eBay / CraigsList finds - "Are you looking for one of these!?" Part II
02-13-19, 01:48 PM
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I remember watching that one on eBay. I bought mine as a frame with some parts. I have no where near the $1800 being asked for the CL Trek into it. I'm not an expert, but I've never seen a chrome fork on any example I have ever seen. Sounds as if the seller is being vauge about its originality.
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02-13-19, 02:04 PM
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I also did not know that Trek made a TX900 without the fastback seat stays. That looks more like a 930, but the serial number is a TX900 serial number. Maybe it was transitioning from one model to the next?
Your TX900 is too big for me. I watched that eBay auction (it ran multiple times, if I remember correctly) just to see if and for what it sold for. Nice bike though.
Your TX900 is too big for me. I watched that eBay auction (it ran multiple times, if I remember correctly) just to see if and for what it sold for. Nice bike though.
02-13-19, 04:01 PM
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Serial numbers sometimes can throw us off.
We have a few fellow members on this forum whom worked at Trek. They've greatly filled in the blanks and our curiosities. Its also known that early on, employees in some departments would sometimes (and encouraged) to make their own frame. Santana is another that allowed the same.
Also wouldn't rule out a return frame in for repair warranty and Trek sent a new replacement. Speculation but perhaps the broken frame later repaired but not of course, for retail. Is it another reason for the fork variance? The question leads to the 1978 TX900 listed on eBay as posted above and its story. Where and how did the authorized Trek dealer get it and as sold in 1981?
We have a few fellow members on this forum whom worked at Trek. They've greatly filled in the blanks and our curiosities. Its also known that early on, employees in some departments would sometimes (and encouraged) to make their own frame. Santana is another that allowed the same.
Also wouldn't rule out a return frame in for repair warranty and Trek sent a new replacement. Speculation but perhaps the broken frame later repaired but not of course, for retail. Is it another reason for the fork variance? The question leads to the 1978 TX900 listed on eBay as posted above and its story. Where and how did the authorized Trek dealer get it and as sold in 1981?
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Serial numbers sometimes can throw us off.
We have a few fellow members on this forum whom worked at Trek. They've greatly filled in the blanks and our curiosities. Its also known that early on, employees in some departments would sometimes (and encouraged) to make their own frame. For some time, there were some not in the catalog offerings- riding around Madison WI. Santana is another that allowed the same.
Also wouldn't rule out a return frame in for repair warranty and Trek sent a new replacement. Speculation but perhaps the broken frame later repaired but not of course, for retail. Is it another reason for the fork variance? The question leads to the 1978 TX900 listed on eBay as posted above and its story. Where and how did the authorized Trek dealer get it and as sold in 1981?
We have a few fellow members on this forum whom worked at Trek. They've greatly filled in the blanks and our curiosities. Its also known that early on, employees in some departments would sometimes (and encouraged) to make their own frame. For some time, there were some not in the catalog offerings- riding around Madison WI. Santana is another that allowed the same.
Also wouldn't rule out a return frame in for repair warranty and Trek sent a new replacement. Speculation but perhaps the broken frame later repaired but not of course, for retail. Is it another reason for the fork variance? The question leads to the 1978 TX900 listed on eBay as posted above and its story. Where and how did the authorized Trek dealer get it and as sold in 1981?
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This may be a bit young for most of our tastes, BUT it is Italian, lugged (...well, except for the BB), Campy, quill stem (albeit hideous!) and celeste.
And it looks like has never been ridden
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bi...817837270.html
Product Details
Year: 2002
Make: Bianchi
Model: Eros
Type: Road, Road Racing, Triathlon, Marathon.
Origin: MADE IN ITALY
Size: 57cm
Colors: Celeste
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Rims.... 700c Campagnalo aluminum alloy deep wall
Hubs.... Campagnalo Mirage polished aluminum alloy
Axles.... Campagnalo quick release skewers
Tires: color matched 700 X 23C MICHELIN sport brand new never ridden on
Spoke Brand: Stainless steel, 14/15 ga. (2.0/1.8mm) double-butted
Spoke Nipples: Brass nipples
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COMPONENTS
Brakeset: Campagnolo Veloce dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Mirage Ergo levers
Shift Levers: Campagnolo Mirage Ergo
UPGRADED new cables complete with white casings to match
Crankset: Campagnolo Mirage Triple, 30/42/52 teeth
Pedals: N/A
Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Veloce, 111mm spindle
Rear Cogs: 9-speed, 13 - 26 teeth
Seatpost: Campagnalo laid back polished aluminum alloy 27.2mm diameter
Saddle: BIANCHI Body fit comfort system desirable Celeste green model was new old stock (seat is worth $150.00 all day long)
Handlebar: ITM italmanubri aluminum alloy with polished rings
Handlebar Stem: ITM aluminum alloy
Handle bar tape...... TORELLI moda chunky white comfort brand new never used
Headset: 1inch Miche Racing polished aluminum alloy
Pair of matching Celeste green OEM Bianchi alloy water bottle holsters (MSRP $50 FOR BOTH)
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And it looks like has never been ridden
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bi...817837270.html
RARE CELESTE BIANCHI EROS MADE IN ITALY W/CAMPY GROUP OUTSTANDING COND - $699 (Haverhill Massachusetts)
Product Details
Year: 2002
Make: Bianchi
Model: Eros
Type: Road, Road Racing, Triathlon, Marathon.
Origin: MADE IN ITALY
Size: 57cm
Colors: Celeste
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Rims.... 700c Campagnalo aluminum alloy deep wall
Hubs.... Campagnalo Mirage polished aluminum alloy
Axles.... Campagnalo quick release skewers
Tires: color matched 700 X 23C MICHELIN sport brand new never ridden on
Spoke Brand: Stainless steel, 14/15 ga. (2.0/1.8mm) double-butted
Spoke Nipples: Brass nipples
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COMPONENTS
Brakeset: Campagnolo Veloce dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Mirage Ergo levers
Shift Levers: Campagnolo Mirage Ergo
UPGRADED new cables complete with white casings to match
Crankset: Campagnolo Mirage Triple, 30/42/52 teeth
Pedals: N/A
Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Veloce, 111mm spindle
Rear Cogs: 9-speed, 13 - 26 teeth
Seatpost: Campagnalo laid back polished aluminum alloy 27.2mm diameter
Saddle: BIANCHI Body fit comfort system desirable Celeste green model was new old stock (seat is worth $150.00 all day long)
Handlebar: ITM italmanubri aluminum alloy with polished rings
Handlebar Stem: ITM aluminum alloy
Handle bar tape...... TORELLI moda chunky white comfort brand new never used
Headset: 1inch Miche Racing polished aluminum alloy
Pair of matching Celeste green OEM Bianchi alloy water bottle holsters (MSRP $50 FOR BOTH)
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02-13-19, 04:10 PM
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There's some decent listings in the KC area:
Miami Vice-ish Specialized Sirrus: https://kansascity.craigslist.org/bi...813829903.html
Not vintage but inexpensive Fuji Touring: https://kansascity.craigslist.org/bi...817680021.html
Kind of beat up Klein Pulse Comp: https://kansascity.craigslist.org/bi...807601094.html
Miami Vice-ish Specialized Sirrus: https://kansascity.craigslist.org/bi...813829903.html
Not vintage but inexpensive Fuji Touring: https://kansascity.craigslist.org/bi...817680021.html
Kind of beat up Klein Pulse Comp: https://kansascity.craigslist.org/bi...807601094.html
02-13-19, 05:59 PM
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Trek 720 $220.00 So Cal Listed 53, maybe 20"
02-13-19, 06:06 PM
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2 OF Made In Japan Bridgestone Picnica 1980S VINTAGE Folding Bike(PAIR - $249 (Los Angeles)
02-14-19, 11:33 AM
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Never look at craigslist when your on vacation. https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/bi...785136276.html
$850 posted a month ago. Wonder if he would take $600 cash.....
$850 posted a month ago. Wonder if he would take $600 cash.....
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02-14-19, 05:24 PM
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Another TREK 720?
My dilemma is 1) I already have a 1984 TREK 720 in my size, fully upgraded/restored 2) 25" is too big for me and 3) I'm not in the mood for another project. So, do I restore and flip, do I flip as-is or do I find a larger rider here on BFs with a comparable 54-56cm touring/sport touring bike that's interested in trading. Honestly, I'd prefer the latter.
Anybody interested in trading for a 25" TREK 720, almost all original but in need of some TLC?
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Seller texted me this morning saying that bike had been sold however, he had another one exactly like it only larger and he'd give me a good deal on it. So now, I have a 25" 1983 TREK 720 in rough condition sitting in the back of my car. My dilemma is 1) I already have a 1984 TREK 720 in my size, fully upgraded/restored 2) 25" is too big for me and 3) I'm not in the mood for another project.
Don't buy?
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02-15-19, 08:14 AM
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When I first scrolled to this I thought it was a RockCombo until I looked closer. But then I saw the zipties on the frame tubes and decided I was better off staying away from it
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02-15-19, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Fahrenheit531 
Don't buy?
Don't buy?--------------------------------------------------
and what fun would that be?
Now I can wake-up each morning to PMs from other BF members offering all kinds of bikes in my size that otherwise I'd never have access to. Got to grab the opportunities when you can and play them to your advantage. But that's just me...
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https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bi...819566674.html
Vintage nishiki Riviera with 3 pivot derailer. All original light to moderate use. Been sitting rear tire is warped $100/bo
If interested please call 603 205 0163
Nishiki Riviera Gt vintage touring - $100 (Best offer/Portsmouth nh)
Vintage nishiki Riviera with 3 pivot derailer. All original light to moderate use. Been sitting rear tire is warped $100/boIf interested please call 603 205 0163
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02-15-19, 10:42 AM
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+1; didn't we just have this convo on another thread? I'm still where the idea came from that zip-ties are so 
, since, given this is the C&V section, at the time any bike that's relevant to this section was built, zip-ties were THE way to set up a computer. Granted, I would've done it a little tidier, bottom of the tube, not over the shifter, not covering the branding, etc.
where the idea came from that zip-ties are so , since, given this is the C&V section, at the time any bike that's relevant to this section was built, zip-ties were THE way to set up a computer. Granted, I would've done it a little tidier, bottom of the tube, not over the shifter, not covering the branding, etc.
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+1; didn't we just have this convo on another thread? I'm still where the idea came from that zip-ties are so , since, given this is the C&V section, at the time any bike that's relevant to this section was built, zip-ties were THE way to set up a computer. Granted, I would've done it a little tidier, bottom of the tube, not over the shifter, not covering the branding, etc.
where the idea came from that zip-ties are so , since, given this is the C&V section, at the time any bike that's relevant to this section was built, zip-ties were THE way to set up a computer. Granted, I would've done it a little tidier, bottom of the tube, not over the shifter, not covering the branding, etc.
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02-15-19, 11:49 AM
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Opaque humor...I've been guilty of that. Loses something when you have to explain.
02-15-19, 12:18 PM
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^^^^^ +1; all the bandwidth and new "G"s in the world won't help us convey irony any better online. I shoulda passed this one through my "is this a joke?" filter.....
Anyway, dam-skippy that's a pretty bike; gotta resist the temptation to Email my nephew in KC.....
Re. tape, it leaves an icky sticky gooey mess.
Anyway, dam-skippy that's a pretty bike; gotta resist the temptation to Email my nephew in KC.....
Re. tape, it leaves an icky sticky gooey mess.
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So pretty...
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