I recently stopped by the Michigan State University (MSU) Surplus Store and had to take a couple of photos (above and below) of the many forlorn bicycles that are caught in what appears to be best described as “quasi-velo purgatory” – somewhere in between new ownership nirvana and being recycled for scrap metal and parts. With more than 25,000 bicycles tooling about campus in a given school year, many are unceremoniously abandoned by their owners only to be gathered and garnered by the school for resale and/or recycling. It is actually quite a sad sight to see, as some of these rusting metallic skeletons were once quite nice steeds.
So, if you are looking for an inexpensive second bike, a unique gift idea, pieces and parts, or a fixer-upper, consider stopping by the MSU Surplus Store (or at a college campus surplus store near you) and nurture a forlorn velo back from perdition to its once proud cycle-riding glory.
Fyi – One of my next posts will be of images showing the variety of bike head badges and decals that were observed while at the MSU Surplus Store. Stay tuned!
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