eBay / CraigsList finds - "Are you looking for one of these!?" Part II
01-30-17, 12:36 PM
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Agreed. A bear to ship, a bear to transport for most people, and a PITA to store. I nearly traded a kayak for a nice tandem a few years ago. I asked the seller why he was offering it, and he said that his wife didn't like it after the first few rides. That made me check with my wife and she said "we'll see after you get it".. I decided not to go there.
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01-30-17, 01:19 PM
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(2) Minivan.
I had a Schwinn Deluxe Twinn in my apartment and a Gitane when married. The Schwinn had to hang by its front wheel vertically from a single hook in the irregularly shaped hallway, the only available space and one in which nothing else I had would fit. The Gitane hung upright by bars and rear seat from basement rafters in our house over a pile of stuff stored in the middle of the cramped area. Each was a hassle to get outside, and once I had the moves down offers of assistance were rebuffed in what I was later told was an "unfriendly" tone. So much for tandeming.
01-30-17, 01:21 PM
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(1) Never had to.
(2) Minivan.
I had a Schwinn Deluxe Twinn in my apartment and a Gitane when married. The Schwinn had to hang by its front wheel vertically from a single hook in the irregularly shaped hallway, the only available space and one in which nothing else I had would fit. The Gitane hung upright by bars and rear seat from basement rafters in our house over a pile of stuff stored in the middle of the cramped area. Each was a hassle to get outside, and once I had the moves down offers of assistance were rebuffed in what I was later told was an "unfriendly" tone. So much for tandeming.
(2) Minivan.
I had a Schwinn Deluxe Twinn in my apartment and a Gitane when married. The Schwinn had to hang by its front wheel vertically from a single hook in the irregularly shaped hallway, the only available space and one in which nothing else I had would fit. The Gitane hung upright by bars and rear seat from basement rafters in our house over a pile of stuff stored in the middle of the cramped area. Each was a hassle to get outside, and once I had the moves down offers of assistance were rebuffed in what I was later told was an "unfriendly" tone. So much for tandeming.
01-30-17, 01:24 PM
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01-30-17, 02:21 PM
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01-30-17, 02:38 PM
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01-30-17, 02:46 PM
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The ad is amusing gibberish. Surprise, surprise: they can't take good photos either. Then there's mention of a second bike, but I don't see it? (EDIT: it's a clunky ladies Roadmaster). I think there's some interest in these aluminum Centurions though.
Centurion Facet - $150 (Tempe, AZ)
Centurion quick release 52 cm shimnao gears
I hav etwo bikes one purchaed use donkey one month by student that visited venturing racing bike I wnat 150 for both bikes together won't sell seperatly wnat them out of here an diwll not budge on price incredible price located by Tempe Diablo stadium cash only to first buyer ..text me to see them
Centurion Facet - $150 (Tempe, AZ)
Centurion quick release 52 cm shimnao gears
I hav etwo bikes one purchaed use donkey one month by student that visited venturing racing bike I wnat 150 for both bikes together won't sell seperatly wnat them out of here an diwll not budge on price incredible price located by Tempe Diablo stadium cash only to first buyer ..text me to see them
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01-30-17, 03:09 PM
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I went through the BF Sekai thread and the only model that had a chromed chain stay (and light blue color) like this was the 4000. Could be a nice project if you ride a small frame.
Sekai - $100 (Peoria, AZ)
Sekai road bike, fixed gear candidate
Sekai - $100 (Peoria, AZ)
Sekai road bike, fixed gear candidate
01-30-17, 03:27 PM
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Dawes Echelon - $229 (Tucson, AZ)
Dawes Echelon "Handbuilt" XL Steel Frame Road Bike - Ready to Ride
Dawes Echelon "Handbuilt" XL Steel Frame Road Bike - Ready to Ride
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1990 Fuji Titanium Road - $850 (Minneapolis, MN)
Fuji titanium road bike
10 speed, 22 inch titanium frame (if I'm measuring correctly).
Inherited this bike and had been in my basement for the last 5 years. Too large for me.
The tires have a special inflate nipple, so the tires are flat and probably need to be replaced.
Make an offer.
Fuji titanium road bike
10 speed, 22 inch titanium frame (if I'm measuring correctly).
Inherited this bike and had been in my basement for the last 5 years. Too large for me.
The tires have a special inflate nipple, so the tires are flat and probably need to be replaced.
Make an offer.
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Those are primarily interesting because of the ti fork. I had a friend who had one of these...they're pretty nice for production ti...not a Merlin or anything, but they're considerably nicer than the Miyatas of the period.
The Fuji is, I believe, Sandvik.
The Fuji is, I believe, Sandvik.
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01-30-17, 03:56 PM
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You see these for sale frequently...often almost unused, and frequently at prices you'd assume to be insanely low if you haven't bought/sold tandems. The one pictured is HIGHLY unlikely to sell for even half of asking price IMO. I passed on one at $400. Not quite as nice, but nice. Often you'll see them frame only ebcause the main value is the parts...they're frequent part out targets.
Agreed. A bear to ship, a bear to transport for most people, and a PITA to store. I nearly traded a kayak for a nice tandem a few years ago. I asked the seller why he was offering it, and he said that his wife didn't like it after the first few rides. That made me check with my wife and she said "we'll see after you get it".. I decided not to go there.
In my completely biased world of cycling, there are a few bicycle types I will never own: tandem, recumbent, and folding. But that's just me.
01-30-17, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by johnnyace
In my completely biased world of cycling, there are a few bicycle types I will never own: tandem, recumbent, and folding. But that's just me.
Originally Posted by due ruote
This thread is starting to give tandems a bad rap. For the record, they don't deserve it!
01-30-17, 06:06 PM
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He has a counterpoint tandem with a recumbent stoker, a folding bike, and used to have a recumbent. He's like the only guy who would have all that.
01-30-17, 06:39 PM
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C&v ti bike sorta reasonably priced
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bik/5982332823.html
Of course Clang beat me to the punch...
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bik/5982332823.html
Of course Clang beat me to the punch...
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The ad is amusing gibberish. Surprise, surprise: they can't take good photos either. Then there's mention of a second bike, but I don't see it? (EDIT: it's a clunky ladies Roadmaster). I think there's some interest in these aluminum Centurions though.
Centurion Facet - $150 (Tempe, AZ)
I hav etwo bikes one purchaed use donkey one month by student that visited venturing racing bike I wnat 150 for both bikes together won't sell seperatly wnat them out of here an diwll not budge on price incredible price located by Tempe Diablo stadium cash only to first buyer ..text me to see them
Centurion Facet - $150 (Tempe, AZ)
I hav etwo bikes one purchaed use donkey one month by student that visited venturing racing bike I wnat 150 for both bikes together won't sell seperatly wnat them out of here an diwll not budge on price incredible price located by Tempe Diablo stadium cash only to first buyer ..text me to see them
01-31-17, 07:00 AM
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This ebay seller has some pretty incredible bikes for sale, including a Della Santa, a very old Mercian, a Waterford, Raleigh Pro, Schwinn Paramount 50th Anniversary, Cannondale Black Lightning, etc.:
brian304 | eBay
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01-31-17, 07:18 AM
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Bob Jackson 61cm - $500
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