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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-19, 05:01 PM
Replies: 22,329
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Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Not C&V, but it is fart carbon and unburdened by...

Not C&V, but it is fart carbon and unburdened by punctuation.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/675x752/fart_carbon_05b2ce102ed12f833244131e3a2add6cd79259de.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-15, 11:39 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Somewhere there is a left Raleigh crank arm with...

Somewhere there is a left Raleigh crank arm with stripped pedal threads...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-14, 08:12 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

I think you nailed it. Pure class.

I think you nailed it. Pure class.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-14, 12:04 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Cool bike, ...

Cool bike, (http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/bik/4729054654.html)fair deal, bad choice of lens.

http://images.craigslist.org/00g0g_7kU3sC6sZB6_600x450.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-14, 09:20 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

I ran into a guy at a flea market with a...

I ran into a guy at a flea market with a collection of old cruisers including an old Schwinn cruiser and I asked about the price. Before he would even tell me the price, he started running down a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-13, 08:38 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

What really cracks me up about this one is the...

What really cracks me up about this one is the way the guy seems to be trying to stay off camera in the photo. Pretty impressive homebrew wheel, though it doesn't look like it has a tire.

Bicycle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-13, 06:16 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

So it's Anthony Wiener's bike then?

So it's Anthony Wiener's bike then?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-13, 10:08 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Apart from the color (and that these should be in...

Apart from the color (and that these should be in the motorcycling section,) that's a pretty good deal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-13, 09:06 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Nice, I'll try to keep that in mind when I'm...

Nice, I'll try to keep that in mind when I'm putting on my shoepatos :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-13, 10:46 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

I think he's referring to the price of the...

I think he's referring to the price of the current Sasquatch, as if they're somehow comparable:

http://www.norco.com/archives/2009/img/bikes/anglehires/sasquatch.jpg

Still, the old one is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-13, 01:15 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

As tiny as those photos are, I actually recognize...

As tiny as those photos are, I actually recognize that bike as one that a member here (I forget who it was) contacted me about a few years ago. The bike has steel tubes welded across the top tube for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-13, 11:01 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

La delusional pricing, but it's all original....

La delusional pricing, but it's all original. Except for the parts that aren't.

Schwinn La' Tour In GREAT condition 954-274-8905 - $1000 (http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/bik/3755417739.html)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-13, 01:17 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Ugh, I hate it when thrift shops & flea market...

Ugh, I hate it when thrift shops & flea market vendors do that crap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-13, 02:12 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Yes, but even more suspicious are those blobby...

Yes, but even more suspicious are those blobby welds, I don't think I've ever seen a Rockhopper that looked so poorly made.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-13, 09:42 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

As long as one person catches them, the obscure...

As long as one person catches them, the obscure references will continue ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-13, 05:27 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Read for competition?

Lightness, comfort, stiffness... and the element of surprise. No, four important aspects!


This bike is synonymous with competition - $275 (Broward...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-13, 09:47 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

^^ true, but that does look like a big comfy seat...

^^ true, but that does look like a big comfy seat loin, and that price is debatable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-13, 09:59 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Wow, I just saw a bunch of Gibble's stuff at the...

Wow, I just saw a bunch of Gibble's stuff at the supermarket, I better get in on the action :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-13, 01:08 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

^^ you're probably right, and I'll bet the...

^^ you're probably right, and I'll bet the chainring bolts weigh nearly as much as the steel handlebar.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-13, 10:59 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

:crash:

:crash:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-13, 02:56 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Holy cow, that's awful! ...reaches for a...

Holy cow, that's awful!

...reaches for a fifth of gin and the dremel engraver...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-13, 02:36 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

I'm not surprised to see that term applied to...

I'm not surprised to see that term applied to bikes, it's been used for ages in custom car circles. There's frequently Bondo involved...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-13, 11:03 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Totally.

Totally.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-13, 10:00 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Bike too big? No problem, hand me the sawzall...

Schwinn Blue 3spd bicycle (Eustis) (http://orlando.craigslist.org/bik/3509090674.html)

http://images.craigslist.org/3Ka3Gf3Lb5Nb5Kb5Jbccte45ae49338551db0.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-13, 09:53 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Awesome on so many levels

Do you like movies about gladiators Joey?

Original - Archery Chariot - $425 (Metrowest) (http://orlando.craigslist.org/bik/3571219237.html)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-13, 09:47 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

It looks like a frankencockpit for sure! GB stem,...

It looks like a frankencockpit for sure! GB stem, turkey wings, etc...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-13, 02:15 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

^^ "It's a little fier upper" indeed. I'll bet...

^^ "It's a little fier upper" indeed. I'll bet the owner fired one up before assembling it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-13, 12:58 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

+1, that thing is bonkers, very cool!

+1, that thing is bonkers, very cool!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-13, 10:44 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Vintage Cinelli...

Vintage Cinelli (http://miami.craigslist.org/bia/), it says so on the handlebars.

For Sale is a Vintage Cinelli Road Bike.

This bike's frame is in very good condition. Serial Number: 2L16409 ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-12, 11:15 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Wow, what an utter train wreck!

Wow, what an utter train wreck!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-12, 09:53 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

The Strida guy is back, I'm putting the photo on...

The Strida guy is back, I'm putting the photo on my Christmas cards next year.

Folding Bike for sale - $170 (Homestead) (http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/3400139646.html)

Folding bike for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-12, 07:57 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

No, I'm pretty sure that's a Schwinn Cruiser...

No, I'm pretty sure that's a Schwinn Cruiser Supreme or Deluxe. The ones with cantilever brakes and dual top tubes are especially cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-12, 07:55 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

:roflmao2: Nice! And to answer Bill - no,...

:roflmao2: Nice!

And to answer Bill - no, but I've seen much worse...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-12, 09:33 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Slightly creepy photo, I wonder if the ex...

Slightly creepy photo, I wonder if the ex boyfriend is buried under that floor?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-12, 11:27 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Good point. I know a few guys who build...

Good point. I know a few guys who build "freakbikes," and they know better than to sell them to the litigious general populace.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-12, 10:32 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

I'd be all over that for $75 if only to meet the...

I'd be all over that for $75 if only to meet the builder. Think of all the time that guy put into weaving the seat by hand, he'd probably paint your house for $50 and a carton of smokes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-12, 10:56 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Meh. What could possibly go wrong?

Meh. What could possibly go wrong?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-12, 06:06 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

When our words come back to haunt us: ...

When our words come back to haunt us:

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bik/3317520431.html

VINTAGE "HUNTER" 12 SPEED FROM JAPAN - HIGH QUALITY, RAZOR THIN, SUPER FAST! WITH A FRAME THAT WOULD...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-12, 06:32 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

I'm tempted to ask that guy what the head tube...

I'm tempted to ask that guy what the head tube angle is, but it's probably dependent on how much the rider weighs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-12, 07:53 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Exultant, I like that in a bike!

Exultant, I like that in a bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-12, 07:14 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

I'm not in the market for overpriced zip ties,...

I'm not in the market for overpriced zip ties, but I'll bet that would be one heck of a weird & sketchy transaction...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-12, 12:05 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Well, there may be one or two red flags on that...

Well, there may be one or two red flags on that one... :roflmao2: At least the seller put "Colnago" in quotes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-12, 08:56 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Here's a nice business model: buy crappy bikes...

Here's a nice business model: buy crappy bikes from Walmart for $150 (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mongoose-700c-Men-s-Sinsure-Fitness-Bike/19582536), and sell them as "vintage / brand new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-12, 09:32 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Unwritten rule of Craigslist: when selling a used...

Unwritten rule of Craigslist: when selling a used $100 Walmart fixie (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Thruster-700c-Men-s-Fixie-Bike/17206771), price it to include a little something extra for your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-12, 08:31 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

It looks like the pegs are up front on the front...

It looks like the pegs are up front on the front axle. I guess that's to keep the rider's leg from getting caught in that death trap of a drive system. It doesn't show well in the photos, but I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-12, 12:36 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Yes, buy it now! The elastomers in the suspension...

Yes, buy it now! The elastomers in the suspension have probably turned to mush, and the suspension technology is hopelessly obsolete, but I'd be all over that for $75.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-12, 07:50 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Can't say I've ever seen a bike with brifters in...

Can't say I've ever seen a bike with brifters in "hobo bike" mode:

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/bik/3078521708.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-12, 06:52 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Lovely.

Lovely.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-12, 08:10 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

I don't think that's the same bike. It's probably...

I don't think that's the same bike. It's probably just a coincidence that two people think they can double their money on a Walmart fixie...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-12, 07:13 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,643,582
Posted By Chris_in_Miami

Backwards fork du jour:

Backwards fork du jour:
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