WMATA doesn’t want yer bike

[jopamora]

Metro posted this list of abandoned bikes.

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[ShawnoftheDread]

Is this some kind of invitation to take these bikes away? Because I’d gladly pick up that red Cannondale or the Sirrus if I’m not going to get in trouble for it.

[dbb]

The pic from Southern Avenue (pg 23) is pitiful. Just a frame and fork. That is a real rescue bike!

[bobco85]

@jopamora 27175 wrote:

Metro posted this list of abandoned bikes.

It’s kinda sad. I swear, if they did a slideshow of those pics with that Sarah McLachlan song I’d be bawling my eyes out.

It’s also a good reminder to make sure you loop through both wheels and frame when locking your bike!

[ShawnoftheDread]

I like the Mongoose at Potomac that has the seat removed and locked up, but the rear wheel was left free to roam.

[DaveK]

Excuse me, is that your bike?

[ShawnoftheDread]

Anyone bring their bolt cutters or jack to work this morning?

[dbb]

Hoping that when they remove them, that WMATA thinks of Phoenix Bikes. Likely the frames are sound.

[ShawnoftheDread]

@dbb 27202 wrote:

Hoping that when they remove them, that WMATA thinks of Phoenix Bikes. Likely the frames are sound.

More likely the people tasked with removing them will think of craigslist first and the dumpster second.

[Certifried]

Is that one of THE Trek 520’s on page 10? I’ve heard they’re some of the best touring bikes ever made…

[DismalScientist]

@Certifried 27204 wrote:

Is that one of THE Trek 520’s on page 10? I’ve heard they’re some of the best touring bikes ever made…

The 520 is the touring bike that Trek still makes. Back in the ’80s it had Reynolds 501 tubing and lesser components than the 620, which had 531 tubing, and the top-of-the-line 720. It continues today with Reynolds chromalloy tubing and Deore components. The 520 retails new for around $1400 today.

[Brendan von Buckingham]

Interesting that the vintage bikes were the ones most often stripped for parts. (for the most part)

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