Second Chance Bikes

@2CB@urbanists.social
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I want everyone to have a bike so I "rehome" bikes from donors to give to people who can't afford one.
Some I do a major overhaul; some just need air and maybe adjust brakes a bit. All get delivered in good mechanical condition, cleaned up, lubed. See my website linked below for more info. Avatar is cartoon kid on bike. Header is my truck with 4 donated bikes loaded on rear bike rack.
#BikeTooter #BikeRepair #Bikes
#Refugees #Homeless
#SecondChanceBikes
Second Chance Bikeshttps://www.secondchancebikes.org
2CB Donationshttps://www.secondchancebikes.org/donate/donate.html
2CB Wish Listhttps://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2WQM567JKIZJB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_ws_2AcHCbTJFJ52K
Show threadSecond Chance BikesOct 25
@jwz
Don't use Chrome
Second Chance BikesOct 25
Randahl FinkOct 25

Here is the ad which infuriated Trump so much, he does not want to continue trade talks with Canada.

I hope this gets a gazillion views.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pABUi669v3g

Trump ends trade talks with Canada after ‘anti-tariffs’ ad featuring Reagan

YouTube
Show threadSecond Chance BikesOct 25
@GrimmReality
So after you prepare this recipe how exactly do you get laid? I mean, I'm alone in house in town where I don't know anyone except my daughter and her husband so what do I do with the recipe?
Show threadSecond Chance BikesOct 25
@foone
fond memories
I did the stress analysis of the custom railcar to carry space shuttle solid rocket booster engines using that puppy and a 30 baud phone line to a CDC mainframe.
Show threadSecond Chance BikesAug 16
Tires are enroute. THANKS!
Second Chance BikesAug 16
I have been quiet of late, but I have been getting, fixing, and distributing bikes, using existing parts inventory. The donations have improved in quality; I have gotten more selective about what I will accept to refurbish. Just not enough time! I have had these two little girls' bikes in the garage for ages, ready to deliver except for cleanup. Both have threadbare tires.
If you are inclined to help I have put a tire pair for each on the wishlist:
http://a.co/b5iG3jv
#bikes
#refugees
Second Chance BikesJan 2, 2025
Riding Amtrak across New Mexico headed to Tucson. This stretch of track parallels Interstate highway. Just did a quick spot count. I can see 20 18-wheelers on the highway, each with Its own fuel gulping diesel engine. Thats just the ones in sight this minute. I was involved in the creation of TOFC/COFC 55 frigging years ago. Trucking industry and oil industry fought it tooth and nail. Should have become THE standard long haul means decades ago.COFC is prevalent but only due to container ships
Show threadSecond Chance BikesDec 26, 2024
Been out of pocket for a while. I did get one of those 3 fixed and returned, then went into an unplanned shutdown. Many other responsibilities. But yesterday I finished the other two, plus a donation I received 2 weeks ago, plus one of two tiny tot bikes I got Monday (photo). Unfortunately, the places I will give them to are closed until Jan 6.
Show threadSecond Chance BikesDec 2, 2024

Picked up the three today. All look good. mechanically 100%, two 26" adult, one 24" youth.The 24 needed a rear tire and tube. I had a salvaged wheel with both behind the repair stand. I removed wheel,tire while my helper* got the replacement off its rim. Mounted, inflated. So all 3 have good rubber. All could use brake tuning, lube moving parts.

*Such a delightful kid. Helped load and unload, handed me tools. She asked to come, just wanted to get away for a while.
#refugees #Bicycle

Second Chance BikesNov 30, 2024
My garage cleanup is almost done. With only 4 bikes awaiting refurbishing I have space to get to the shelves to triage 7 years accumulation of salvaged parts. One trip to metal recycling away from sanity!
Oops! Just got a call Prairie Path Cycles has 3 trade in bikes for me.
Goal: 5 by Christmas! #Bikes #bicycle #refugees