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Old 07-28-22, 09:47 AM
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This is from The Guardian.
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Hmmm, get those magnet fishermen on the case.
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I have some Zeus hubs and derailleurs that were dredged out of a canal in Amsterdam. The frame was beyond redemption, but the hubs and derailleurs cleaned up nicely. I'm still using them; had them on a ride just this morning, in fact.
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Points for carbon fiber!
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The exact reason recycling vintage bikes is awesome...
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I'll take a lovely sofa, love seat, AND chair.....AND A BIKE!
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