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Old 03-01-17, 12:57 AM
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Trek 5700 21.5" - $50 (Mount pleasant)



"make / manufacturer: Trek
model name / number: 5700
Used trek bike slightly rusted all gears and brakes work
50"

Maybe they mean 30? 3's and 5's are so confusing! Don't get me started about 6's and 8's, or 2's and 7's...

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Perhaps optimistic pricing, but what is the deal with the red on the back wheel. Early aero disc wheels?

Trek 660 Racing Bike - Campagnolo - Reynolds 531 - $350

Taking best offer.
- vintage 1984 Trek 660 racing bike with Reynolds 531 cs steel frame-- handmade in the USA.
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PEUGEOT MOUNTAIN BIKE - $75 (HOWELL, MI)

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21 SPEED MOUNTAIN BIKE
HAND MADE FRAME
SHIMANO TRIGGER SHIFTERS.
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Probably UNI discs, a fabric cover with plastic U-clips to hold the two sides to the spokes. Yes, early and cheap aero disc wheels.

Better pic.

Originally Posted by bikecrate
Perhaps optimistic pricing, but what is the deal with the red on the back wheel. Early aero disc wheels?

Trek 660 Racing Bike - Campagnolo - Reynolds 531 - $350

Taking best offer.
- vintage 1984 Trek 660 racing bike with Reynolds 531 cs steel frame-- handmade in the USA.

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Originally Posted by bikecrate
Perhaps optimistic pricing, but what is the deal with the red on the back wheel. Early aero disc wheels?

Trek 660 Racing Bike - Campagnolo - Reynolds 531 - $350

Taking best offer.
- vintage 1984 Trek 660 racing bike with Reynolds 531 cs steel frame-- handmade in the USA.
660s are rare birds, so a $350 asking price is a good deal certainly. It'd be gone in Portland or Seattle pretty quickly. I'd love a 660...in the even rarer 65cm size they could be made with!

Velvet rear wheel spoke cover, lol.
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Words fail me, and apparently they elude this craigslister too?

Cannondale bike - $550 (Greenville)



"Great bike light weight and fast if you know anything about bikes you would know cannondale is a nice and a expensive brand worth twice what I'm asking trying sell it asap I do not ride this one as much give me ur best offer no low balling me please cash only and first come first serve 550$ obo nothing less then 400. Hurry up and get this great deal."

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Sweet pic, though?
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Do two 13", 72 spoke wheels equal one, 154 bespoked 26" wheel?

Two Aluminum 13" Rims - $25 (Chesapeake)



"In great condition. $25 Cash For Both. Call 4O6-44six5. No Texts."

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Great response to a previous ad:

https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/6024457418.html

Santa Cruz Fat Bike jackassery - $1800 (Dumbassville)





This guy is a moron.
Period.
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size / dimensions: 28
I have a vintage merckx bike that is a sweet ride would like to see it go to a good home
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Eddy merckx vintage corsa 1969 - $4500 (Losangelas) hide this posting
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The Inland Empire strikes again...
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Originally Posted by thumpism
Great response to a previous ad:

https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/6024457418.html

Santa Cruz Fat Bike jackassery - $1800 (Dumbassville)





This guy is a moron.
Period.
I was almost going to post an add just like this in our area. It was the exact same bike listed above. He was claiming he paid $500 for it but was going to sell it for $255. Walmart is selling them for $207. I always wonder if these guys are just scammers or totally oblivious.
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Vintage Peugeot Single Speed - Totally Refurbished - $350 (Moncks Corner)



"condition: good
make / manufacturer: Peugeot
size / dimensions: 27.5


I'm selling my late Vintage 1980s Peugeot Single Speed Road Bike.

I've done a lot of work to it, including:
-Brand new fork
-Brand new crank set
-Brand new black steel pedals
-New grip tape
-New back brake

She needed a few things when I got her, but I've done all the necessary work to get her in great riding shape. Have about $650 invested. She also has all the original decals.

Includes a very nice wheel set, two Bontrager 700 racing wheels (typically about $200-$400 a piece).

The only thing the bike does not have is a front brake. It does not have a flip flop hub, it is purely a single speed, meaning you shouldn't need the front brake, and the back brake is new. The reason I haven't installed the front brake is because, due to the upgraded wheel set having a non-standard diameter, it will require an extra-reach brake. The tires are slightly worn, but still very ridable.

Used to ride downtown all the time, but don't ride as much anymore. It's such a beautiful bike, I hate to sell, but I have too many bikes and she's a gorgeous road bike that somebody else will get a lot of use out of.

Great downtown/commuter bike.

She's very fast."

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I trolled myself. I was all ready to make this post about how I hate when sellers use "speed bike" as a generic term for road bike, and how "speeder bike" makes me think of the iconic Star Wars chase scene on Endor.



Then I zoomed in on the pic and read the top tube.

Road bike GIANT Speeder bicycle Vintage - $199 (San Diego, CA)

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/6014315225.html

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Originally Posted by bikecrate
I always wonder if these guys are just scammers or totally oblivious.
Yes.
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Originally Posted by thumpism
Great response to a previous ad:

https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/6024457418.html

Santa Cruz Fat Bike jackassery - $1800 (Dumbassville)





This guy is a moron.
Period.

Whatever it was, he was smart enough to delete the posting. Amazing how many people don't have a clue that the email they get controls the editing.
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Originally Posted by Clang
I trolled myself. I was all ready to make this post about how I hate when sellers use "speed bike" as a generic term for road bike, and how "speeder bike" makes me think of the iconic Star Wars chase scene on Endor.



Then I zoomed in on the pic and read the top tube.

Road bike GIANT Speeder bicycle Vintage - $199 (San Diego, CA)

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/6014315225.html


Makes them easier to spot for ticketing I guess.
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Road bike - $300

Great bike
54cm
Ready to ride
300 obo

Can include size 9 clipless shoes
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Originally Posted by obrentharris
The Inland Empire strikes again...
More scammers, dingbats, and backwards ball caps per square mile than any other place on earth!
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"This bike is heavy but soo fun to ride. I really love it but I am moving and it can't come with me. It was originally sky blue but I spray painted it lavender. It has all the original parts except cables and housing. You'll probably want to get a new derailleur because it is finicky. I stay in like 2 gears and it's great. The wheels are steel so be wary of riding in the rain. It doesn't stop on a dime. This bike would be great for someone who loves to cruise or is into collecting sweet old bikes. Thank you!"

It's nice how they even got the brakes with the rattlecan.
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Give Me A Brake!!!

campy breaks - $180 (charlotte)



"campy breaks"

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik/6033014707.html



You shouldn't call Campagnola "Campy" if you don't know the difference between "brakes" and "breaks"?

<sigh emoji> At least they are not purple? (Or white...)

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Rides nice and mechanically is in great shape aside from the forks there are no scratches call or text 5879070760

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This is a free country and you can set the price to whatever you want, but then don't pretend to be a motivated seller and put "must sell" in your ad.

Trek Pro 2300 Carbon Fiber - $995 (Rib Mountain, WI)

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This bike is in excellent condition for 25 years, Must sell.
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Originally Posted by Clang
This is a free country and you can set the price to whatever you want, but then don't pretend to be a motivated seller and put "must sell" in your ad.

Trek Pro 2300 Carbon Fiber - $995 (Rib Mountain, WI)

https://wausau.craigslist.org/bik/6020412306.html



This bike is in excellent condition for 25 years, Must sell.
Took me about a month to move one of these for around 180 in a good market....
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Can still feel the road. Must add MORE PIPE INSULATION.

Nishiki Katmandu - $200 (South St. Paul, MN)

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Originally Posted by machinist42
campy breaks - $180 (charlotte)



"campy breaks"

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/bik/6033014707.html



You shouldn't call Campagnola "Campy" if you don't know the difference between "brakes" and "breaks"?

<sigh emoji> At least they are not purple? (Or white...)
Those look NOS but still pricy especially for CL. I bought a NOS pair on the 'bay last year for a lot less.
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