eBay / CraigsList finds - "Are you looking for one of these!?" Part II
10-17-19, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by madpogue
The '95-on style, per that page, is NOTHING like the one on the Sears bike. Look again at the typeface on the 1935-1981 sticker, and on the Sears sticker. Exact same typeface. Layout is different but it's the type style that indicates the era.
Compare here, does this look like the same sticker to you? Left decale in their first two auction pics shows a 90s decal with horizontal text, purple writing under, big clunky green numbers above. The right-hand pic shows an earlier logo decal from the same auction photos:
(but still, did Sears really have someone build them a cottered-crank, stamped-dropout Reynolds 531 bike? how weird)
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10-17-19, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by francophile
... it appears the seller added some other pics after-the-fact.
10-17-19, 03:54 PM
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Okay, I was going just on the close-up. Yeah, that's two different bikes. Adds a whole new smell to the ad.
10-17-19, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by madpogue
Okay, I was going just on the close-up. Yeah, that's two different bikes. Adds a whole new smell to the ad.
And I'm still sitting here asking myself, why in the world would Sears actually contract someone to build a 531 frame with a cottered crank and stamped dropouts yet not bother with the fork decal? It's an illogical example of spendy-cheap-cheap-cheap. And with no signs of a fork blade decal, maybe is main-triangle 531 only, which is the only explanation that could possibly fit for me given the DO and crankset? But you're right, still doesn't smell quite right either way.
It's stuff like this that doesn't quite sit right with me. And yet another reason I don't like the auction site much anymore. Auctions like this don't help much either, but at least they edited their auction to acknowledge the damage.
10-17-19, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by AJI125
Once upon I time I think I saw BianchiGirl talking about one of these, assuming it's legit and not some cobbled together mishmash.
I know I've seen these in a catalog, but for some reason I'm not finding it this morning.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/4904...36191559776024
I know I've seen these in a catalog, but for some reason I'm not finding it this morning.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/4904...36191559776024
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10-18-19, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by malcala622
I need a facilitator for this!!!
Good luck
10-18-19, 06:43 AM
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5729039516217/
Dura Ace rims with spare tires for $45!
"Two wheels and new old stock tires"
Described as used like new.....
Fairport NY (15 minutes from Rochester)
Awful tempted to ask for a facilitator~!~
Dura Ace rims with spare tires for $45!
"Two wheels and new old stock tires"
Described as used like new.....
Fairport NY (15 minutes from Rochester)
Awful tempted to ask for a facilitator~!~
10-18-19, 07:23 AM
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52cm Rene Herse on eBay in Iowa for a pretty low price, $2100 plus free shipping.
Cons: Period incorrect repaint. No derailleurs or original racks.
Pros: The repaint looks like a decent one, even if not faithful to a '1945' Herse. It comes with Herse cantilevers, stem, and cable hangers.
I'm tempted as it's probably the lowest price I'll ever see for a Herse, but I don't like that it's a repaint.
Cons: Period incorrect repaint. No derailleurs or original racks.
Pros: The repaint looks like a decent one, even if not faithful to a '1945' Herse. It comes with Herse cantilevers, stem, and cable hangers.
I'm tempted as it's probably the lowest price I'll ever see for a Herse, but I don't like that it's a repaint.
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10-18-19, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by TenGrainBread
52cm Rene Herse on eBay in Iowa for a pretty low price, $2100 plus free shipping.
Cons: Period incorrect repaint. No derailleurs or original racks.
Pros: The repaint looks like a decent one, even if not faithful to a '1945' Herse. It comes with Herse cantilevers, stem, and cable hangers.
I'm tempted as it's probably the lowest price I'll ever see for a Herse, but I don't like that it's a repaint.
Cons: Period incorrect repaint. No derailleurs or original racks.
Pros: The repaint looks like a decent one, even if not faithful to a '1945' Herse. It comes with Herse cantilevers, stem, and cable hangers.
I'm tempted as it's probably the lowest price I'll ever see for a Herse, but I don't like that it's a repaint.
10-18-19, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by TenGrainBread
52cm Rene Herse on eBay in Iowa for a pretty low price, $2100 plus free shipping.
Cons: Period incorrect repaint. No derailleurs or original racks.
Pros: The repaint looks like a decent one, even if not faithful to a '1945' Herse. It comes with Herse cantilevers, stem, and cable hangers.
I'm tempted as it's probably the lowest price I'll ever see for a Herse, but I don't like that it's a repaint.
Cons: Period incorrect repaint. No derailleurs or original racks.
Pros: The repaint looks like a decent one, even if not faithful to a '1945' Herse. It comes with Herse cantilevers, stem, and cable hangers.
I'm tempted as it's probably the lowest price I'll ever see for a Herse, but I don't like that it's a repaint.
10-18-19, 10:49 AM
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Specialized Sirrus Bike - $150 (ShortPump area
"1991 Specialized Road Bike. This bike has been stored in our attic for a number of years.
$150 OBO
bicycle frame material: aluminum
bicycle type: road
condition: good
frame size: 22.5”
make / manufacturer: Specialized
model name / number: Sirrus Tripple
wheel size: 700C"
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...002116800.html
10-18-19, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by TenGrainBread
52cm Rene Herse on eBay in Iowa for a pretty low price, $2100 plus free shipping.
Cons: Period incorrect repaint. No derailleurs or original racks.
Pros: The repaint looks like a decent one, even if not faithful to a '1945' Herse. It comes with Herse cantilevers, stem, and cable hangers.
I'm tempted as it's probably the lowest price I'll ever see for a Herse, but I don't like that it's a repaint.
Cons: Period incorrect repaint. No derailleurs or original racks.
Pros: The repaint looks like a decent one, even if not faithful to a '1945' Herse. It comes with Herse cantilevers, stem, and cable hangers.
I'm tempted as it's probably the lowest price I'll ever see for a Herse, but I don't like that it's a repaint.
.Still very cool and were it my size, I would be having a very heated discussion with them.
10-18-19, 05:41 PM
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Nice presentation, this guy could teach a class in making a fairly nondescript bike (though nice) seem like something very very special. From a sales perspective, he really milks every possible angle, and then some. Photos are tiny though.
https://slo.craigslist.org/bik/d/pis...998750301.html
https://slo.craigslist.org/bik/d/pis...998750301.html
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10-18-19, 06:11 PM
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Zunnow Hummingbird at a pawn shop! $400 edit: well, I am now thinking it may be this stolen bike from last year. https://bikeindex.org/bikes/498092 I sent a message to the owner through bikeindex about it. 
https://offerup.co/vuc80WQNT0
https://offerup.co/vuc80WQNT0
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10-18-19, 09:34 PM
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Nice, tall, vintage...
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...002474299.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...002474299.html
Gary Fisher Mt. Bike (20 inch frame) - $130 (inner richmond)
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10-18-19, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by curbtender
Nice, tall, vintage...
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...002474299.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...002474299.html
Gary Fisher Mt. Bike (20 inch frame) - $130 (inner richmond)
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10-18-19, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by curbtender
Nice, tall, vintage...
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...002474299.html
Gary Fisher Mt. Bike (20 inch frame) - $130 (inner richmond)
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik...002474299.html
Gary Fisher Mt. Bike (20 inch frame) - $130 (inner richmond)
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10-18-19, 11:19 PM
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Fausto Coppi(??) on FaceBook
I dont know how to screen grab.....the ad reads "Fausto coppi 1961 race bicycle...Bought in England in the 1950s shipped to us Fausto coppi light weight race bike"
Wait a minute.....it was bought in the 1950s but built in the 1960s? And the head badge reads "Youngs Handbuilt Lightweights"
What?
Wait a minute.....it was bought in the 1950s but built in the 1960s? And the head badge reads "Youngs Handbuilt Lightweights"
What?
10-19-19, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Ballenxj
Nice Bike, but 20" frame? Looks a bit bigger.
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Many were overbuilt, like tank's.
10-19-19, 06:54 AM
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10-19-19, 07:18 AM
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Did you see the $575 Colnago? Needs a new paint job but that's pretty reasonable for a complete bike. Could be a fun DIY winter resto project.
https://www.usedvictoria.com/ReportSelectUsedAdPhoto2?used_ad_id=34693686&position=1&hb=9
https://www.usedvictoria.com/ReportSelectUsedAdPhoto2?used_ad_id=34693686&position=1&hb=9
10-19-19, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by tricky
Zunnow Hummingbird at a pawn shop! $400 edit: well, I am now thinking it may be this stolen bike from last year. https://bikeindex.org/bikes/498092 I sent a message to the owner through bikeindex about it.
https://offerup.co/vuc80WQNT0
https://offerup.co/vuc80WQNT0
