Omg!!! Found on cl---you won't believe it!!!!
04-01-21, 07:51 AM
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OMG!!! Found on CL---you won't believe it!!!!
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/b...300184205.html
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
Well, once a year, anyway.
Mention your pal Chicago Al for a special deal!
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
Well, once a year, anyway.
Mention your pal Chicago Al for a special deal!
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"For sale...TODAY ONLY!?"
What a joy - one less spamming flipper after today on Craigslist.
-Kurt
What a joy - one less spamming flipper after today on Craigslist.
-Kurt
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Enjoying the rare treat of beautiful photography applied to such an ... exceptional subject!
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So don't worry about missing your big chance!
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04-01-21, 09:00 AM
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a treasure of staggering preciousitude!
perped for Monsieurs Sears & Roebuck by none other than Monsieur Huffman!
definite KLASS wid a kapital K
clearly worth several multiples of the posted price...
some flipper is sure to have already snapped it up!
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a treasure of staggering preciousitude!
perped for Monsieurs Sears & Roebuck by none other than Monsieur Huffman!
definite KLASS wid a kapital K
clearly worth several multiples of the posted price...
some flipper is sure to have already snapped it up!
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The author has put a bit of work into the descriptive text:
"Photo 4:
The detail shot here shows the high-tech braking system of the bike, along with the uniquely textured tire, and a glimpse of the front wheel. These wheels are of chromed steel and weigh at least FIVE POUNDS EACH. It's a complete myth that you want a racing bike to be lightweight. Because this bike can go so fast, it needs these massive wheels to keep it tethered to the ground! And that super-smooth surface really aids in braking--on a wet day you can easily stop within a city block, as long as you're not going too fast."
Now I'm starting to wonder if I might want to ditch my lightweight sew-ups and get a set of chromed steel rims!!
Steve in Peoria
"Photo 4:
The detail shot here shows the high-tech braking system of the bike, along with the uniquely textured tire, and a glimpse of the front wheel. These wheels are of chromed steel and weigh at least FIVE POUNDS EACH. It's a complete myth that you want a racing bike to be lightweight. Because this bike can go so fast, it needs these massive wheels to keep it tethered to the ground! And that super-smooth surface really aids in braking--on a wet day you can easily stop within a city block, as long as you're not going too fast."
Now I'm starting to wonder if I might want to ditch my lightweight sew-ups and get a set of chromed steel rims!!
Steve in Peoria
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04-01-21, 09:08 AM
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Seems like the right thread for this.
04-01-21, 09:47 AM
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what a guy won't do for...."a g of blonde kief".....(asking for a friend)"
At least we know from whence the inspiration for the yoke likely originated.
At least we know from whence the inspiration for the yoke likely originated.
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Make sure you email the owner your credit card and social security number right away before somebody else gets it.
disclaimer--- today is April first.
disclaimer--- today is April first.
04-01-21, 10:40 AM
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Weren't these hand brazed by Loof Lirpa himself?
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And I was hoping for a Firenze.
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No worries, I did the string test and everything checked out. I tied the string around my finger to remember to do something, ate three gummies and checked out.
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Subject line is 100% accurate — I didn't believe it!!!!
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Wow! What an awesome ashtabulatic bike that is!!
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