It's sad that scammers, schemers, and freeloaders have ruined charity for everyone. Garages everywhere are full of unused and unwanted bikes. That student should ask around among those who know him personally instead of panhandling the general public.
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My C&V Bikes:
1972 Bottecchia Professional, 1972 Legnano Olympiade Record,
1982 Colnago Super, 1987 Bottecchia Team C-Record,
1988 Pinarello Montello, 1990 Masi Nuova Strada Super Record,
1995 Bianchi Campione d'Italia, 1995 DeBernardi Thron