How to get hold of a project bike??

[Toby_2009]

Hi,

I'd like to have a go at 'renovating' an old racing/road bike. So, the question is where to find such a thing? I have signed up to freecycle but there dont seem to be any bike coming up in my area (St.ALbans and surrounding) so what can I do?

Try the dump?
Ask LBS's if they ever get given old racers?

I just basically want something which is in need of some work but that doesnt need everything replacing so guys, any ideas?

Cheers,

Toby

 

[gbb]

Right place at the right time...try the local car boots. I got my Renolds 531 frame with crud transmission / wheels for £25. The frames a beaut..the rest of it got skipped.
Trouble is, i go almost every week, and although you do see a racer or two every month maybe, most of them are cheap nasty frames. Renovating / rebuilding can be moderately expensive, so i wouldnt want to spend a great deal on a crud frame.
Freecycle...trouble is you're fighting with so many other people. ive seen about 5 through ours in the last 3 months, but never got a sniff.

 

[gbb]

Have a look at Friday Ads too. You can search locally online, or pick up the green freebee in you local papershops / garages etc.

 

[Mr Pig]

When I go to the local tip there is always a bile of bikes sitting. I've never blagged one but I know a guy who has got a few good bikes from there. He has seven daughters so needs to keep the cost of the bikes down! ;0)

 

[swee'pea99]

ebay. Homework (google) + patience.

 

[02GF74]

or police - they auction off nclaimed stolen bikes.

 

[Toby_2009]

Right, been to dump, apparently they arent allowed to sell anything any more

keeping an eye on the local paper and free-cycle

will have a look round for any upcoming car boots

any other ideas?

 

[Tel]

Cycle jumbles

 

[Toby_2009]

Cycle jumbles

whats that and where are they?

 

[fossyant]

tada........

http://www.bikejumbles.co.uk/

 

[TheDoctor]

Skips.
Not the prawn cocktail flavour crispy things...

 

[Black Sheep]

Right, been to dump, apparently they arent allowed to sell anything any more

keeping an eye on the local paper and free-cycle

will have a look round for any upcoming car boots

any other ideas?

some of them will accept £10 to be looking the other way / busy while you take something.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Here's a vote for the village jumble sale.

Went to one on the weekend and, although I wasn't looking for yet another bike - sorry Mrs 3BM!, couldn't resist a lovely 80s Raleigh Clubman. Reynolds 531, Brooks saddle, Campag front/rear mech, look like brand new Schwalbe puncture proof tyres. All it needs is some new handlebar tape and a clean. £20 - bargain!!