What's your take on rusty/forgotten bikes and the parts harvest thereof

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03-15-23, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cyccommute

If it is any consolation, I did make a substantial donation to my local co-op each time I harvested a bike.

This is a very good thing! Not only are you reusing otherwise discarded parts, you are also helping out the community! Kudos!

04-04-23, 05:46 AM

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Heard this Hidden Brain story on NPR over the weekend. Thought it needed exposure here since it's on topic, and when did you last hear a bike story on the radio?

https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/how-to-make-amends/