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  1. #1
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    If you don't think your bike is nice enough...

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    Johan Bruyneel is in Zambia right now with World Bicycle Relief. He just posted a few photos on versus.com, with this comment: "A few pics from Zambia. U can c that normal bikes don't last long here. Special World Bicycle Relief bikes r needed."

    http://bit.ly/cqyO5S

    Note the second photo in particular. Makes you realize that the crappiest bike you've ever ridden is actually pretty darn good.

    - Gray 2010 carbon WSD road bike, Rivet Independence saddle
    - Red hardtail 26" aluminum mountain bike, Bontrager Evoke WSD saddle
    - Royal blue 2018 aluminum gravel bike, Rivet Pearl saddle

    Gone but not forgotten:
    - Silver 2003 aluminum road bike
    - Two awesome worn out Juliana saddles

  2. #2
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    I am a huge fan of what they are doing. I have one of their water bottles and think it is great what they are trying to do for people who maybe don't have any reliable form of transport. Bikes are so good for your independence, you know?
    ***proud Hoosier, statistics nerd, and mom to a headstrong toddler***
    ****one car family and loving it!****

    Owned by:
    Le Monstre Vert - 2013 Surly Cross-check
    Chessie, Scottish Terrier
    Bonzai, Catahoula Leopard Dog

  3. #3
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    Apr 2008
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    Quote Originally Posted by ny biker View Post
    Makes you realize that the crappiest bike you've ever ridden is actually pretty darn good.
    Yes, that was good food for thought.
    How to put things back into perspective, in this Season of the year right after Interbike when many of us are entertaining the idea of some new component or perhaps a new bike.
    How the same object may have such a different impact. A new bike for us is indeed a small change in the big scheme of things - looks better, it's a nice extra in our garage, shaves a few seconds in the next race maybe. A new bike for them could mean access to resources, education, health care - and be a life changing opportunity.
    E.'s website: www.earchphoto.com

    2005 Bianchi 928C L'Una RC
    2010 BMC SLX01 racemaster
    2008 BMC TT03 Time Machine
    Campy Record and SSM Aspide naked carbon on all bikes

  4. #4
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    I just wanted to say, I am also a huge fan of what they're doing.

  5. #5
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    The last pic said it all. This certainly is a wonderful thing they are doing.
    2012 Specialized Amira S-Works
    2012 Vita Elite
    2011 Specialized Dolce Elite (raffle prize) - Riva Road 155
    Ralaigh Tara Mtn Bike

 

 

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