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

[Caerus]

Why not set up depots in major towns/ cities where people can drop off bits & bobs, I've got a box of parts and wheels that I can donate, It would cost a fortune to send. So what to do? Tell me where and I will drop them off somewhere in Durbs

[Dirt De Vil]

Hi, I have wheels, a seat post, a 9spd casette and grips to offer. I am in Centurion and can get the stuff to you in most parts of JHB. PM me the drop off adress.

 

I also have two old road bike frames, a wheelset (incl casette and tyres) and a old well used, but in good working order, SORA triple crank, FD, BD and BB. A bunch of used gatorskins is also somewhere in the shed.

Let me know.

[divernick]

Why not set up depots in major towns/ cities where people can drop off bits & bobs, I've got a box of parts and wheels that I can donate, It would cost a fortune to send. So what to do? Tell me where and I will drop them off somewhere in Durbs

 

Hold that thought - I am trying to arrange sponsored courier services but failing that I'll arrange Durban and Capetown drop-off points.

[divernick]

Hi, I have wheels, a seat post, a 9spd casette and grips to offer. I am in Centurion and can get the stuff to you in most parts of JHB. PM me the drop off adress.

 

I also have two old road bike frames, a wheelset (incl casette and tyres) and a old well used, but in good working order, SORA triple crank, FD, BD and BB. A bunch of used gatorskins is also somewhere in the shed.

Let me know.

 

PM sent! Thanks for your generosity guys!!!!!!

[divernick]

Anyone have a used MTB frame they're willing to donate?

[divernick]

Any ideas for a name for this campaign and website?

 

How about:

 

"Build-a-Bike" or "Build-a-Bike Foundation"

 

???

Edited August 26, 2011 by divernick

[traaidmark]

Cool idea. I might have stuff for you. Will speak to my dad tonight.

[Robrider]

Cool, I have a bunch of stuff. If I can remember off the top of my head:

 

v-brakes - levers and calipers

shifters - 9 speed mtb (i think deore, but might be one down on that)

Possibly a front and rear derailer.

 

Will have to look this week end, before I can commit.

 

Do you have a place toward JHB to drop off?

[divernick]

Cool, I have a bunch of stuff. If I can remember off the top of my head:

 

v-brakes - levers and calipers

shifters - 9 speed mtb (i think deore, but might be one down on that)

Possibly a front and rear derailer.

 

Will have to look this week end, before I can commit.

 

Do you have a place toward JHB to drop off?

 

Hi Robrider,

 

Thanks man! You can drop off parts at my office in Midrand or my house in Paulshof.

 

Cheers!

Nick

[divernick]

Any ideas on a website name?

 

How about "Build-a-bike Foundation"? - www.buildabike.com

 

Input required!

[divernick]

bump

[divernick]

I have had an awesome response to this initiative so far with a handful of guys promising parts.

 

THANK YOU!

 

I am still looking for a donor frame to kick off this project and I am working on the website as we speak.

 

Keep the contributions coming in, it's for a good cause!

[dalem44]

I did the same thing for an up and coming less fortunate rider last year and he ended up being a top 10 finisher in a few of the local races, he has however been lacking entrance fees into the mtb races of late. I still have some spares left over from that build that I am happy to donate. I will try scrounge through all of them this week and get back to you.

[divernick]

I did the same thing for an up and coming less fortunate rider last year and he ended up being a top 10 finisher in a few of the local races, he has however been lacking entrance fees into the mtb races of late. I still have some spares left over from that build that I am happy to donate. I will try scrounge through all of them this week and get back to you.

 

Awesome! Thank you!

[divernick]

I collected my first donated parts today. thanks to chickenrun4me for the generous donation of a mavic rear wheel and a XT front derailleur!

Edited August 30, 2011 by divernick

[DaSH82]

Awesome Nick