming he was thinking.
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06-29-18, 10:02 AM
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Bike is from Remulac, a small town in France.
06-29-18, 12:31 PM
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Errr - okay.
bearded BMX BUYER $$$$$!!!!! - $99999 (Missouri/ Illinois)
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/bik/d...627914263.html
bearded BMX BUYER $$$$$!!!!! - $99999 (Missouri/ Illinois)
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/bik/d...627914263.html
06-29-18, 12:37 PM
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One more from St. Louis. They're on a roll today...
John Deere bicycle, fair shape, $500.00 obo.
*ugly man not included*
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/bik/d...621934517.html
John Deere bicycle, fair shape, $500.00 obo.
*ugly man not included*
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/bik/d...621934517.html
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Denver Craigslist - claims he is selling his 2018 Roubaix Elite, less than 300 miles, and that the bike retails for $3800, and then he gives the link to the Australian Specialized web site that lists the bike for AU$3800. Scam or honest mistake? Hard to believe he forgot what he paid for a 2018 bike, so I'm guessing scam.
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/d/...631300223.html
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/d/...631300223.html
06-30-18, 07:50 PM
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This has been post and re-posted, (literally) for about 2 years on my local CL. Its some kind of revenge-craigslist posting. Apparently, an individual does not like the idea of people flipping bikes for "profit". Its been posted for years. Whomever is posting it really, really has a grunge against people who re-sale bikes and "mark them up many times over".
https://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/...625257880.html
https://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/...625257880.html
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06-30-18, 10:00 PM
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Oh darn. I'm sure this is perfectly legit, and I missed it. (Unless it really was legitimate. in which case: Darn!)
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So much fun with one component: Cheap derailleur replacing the original, mounted using a claw screwed to a fender eyelet, oriented horizontally and bypassing the hanger altogether. On top of all of that, it's not even connected - no cable. This guy is good...
https://memphis.craigslist.org/bik/d...631480923.html
https://memphis.craigslist.org/bik/d...631480923.html
07-01-18, 05:32 AM
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You forgot to mention the blue overspray.
07-01-18, 11:07 AM
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07-02-18, 05:41 PM
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This is about the worst "professionally repainted" frame I have seen.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/d...632754897.html
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/d...632754897.html
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This is about the worst "professionally repainted" frame I have seen.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/d...632754897.html
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/d...632754897.html
07-02-18, 08:41 PM
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I've seen much worse paint jobs than that. In fact, I did one, but at least I'm not selling my work.
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07-03-18, 06:54 AM
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"Will need a chain for the bike. Took chain off when cleaning it last year and misplaced it and Havnt rode since. Want to keep it but just don't use anymore. Won't hold, first with cash gets it. "
I guess you can't test ride this $700 Fuji Aloha Tri bike. Unless seller somehow finds the chain he misplaced when cleaning the bike. Maybe it's around there somewhere...
Not vintage, so I won't bother with a pic.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/...633229932.html
I guess you can't test ride this $700 Fuji Aloha Tri bike. Unless seller somehow finds the chain he misplaced when cleaning the bike. Maybe it's around there somewhere...
Not vintage, so I won't bother with a pic.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/...633229932.html
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So much fun with one component: Cheap derailleur replacing the original, mounted using a claw screwed to a fender eyelet, oriented horizontally and bypassing the hanger altogether. On top of all of that, it's not even connected - no cable. This guy is good...
https://memphis.craigslist.org/bik/d...631480923.html
https://memphis.craigslist.org/bik/d...631480923.html
07-03-18, 06:15 PM
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https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/54689107
Perfectly normal, right? Mount it on your bike, hop right on and while away the miles, right? RIGHT?
WRONG! It's the evil Count Vas D.'s stabbotronic vastectosaddle!
Perfectly normal, right? Mount it on your bike, hop right on and while away the miles, right? RIGHT?
WRONG! It's the evil Count Vas D.'s stabbotronic vastectosaddle!
07-04-18, 05:12 PM
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Looks safe.