Re: What to do with a worn out bike




"Carla A-G" <khsgrl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Micheal Artindale" <micheal.artindale@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > On the weekend, i will be replacing an old wornout bike.
> >
> > What do I do with the one that i am replacing it with?
> >
> > ... there are lakes and swamps around that I could "leave it" in.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Micheal
>
> Don't dump it into a body of water. A bicycle has all sorts grease, oil,
> paint, etc. that will pollute the body of water.

I wasnt planning on it, it was sarcasm

> Donate it to a local
> charity or give it to a bike shop and ask if they can do something with it
> or give it to someone who can fix it up and use it or leave it leaning
> against a wall in the busy part of town (someone will eventually wind up
> taking it). Just don't pollute our water more than it already is.

This area's crime is not high enough for that to happen, and the bike is
worthless

>
> - CA-G
>
> Can-Am Girls Kick Ass!
>
>


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