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09-20-18, 08:32 PM
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That is bizarre. Maybe he priced it so it wouldn't sell, and he's using the listing as a speaking platform.
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09-20-18, 09:13 PM
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Free shipping, and accepts an offer. Someone should offer him $5.
09-21-18, 11:52 AM
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Just wow. Few months back, a guy put one of these up, definitely in more "used" shape, for SEVEN dollars. Same dude I bought my $15 '69 Sears Spyder from. As a joke, I showed him this one in Roger's museu... er... used showroom. I thought $800 (now $900) was laughable, until I saw this. Bonus WW points for posting from four states and a whole time zone away, for expecting to make four large on ANYTHING posted with only two photos, and for getting a body part in the frame of the only "detail" photo.
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...703781969.html
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...703781969.html
Men's & Women's 1982 Huffy Aero Wind 12 Speeds - $4000 (Greensburg)
09-21-18, 02:39 PM
So it goes.
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Just wow. Few months back, a guy put one of these up, definitely in more "used" shape, for SEVEN dollars. Same dude I bought my $15 '69 Sears Spyder from. As a joke, I showed him this one in Roger's museu... er... used showroom. I thought $800 (now $900) was laughable, until I saw this. Bonus WW points for posting from four states and a whole time zone away, for expecting to make four large on ANYTHING posted with only two photos, and for getting a body part in the frame of the only "detail" photo.
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...703781969.html
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...703781969.html
Men's & Women's 1982 Huffy Aero Wind 12 Speeds - $4000 (Greensburg)
09-22-18, 08:27 PM
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Nice bike, but the saddle and bars are set so high that they don't fit in the picture:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Eddy-M...4AAOSwropbpZZJ
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Eddy-M...4AAOSwropbpZZJ
09-22-18, 11:11 PM
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A New Contender For Worst Picture Ever?
Older Bikes for sale - $1 (Oxford)
"Various older bikes and bike parts.Baskets,tires,Banana seats,etc..."
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d...705124982.html
(Why even bother?)
09-23-18, 08:27 AM
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2201158996835031
for those of you have saved up $800
"Mens Varsity Schwinn bike...27inch... red.... 1950's or 1960's not sure.... $800"
for those of you have saved up $800
"Mens Varsity Schwinn bike...27inch... red.... 1950's or 1960's not sure.... $800"
09-23-18, 09:01 AM
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Older Bikes for sale - $1 (Oxford)
"Various older bikes and bike parts.Baskets,tires,Banana seats,etc..."
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/d...705124982.html
(Why even bother?)
09-24-18, 03:25 PM
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I saw your add in craigslist.I want to buy it. If it is still available for purchase,please contact with me at REDACTED
Don't reply from CL reply mail.I don't check CL Reply mail.
Don't reply from CL reply mail.I don't check CL Reply mail.
09-25-18, 05:35 AM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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These aren't really over priced; the seller needs the money for new eyeglasses.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...705935413.html
bikes - $750 (Petersburg)
bicycle type: cruiser
brake type: u-brakes
condition: excellent
frame size: 26
handlebar type: cruiser
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 26 in
Selling as a pair:
2 vintage nice clean complete bicycles 1971
1 26 inch men's sports ( The Raleigh) made in England,3 spd, Brooks seat, luggage rack ,pump, fenders . Very clean . does need tires. Dry rot from setting in storage.
Ladies Schwinn Suburban 3 spd also very clean and needs tires.
Selling as a matching pair.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...705935413.html
bikes - $750 (Petersburg)
bicycle type: cruiser
brake type: u-brakes
condition: excellent
frame size: 26
handlebar type: cruiser
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 26 in
Selling as a pair:
2 vintage nice clean complete bicycles 1971
1 26 inch men's sports ( The Raleigh) made in England,3 spd, Brooks seat, luggage rack ,pump, fenders . Very clean . does need tires. Dry rot from setting in storage.
Ladies Schwinn Suburban 3 spd also very clean and needs tires.
Selling as a matching pair.
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09-26-18, 03:34 AM
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09-26-18, 05:23 AM
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This must be the year that Schwinn made those really steep-angled criterium bikes. I've heard a lot about these.
Check out the head tube angle, looks to be approximately 89 degrees. That's gonna give you some very very quick handling, so quick you might run into something. First $200 takes:
https://fresno.craigslist.org/bik/d/...706799127.html
Check out the head tube angle, looks to be approximately 89 degrees. That's gonna give you some very very quick handling, so quick you might run into something. First $200 takes:
https://fresno.craigslist.org/bik/d/...706799127.html
09-26-18, 02:39 PM
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09-26-18, 04:00 PM
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Check out that newfangled "negative trail" geometry...
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...708168893.html
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...708168893.html
Specialized HardRock 24 speed - $95 (Madison)
09-26-18, 05:08 PM
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This must be the year that Schwinn made those really steep-angled criterium bikes. I've heard a lot about these.
Check out the head tube angle, looks to be approximately 89 degrees. That's gonna give you some very very quick handling, so quick you might run into something. First $200 takes:
https://fresno.craigslist.org/bik/d/...706799127.html
Check out the head tube angle, looks to be approximately 89 degrees. That's gonna give you some very very quick handling, so quick you might run into something. First $200 takes:
https://fresno.craigslist.org/bik/d/...706799127.html
Yep - you never know...but that bike looks like the my first 10 speed (a 'St. Etienne') after I plowed squarely into a raised curb in the school parking lot - a case of distracted riding!
However, my father managed to wrench the fork back forward so that the front wheel would again clear the downtube - and then he rode it around town for the next 10 years.
09-26-18, 06:10 PM
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I borrowed my best friend's bike one time, and did the same thing when I plowed into a stopped car at a red light. It was an "SR", back when those were considered nice bikes. I never fixed for him, even though I had my own bike that was identical and undamaged. I should definitely burn in Bicycle Hell for that. 
09-27-18, 12:01 AM
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It’s not a bike but I’m selling my beer brewing stuff on CL, asking $300. Today I was contacted by a minister - named Parsons! - who wanted only some of the better bits. I told him no, I’d like it all gone. So he gave me a 50% lowball offer:
I was astounded to be lowballed by a pastor named Parsons for stuff to make alcohol. I didn’t reply further. I wanted to, though. Do you think he’ll have more cash on Sunday afternoon?
Well I can take it all but I only have 150 cash I can pick up this afternoon.
09-27-18, 06:19 AM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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It’s not a bike but I’m selling my beer brewing stuff on CL, asking $300. Today I was contacted by a minister - named Parsons! - who wanted only some of the better bits. I told him no, I’d like it all gone. So he gave me a 50% lowball offer:
I was astounded to be lowballed by a pastor named Parsons for stuff to make alcohol. I didn’t reply further. I wanted to, though. Do you think he’ll have more cash on Sunday afternoon?
I was astounded to be lowballed by a pastor named Parsons for stuff to make alcohol. I didn’t reply further. I wanted to, though. Do you think he’ll have more cash on Sunday afternoon?
09-27-18, 06:41 AM
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Belgian monk with a vow of poverty?
09-27-18, 08:40 AM
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09-27-18, 08:59 AM
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My pastor has brewed, but didn't keep it up. He drinks my homebrew though, and wine and especially port.
I heard the Puritans, when they landed in Mass., after putting up the first building (their church), the second building was the brewery.