Was walking home last week, about 9pm. Three houses away from home,. sits a bike leaning against a trash can. It's a nice Schwinn 21 speed. Not a new bike, not top of the line Schwinn, but looks good. I think.. naw.. and walk home. Get home, say to myself, "what the heck?"
I walk over to the neighbor, she's washing dishes so she sees me walking up. She looks , then recognizes me.
Comes to the door: "I'm sorry to bother you, but are you throwing that bike in the trash?"
She: "Yeah, you can have it if ya want it....I got two more in back we don't want anymore.."
Me: Oh gosh! No, I'll just take this one though. And thank you!"
"You bet.." she says, "Say, aren't you the guy who fixes things?"
Hehehe. OK, guilty. I have a '71 VW Super Beetle I am restoring, so maybe she's heard my grinding and cutting. Yeah, maybe..
Anyways, I take it home. The next day, I look it over. The derailleur is shot-like busted wheels broke.. I go to the bike shop, get a low dollar Shimano derailleur, clean up the chain, and bada bing! I got a nice bike for the oldest grandchild for like $20.
Now THAT'S a good deal there...
Most excellent!
Thanks for sharing.