How to get rid of vintage bikes?
01-02-05, 02:13 PM
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How to get rid of vintage bikes?
There is also an old Fuji 10-speed (women's model) which is circa late 70's sitting in my basement (it was my wife's). We have road bikes and mountain bikes that we ride, but this one hasn't seen the asphalt in many moons. I'm not interested in making a profit from it - I'd just like to be rid of it, but I'd feel odd about throwing it in the trash heap. Can anyone suggest reasonable alternatives?
01-02-05, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jazzy_cyclist
There is also an old Fuji 10-speed (women's model) which is circa late 70's sitting in my basement (it was my wife's). We have road bikes and mountain bikes that we ride, but this one hasn't seen the asphalt in many moons. I'm not interested in making a profit from it - I'd just like to be rid of it, but I'd feel odd about throwing it in the trash heap. Can anyone suggest reasonable alternatives?
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Goodwill or ST. Vincent De Paul are both good ways to recycle your cycle. I got my "winter" road bike from Goodwill and I was very happy to find it. If you don't mind the hassel there is always E-bay. I bought my daughter a Motobecane and rehabed it for her Christmas present. Just don't landfill the deal, someone will be happy to use it.
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01-02-05, 04:20 PM
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"I'd feel odd about throwing it in the trash heap. Can anyone suggest reasonable alternatives?"
-- NO NO don't throw it in any "trash heap". If the bike has been cared for and has no rusty or dangerously worn parts, then sell or donate it. Your bicycle can serve another generation if it is reasonably maintained and sheltered from severe weather.
-- NO NO don't throw it in any "trash heap". If the bike has been cared for and has no rusty or dangerously worn parts, then sell or donate it. Your bicycle can serve another generation if it is reasonably maintained and sheltered from severe weather.
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Keep the maintence up on it. You never know when you'll need a spare bike.
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It might also be worth a call to your local bike shops to ask suggestions - I know of two programs here in Colorado that collect old bikes through LBSes and distribute them to low-income kids, along with lessons on how to maintain and ride them safely.
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Originally Posted by brokenrobot
It might also be worth a call to your local bike shops to ask suggestions - I know of two programs here in Colorado that collect old bikes through LBSes and distribute them to low-income kids, along with lessons on how to maintain and ride them safely.
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In my area, the recent emmigrants rely on CHEAP bicycles for basic transport. Before I Goodwill one, I grease the hubs and replace the tubes at the minimum to keep the next owner from hurt. It is always a nostalgia trip to take it around the block for the last time.
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Originally Posted by fsor
In my area, the recent emmigrants rely on CHEAP bicycles for basic transport. Before I Goodwill one, I grease the hubs and replace the tubes at the minimum to keep the next owner from hurt. It is always a nostalgia trip to take it around the block for the last time.
Absolutely a good idea. I would also service the brakes. New cables cost a few bucks at most.
You can also drop it off at a college or grocery store with a sign that says "FREE!" on it.
