Hi folks,

This week’s search for good stuff at the Northwest Hub in Salem, OR was a bit more fruitful.

The Centurion Accordo turned out to be a decent bike even though it is missing a few bits. Good wheels, drive train and cockpit plus very nice paint work. It would make someone a great first or general purpose bike.

Also, came across an early Cannondale commuter/light tourer. It’s worn and weathered, but has lots of potential. The aluminum frame and cromo fork combo should ride nicely. Properly sealed and assembled would make an ideal all weather commuter for our damp PNW.

I had the opportunity to look through the photo archives and picked some interesting ones. An important one showing, a work station where our training classes are held and where members can work on their own bikes. These are also used for refurbishment work.

A frivolous one, showing, a “frame toss” at our “transfer station”. This is a regional recycling center where they have a bin designated for unwanted bikes and parts. We collect these weekly, then sort/strip for bikes that can be refurbished and/or reusable parts. Anything we cannot use to support our programs is returned to the appropriate recycling stream. An interesting part of center’s functions is that they burn non-toxic combustibles to produce electricity.

I also found more vintage head badge photos. One for a Windsor and one for a Centurion.

I’m a bit jealous of the other co-ops. They seem to get seem to get better stuff than we do. Or, maybe it moves on before I see it.

Cheers,

Van