I saved some parts from being recycled this week. I went to the local thrift shop to look at bikes. I asked if they had any parts. The guy old me there was a pile out back that was probably heading to recycle. I followed him outside and there was a stash of wheels, tires, and plastic bins with every part that it takes to build a bike. Most of the stuff was junk or of little value, but I snatched up five good wheels including two Mavic Open rims, one laced to a Record hub and one to Dura Ace. I got four plastic bins of pedals, BB's and shifters with a few odds 'n ends mixed in. This stuff was silly cheap, but I am really happy that it will not get recycled.