MTB for a soldier

**SouthernBelle** · 10-19-2007, 06:25 AM

There is a soldier in Iraq who is looking for a mountain bike to ride around "in the walls" He is 5'6". He used to race back in the 90s.

Anybody have anything?

**mimitabby** · 10-19-2007, 06:29 AM

what does "in the walls" mean?

**SouthernBelle** · 10-19-2007, 06:50 AM

On post. Within the protection of the walls.

Not too safe to ride through downtown Bagdad.

**mimitabby** · 10-19-2007, 06:51 AM

sounds to me like there are lots of bikes he could get on Craig's list; when I put a "want" ad in a while back for a coworker, cheaper MTB's were available. I imagine the cost would be shipping!

good luck

**SouthernBelle** · 10-19-2007, 06:54 AM

I'm planning on covering shipping. I suspect he is trying to buy one. But I don't see any reason to let that happen if I can avoid it.

**Trek420** · 10-19-2007, 09:43 AM

Do you have his military adress? Shipping it to Iraq does not save him time or money and costs you much more. It's plopped onto the same plane or rowboat over, gets there the same time. So troops have a "local" stateside address, with zip code and all. Ship it there and notify him it's on the way.

I bet you could post to local Craigs and get a bike donated

And tell him I wish him safe rides and hope he rides home soon

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