divernick Posted June 7, 2012 Share Thanks Gavin, I'll let you know when I'm out your side of the world. And pls let me know if you come this side.... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/107136-build-a-bike-enriching-the-lives-of-the-less-fortunate/page/14/#findComment-1677332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted June 7, 2012 Share Thanks a million to Darryl-O for donating the Trek 1200 last night.Much appreciated. I'm sure it'll make a community commuter really happy and save them some taxi-money! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/107136-build-a-bike-enriching-the-lives-of-the-less-fortunate/page/14/#findComment-1677335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted June 8, 2012 Share Does anyone have any old road brake levers (non-sti) that I could have? Like these:http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/13672.jpg Edited June 8, 2012 by divernick Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/107136-build-a-bike-enriching-the-lives-of-the-less-fortunate/page/14/#findComment-1678638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted June 8, 2012 Share Thanks again to Tool-Up Cycles for giving me a bunch of used tyres and tubes and some old broken wheels that I can use. You guys rock! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/107136-build-a-bike-enriching-the-lives-of-the-less-fortunate/page/14/#findComment-1679043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted June 15, 2012 Share Does anyone have any old road brake levers (non-sti) that I could have? Like these:http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/13672.jpg Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/107136-build-a-bike-enriching-the-lives-of-the-less-fortunate/page/14/#findComment-1684728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted June 18, 2012 Share I'm looking for one of these hangers. One of my bike recipients broke it and can't pay the R196 that Cajees is asking.... Please help! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/107136-build-a-bike-enriching-the-lives-of-the-less-fortunate/page/14/#findComment-1686155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted June 18, 2012 Share while I know it is not the principle of the thread, pm me your bank details. lets get the bloke a new one. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/107136-build-a-bike-enriching-the-lives-of-the-less-fortunate/page/14/#findComment-1686170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted June 22, 2012 Share Thanks go out to Gerhard for donating a MTB frame, rear wheel and tyres yesterday. Keep em coming! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/107136-build-a-bike-enriching-the-lives-of-the-less-fortunate/page/14/#findComment-1691441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted June 22, 2012 Share I got a derailleur hanger, thanks to the guys at Tool-up cycles! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/107136-build-a-bike-enriching-the-lives-of-the-less-fortunate/page/14/#findComment-1692396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted July 6, 2012 Share I just wanted to share a letter of thanks I recently received.NDDF letter.pdf Edited July 6, 2012 by divernick Darryl O, Bianchisti and Delilah 3 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/107136-build-a-bike-enriching-the-lives-of-the-less-fortunate/page/14/#findComment-1705578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted July 9, 2012 Share I got the following request for a bike for a guy called Musi. I managed to build up a nice and reliable bike for him,consisting of a Felt MTB frame, donated by Missionman, and a bunch of parts from all over. Morning Nick I got your details from Debbie. I volunteer for an animal welfareorganisation known as the NDDF (Namaqua Dog and Donkey Foundation),we do work in disadvantaged communities. We mainly concentrate ourefforts around the East Rand and Midvaal. We have adopted a township called Etwatwa in the East Rand which isa huge township and we have a volunteer there called musi he helps tofind sick and injured animals and he is our port of call whereowners go when their animals are sick. It is very difficult to cover thewhole area and we put out a request for a 2nd hand bicycle whichwill allow Musi to cover more ground but no-one has as yet come forwardto donate one. Below is Musi's story. If you are interested to see the work we do Iwill gladly forward you our newsletter, please let me know. In BARCELONA, we have Musi Zwane, and this is his story. Musi is 37 years old, and was born in Piet Retief. He moved toBarcelona in 1992 and lives with his partner Emma. They have a fouryear old daughter called Nosipho. Musi assists the ladies of Friends of Martin De Porres with theirwork in the Informal Settlement and is our main contact for sick andbroken doggies. He enjoys working with the animals and the people at Barcelona havecome to know that Musi is a place where they can bring unwanted orsick and injured dogs because he will take them in without askingany questions and then contacts us to help him with them. According to him there are unfortunately still many people whoreally do not care about the welfare of their animals but he is workingwith us to try and change this. He says that he has seen a definiteimprovement in the lives of the animals since we started working inBarcelona and together with Musi's help, we are sure to continuethis trend. It would be much appreciated if your organisation could help with abicycle. Thanking you MARIA MARQUES Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/107136-build-a-bike-enriching-the-lives-of-the-less-fortunate/page/14/#findComment-1707871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariusC Posted July 12, 2012 Share hey love your initiative. Tell me do you take Cycling kit? Ive got 2 brand new training bibs that are to small for me Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/107136-build-a-bike-enriching-the-lives-of-the-less-fortunate/page/14/#findComment-1711748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted July 12, 2012 Share hey love your initiative. Tell me do you take Cycling kit? Ive got 2 brand new training bibs that are to small for me Most of the bikes I build are for commuters. I'll gladly take helmets though, and I need lights.Thanks anyways for the offer! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/107136-build-a-bike-enriching-the-lives-of-the-less-fortunate/page/14/#findComment-1712807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted July 17, 2012 Share Hey everyone, I'm almost done building up this frame as an urban warrior single speed. I'll be riding it at the next Critical Mass in Joburg to advertise my initiative. I'm going to make it fancy and auction it off to raise funds for the initiative. I have a few bikes in the final stages of build-up and need nominations for recipients. They are 700C road bikes with and without gears, drop bars, flat bars etc. To date I have donated 8 bikes and am saving commuters about R3-4000 per month on transport costs. EigerSA 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/107136-build-a-bike-enriching-the-lives-of-the-less-fortunate/page/14/#findComment-1716617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted July 19, 2012 Share I want to say thanks to Gerhard for donating a road bike (almost complete), a frame, wheels and tyres as well as a kiddies bike. Much appreciated. I'll make sure they all get good homes! Can anyone nominate a promising young rider that needs a race-ready road bike? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/107136-build-a-bike-enriching-the-lives-of-the-less-fortunate/page/14/#findComment-1720066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted July 20, 2012 Share Here it is, the bike I'll ride at Critical Mass to promote Build-a-Bike. Delilah 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/107136-build-a-bike-enriching-the-lives-of-the-less-fortunate/page/14/#findComment-1721090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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