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rambo_k9
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 Posted - 07/20/2010 : 15:19:01
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Hey all. Looking for input on bicycles as scrap.... aluminum, steel, what are a majority of bikes made of or does it vary? Also, does the "search" button work on here in the upper left corner of the screen? Try to use it before I ask questions but it doesn't return anything...ever...lol
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wayne1956
Penny Pincher Member
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Posted - 07/20/2010 : 15:47:05
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| I think there is some with aluminum frames. All the ones I have ever scrapped were steel frames, just threw them into the pile, wheels, tires and all. |
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natsb88
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 07/20/2010 : 15:57:21
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Originally posted by rambo_k9
Also, does the "search" button work on here in the upper left corner of the screen? Try to use it before I ask questions but it doesn't return anything...ever...lol
Change the "Search In:" field from "Entire Message" to "Subject Only" and it will run (though the results will be limited to threads that have your search terms in the original thread title). There is too much content for it to search "Entire Message" on this type of hosting environment; it always times out. |
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hobo finds
Penny Hoarding Member
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Posted - 07/20/2010 : 18:36:57
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natsb88 that works great! Thanks for the info! Put in Obama and you get 8 pages of stuff!  |
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NotABigDeal
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 07/20/2010 : 19:43:07
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Originally posted by natsb88
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Originally posted by rambo_k9
Also, does the "search" button work on here in the upper left corner of the screen? Try to use it before I ask questions but it doesn't return anything...ever...lol
Change the "Search In:" field from "Entire Message" to "Subject Only" and it will run (though the results will be limited to threads that have your search terms in the original thread title). There is too much content for it to search "Entire Message" on this type of hosting environment; it always times out.
Correct. That is what I do. Too bad we can't "refine" the search feature.
Deal
p.s. My search is in the upper right corner. Are their other options? I actually have the letters "po" in the upper left.... |
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battlecat
Penny Pincher Member
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Posted - 07/21/2010 : 00:48:43
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Careful with the bikes, Those 70s and 80s frames are in demand for Fixed gear riders, you could most likely get more for them that way.
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wayne1956
Penny Pincher Member
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Posted - 07/21/2010 : 09:08:31
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Careful with the bikes, Those 70s and 80s frames are in demand for Fixed gear riders, you could most likely get more for them that way.
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Have to try to remember that. |
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psi
Penny Collector Member
Canada
399 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2010 : 08:53:20
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Look out for old 3-speed bikes as well, Sturmey Archer and Sachs hubs can be somewhat valuable. The coaster brake/internal gear combination is more uncommon. Banana seats and big handlebars are also sought after by some.
Also, any time you are working with discarded bikes you need to consider that any bike may have been stolen at some point in its history, so checking serial numbers may be a good idea. |
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Flbandit
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
851 Posts |
Posted - 07/24/2010 : 17:30:54
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Are you throwing that out? |
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searching4silver
Penny Pincher Member
111 Posts |
Posted - 07/26/2010 : 07:51:00
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| I have been selling old bikes for years now. I find them in the trash and fix them up so they are workable, not perfect. and then sell them for anywhere between $30 and $200 depending on what they are. i have sold alot of $50 bikes that I have found in the trash fixed up without putting any money into and then sold them at a low price just to get rid of them. |
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misteroman
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 07/26/2010 : 08:00:26
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| Man I have about 15 in the basement that I acquired when I bought the motel. I should look them up |
Buying CU cents!!!! Paying 1.2 unlimited amounts wanted. Can pick up if near Ohio area. |
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Flbandit
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
851 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2010 : 20:43:27
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Are you throwing that out? |
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rambo_k9
Penny Pincher Member
USA
106 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2010 : 21:49:00
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| Over here in Philly where I work, Bike thefts are huge... lots of bikes end up with no wheels and still chained to a pole. Our Public Safety units go out and take the scavaned frames, I'm going to try and get in on them if they throw them out. |
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