recycling a bike

Punk_shore · Post by **Punk_shore** » 13 Feb 2009, 12:10pm

Can anyone tell me how easy it is to recycle a bike please?
I mean a typical 10 year-old cheapo with about 6 serious faults, that's spent the last couple of years sitting out in the rain. It only needs to come up to roadworthy standard, in advance of a major bearing service.
The budget to get it roadworthy and lubricated would be £10 (not including labour costs).

Alternatively, do you have any suggestions on how to rider-proof and weather-proof such a bike please? Take the resale value when 10 years old & roadworthy to be £30.

Many thanks, :oops:

Punk_shore

random37 · Post by **random37** » 13 Feb 2009, 12:48pm

What are its faults, exactly?

meic · Post by **meic** » 13 Feb 2009, 2:23pm

It pains me to say it but throw it away and get another bike.

Lots of good bikes are around for that sort of money or even for free.

Same goes for cars, Functional cars are still going to tips because there are more people wanting a better car than there are people needing "anyold" car.

I got a 26" wheel MTB for my son from freecycle, for nothing but it isnt a very nice bike and I would be willing to pay a little bit more for something better.

I got my 26" wheel Raleigh 531 MTB from a LBS for £45 and it is a very useful bike. It worked well enough when I bought it but has had a lot spent on it since as it does a lot of miles.