geddy1972
Specialized Fan
I have just tried to get a pair of 26 inch wheels from my local tip. They were lying there looking a lonely near the row of unwanted bikes and thought they would be ideal for my commuter.
They weren't in good condition and needed a good clean. The wheels were a little out of true but could be saved.
They had no tyres on them either so when I asked the rather large tip worker sat in his comfy little office if I could take them away his reply was " yes mate but it gonna cost you a tenner .
To Say I was shocked was an under statement !
I replied I'm not paying that and he just shrugged his shoulders.
I put them back and wondered what extortionate amount they would charge fora complete bike.
I wouldn't mind if the money went to the council but i bet it ust goes Inthe workers pockets.
I won't bother trying to rescue bikes and wheels from there in future.
By the way it's the tip in segensworth Hampshire.
What experience has anyone else had with their local tip ?
They weren't in good condition and needed a good clean. The wheels were a little out of true but could be saved.
They had no tyres on them either so when I asked the rather large tip worker sat in his comfy little office if I could take them away his reply was " yes mate but it gonna cost you a tenner .
To Say I was shocked was an under statement !
I replied I'm not paying that and he just shrugged his shoulders.
I put them back and wondered what extortionate amount they would charge fora complete bike.
I wouldn't mind if the money went to the council but i bet it ust goes Inthe workers pockets.
I won't bother trying to rescue bikes and wheels from there in future.
By the way it's the tip in segensworth Hampshire.
What experience has anyone else had with their local tip ?
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