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

[divernick]

Thanks a million guys, much appreciated!

[Surprize]

Hi there,

 

I have some MTB parts that I can donate - handlebar, stem, 26" rims and old 8 speed crank set, shifters & derailleurs etc.

 

How do I go about arranging to donate these?

[divernick]

Hi Surprize,

 

Thanks for the kind offer. I'll PM you.

[divernick]

If anyone wants to ride the 2015 947 Cycle Challenge for our charity bond, please let me know.

[divernick]

Want to know how we go about getting a bike built for donation? Read here: http://www.buildabikesa.com/bike-build-up-series-introduction/

[divernick]

http://www.moderncyclist.co.za/stories/building-bikes-for-the-community

 

Some publicity for my cause.

[Jacques@ACT]

I've got a few small things to donate, saddles, pedals, cantilever breaks etc.  All brand new.

I'm in Cape Town, but leaving the country next week, so not a lot of time to sort things out.

 

Can you use this?

[Gandalf]

I've got a few small things to donate, saddles, pedals, cantilever breaks etc.  All brand new.

I'm in Cape Town, but leaving the country next week, so not a lot of time to sort things out.

 

Can you use this?

Definitely!!!! 

All parts welcome 

Edited August 27, 2015 by Gandalf

[Hilton.]

Hi Guys, Nick.

 

Do you know of a person or initiative in Cape Town doing a similar Build-a-bike thing, where I can donate parts, or should I sent my parts up to you in a box?

 

I've got a  9-spd groupset and a few other things I'd like to donate.

[Jacques@ACT]

Definitely!!!! 

All parts welcome 

 

I'm in Cape town, is there a central place to drop off goodies?  Left it a bit late, so really pushed for time...

[divernick]

The only guys I know about in CT are benbikes.org.za

[divernick]

A busy Sunday afternoon saw me getting 3 bikes ready for donation. This brings our tally to 65 bikes donated since Aug 2011

[divernick]

REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE

I currently operate out of a small storage unit and an even smaller shed
on my property. This is no longer sustainable as the storage unit is
expensive and the shed is too small. I fund the initiative personally,
but this is also no longer sustainable as my personal financial
obligations are becoming more strained.

I've been offered the opportunity to establish the initiative at the PWC
Cycle Park in Bryanston - they will allow me to place a container on
their property at no charge. This will give me the space and financial
relief I need to continue this initiative.

Please let me know if you would be willing and able to sponsor or
subsidize a container for this use, be it a donation of container, or a
long-term loan etc. The idea is to use the container as workshop and
storage.

Thanks in advance and warm regards,

[divernick]

We'll be at the Africa Cycle Fair. Come and say hi and bring us some parts that you don't need anymore!

 

We're also auctioning off a Cotic frame and raffling off a Kitted chainring, cap and sticker set to raise funds.

[divernick]

BUMP

 

Come and visit us at stand 24 at the Africa Cycle Fair

[divernick]

We now desperately need a shipping container to put down at PWC Cycle Park and move the Build a Bike initiative there, away from my home.

 

We've now been able to give away 65 bikes and it's time for the next step.

 

This presents both a challenge and an opportunity:

 

The challenge - containers cost around R20k-R40k depending on options

 

The opportunity - this container will act as a brilliant 6m wide billboard visible from Main road

 

If anyone can assist or is willing to spinsor in part or in full, please contact me.