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

[divernick]

Sounds like a good cause. I've got a couple rims lying around. PM me for info.

 

Awesome! Thanks a million, PM sent!

 

All you hubbers are amazing, thanks for your generosity and keep a look out for the progress I make with this project. The appreciation shown by the recipients of these bikes is so heart-warming!

[divernick]

Thanks to Zook for his very kind donation of 3 wheelsets and a few tyres, and a saddle! Much appreciated!

 

I am looking for more MTB frames please, as well as forks.

 

Thanks again everyone!

 

(excuse the crap pic)

[Corvus]

I've got a Rockshox Dart 1 fork lying around here and a bunch of other parts. No frames though.

PM me your details, if it's close I'll drop it off otherwise we can arrange something.

[Zook]

Thank you for doing all the work. Hope the recipients appreciate it!

[divernick]

Hey all you awesome Hubbers!

 

I really need some MTB frames and forks - I have enough parts to build up about 4 bikes, just need the frames and forks.

 

Please, if you or someone you know has an old frame or fork lying around, gathering dust, send it my way so that I can help more hard-working people of Joburg save money on transport!

 

Currently through bikes I have donated, the recipients are saving about R2000 per month on transport costs. Imagine if you could save 1/3 of your salary every month!

 

Thanks again!

Nick

[rouxtjie]

Do you need a disk brakeset?

Stem?

Other odds and ends?

 

 

Have a set of Avid Elixir R's at home...would rather donate it

[divernick]

Do you need a disk brakeset?

Stem?

Other odds and ends?

 

 

Have a set of Avid Elixir R's at home...would rather donate it

 

I do need all these goodies - making getting frames even more important.

PM sent!

Thanks!

[divernick]

Thanks Ryan for your kind offer!

Once I get the goodies I'll post pics!

[divernick]

I have also decided to formalise this initiative and register as an official NPO. (even though I hate admin!)

[peds]

Hi, do you still need a MTB frame???? i am selling one on the hub but think your cause is a good one so i will donate it to you instead if you want.

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/27951-raleigh-frame-m-18/

 

I see your parts list has not been updated sice December on your site so not sure what you need?

 

PM me and you can come collect it from me i am in Halpfway house.

 

Thanks and keep it up.

[divernick]

Hi Peds!

 

I'll send the pm now now.

 

I still need mtb frames, yes please!

 

As one can imagine, time is my main challenge, so I'll try and get the website more up to date ASAP!

 

Another grateful recipient who recently received a bike is Simon Sikoyi in Bloemfontein.

I hope he enjoys it and saves loads of money!

[divernick]

Thanks Peds, for the frame, cranks and handlebar & stem.

 

Much appreciated!

 

Visit the website for updated statistics and info.

[divernick]

The new website is up and running - check it out and let me know what you think it needs....

 

Build-a-Bike

 

It's a work in progress, so let me know what you would like to see added.

Our application to register as an official NPO goes n next week!

 

Cheers!

Nick

Edited May 18, 2012 by divernick

[divernick]

I would like to send a huge "BIG UP" to Tool-Up Cycles for helping me out with a bunch of old tubes, v-brake parts and a donor fork.

 

I'll have some bikes ready for donation soon!

 

Almost done with this one:

[divernick]

Bike all complete:

Thanks to Peds for the frame, stem, bars and cranks.

The wheels and tyres are from Richard, the fork is from Ryan and the saddle and seatpost from my wife!

[divernick]

I donated the bike to a security guard, Mack, who lives in Tembisa. He's 38 and has 2 kids, aged 5 and 12.

Riding to work will save him about R600 per month. I would like to give him a helmet as well, so if anyone has one to donate that would be awesome!