I know this used to be a thing: Are there any builds in the works for less fortunate individuals? If so, I'd like to contribute to the cause. I don't have many spare parts, but I'm more than willing to make a donation.
Christmas/Charity Bike Build?
- Thread starter Poops McDougal
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Thanks, @jdcamb !
With a baby coming in early December, I hadn't planned on doing any of the building/logistics/etc., but rather donating to the cause. I'm willing to do it though, time permitting.
I guess the first step is identifying the destination for the build. I've never done this before, so I think I'll reach out to the LBS's and local bicycling groups to see if there are any worthwhile bicycle-related charities around here.
With a baby coming in early December, I hadn't planned on doing any of the building/logistics/etc., but rather donating to the cause. I'm willing to do it though, time permitting.
I guess the first step is identifying the destination for the build. I've never done this before, so I think I'll reach out to the LBS's and local bicycling groups to see if there are any worthwhile bicycle-related charities around here.
I would be happy to donate to this, unfortunately since we're on the road, all of my bike parts/tools/etc. are in storage and I won't get there before Christmas, so I can't actually help with the build.
So... I support this initiative, but we need to find someone who's willing to take on the logistics.
Poor stinkyboy. He was a tormented guy who said a lot of nasty shit on here, but he loved the santa bike project. RIP.
So... I support this initiative, but we need to find someone who's willing to take on the logistics.
Poor stinkyboy. He was a tormented guy who said a lot of nasty shit on here, but he loved the santa bike project. RIP.
Reached out to a local cycling club, and they directed me to a few charities. They're geared primarily toward monetary or new bike donations, though. I'd really prefer to be able to "see" a donation go to work, but no biggie.
It's become super obvious lately that there's no way I'll have time to do any building this year, so I think I'll make a donation to a local charity unless someone else is available for building/logistics/etc.
It's become super obvious lately that there's no way I'll have time to do any building this year, so I think I'll make a donation to a local charity unless someone else is available for building/logistics/etc.
The Kid I gave the donation bike has been a complete asshole to me. I am not going to give up on the hope that a bike I donate will somehow be enriching in some way to the recipient. if you don't know what grace is. Then you probably don't have any.
Is this the Drunken Ninja thing? I don’t think I was active on the Monkey at that time, but I’m pretty sure I’ve come across some posts about this.
Last year.
I have a near complete bike that is going to be a charity bike locally. Was going to go to a neighborhood kid, but he ended up snagging a great deal on something else on his own. Just waiting until spring to finish it up and find the right kid.
Whatever build comes next, I have:
Several Shimano 24mm outboard bearing BBs
LX and XT triple cranks
Raceface triple 24mm spindle cranks with the granny bosses ground off
9-10spd chainrings of various sizes and sorts
Couple handlebars of various sorts that aren't wide enough for me anymore, or have too much rise to use
A dropper 30.9 post I'm never going to use
A clutch of QR skewers
Couple saddles I don't love
More Time ATAC pedals than I'll ever, ever need (seems unlikely for a charity build but...)
Several Shimano 24mm outboard bearing BBs
LX and XT triple cranks
Raceface triple 24mm spindle cranks with the granny bosses ground off
9-10spd chainrings of various sizes and sorts
Couple handlebars of various sorts that aren't wide enough for me anymore, or have too much rise to use
A dropper 30.9 post I'm never going to use
A clutch of QR skewers
Couple saddles I don't love
More Time ATAC pedals than I'll ever, ever need (seems unlikely for a charity build but...)
Donated bike was donated back into the community. Jass is (16) and using it to get to school so her Moms can sleep before work. She has a 3.1 GPA. Works at Tops a local grocery store. Can fix her own flats now. Wants a fat bike so she can donate it to her sister's son Eric. I am working on a bike for him as we speak. He is 12. almost 6 feet. Plays JV basketball and runs Varsity cross country next year.