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11-25-09 | 10:57 AM

jish1969

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Take a look at this...

Am I the crazy one or is there actually something special about this bike. Not much showed up in a search about it so what do you guys think? BTW I am not interested I just want to see why this seller would think this bike could command such a price...

https://albany.craigslist.org/bik/1476700729.html

11-25-09 | 11:00 AM

wrk101

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Well, it has break cables, those are unusual.

Typical dilusional seller.

11-25-09 | 11:01 AM

High Fist Shin

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Need better pictures. It doesn't look like anything special from what I can see. Dork disk, and I think I see the gleam of steel wheels. Maybe some of the Raleigh experts will chime in with their assesments.

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11-25-09 | 11:08 AM

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Seller states that he's "willing to dicker a little".
I love that.
Offer him $90

11-25-09 | 11:19 AM

Zaphod Beeblebrox

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I don't think 'Dicker' means what you think it does

Bring $850 and a tube of chain lube

11-25-09 | 11:38 AM

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well it is made in Nottingham England maybe Robin Hoods son built it. and the sring/gell seat really boost the price

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11-25-09 | 11:55 AM

jish1969

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Yeah that seat is pretty ridiculous, it looks heavier than the bike itself...maybe it has an ejector button and parachute for sticky situations?

11-25-09 | 05:27 PM

jacksbike

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The Firebird model was similar ,but earlier than the Raleigh Record. A very basic model-lugged steel frame, cottered steel crank, possibly (really long time ago, so hard to remember exactly) Huret steel derailleurs, steel rims. In good condition, $75 if he is lucky. Wonder what bicycle rubber he is smoking in order to ask the princely sum of $900. Lucky for the potential buyer that he is willing to dicker a bit.

11-25-09 | 05:52 PM

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It's not worth the 5 hour drive even if it was $100.

11-25-09 | 05:58 PM

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Dork disk?

11-25-09 | 06:10 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Metzinger

Seller states that he's "willing to dicker a little".
I love that.
Offer him $90

exactly what I was thinking.
start at 90 and go down.

11-25-09 | 06:16 PM

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I had one of those in orange. It was nothing special, I sold it to a friend for $75.

11-25-09 | 08:10 PM

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unterhausen

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that's a $25 bike if I ever saw one.

11-26-09 | 05:07 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bianchigirll

well it is made in Nottingham England maybe Robin Hoods son built it

Where's the Sherriff of Nottingham to give him a price citation?

11-26-09 | 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by akcapbikeforums

Dork disk?

Dork disk. Don't ask me, I didn't name it. Aka spoke protector

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11-26-09 | 08:35 AM

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Dork disk. Don't ask me, I didn't name it. Aka spoke protector

Dork disc, stamped drops, and Cyclone M-II. Now that's an interesting combo? Hehehe.,,,,BD

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11-26-09 | 08:35 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaphod Beeblebrox

I don't think 'Dicker' means what you think it does

Bring $850 and a tube of chain lube

11-26-09 | 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bikedued

Dork disc, stamped drops, and Cyclone M-II. Now that's an interesting combo? Hehehe.,,,,BD

Thanks! I like to take the path less traveled.

It also had Suntour Barcons. Great bike. Wish I hadn't sold it. Raleigh Super Grand Prix.

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11-26-09 | 09:06 AM

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Take a look at this ... also from the Albany Craig's List ... $885 less !!!

Schwinn Bicycle - $15 (Greenwich)

https://albany.craigslist.org/bik/1482747855.html

Date: 2009-11-25, 11:44PM EST
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Schwinn Caliente Bicycle for sale.

Pick up or local delivery only. Location: Greenwich

Please call: 518-xxxxxxx

Location: Greenwich
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