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The Craig's List Ad section revisited...classic...clever.....outlandish....Elgin guy....tiring and so forth.

This one caught my eye, and yes Howard, I think this merits re-discussing.

First the link:

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1065285621.html

And since it will probably be flagged soon, here is the text:

RE: Re: Re: Re:::::: (Thunderdome)

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Reply to: sale-znkft-1065285621@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-03-07, 10:48PM CST



There is ONLY ONE way to SETTLE THIS!

All "RE" posts can now sign up for CRAIGSLIST DEATH MATCH. Each week I will be hosting a fight to the death, no holds barred, grudge match--- pitching bitching opponents against each other to settle their disputes the good old fashioned way-in public-in person.

Bring your spell check, bring your sense of hipster entitlement, bring your tight jeans and disapproving stare, bring your seat posts as weapons! Most of all, BRING IT ON!!!

No longer do you have to fight for clever ironic virtual dominance! If you don't like his price-BASH HIM ONE! If you think he's selling imperfect wheelsets-STEAMROLL HIM! It's down and dirty weasel vs. wussy!

Craigslisters submit your favourite annoying Re-posting whiners by Thursday of each week, and on Friday night we can ride our bikes to a selected location to cheer on your selected cheerless rivals.

Two will enter, one will leave.




Location: Thunderdome
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 1065285621

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Permalink Reply by Lee Diamond on April 13, 2009 at 9:02am
Here's one that I am sure everyone will be tempted by...the quality brand, the detailed description, the fine selection of photos.......hmmmm......

So what do you think....$2,000? no wait.....$3,0000? Geez....I don't want this one to get away!

Here's the link first:


http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/bik/1119565340.html

And a pasting of the post.


HUFFY (WADSWORTH, IL )

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Reply to: sale-beytm-1119565340@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-04-12, 11:19PM CDT



Mountain bike Make offer


Location: WADSWORTH, IL
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests



PostingID: 1119565340
Permalink Reply by Ali on April 20, 2009 at 10:05pm
I apologize from the cruiser connoisseurs out there but that is a hilarious looking POS.

-Ali

M.A.R.K. said:
So I gotta ask, what makes you think he reduced the price from 400 down to fifty?
I'd hop on that hooker for sure..
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1132240331.html
Permalink Reply by Homebuilt on April 21, 2009 at 12:20pm
Here is a 1962 Schwinn Frame, I cut the back fender off It might look ugly but it rides well comes with like 4 tiress I put like over 100 fun miles on it. Worth more than a Hundred by very far looks like an S with "27" Inch Long Ape Hanger Handle Bars on it and 2 Bannana seats. Also come with 2 1963 Schwin white rims, Rides well with 2 spiked pedals and 2 Chrome exhaust pipes on the back. Handle Bars are lose but an easy adjustment will have them locked in place I like riding them lose so that they move. Coaster brakes too. Was asking 150 before.
http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/bik/1132949431.html
Permalink Reply by Homebuilt on April 21, 2009 at 12:39pm
Oh yeah, he had it at $400 for a week or so, posting every few days, I remember that.

M.A.R.K. said:
So I gotta ask, what makes you think he reduced the price from 400 down to fifty?

I'd hop on that hooker for sure..

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1132240331.html
Permalink Reply by Alan Lloyd on April 23, 2009 at 10:38am
It was a Gandy pedal Partner holding together those two Huffys, if it was the same one as I saw him selling at a bike-swap in Rosemont a couple of years back. It was around $150, IIRC, and I was tempted, too!

You can still get the kits ... http://www.gandy.net/pedal/index.php3

M.A.R.K. said:
No way bro, that skull bike rocks! Not 400 rocks, but id hit it given the chance. That guy in Gilberts has had some pretty nice bikes in the past, but most are way way way to expensive to even consider for what they are. He did have a nice price on a Huffy side by side bike that I totally would have bought if I had the money at the time. I think he only wanted 150 for it.
Permalink Reply by Homebuilt on April 27, 2009 at 8:35am
Yikes! S/he can keep the head!

"bicycle with baby seat and head. - $50 (chicago)
Reply to: sale-kn6n7-1141903525@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-04-27, 1:29AM CDT"


baby seat and head included in price . $50.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1141903525.html
Permalink Reply by Lee Diamond on April 27, 2009 at 8:38am
are you kidding? That"s a hell of a deal with the head included!
Permalink Reply by Ammo on April 27, 2009 at 12:29pm
baby head? That cab be useful for dog problems!

Homebuilt said:
Yikes! S/he can keep the head!

"bicycle with baby seat and head. - $50 (chicago)
Reply to: sale-kn6n7-1141903525@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-04-27, 1:29AM CDT"


baby seat and head included in price . $50.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/1141903525.html
Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on July 15, 2009 at 10:16pm
Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on July 15, 2009 at 10:29pm
Here's the text of Julie's post from Craigslist NY for archiving:

you ride a black bianchi road bike - w4m - 25 (williamsburg)

Date: 2009-07-15, 8:15PM EDT

AND YOU STOLE MY BIKE LIGHT!
you can come back to planet thailand and leave it at the bar,
or the next time i see you i won't miss the connection between my fist and your face!

* Location: williamsburg

Julie Hochstadter said:
Permalink Reply by Lee Diamond on April 23, 2010 at 6:30pm
Oh Gaaaaaaaahhhhhhd....just as soon as I start cruising the Craig's List bike section again, the hilarity strikes me again. For example this one:

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/bik/1706942776.html




and then this guy, whom you have to hope is not "trying fixie" anywhere near you.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/bik/1706965589.html


Shimano Drop Levers - $40 (California n Lawerance)

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Date: 2010-04-23, 5:01PM CDT
Reply to: sale-jzznz-1706965589@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

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Aerodynamic lever design. Super SLR (Shimano Linear Response). Compatible with all dual pivot brakes

Minor scratches on the left, i also have a set of Cane Creek Crosstop levers so can have middle handlebar braking as well for a extra 20 bucks

I am trying Fixie now


I sure do love Craig's List.
Permalink Reply by Moc Artsy on April 23, 2010 at 8:43pm
Wait, is he "trying fixie" with one of those lawn mower engines? Sheesh, I hope not anywhere near where I ride. Had enough trouble with a mini-bike in the bike lane the other day. I think a brakeless motorized "fixie" sounds like all kinds of fun.

Lee Diamond said:
Oh Gaaaaaaaahhhhhhd....just as soon as I start cruising the Craig's List bike section again, the hilarity strikes me again. For example this one:

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/bik/1706942776.html




and then this guy, whom you have to hope is not "trying fixie" anywhere near you.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/bik/1706965589.html


Shimano Drop Levers - $40 (California n Lawerance)

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Date: 2010-04-23, 5:01PM CDT
Reply to: sale-jzznz-1706965589@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

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Aerodynamic lever design. Super SLR (Shimano Linear Response). Compatible with all dual pivot brakes

Minor scratches on the left, i also have a set of Cane Creek Crosstop levers so can have middle handlebar braking as well for a extra 20 bucks

I am trying Fixie now


I sure do love Craig's List.

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