"The Facilitators" Thread - Post here if you're willing and able!
06-27-25 | 02:59 PM
#802
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07-15-25 | 02:13 AM
#803
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From: Flathead Valley, MT
Bikes: More than I care to admit
Waterloo, Illinois?
There is a local pickup only bike in Waterloo, Illinois. Anyone close? A large Univega Ultima ATB ~1985.
Cheers,
MD
Cheers,
MD
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1984 Peugeot Urban Express (funky rando-esque 26" gravel grinder)
2014 Salsa Mukluk (daily winter driver)
2015 Elephant NFE (Gugiefied gravel grinder)
2019 Electric Queen (first "real" MTB)
2024 Salsa Blackthorn (summer slayer of trails)
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1977 Austro-Daimler Inter-10 (an experiment in valley-floor road riding)
1979 Trek 710 (first frame-up build)
1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport (daily driver)
1984 Peugeot Urban Express (funky rando-esque 26" gravel grinder)
2014 Salsa Mukluk (daily winter driver)
2015 Elephant NFE (Gugiefied gravel grinder)
2019 Electric Queen (first "real" MTB)
2024 Salsa Blackthorn (summer slayer of trails)
2024 Farley 9.6 (winter slayer of trails)
07-15-25 | 02:37 AM
#804
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From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
All in, in PDX, plenty of help here and glad to do it. 
07-15-25 | 09:05 AM
#805
Eccentric Old Man
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From: BelleVegas, IL
Bikes: 1986 Trek 520 Cirrus, 1979 Schwinn Traveler III, Trek T100, 1995 Trek 970, Fuji America
Close to me. email sent.
07-15-25 | 01:23 PM
#806
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From: Evanston, IL
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I'm sure the folks in St Louis know this, but Waterloo IL is a big hike from the Chicago area. Much closer to STL than any population center in Illinois. Also, it's yet another Illinois city I'd never heard of before (lived in Evanston IL since 1999).
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08-02-25 | 07:20 PM
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From: Mid-Atlantic
Bikes: 1956 Rudge; 1981 Miyata; 1994 Breezer; 1987 Raleigh Mtn Trials; 1952 R.O. Harrison; 1994 Concorde; 1949 Rotrax; 1964 A.S. Gillott; Early 60s Frejus; ~1979 RRB track; Unknown Interwar track
I'm looking for someone who could help me out, or actually help my friend out in the Atlanta suburbs.
I'm building him a bike, shipping it, then needing it put together for him.
If anyone can help out near Newnan, it would be appreciated greatly!
Thanks all!
Phil
I'm building him a bike, shipping it, then needing it put together for him.
If anyone can help out near Newnan, it would be appreciated greatly!
Thanks all!
Phil
08-05-25 | 05:11 PM
#809
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Joined: Apr 2018
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From: Hitsville USA
Bikes: Too many but still looking
Help packing in Minneapolis
Hello everyone,
Kind member Twolve is selling me an Eisentraut limited recently outed by member Clang in “are you looking for one of these …” thread.
Fellow member does not feel comfortable packing the bike so I’m looking for some help to pack.
I can compensate with tender (legal), tires (or parts), or tipple (or any combination).
My last experience with a reputable bike shop with regards to packing was not good. Have the names of a few shops already but first looking to see if anyone able to help.
The bike is well used but lovely so in my mind worth “fussing over” to get here safely….
Many thanks,
Steve in Detroit
Kind member Twolve is selling me an Eisentraut limited recently outed by member Clang in “are you looking for one of these …” thread.
Fellow member does not feel comfortable packing the bike so I’m looking for some help to pack.
I can compensate with tender (legal), tires (or parts), or tipple (or any combination).
My last experience with a reputable bike shop with regards to packing was not good. Have the names of a few shops already but first looking to see if anyone able to help.
The bike is well used but lovely so in my mind worth “fussing over” to get here safely….
Many thanks,
Steve in Detroit
08-21-25 | 07:40 PM
#811
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Joined: Apr 2018
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From: Hitsville USA
Bikes: Too many but still looking
Hello everyone,
Kind member Twolve is selling me an Eisentraut limited recently outed by member Clang in “are you looking for one of these …” thread.
Fellow member does not feel comfortable packing the bike so I’m looking for some help to pack.
I can compensate with tender (legal), tires (or parts), or tipple (or any combination).
My last experience with a reputable bike shop with regards to packing was not good. Have the names of a few shops already but first looking to see if anyone able to help.
The bike is well used but lovely so in my mind worth “fussing over” to get here safely….
Many thanks,
Steve in Detroit
Kind member Twolve is selling me an Eisentraut limited recently outed by member Clang in “are you looking for one of these …” thread.
Fellow member does not feel comfortable packing the bike so I’m looking for some help to pack.
I can compensate with tender (legal), tires (or parts), or tipple (or any combination).
My last experience with a reputable bike shop with regards to packing was not good. Have the names of a few shops already but first looking to see if anyone able to help.
The bike is well used but lovely so in my mind worth “fussing over” to get here safely….
Many thanks,
Steve in Detroit
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08-26-25 | 06:13 AM
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Hello Again,
Can anyone from the Pittsburgh-area be of assistance in getting a bike shipped? The bike has a very nice Shimano Arrowhead group on it that could be compensation (along with the wheels & cockpit) for packing up just the frame.
Thank you,
John
Can anyone from the Pittsburgh-area be of assistance in getting a bike shipped? The bike has a very nice Shimano Arrowhead group on it that could be compensation (along with the wheels & cockpit) for packing up just the frame.
Thank you,
John
09-02-25 | 05:30 AM
#813
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From: Berea, KY
Chicago/O'Hare area
Is there anyone in the Chicago area who could pick up and ship a local pick up only bike in Park Ridge, Illinois? There is a 25.5" Super Tourer up there I am interested in. Thanks,
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09-03-25 | 01:48 PM
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From: Berea, KY
Thought that was an appropriate bump since it was a Chicago based film.
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09-03-25 | 01:56 PM
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From: Evanston, IL
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I'm possible (in Evanston). Make really sure you're ready to pay the shipping price before committing to the bike though. I sold one recently that was so expensive to ship it was cheaper to deliver the bike to the buyer.
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09-03-25 | 02:56 PM
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From: Berea, KY
I appreciate the offer and the wisdom. How much was the shipping if you don't mind saying? I know everything is more expensive but I have no idea how much more.
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09-03-25 | 03:07 PM
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From: Evanston, IL
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As I recall (didn't complete the purchase) it was about $170 to ship the bike from Evanston IL to Hales Corners WI (just outside Milwaukee). I drove the bike there, about 90 minutes each way.
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09-03-25 | 07:10 PM
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From: Berea, KY
10-14-25 | 01:10 PM
#821
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From: Santa Rosa, CA
Bikes: Bianchi Campione d'Italia, Lemond Poprad, Kona Hei Hei (converted to drop bars), Felt F1PR, Specialized Sequoia, various other projects
I'm looking for help to pick up a trainer in Chapel Hill, NC. Pick up, disassemble with a basic allen wrench, box (a wheel box should work), and ship. Can compensate as the trainer is so cheap.
10-24-25 | 08:47 PM
#822
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From: Oklahoma City
Bikes: 1984 Chas Roberts Audax tubing?, 1985 Roberts SLX, Mercian 531, 1984 Torpado SLX, 1981/82 Peugeot PSV-10, 1978 Charlie Roberts full touring, 1970 Charlie Roberts 531 road.
Anyone in the NL that can help getting a Batavus off Marktpalats and get it shipped to the US?
10-31-25 | 10:18 AM
#823
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From: Chicago, the leafy NW side
Bikes: 1974 Motobecane Grand Record, 1987 Miyata Pro, 1988 Bob Jackson Lady Mixte (wife's), others in the family
Anyone in Chattanooga able to help with shipping a bike to me in Chicago? Seller was willing to pack and ship but has changed his mind when I sent pics and requests about packing (remove wheels and chainrings, use pipe insulation and zip ties, standard stuff). The people listed in this thread as being willing facilitators near there haven't been active on BF in several years; I messaged a couple but don't expect to hear back.
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11-10-25 | 12:27 PM
#824
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Bikes: 1964(?) Frejus Tour de France, 1967(?) Dawes Double Blue, 1979 Trek 710, 1982 Claud Butler Dalesman, 1983 Schwinn Paramount Elite, 1984 Miyata 1000, 2014 Brompton, maybe a couple more
Is there anyone who regularly drives between the LA area and Phoenix? I'm talking with SoCalEd about buying his Moulton, but shipping is prohibitive (partly because of the large baskets--this may not be doable with a very small car).
11-29-25 | 03:58 PM
#825
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From: Redwood City CA
Bikes: 57ExpressWerke,58Cinelli B,60Folli,62Cinelli B Altenburger, 75Eisentraut A, 75Witcomb, 76Masi, 76Sekai Pro,77Colin Laing, 78Ritchey, 79Fattic, 80J.Taylor, 82Appel, 82Davidson, 83Della Santa, 86Allez Merz, 04P. Johnson, 91Litton, 11Bianchi, 23Open UP
Hi,
Looking at a bike for purchase that is located in Henderson Nevada. Anyone willing to help out packaging and shipping? I would pay for the help. 408.836.5738 or guy.apple00@gmail.com or PM.
Thanks,
Guy
Looking at a bike for purchase that is located in Henderson Nevada. Anyone willing to help out packaging and shipping? I would pay for the help. 408.836.5738 or guy.apple00@gmail.com or PM.
Thanks,
Guy