Build-a-Bike - Enriching the lives of the less fortunate

[Delilah]

First time I'm seeing this thread. Just awesome... wow. You are doing something really teriffic. Please PM me your postal address. I'll go have a look-see around the house for items that could help. Definitely have an spare hardly-used lid and a bunch of tubes.

[divernick]

Thanks very much, PM sent!

[divernick]

Please visit our website www.buildabikesa.com and sign up for our email newsletter. It's a great way to keep in touch and I promise I won't spam you!

 

Or simply click HERE.

 

One monthly email is all you'll get and will be a nice update on the initiative, especially if you have contributed and would like to see where your contributions end up.

 

Thanks!

Nick

[divernick]

I am auctioning / raffling off the Bianchi that I built to ride at Critical Mass - many of you saw me on the bike - to raise money to buy high-viz vests for the local bicycle commuters in the Midrand area.

 

My question to you all: would you rather bid on the bike at R1000+ or buy a raffle ticket for R50 and stand a chance to win it in a lucky draw?

[DR ◣◢]

I'd be happy to start the bid at R1000

 

Saw the bike on the back of your car at Thaba. Really nice!

[divernick]

One of my recipients was bike-jacked yesterday near Diepsloot.

 

The bike is a Raleigh Explorer MTB with street tyres and has a build a bike sticker on the silver bit of the top tube.

 

Please let me know if you spot it, or just call the cops. I should have a case number by Monday. Pics below.

[divernick]

I just want to say a big thank you to Matt who donated a Giant MTB and a bunch of parts.

Your donation is much appreciated and I have a recipient in line for the bike already.

[X Factor]

Hi, I would like to donate the following:

 

Relatively old Planet Mountain Bike that I have just put new cables on, sprayed it, new saddle etc;

 

Box full of reflectors;

 

Bunch of old tyres & tubes with Solution for patches;

 

Bunch of old cables & casings;

 

2 X Mountain Bike Frames;

1 X Hybrid Frame; and

1 X Road Bike Frame

 

2 X Mountain bikes Forkes.

 

 

PS>>>>>> Can you perhaps help with 9 or 10 Speed Shifters and or old set of Wheels???

 

Regards

Thea

[mallo]

I am auctioning / raffling off the Bianchi that I built to ride at Critical Mass - many of you saw me on the bike - to raise money to buy high-viz vests for the local bicycle commuters in the Midrand area.

 

My question to you all: would you rather bid on the bike at R1000+ or buy a raffle ticket for R50 and stand a chance to win it in a lucky draw?

Hi I'll offer you R1050-00 for the bike

[divernick]

Hi I'll offer you R1050-00 for the bike

 

Check this thread for bidding on the Bianchi...

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/118868-auction-raising-money-to-keep-bike-commuters-safe/

[divernick]

Hi, I would like to donate the following:

 

Relatively old Planet Mountain Bike that I have just put new cables on, sprayed it, new saddle etc;

 

Box full of reflectors;

 

Bunch of old tyres & tubes with Solution for patches;

 

Bunch of old cables & casings;

 

2 X Mountain Bike Frames;

1 X Hybrid Frame; and

1 X Road Bike Frame

 

2 X Mountain bikes Forkes.

 

 

PS>>>>>> Can you perhaps help with 9 or 10 Speed Shifters and or old set of Wheels???

 

Regards

Thea

 

PM sent! Thanks!

[divernick]

Here's another bike ready for a new owner. It's going to a security guard who's bike was stolen a few weeks ago.

Thanks to Matt for donating most of the parts used for this build.

 

 

Since I took this pic, I have added grips and neatened up the hose routing etc......

Edited August 10, 2012 by divernick

[divernick]

Hi, I would like to donate the following:

 

Relatively old Planet Mountain Bike that I have just put new cables on, sprayed it, new saddle etc;

 

Box full of reflectors;

 

Bunch of old tyres & tubes with Solution for patches;

 

Bunch of old cables & casings;

 

2 X Mountain Bike Frames;

1 X Hybrid Frame; and

1 X Road Bike Frame

 

2 X Mountain bikes Forkes.

 

 

PS>>>>>> Can you perhaps help with 9 or 10 Speed Shifters and or old set of Wheels???

 

Regards

Thea

 

Thanks for the donations - much appreciated!

[HappyMartin]

Great thread and great work. These bikes look very good. I have an old kona in pretty much running condition, used it as a commuter myself, and a few spare wheels. Also spare tyres including a lovely set of specialized 26 inch slicks hardly used. Love for it all to go to a good home

[divernick]

Thanks Martin,

 

That would be awesome. I'll PM you my details and we can arrange.

[divernick]

Thanks and a big-UP to Green Bean for the kind donation of the Specialized Dolce ladies road bike.

 

This bike is in great shape and would be awesome for a development rider - any nominations?