Where are these coop's everyone is talking about**********
I keep hearing about them. It sounds like they're everywhere... I have yet to find one. I can't even find a bike swap meet in my area. The closest one I've heard about was 2 hrs away. That's not by bike either... I see people riding all the time. The mayor spent thousands of dollars putting in bike lanes. But no co-op's, bike salvage, or swap meets... I don't live in a real upscale area by any means. The bike shops I frequent I seem to be one of very few interested in restoration. I get this look every time I come in like "oh no, him again" . I'm not sure if it's because I'm not looking to drop a couple grand on a new bike or, because I'm diy guy. I don't expect freebies even though they usually direct me to the scrap pile of leftovers and, say look for yourself. I've pretty much picked threw most of them. One guy asked me if I wanted a job...lol!!! I should take him up on it!!!