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Definitely worth getting back on the road. If you'd enjoy it, then by all means re-hab it. If not, you could probably get something for it (no idea how much), or donate it to some place that gives bikes to those who cannot afford them.
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07-05-2008, 04:47 PM #1
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What to do with an old bike?
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I have a circa 1994 Univega Activa hybrid 21-speed sitting in the garage. I used it to commute a few years ago, and since then, it's been sitting either in storage or in the garage.
It is the Country version:
http://www.bikepedia.com/Quickbike/B...ntry&Type=bike
And kinda looks like this:
http://www.teamkarim.com/bikes/used/.../602107-01.jpg
So what do I do with it? Is it worth anything to sell? Is it worth rehabbing and using as an "around the town" bike?
It's sorta sad looking just sitting there!Last edited by berkeley; 07-05-2008 at 04:51 PM.
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07-05-2008, 04:54 PM #2
In through the out door..
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07-05-2008, 04:59 PM #3
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Yeah, there have been quite a few times I've wanted to run errands or go to the gym via bike, but haven't wanted to leave my current bike outside... it's already set up with fenders and a rack, too.
Hmmm.
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07-05-2008, 05:42 PM #4
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Sounds like it's time to fix up that old bike and make it your utility bike!
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07-05-2008, 05:53 PM #5
In through the out door..
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Ditto - I've thought about getting a bike I wouldn't worry so much about (2 locks is a bit much sometimes)... Originally Posted by Jolt
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07-06-2008, 06:33 AM #6
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there are some charities around, you can donate it
some bikes get sent to africa
we have www.bicycles-for-humanity.org
holding donation days around here..."The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it."-Moliere
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07-06-2008, 10:35 AM #7
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It's good to have a utility bike or two!
More bikes, more better!
And if you feel like donating it, here's a nice juicy list: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=24656"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
