2018-12-06 Joovy Scooter X2

Grabbed by a friend for us, A Joovy Scooter X2 double stroller, we think. We have only seen it in dark so far, as the picture suggests, but we will inspect and clean as needed.

2018-11-17 Miele Silver Moon

A rather nice Miele Silver Moon vacuum with big powered head. Works fine when plugged in, missing the attachments. Already allocated, we think, to a friend who has need of one.

2018-10-13 Winter Tires

A set of 235 55R18 Dunlop Wintermaxxx tires in very good condition. These will be offered around all friends to see if anybody can use them. If not, we will introduce ourselves to somebody who can using the list of craig.

2018-10-13 Skuut Laufrad

A nice little Skuut like-a-bike thingy. Already dropped off with a friend so he can get started with his number one offspring soon.

2018-10-13 Raleigh Grand Prix

Raleigh Grand Prix mixte frame road bike. Rellay spiffy machine this, needs a good tuneup and go over but this is a classic.

2018-10-13 Kelty Kids Rucksack

Another Kelty Kids rucksack. Use for carrying one's small offspring around. This is a pretty nice ones, super luxury etc.

2018-10-13 Graco frame

A Graco stroller frame from the quick connect or whatever they call that system. Funcion and useful, somebody will want it.

2018-10-13 Go-Glider

Random Go-Glider like-a-bike. Perfect condition, never really used. We will find a home for this at some point.

2018-10-13 Gary Fisher Mamba

A Gary Fisher Mamba mountain bike in very good condition, having been long neglected in a dry place. Air in the tires, hose off the dust and it is pretty nice already.

Random thought, who wants to sit on something named after a quite venomous snake? Or it is relevent that a thing named like a snake gets put between one's legs? Marketing is weird.

2018-10-13 Diamond Back Sorrento

A Diamond Back Sorrento mountain bike, older, not super high end and slightly beat up. It will clean up to be a very functional ride for somebody.

2018-10-13 Bianchi Hybrid

This Bianchi Avenue hybrid has seen better days. We will give it a good check over and probably build it back up with new tires and seat and substantiable tuneup. A friend needs a bike and this will suit, once back in good shape.

This bike was suffering from numerous ailments, here is the list of problems and fixes:

• Both quick releases installed by somebody who does not know how a quick release works. Easily corrected and oil applied for good measure.
• Seat top missing. Replaced with used seat from spares, even a Bianchi.
• Both tires had rotted gumwalls, replacements from used stock applied.
• Rear shifter cable frayed and trash, brand new one applied.
• Front shifter seized, worked free with penetrant oil, existing cable reused.
• Front brake rusted up on the fittings. Replacement arms from used stock applied with new noodle and cable.
• Rear brake seized, freed up, lubricated and new cable applied.
• Pedals stiff, freed up with oil and working.
• Entire bottom of frame was crusted with mud, hosepipe and then oil all round.
• Chain is rusty crusty. We may clean it and reinstall or put on a new one.
• Kickstand angled to hit the wheel when raised, loosen, adjust, tighten, oil.

The satisfaction gained from making this bike work with minimal expenditure of money was significant. The expenditure of time was not minimal, but also worth it.