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    Black_puma reacted to PhillB's post in the thread Why do you collect retro bikes? with Like Like.
    Because I used to race BMX's when I was younger and moved to Mountain bikes in the early 90's. University, then work and kids took over...
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    Black_puma reacted to d8mok's post in the thread Why do you collect retro bikes? with Like Like.
    It a strange hobby in the way that it’s in no way predictable what it’s gonna cost you from day to day when stuff comes up that you...
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    Black_puma reacted to winjohn's post in the thread Not a Zaskar with Like Like.
    I sent a message to the ebayer about his not Zaskar and he seems genuine and says he will change the listing.
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    Black_puma replied to the thread Not a Zaskar.
    Is that the 1992 Bravado you're referring to?
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    Black_puma reacted to Twozaskars's post in the thread Not a Zaskar with Like Like.
    No, I'm being sensible, I'd like to but; A) it's not my size B) I would never ride it C) it would take ages to build D) I'm trying to...
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    Black_puma replied to the thread Not a Zaskar.
    I must admit I have been tempted, but the price is steep for just a frame. Secondly, I am starting my new project soon, my 1991 Zaskar...
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    Black_puma replied to the thread Not a Zaskar.
    Are you buying that one then?
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    Black_puma replied to the thread Not a Zaskar.
    Oh, I just remembered this one in my watchlist here, a '98 Pantera made from 6061 aluminium, that is an oddity. 😁
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    Black_puma replied to the thread Not a Zaskar.
    yes, I don't know if they ever were made from 6061 aluminium, but I have seen at least the Tempest appear as both 7005 and 6061. The...
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    Black_puma reacted to Markybeau's post in the thread Not a Zaskar with Like Like.
    Pantera was 7005, wasn't it? I would argue that there is no subterfuge at work here. That the seller is just misinformed. He seems to...
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    Black_puma replied to the thread Not a Zaskar.
    I paid £50 for a '98 Tempest frame, 16" and made from 6061 aluminium, it makes for a nice ride. Probably paid more than I should have...
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    Black_puma reacted to Twozaskars's post in the thread Not a Zaskar with Wow Wow.
    One of the oldest tricks I'm sure - do they believe it themselves or just hope someone else will fall for it? Take stickers off and...
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    Black_puma replied to the thread Not a Zaskar.
    Yes, it is not a Zaskar, most likely a Tempest or similar as it was made from 7005 series Aluminium, see stamp on drop out.
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    Black_puma reacted to Twozaskars's post in the thread Not a Zaskar with Haha Haha.
    https://ebay.us/m/4rJ5Ss The rear mech may be worth the starting price but the generic frame is worthless.
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    Black_puma reacted to stevede's post in the thread ringle green bits with Like Like.
    well no as this is the forum for asking on value :)
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