Look at What I Found Today...

[mtbdarby]

It's spring cleaning time in this area and I found this poor thing kicked to the curb. So I pulled over and started putting it in the vehicle and my son tells me we can't steal it:D I explained it was a rescue:p

Anyway, it needs new tires, tape and a tune up but it's too big for me. Looks like a steel frame circa 1980's and it even has a bike powered light! I'm guessing the frame size is around a 56 cm but I'm not certain. And it's a double - I don't see too many of those, lol. Here it is:

[mayanorange]

aw, I had his sister (step through frame) when I was little! Same color and everything. Glad you saved him!

[Tri Girl]

Looks like a nice bike if he'll get some lovin'. :)
Great job on the rescue! Even if you fix it up and donate it to a shelter or something, it'll be nice to know that he'll be of use again to someone. :)

[Biciclista]

good find!

[madscot13]

oh yeah that looks like a lot of fun. I'm sure someone you know could use it.

[mtbdarby]

Yeah - it found a home! I went to pick up a mirror from the lbs I ordered and one of the wrenches is a college student. He is trying to start up a cycling club at the local community college and they're looking for bikes. I couldn't think of leaving it in better hands - and it fit him perfectly!

That's the best good deed I've done in a while and I feel good:p Of course, I made him promise to show me when he's all done fixing him up. Hopefully I can post a follow up picture.

[sgtiger]

mtbdarby, good on you for rescuing that bike and finding it a good home. It's already a cool bike, but with some work it'll be lovely.

[Christopher]

nice one Darby! It looks to have quite good brakes & alloy rims, not a bad quality bike at all & perhaps won't need much work to make it fully rideable.

[Tri Girl]

It went to a wrench, no less. Perfect! :) Glad to know someone will put it to good use and enjoy it as much as it's meant to be enjoyed!

[sundial]

That's neat! The bike compliments your Rusty. :) Good for you for being a good Samaritan to the bike.

[mtbdarby]

Sundial - Rusty got to go to 1st grade today for show and tell:p. He was a big hit and did fantastic - I was very proud of him. Of course, Zeus had to go to. I couldn't leave big brother out of all that attention, lol.