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I have my parents' "matched his&hers" Centurion racing bikes that I feel would be a shame to just throw in a dumpster, but I've no idea how to find people who would appreciate them.

So my primary question here is: d'you think these are at all worth keeping? I'm not interested in cash, merely avoiding waste.

Secondary, how do I find a community? Is this it?

They're Centurion bikes, with a sticker near the crank saying "Infinity cr-mo double tapered butted tubing". Silly me took the pic from the wrong side, sorry - Front and rear derailleurs are stamped "Suntour Cyclone 7000", it's a 2*6 arrangement. The levers are on the frame and go clicky-click when shifting.

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[โ€“] grue@lemmy.world 38 points 1 week ago (5 children)

Why the Hell would you throw out an '80s bike?! They're pretty much still just as good as a 2026 steel-framed one!

[โ€“] noughtnaut@lemmy.world 11 points 1 week ago (3 children)

That's the thing, I don't. ๐Ÿ™ƒ But I don't ride mine any more, and my mum really should stop (she's 85). ๐Ÿ˜…

[โ€“] Czechmate@pawb.social 15 points 1 week ago

It so hard to get my parents in there 60s to work out and take care of them selves. If she is riding her bike and enjoying it at 85 encourage her it keep her healthier and happy longer

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