What to do with an unwanted frame?
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What to do with an unwanted frame?
I found an old 72 National Mixte frame and parts I found in the attic, any Ideas what to do with them? I can't seem to find any Co-ops in my are and I cant stand the thought of just throwing it in the trash.
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From: Ridgewood, Queens
Bikes: Zunow, 3Rensho, Look KG196
put an ad in the craigslist "free" section. leave it in front of your house and hope someone reads the ad and comes to pick it up
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holyrollin'
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: L.B.N.J.U.S.A.
Bikes: Raleigh, Rudge, James 3spds., and a cast of many
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ss-around-game
Maybe someone has a frame you're interested in? Can't hurt to look.
Maybe someone has a frame you're interested in? Can't hurt to look.
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From: n.w. superdrome
Bikes: 1 trek, serotta, rih, de Reus, Pogliaghi and finally a Zieleman! and got a DeRosa
pay it forward thread. I'm sure someone here would take it
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Thrifty Bill

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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
I have had good luck selling donor frames locally on C/L. I tend to take pics of several frames at once, call it a frame-athon, or whatever. They don't sell for much, typically $25 to $50. A mixte frame in decent shape would attract good interest. You could do the same with the parts, just sell the whole box for xx. Or endure the hassle of ebay.
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bikegeekmn
Joined: May 2009
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From: duluth
Bikes: Miyata710, 04' Fisher Cake, '63 Raleigh 3-speed sport, Giant FCR1, 89''Mita Quick Cross, Lotus Grand Prix Luxe, Nashbar Al. DT shifter road bike,
If you find no takers, I've cut some damaged frames to make windchimes from the tubes.
Nice conversation piece.
Nice conversation piece.






