04-06-22, 10:03 AM
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Bike brand: "Trex". Isn't that the company that makes composite decking??
Is that model actually made of titanium?
04-06-22, 11:01 AM
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Looked like a 728 to me (DC centerpull brakes), predated the 720 with cantis. Full Reynolds 531.
Sellers who use the CL dropdowns and who don't proofread their ads deserve whatever flack they catch from those who respond. Also, those who try to sell bikes that are bent, as this one appears to be.
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04-10-22, 06:58 AM
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Dude calls this a "hairline crack."
In fairness, he is only asking for an offer on this Panasonic tourer.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/...463872592.html
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expensive bike cave stools?
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04-10-22, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by NJgreyhead
Dude calls this a "hairline crack."
In fairness, he is only asking for an offer on this Panasonic tourer.
https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/...463872592.html
Looks like that joint was never brazed at all !
Since the brake is a canti, that bridge is lightly loaded and a crack there might not affect the function much. It's true the stays will flex more under hard braking if you don't have a bridge there, but then again it's only a rear brake, nothing too critical. The brake will still work fine, just a bit mushier feel at the lever.
I'd be curious to see if the crack opens up when you squeeze the brake lever hard. If it doesn't, then the braze is still there holding it together and the crack would be fair to call "hairline" (though that term is not well-defined). If the crack does open up, then the bridge is fully detached there, connected only to the other stay. Probably still works 100% fine for its main job, holding up the fender.
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Swatch Mountain Bike by Shinano Limited Edition/Rare - $1775 (San Clemente, CA)
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...0-0218de818b0d
26 in wheel, 56cm 17"l Frame. Only 100 manufactured for USA market and sold only to Swatch collectors Created only for swatch club members exclusively. Designed for super star performance by Shinano. Ridden only after assembled to see it was all in good order, otherwise new in excellent condition. come ride it for yourself. has been stored indoors. You will not see anyone else riding this bike, so special and a standout.
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LOL, I'm kind of digging that disc wheel.
04-11-22, 10:51 AM
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Downtube is cool too. I'm a sucker for checkerboard patterns. I've always liked Chicago PD hats and Kentucky basketball uniforms
04-12-22, 12:16 AM
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Campagnolo dropouts $40
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/b...460416690.html
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04-12-22, 07:28 AM
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For $30k (you read that right), you'd think shipping would be free, even from France.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255484573729
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Disconnecting the dropouts from the frame bits isn't terribly difficult, but I agree, $40 for a set of reclaimed dropouts is a bit much. They are available on eBay for not really much more, especially once you factor in your labor (I assume you have a sandblasting setup) and the risk of damaging the dropouts while heating the braze metal.
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A Huffy Constellation?? For $400?? "Very rare bike. Made by Charlton for Huffy" It actually looks like a quality bike, but what do I know.
04-13-22, 07:12 AM
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Probably Carlton and not Charlton, and might be (Raleigh) Super Course or higher quality. Decent components for the era but overpriced, I'd say. If you can get it for half the ask it might be a nice find. I've actually never seen one but seen plenty like it.
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Yes, Carlton. I just found references to bike built by Carlton for Huffy in the 60's and early 70's. It looks to be a decent built bike, and rare. But yes, overpriced and not my size anyway.
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Dilemma
Do you believe this seller actually has $375 in these bikes (in which case he is a moron) or do you believe he's a scammer who thinks that he can claim an artificially high value for these things to suck a buyer in?
To be fair the chain protectors are neat....
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5636525781785/
Pair of 28 inch German bikes!
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We are selling a pair of bikes due to some serious health issues that have come up. We were told they were German racing bike. 28-inch 3 speed with coaster brakes on back. NEEDS TIRES AND TUBES. Headlight and taillights. Headlights work on both, taillight on men's work. Speed odometer on both bikes. Tool bags with tools. We have over $375 in the pair. 
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Parts might be worth something
Interesting repair though.....
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...08313850342003
Beautiful Vintage Bombini Italian Steel Road Bike - 56 cm
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Beautiful vintage 1985 Bombini Corsa Italian 12 speed Campagnolo Nuovo/Super Record groupset with updated Shimano Claris Derailleur, 3ttt record Olympic stem, selle italia saddle, regular maintenance, repaired crack on right seatstay. $200 OBO! 
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04-15-22, 06:17 AM
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Dilemma
Do you believe this seller actually has $375 in these bikes (in which case he is a moron) or do you believe he's a scammer who thinks that he can claim an artificially high value for these things to suck a buyer in?
To be fair the chain protectors are neat....
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...5636525781785/
Pair of 28 inch German bikes!
$100
Listed 19 minutes ago in Buffalo, MO
MessageDetails
- Condition
Used fair - Brand
Fischer - Bicycle wheel size
1.75x28
We are selling a pair of bikes due to some serious health issues that have come up. We were told they were German racing bike. 28-inch 3 speed with coaster brakes on back. NEEDS TIRES AND TUBES. Headlight and taillights. Headlights work on both, taillight on men's work. Speed odometer on both bikes. Tool bags with tools. We have over $375 in the pair.
Probably worth $100 for the pair. But where did they invest $350 into them?? Certainly not for cleaning!
04-15-22, 06:20 AM
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Parts might be worth something
Interesting repair though.....
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...08313850342003
Beautiful Vintage Bombini Italian Steel Road Bike - 56 cm
$200
Listed a week ago in Portland, OR
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Used fair - Bicycle type
Road bike - Material
Steel - Bicycle wheel size
700 c
Beautiful vintage 1985 Bombini Corsa Italian 12 speed Campagnolo Nuovo/Super Record groupset with updated Shimano Claris Derailleur, 3ttt record Olympic stem, selle italia saddle, regular maintenance, repaired crack on right seatstay. $200 OBO!
Looks to be "repaired" with JB Weld
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04-15-22, 06:49 AM
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Raleigh "raising" bicycle. Has all the hallmarks of an enthusiast-owned machine; screwed-down QR levers, taped and battered Brooks Team Professional saddle, etc., but only 70 bucks in CT.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...27493892065967
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Given the wild prices for BMX stuff, this AMF Avenger 350mx might actually be a good deal, but it was still too weird to put into the regular Are You Looking For One of These thread. The big front wheel isn't standard, but I did enjoy looking at the totally alien girder fork and bars.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/r...464088424.html
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Raleigh "raising" bicycle. Has all the hallmarks of an enthusiast-owned machine; screwed-down QR levers, taped and battered Brooks Team Professional saddle, etc., but only 70 bucks in CT.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...27493892065967
i was seriously considering that bike for the price but between its location and abused condition I passed.
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Originally Posted by SurferRosa
Campagnolo dropouts $40
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/b...460416690.html
smh and siap
Im not sure what the front ones are good for but I have a set of rears in my toolbox. Ive used them when working on rear wheels. I also understand that back in the day when most people still rode steel frames a good team or pit mechanic with spare time would use a set to make the the QRs on spare wheels were properly set.
The fronts could be made into bottle openers
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Given the wild prices for BMX stuff, this AMF Avenger 350mx might actually be a good deal, but it was still too weird to put into the regular Are You Looking For One of These thread. The big front wheel isn't standard, but I did enjoy looking at the totally alien girder fork and bars.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/r...464088424.html
That reminds me, I need to check the air in my tractor's tires.....
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