Drillium Dude

The things you find on CL late at night: https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/b...371288653.html

The seller of this bike was once one of my best pals. I am still in friendly contact with his wife who is the woman in question in the ad photos. I saw the bike way back when he first acquired it:





But never saw the finished product until now:





Btw, he remodeled his house all by himself. Built his own garage, restored an old 60s Jaguar Mk2 and re-built a 30s sailboat almost single-handedly from the keel up. Dude can do anything with his hands.

beandk

1955 Humber Sports would probably have about the same value as a Raleigh. That is, anywhere from nothing to 3 or 400, depending on equipment and condition.

Lazyass

Man, an '88 Fuji Tiara for $110. Too small for me or it would be mine today. The paint is seriously cool.

https://greensboro.craigslist.org/bi...374970840.html

Colnago Mixte

That's one hot Fuji, triple-butted frame, and the color is called "Cherry Web". It sold for $515 in 1988. You could get a lot for your money back then due to the exchange rates.

That same bike would probably sell for $1500-2,000 in 1988, had it been made in Italy.

Colnago Mixte

And speaking of triple-butted Japanese bikes from the 80's, how bout this one. A 1987 Miyata 512, triple-butted frame, very cool paint job, $150.

I always wanted a yellow bike. And since it's a 1987 model, I assume that with some pedals, bar tape, and an appropriate seat, this bike could be Eroica-ready for less than $250, since I believe 1987 is the cut-off date for Eroica bikes. Might have to ditch the aero brakes and index shifting though, LOL.

Definitely gonna take a look at it, seems like a steal for $150. I'm a sucker for these old Japanese steel bikes from this era, easy to work on, easy to find parts for, index shifting, compatibility with modern parts, etc. etc.

2cam16

A member or a lurker here maybe(no pictures):

1973 Viking Lambert 56cm - $150 (mountain view)

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik...375435157.html

1973 Viking Lambert bike 56cm.
Original fork ("death fork") was replaced with a red Centurion fork.
Original pedals not included.

Webpage with more information about the bike:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ert-again.html

$150 OBO

Lazyass

The seller says it's a 54. Looking at is closer I think it might be a 56, which is my size.

shuru421

I dig that bike. But seems rather small. Don't think its 56.

Lazyass

My PDG Paramount is a 56 and has a shorter head tube like that. It's hard to tell.

KonAaron Snake 

And if it were a Rene Herse, it would be $7,000. But it isn't. It's an entry-mid level Fuji.

Colnago Mixte

Wow, you really gotta love the camaraderie, and just general "good vibes" around here. I'm just so blown away by it sometimes, I can barely contain myself.

Well, this will no doubt make you make your day, I bought the Miyata, and brought it home, only to be rather unpleasantly surprised.

Cracked top tube. Some research show this is a common problem among 1987 models with the internal cable routing. Seller is ignoring my emails (predictably).

KonAaron Snake 

Shame about the Miyata - of course I’m not happy about it...and we’re all on the same team. The point was that a Fuji isn’t an Italian. There are reasons some bikes are valued more highly...and they’re not the same.

I hope the guy takes a return. FWIW, that’s a known Miyata issue and something to check for on the internal routing models.

Rocket-Sauce 

Prelude for cheap. Needs some TLC....

https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/bi...375736700.html

Schwinn Prelude Bike Bicycle - $50 (Berlin)







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condition: good
Rides nice. Just don't use it. First $50 takes it.
do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
post id: 6375736700

Rocket-Sauce 

https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bi...361015140.html


1987 Nishiki 'Prestige' Road Racing Bike - Excellent - $300 (Somerset, MA)









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condition: excellent
make / manufacturer: Nishiki
model name / number: Prestoge
size / dimensions: 23.5 inch / 59.37 cm
~ 1987 Nishiki 'Prestige' Road Bike ~

23. 5" (59.37 cm) seat tube

Weight: 21 lbs.

Nishiki Tange 2 - Chromoly frame & fork
Ukai 700 x 28c anodized aluminum rims (Presta Valve Stems )
Shimano 105 crankset, 42/52, standard 42, Shimano Biopace 52
Suntour Cyclone rear derailleur
Suntour 6 cog rear road cluster
Suntour XC8000 front derailleur
Suntour Cyclone shifter levers
Dia-Compe brake calipers, 500 G series
Aero brake levers
Hsinlung handlebar w/aero cable routing, Sakae stem
Velo saddle
Continental ULTRA Tires

mech986 

You are correct, 1987 is the cutoff, and last year they started allowing aero brake handles, but of course, not the index shifters. Hope you're able to find the right bike for you.

sorry to hear that. I'm sorry to see the crack, and the internal rusting from water and moisture getting inside. I'm not sure what everyone saw in internal tube routing of cables - as you've found, seems like just another way for moisture to get in (but not out) and where you can't see or inspect any of it. Sorry it wasn't seen on inspection before you bought the bike. I'm not optimistic that you'll get anything back, just part it out for the parts and find a better frame I guess. Seller should have disclosed that, but that's probably the reason for the price.

Probably same for similar era internal routing bikes of any make. Don't know how they intended to seal the openings to prevent water or moisture ingress.

KonAaron Snake 

I think the 80s Miyatas had a particular issue with internal routing, and you don't really hear about it occurring across the board. The early 90s Miyatas didn't really have this issue.

Agree that once it's off the porch, and money's changed hands, it's on the buyer if it's a CL transaction, but if it were me...I'd have specifically called attention to it and I would take a return. This is often part of the learning curve, unfortunately. I've bought a bike with unseen damage once or twice.

camelopardalis

Colnago Master Piu Campagnolo C Record 1st Gen Delta Brake - $1350 (oakland lake merritt / grand)
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik...374820564.html

artclone

Aren't the shift levers reversed? How did seller manage this?

smontanaro 

I remember seeing one of these (perhaps an Epic Allez?) which @RobbieTunes built up for his sister (or sister-in-law or cousin, I can't recall, but it was a sharp bike). This one clearly needs a new clear coat (hopefully nothing else), but if early CF bikes are your cup of tea, this might be a neat winter project.

Vintage Specialized Epic Carbon

obrentharris 

Yipes!
Shipping must be based on the ever-unreliable ebay shipping calculator. $173.87 to me here in the far west.
Brent

jeirvine 

Just a Raleigh Sprite, but tall, green, befendered, and mint. $50 in MD:

https://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik...359615742.html

Lazyass

Here's a trippy bike for 80 bucks.

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik...360603138.html

Lazyass

And another odd Shogun for $35.

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik...377099456.html

satbuilder 

Nice Alpine if it hasn't been outed before. Price looks very good.

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/...374215120.html

camelopardalis

Gone. I hope somebody here got it.