Prep bikes fro repair or salvage

Prep bikes for repair or salvage (A)
Description

This is for processing the recent bike donations that are gathered in the Southeast corner of the building (by the book library, to the right when looking out the front (riverside) door.

First, pump the tires, so the bike will be easier to handle and store. Don't worry if they don't hold air, and be careful of blowouts.

Then evaluate the frame and remove, grease and replace the seatpost and replace with ~6" exposed (so we can clamp it in the workstand. Then remove, grease and replace the stem at the minimum insertion marks (ask if you don't know the easiest way to do this).

If it passed those tests it is probably worth working on, so oil the chain to prevent it rusting in storage (don't bother if it is already orange and stiff).

Measure the bike in centimeters from the center of the crank to center of the top tube at the seat tube, and write the size on a paper strip, followed by a slash, and the top tube length, from the center of the seat tube to the center of the head tube. (e.g. 55/57). Next write the serial number on the paper (ask for where this might be found).

Staple the strip around the handlebar near the stem, and put the tagged bikes in the LSR. Return all supplies where they came from, and all tools to the person who gave them to you, and show them any bikes you are not sure of when finished.

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