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Old 03-30-07 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by zippered
ps. i saw a bike locked to a post-and-ring today with a notice from the city. it was the first time i remember seeing that. it said that the rings are for short-term use only, and that the bike was going to be removed if not claimed. i wonder if the city actually does something productive with them or if they just get thrown out? i passed by the transportation yard this morning and noticed a bunch of frames beside a dumpster. just thought i would mention that in case anyone was interested in trying to salvage parts.

pps. happy friday everyone!
I've seen it on a few, but usually if the bike is clearly abandoned, caked with rust, stripped, etc. They usually leave it on for two weeks than take the bike.

I'll need to swing by the transportation yard and see what's there tomorrow morning.
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