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09-27-18, 09:03 AM
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I don't get the thing with the name Parsons. What does that mean? But I do get the idea of having more cash on Sunday afternoon.
EDIT: Oh a parson is a clergy member. Well, you know, there are a lot of dentists named Dennis. And there was urologist near me named Dr. Seaman.
EDIT: Oh a parson is a clergy member. Well, you know, there are a lot of dentists named Dennis. And there was urologist near me named Dr. Seaman.
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09-27-18, 09:06 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?
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, 04:21 PM
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I vaguely recall a doctor's office in the Detroit area where the two docs were named Paler and Wheeker. And a podiatrist (foot specialist) named Smelsey. There was a family doctor here (retired now, IIRC), in one of the "networks", named Bonebrake.
09-27-18, 04:40 PM
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Lots of choppers in the Daytona C L - but this one is exceptional
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09-27-18, 06:08 PM
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You’re right, he must be Friar Tuck
09-29-18, 10:53 PM
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Fixed gear road bike - $75 (Chicopee) MA
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Do we have a Youtube equivalent of this thread anywhere? Because this cracked me up. Warning, lots of cussing
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09-30-18, 01:40 PM
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The camera work was superb. Funny video.
10-02-18, 07:48 PM
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Kitchen Sink?
1981 Schwinn Stingray Lowrider Trike
Myrtle Beach, SC · over a week ago ·
$1,500
"Custom Lowrider Trike made from 1981 Schwinn Stingray Frame. "
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...78055769142774
Myrtle Beach, SC · over a week ago ·
$1,500
"Custom Lowrider Trike made from 1981 Schwinn Stingray Frame. "
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...78055769142774
10-04-18, 03:54 PM
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Another Franken-Schwinn, but this one's more of an Einstein-Schwinn, or perhaps a Schrödin-Schwinn or Heisen-Schwinn.. Seller claims he can fit it for "smaller riders". So the headtube must contain some sort of quantum singularity, allowing the stem to collapse in on itself as you lower it.....
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...715026671.html
Schwinn road bike converted to cruiser. 12 speeds. New tire, pedals, seat and seatpost, brake lever, brake cable, brake pads. Presently set up for tall person though can accommodate smaller riders. Will adjust handlebars and seat for buyer.
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...715026671.html
Vintage Schwinn cruiser conversion - $75 (downtown)
10-04-18, 06:20 PM
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10-04-18, 06:34 PM
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Other than the crud/rust? Oh, the flag. Just piling it there without a proper folding is desecration, IIRC.
The price is also
, for a bike that's been rode hard and put away wet.
The price is also
, for a bike that's been rode hard and put away wet.
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Variable spoke crossing?
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10-04-18, 08:21 PM
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Rim labels on both bikes not facing drive side.
10-04-18, 09:10 PM
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That looks like a Voyageur, and it's cheap! Go get it.
Another Franken-Schwinn, but this one's more of an Einstein-Schwinn, or perhaps a Schrödin-Schwinn or Heisen-Schwinn.. Seller claims he can fit it for "smaller riders". So the headtube must contain some sort of quantum singularity, allowing the stem to collapse in on itself as you lower it.....
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...715026671.html Schwinn road bike converted to cruiser. 12 speeds. New tire, pedals, seat and seatpost, brake lever, brake cable, brake pads. Presently set up for tall person though can accommodate smaller riders. Will adjust handlebars and seat for buyer.
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...715026671.html
Vintage Schwinn cruiser conversion - $75 (downtown)
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Price is too high, for on-topic's sake.
[Edit: I contacted the seller and politely encouraged him to pick up the flag, clean it up, and either fold it and put it away or fly it as the flag is in several images. It is a code/law violation, and I don't want someone else jumping on his case in a less than gracious manner, even if the symbolism and sight of a disrespected flag is repulsive to me.]
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10-04-18, 09:38 PM
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10-05-18, 06:30 AM
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10-05-18, 10:53 AM
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Hmm, well if nothing grabs me at tomorrow's thrift store bike sale, maybe I'll bite.
Meanwhile.... This has got to be the oddest-looking piece of automotive audio equipment I've ever seen....
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...715633666.html
old school dyno GT air (baraboo)
Letting the whole setup go for less than the price I paid for just the amp. The amp is a 1 channel, 750watt rms, 1500 watt Max. I bought the sub from a st Vincent thrift store one day that I was treasure hunting. It works great, definitely an old school sub, the magnet is at least a 30oz and really sends quality bass. I had this in my Ford escape but I need the space for my outdoor adventures. Come and get it in Baraboo ($80 firm)
Meanwhile.... This has got to be the oddest-looking piece of automotive audio equipment I've ever seen....
https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...715633666.html
old school dyno GT air (baraboo)
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10-05-18, 05:17 PM
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Check this out. At first glance it looks kind of cool. But look how the front caliper is setup.
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik...715965154.html
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik...715965154.html
10-06-18, 04:14 PM
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Bent seat tube? Front fender mounted backwards:
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bop/d/vintage-sheffield-bicycle/6716767655.html
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bop/d/vintage-sheffield-bicycle/6716767655.html
10-06-18, 08:51 PM
Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Takes a big drop or a big bump to bend a seat tube. On a diamond frame it probably would have buckled the top tube and down tube behind the head tube.
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Is that all one tube, with the lug slipped over it? Or are there two tubes along with the "top" tube slipped into the lug?
I'm just imagining how a REAL hard impact (pothole, curb jump, etc. on the REAR wheel would force the whole rear triangle upward, and with nothing at the seat tube / stay joint keeping it from moving forward, the "top" tube / seat tube lug would become the point where the seat tube gives within the lug.
I'm just imagining how a REAL hard impact (pothole, curb jump, etc. on the REAR wheel would force the whole rear triangle upward, and with nothing at the seat tube / stay joint keeping it from moving forward, the "top" tube / seat tube lug would become the point where the seat tube gives within the lug.