Originally Posted by
mesasone
Personally, I wouldn't take it, and it sounds like you're not going to anyway. However, I think it's wrong for somebody to just leave their stuff - bike, car, whatever - locked up/parked for an extended period of time anywhere other their own property or property that they lease. The world is not your private parking lot, be considerate to others and don't treat it that way.
At this point, I would take it, with no qualms whatsoever. This bicycle is clearly abandoned. It's been there a very long time. I don't know if the owner died, got deported, forgot about the bike, doesn't want it anymore, or what. But you're right, I'm not going to take it. As I said, no more room at home. But I wish someone would take it. Seems a waste to have it there forever.