Eldron Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) Building and servicing bikes means loads of left overs that can't really be used so I figured a Salvage Thread might work. The idea is that any parts, goodies, thingymabobs that you have lying around that can't really be sold but take up space should be posted here. The rules:No cash changes hand - smarties, craft beer, big up on thehub, firm hand shake and verbal thanks are all legal tender.No being a douche and taking items then reselling (not sure most items will be resellable!).Don't clutter the thread with useless banter - it's just going to make finding stuff tougher.I'm gonna leave the items on for 1 month then toss them - your own timing is up to you.Ummm that is all. Here is my current list:Giant TCR Advanced Frame: frame and fork are farked (thank you blind driver) but seat post and head parts hanger etc could be useful.Oooold Hayes Sole Brakes - some genius put mineral oil in the system so it aint great but levers caliper etc can be salvaged.Shimano triple square taper crank and bb. Drive side pedal thread is farked but everything else is good. Let me know if/what you want and its yours. Gratis, free, for nothing, mahala etc. EDIT - THESE GOODS ARE ALL GONE. Edited July 9, 2015 by Eldron AdamA, Jinga, Sepia and 15 others 18
NixM Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Nice idea, upcycling / recycling rather than filling up the trash heaps! nonky, Tumbleweed, Gunu and 1 other 4
Oracle BoB Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Great idea! What about a swop system? as an example if i have a frame lying around and someone has a set of wheels - straight swop
GregM Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 great Ideai have a tonne of bits and pcs from frames Road,mtb and even BMX down to stems posts ad BB'swill take pics tonight and post tomorrow
Guest notmyname Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) Lekker thread. I hope build a bike benefits from this awesome idea. GREAT STUFF ELDRON. Edited July 8, 2015 by Small Fry paarlmtb 1
Erroli8a8 Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) I am looking for old cassettes and chain rings. broken ones. Edited July 8, 2015 by Erroli8a8
popcorn_skollie Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 http://images.singletracks.com/2013/12/DNM-DV-22-Rear-Shock-1.jpghttp://www.dnmshock.com/products.php?func=p_detail&p_id=44&pc_parent=5165mm i2i I have this thing. Its 'new' and unused. But must have been stashed for over a year.Got it from my folks in Oz for an experiment that just never materialized (don't ask) Maybe it can be of use to someone.I like coffee beans and other stuff too
G00SE Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Awesome Idea, i'm going to go scratch through my "spares" box tonight!
Grebel Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 Salvager's expense but I would assume collection is preferred?
Grebel Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 There is a similar idea on the 4x4 Community Forum. "The give it away before I toss it" thread. Mostly collections or other forum members offering transport when they go on holiday/business etc. the nerd 1
divernick Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Awesome idea! I'll have a look as well. I get many parts donated to Build-a-Bike that I don't end up using. Cycling shoes, stems, clipless pedals etc. I'll try and make time this weekend to make a list. If anyone has MTB frames, forks and cranks, please let me know as I have a list of guys waiting for bikes. Thanks.
Eldron Posted July 9, 2015 Author Posted July 9, 2015 Nick at build a bike is a worthy receiver of all bike goods. The man does some awesome charity work! Paul Ruinaard, nick_the_wheelbuilder and Wayne Potgieter 3
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