Look what i found!

FeynmanC
FeynmanC Posts: 649
edited August 2009 in Commuting chat
This was dumped by the side of the road. I noticed it this morning walking my dogs, then again when i went out for a ride earlier, so I went back a few moments ago, rang on the door of the house it was outside and they said I should take it.

It's a bit knackered, needs a damn good clean and new rear brake, new front tyre, new spoke in front wheel and a new saddle, but it still runs well with no noises from the hub, the frame still folds and the front brake still works.

There is definitely still life in her and i've heard rumour of charities that take old bikes and fix them up to sell them on...anyone got any idea who they are and if they are in the bristol area?
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  • tardington
    tardington Posts: 1,379
    Is the rear pannier a bit squished or is it Art Nouveau stylee?
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    Perhpas let the local Police know you've found it before you start work on it. You never know if someone is looking for it. :wink:
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    downfader wrote:
    Perhpas let the local Police know you've found it before you start work on it. You never know if someone is looking for it. :wink:

    If the bike was you would you admit to riding it?
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    redvee wrote:
    downfader wrote:
    Perhpas let the local Police know you've found it before you start work on it. You never know if someone is looking for it. :wink:

    If the bike was you would you admit to riding it?

    I've ridden worse! :D
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    I like it!
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • FeynmanC
    FeynmanC Posts: 649
    tardington wrote:
    Is the rear pannier a bit squished or is it Art Nouveau stylee?

    :o how rude...poor old thing, abandoned and alone, and you're pointing out her prolapsed pannier :wink:

    There appears to be some gold paint and a sticker saying something under the black...goodness only knows what i'll find when I start poking around!
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Cover your rear, report the find to the Police just in case it was stolen and dumped, don't want to be up in court for theft by finding when the rightful owners spots you out cruising do you?

    Rack (panniers are the bags that go on the rack! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pannier ) looks like its been bent/bodged from one for a larger wheeled bike by the bends in the support stays!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • artaxerxes
    artaxerxes Posts: 612
    If you are in London, how about this place in Mile End for recycling the bike?
  • risi
    risi Posts: 231
    http://www.thebristolbikeproject.org, surprisingly, in Bristol.
    Specialized Allez
    Trek 6500

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