tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post8737080902865286272..comments2024-03-28T08:40:23.164-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: Bike Shop TalesGuitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-55519291682873548972022-05-28T20:00:40.770-05:002022-05-28T20:00:40.770-05:00@Derek - We refurbish any bike that (a) is not a &...@Derek - We refurbish any bike that (a) is not a 'mart-bike', with certain exceptions, (b) any mountain, road, youth, or hybrid bike that is from the mid-90's or newer, with certain exceptions, and (b) any bike trailer, tag-a-long, or accessory item (racks, trainers, car racks), as long as they are safe, all the parts are there, and we do not have to put too much into it in terms of new parts.<br /><br />That's a fly-over view of how I assess things, but certain factors come into play such as condition of the item, size, spec of the bike (for instance, a clapped out shock on an otherwise good MTB), and the like. <br /><br />It can be difficult in some cases, but in reality, probably in 95% of cases, the decision is clear. Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-60281818858216770372022-05-28T14:43:33.294-05:002022-05-28T14:43:33.294-05:00Scanning the bikes destined for the scrap heap, I&...Scanning the bikes destined for the scrap heap, I'm curious to know what bikes get reborn and sold... 26" mtn bikes? Bmx or kids bikes? Thanks for contributing to the reduce/ reuse cycle!Derekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07254308067439430293noreply@blogger.com