Originally Posted by Doctor Who
Free bike stuff from a family member is always tight. The best part, is that the giver is usually psyched to see their old stuff used and appreciated by younger (and more poor) family members.
My uncle, who used to race in triathlons (and just tore up the master's tri he just entered) hooked me up with all his old bike stuff, which was sitting in his basement, just collecting dust.
I scored:
Look KG86 with Ultegra 600 (frame was bad, though)
Boxes upon boxes of Campy Super Record componentry.
A Batavus Professional frame which I'm building up with said Campy componentry.
Tons of Park bike tools
A whole slew of other vintage bike parts, including a Wolber aero wheelset, a Profile freewheel disc wheel, tons of vintage aerobars, and more.
Shiiiiiit, Zach. Hook it up!
Edit: I guess working at a shop and getting freebies from a billion customers made me completely forget all of the sick tires, components, and even frames I've gotten just for being the guy who cares about used but not abused things.