Bike collection - disposal advice

[eileithyia]

really, I think you should offer them for sale on here. If they go to a charity, what'll happen, some folks will cherry pick the good stuff, maybe to sell on, other stuff might be sold on, or even end up as scrap. 'PA' was a lifelong cyclist, as indeed most of us are on this forum, and to own something that was once a treasured item of someone else, gives a rare feeling of pleasure, and 'custodianess' . His memories will carry on cycling through the items, and his memories will be shared amongst us all on this forum.

Agree.
Itemise the bikes with pictures, I would rather my bikes such as my Wester Ross or George Longstaff, went to someone who appreciates them with the money going on to a charity... rather than find they ended up unappreciated and/or trashed.

[John1054]

really, I think you should offer them for sale on here. If they go to a charity, what'll happen, some folks will cherry pick the good stuff, maybe to sell on, other stuff might be sold on, or even end up as scrap. 'PA' was a lifelong cyclist, as indeed most of us are on this forum, and to own something that was once a treasured item of someone else, gives a rare feeling of pleasure, and 'custodianess' . His memories will carry on cycling through the items, and his memories will be shared amongst us all on this forum.

Couldn't agree more. Make sure that you tell any potential purchasers the history - avoiding some of the usual negotiations? Good luck.

[Heltor Chasca]

If you are in Bristol, I'd give everything to these guys:

http://www.thebristolbikeproject.org/

They look like they'd make sure everything was used to support cycling and cyclists

Great idea. +1

[NUKe]

Sorry but I don't really see the difference between selling on here or selling on ebay, you could get someone on here who would buy as winter commute and treats it with little respect.you could get people on ebay looking for a classic., and it may be loved once more,but either way it gets used.
Even gumtree if someone buys a bike for getting to work, if they have the surprise of bike that is great to ride, you will have created another cyclist what a brilliant tribute that would be.

No one will revere a bike if they didn't know the previous owner,.Splitting up an estate is hard,for the loved ones left. Often it is easier to give to charity even if it s cherry picked at least its going to good use.

Local bike charities who repair and resell will welcome tools and spares.

Memrobillia will either have a local, national or international feel. You may want to look for a specialist auction if you have anything significant. Local stuff of low value is really limited to people who knew him or the club's he was in.

[simonineaston]

Thanks for all the ideas, folks. I'll distill them and pass on to the person concerned.