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09-13-09, 08:15 PM

#1176

bashermax

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Originally Posted by daway

Good bike, decent price, not a bad ad:

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/1371914423.html

Very clean Series 3, Blue with red "freckles". No crappy pics here. Shimano RX100, Araya rims, MKS pedals, Avocet Cross saddle, Sakae bars and Biachi Stem. Size is 22" center-center / 23" center-top with a 22 1/2" topbar. (Sorry, I don't have a metric tape). Email your name/number/best time to call and I will contact you. Don't miss this very nice classic.

Because you need metric tape to convert from inches to centimeters...

Hey, I teach Physics and HONORS Biology, (albeit in GA), and 80% of my BIO kids couldn't do a SINGLE METRIC Conversion on my last test. No wonder NASA crashes SO OFTEN!

09-13-09, 11:58 PM

#1177

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There's a handy little bit of software out there called, unsurprisingly, convert.exe . It will do pretty much anything to anything. Google it up or PM and I'll send.

I don't often do conversions, the jobs, projects, gadgets that are metric, stay metric and the things I do in inches usually stay inches. Bikes are one of those things that inevitably use both and intermingle them in weird ways.

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09-14-09, 02:31 AM

#1178

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Google can convert units. For example, you can enter "convert 22 inches to centimeters".

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09-14-09, 07:52 AM

#1179

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The easiest way is just: "23in in cm"

09-14-09, 09:49 AM

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funny stuff this
https://medford.craigslist.org/bik/1373530207.html
Honda 50cc powered,$719.00 + shipping,70+ miles on 1 tank of fuel. Check out at bikemotor.com for specs.You get bike and kit installed and ready to ride. respond to ad if interested.Thanks

09-14-09, 10:36 AM

#1181

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Sure, I'd like to try the homemade jetpack as well....

https://medford.craigslist.org/bik/1373530207.html

09-14-09, 04:01 PM

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Old Schwinns are still worth big money, right?,,,,BD

https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1372649700.html

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09-14-09, 04:24 PM

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Bikedued, that is wacky, but not as wacky as most. It is indeed in excellent condition. I allow some people a little leeway with an old ordinary bike if it is in near-pristine condition.

09-14-09, 06:27 PM

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Well, pretty darn wacky when you consider they go for about $125 on the high end here. Location is more important than condition I guess. It is in good condition.

Here's the latest Wacky bmx ad. It's a vintage 70's bike made in 1986..

My email to them, followed by the ad address....

Hard to keep a bike since the 70's, when it was made in 1986??

https://houston.craigslist.org/bik/1373953426.html

Their response, in typical hurt feelings because I know squat about bikes attitude.. Self censored..

It's hard to talk with a ***** in your ***** too.

My obvious response....

I guess you'd know, lol.

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09-14-09, 07:20 PM

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He "flipped" the pictures and got the decals backward when he could have just rotated the picture.

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09-14-09, 07:52 PM

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Interesting one with a CL Re: argument lol open these in order. this is for those of you who wanna read all this and have a good laugh. not sure is this is common on CL but first i've seen lol

This is the ad that started it.

https://ottawa.en.craigslist.ca/bik/1369808962.html

https://ottawa.en.craigslist.ca/bik/1372173383.html

https://ottawa.en.craigslist.ca/bik/1372428993.html

https://ottawa.en.craigslist.ca/bik/1373862972.html

https://ottawa.en.craigslist.ca/bik/1373988054.html

https://ottawa.en.craigslist.ca/bik/1373988054.html

09-14-09, 08:56 PM

#1187

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Anyone care for a $200 dollary Huffy mixte, listed as "racing bike", to ride in the El Tour de Tucson? Didn't think so.

https://tucson.craigslist.org/bik/1374891308.html

09-14-09, 09:28 PM

#1188

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Originally Posted by VintageTrek85

Anyone care for a $200 dollary Huffy mixte, listed as "racing bike", to ride in the El Tour de Tucson? Didn't think so.

https://tucson.craigslist.org/bik/1374891308.html

Not a Mixte but a lady's bike. And how generous of the seller to offer it for $200 (which is about 10 times the value) when it needs new tubes and tires, too.

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09-14-09, 09:34 PM

#1189

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Funny Pic

https://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...373314015.html

09-15-09, 06:46 AM

#1190

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Seez it like it is

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WANTED: front fender that at least sort of works - $10 (Somerville/Cambridge/Medford)
Date: 2009-09-12, 6:02PM EDT
Reply to: sale-8zqm8-1371472760@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

After getting splashed with way too much wet-road-related nastiness in the last couple of days, I would love a front fender for my commuter 80s road bike. it needs to be fairly narrow (road bike clearance!) and really cheap. Because I am poor and have bad grammar.

please help a kid out! I'm not looking for perfection, just function.

09-15-09, 07:18 AM

#1191

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Okay, this one gets a special ed award:

https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/1374914228.html

Read ad. Note price seller is asking. Click link in sellers ad.

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09-15-09, 07:42 AM

#1192

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Originally Posted by Poguemahone

Okay, this one gets a special ed award:

https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/1374914228.html

Read ad. Note price seller is asking. Click link in sellers ad.

Yeah, you're gonna pay a premium price, but the tires are "still somewhat hairy"!

09-15-09, 09:14 PM

#1193

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At least the shipping is reasonable...

Austro Daimler AD SL bike bicycle racing 10 speed RARE!... Buy it Now $999

09-16-09, 10:52 AM

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https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/1376667809.html

125 for a bike that needs 100 of replacement parts...and what's going on in the back there?

09-16-09, 12:32 PM

#1195

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Quote:

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https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/1376667809.html

125 for a bike that needs 100 of replacement parts...and what's going on in the back there?

I think that is a tension adjuster for single speed. Not bad by itself. I'm with you though on $125
for a so-so bike that needs work. I have trouble getting that much for a ready to ride bike - at least
one that looked like that.

09-16-09, 04:14 PM

#1196

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«27", Raleigh, in excellent working condition, tuned up. Will deliver for Ottawa South or down town residents for $5 gas.»

Technology is advancing at an amazing rate! After the belt drive, here's the fishline drive!

09-18-09, 04:07 PM

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Hey kids! Here's one with aluminum tires. Who knows - this might be a great deal.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/bi...2978.html~Iron Man Triathlon Pro Aluminum Rims 26inch Titanium Bike Bicycle Obo - $50 (South Chicago)
A 26inch Bike , Titanum Steel Frame, Blue Trathlon Pro Ironman Men's Bike, Just has a lil bit of black spray paint on the side . Fast bike it was over 200.00 new. Aluminum tires. Call Mike 708 306-0347 or 773 807-3157 . Near 139th and Kedzie Zip 60469