What do I do with it?

[Nigel-YZ1]

When I move in with my lovely lady I'm treating myself to a new MTB, and maybe even the long promised carbon roadie. Storage is minimal so the beloved Scott YZ-1 has to go.

I've done over 30,000 miles on it, and it's helped me through a hell of a lot of bad times, and I can't bear the thought of just chucking it in a skip. Languishing for eternity in my Mother's garden shed doesn't seem fair, so what do I do with it?

Any non-heartbreaking suggestions gratefully invited.

 

[Lee_M]

you live in kilnhurst, surely the standard place is the canal :-)

 

[Rob3rt]

Give it to someone who can't afford a bike?

 

[VamP]

Turn it into garden art.

 

[Lanzecki]

+1 for the art

 

[Shut Up Legs]

Give it to someone who can't afford a bike?

+1. Getting someone else to take up cycling has to be one of the most satisfying uses of a bike you no longer need.

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

you live in kilnhurst, surely the standard place is the canal :-)

Lol! The canal is full, it's would end up perched above the water on the roof of a rusting Ford Fiesta! Hmm, there's a thought. I could always see if the mushroom garage at Rotherham wants to put it on top of the Honda Civic on their roof.

The art is a great idea, but the garden isn't big enough where I'm going. I'll see if my lady wants to run her clematis up it

I think Rob3rt's idea is the best. I know someone who can't afford a bike, and could do with getting out of the house a bit.

Thanks for the suggestions

 

[ThinAir]

+1. Getting someone else to take up cycling has to be one of the most satisfying uses of a bike you no longer need.

This. A awesome idea. It's given you 30k miles of enjoyment. Would be a fitting tribute to allow to do the same for someone less fortunate :-)

 

[Summerking]

I Like the idea of using it as a frame for climbing plants, turn the handlebars and remove the outside pedal and you're away . Least the Clematis is.