Taking a gamble on CL
05-20-09 | 12:13 PM
#1
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Pug lover! Dogs and bikes
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: San Jose, CA
Taking a gamble on CL
Buying with the intent of having a friend take the bike and ride it as his own. However, it's a 58 and I'm not 100% sure he'll fit it... What do you guys think? If you like something or need something let me know. My initial intent was to buy this for a friend, but I also thought some of the C&Vers might want some of it if that turns out to be a bad gamble I'll offer if here first.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1180394262.html
Schwinn Voyageur - 1980 - $250 (san jose south)
Reply to:sale-ftmnf-1180394262@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-20, 10:11AM PDT
A 1980 Schwinn Voyageur bicycle in excellent condition.
Extras include:
- Campagnolo Record front derailleur.
- Campagnolo Record rear derailleur.
- Campagnolo Record downtube shifters.
- Campagnolo umbrella clip.
- Campagnolo cable guides.
- Campagnolo bottom bracket assembly.
- Campagnolo seat binder bolt.
- Mavic MA-40 wheels.
- Original wheels included, too.
- Mathauser brake pads.
Much more on bike, plus many extra parts and accessories.
One owner since new.
Only $250 for all (firm price, cash only).
Call 1-408-489-0692 to arrange a pick-up in San Jose.
No emails, please.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1180394262.html
Schwinn Voyageur - 1980 - $250 (san jose south)
Reply to:sale-ftmnf-1180394262@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-20, 10:11AM PDT
A 1980 Schwinn Voyageur bicycle in excellent condition.
Extras include:
- Campagnolo Record front derailleur.
- Campagnolo Record rear derailleur.
- Campagnolo Record downtube shifters.
- Campagnolo umbrella clip.
- Campagnolo cable guides.
- Campagnolo bottom bracket assembly.
- Campagnolo seat binder bolt.
- Mavic MA-40 wheels.
- Original wheels included, too.
- Mathauser brake pads.
Much more on bike, plus many extra parts and accessories.
One owner since new.
Only $250 for all (firm price, cash only).
Call 1-408-489-0692 to arrange a pick-up in San Jose.
No emails, please.
05-20-09 | 01:55 PM
#4
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Pug lover! Dogs and bikes
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From: San Jose, CA
Welp I passed on the deal. There was a large dent in the top tube. I'm sure if I wanted to part it out and flip I could've made a profit, but my original intent was to find a nice bike for a friend. The guy was very nice and it was still a great deal but, I'll keep searching.
For anyone interested the rack was a blackburn, had a few NOS campy spindles.
For anyone interested the rack was a blackburn, had a few NOS campy spindles.
05-20-09 | 05:19 PM
#5
Thrifty Bill
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Interesting he somehow neglected to mention a huge dent in his ad. I would not be surprised if this bike does not sell, or sells at a significantly lower price, where someone will get a part out deal.
05-20-09 | 08:12 PM
#7
Riding like its 1990
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From: IE, SoCal
Geez, sounds like a typical CL "gamble" to me. I'm still kicking myself for driving 20 min at night to see a Trek that the owner faild to mention, and the pics failed to show, was beat to H3LL and had electrical tape for a seat cover with a film of dirt and grime on the grips that made me feel violated when i accidentally touched them... Jerk
I'm still looking fo a bike for my wife.
I'm still looking fo a bike for my wife.
