What to do with the new parts on an old bike I want to dump? Three years ago I bought a second hand bike, which I used for cycling on average 10 miles a day (mostly commuting). It turned out to have many problems, so over time I replaced many of the parts on it with new stuff: the saddle, seat post, back wheel, tires, crank and back sprocket are all new. Two weeks ago the frame snapped, and given all the problems I've had, I just bought a new bicycle altogether (yay!)

So what should I do with the old bike?!

I want to dump it, but I'm reluctant to throw out all the new gear on it. Unfortunately only the seat post and saddle are compatible with my new bike. I was thinking that maybe I could look around for a cheap frame and use it to make a decent back up bike - but presumably the chances of me finding a cheap frame that's compatible with the wheels and crank and brakes is close to 0?

I live in New York City, so storage space is also a factor...!
Dumping is possible, but dump it somewhere useful rather than into a landfill.

I suggest a bicycle cooperative, who will use your parts to refurb other bikes, or if the parts are completely unserviceable then they will separate and recycle the different metals

A quick google returns these coops in New York, in no order:


http://times-up.org/bike-co-op
https://cargobikecollective.wordpress.com
http://bikecoop.nyc
https://www.bike.nyc/recycleabicycle/


These are not retail shops, instead they are workspaces or groups where riders work on their own or donation bikes.  The coops may be attached to a shop but are separate entities.

Different coops have different "eligibility" parameters for assistance, so it may be worth reading their websites before selecting one.

I know of one coop that limited their "zone" to 5 square kilometres (a city of ~100 square km)  and excluded assisting anyone who owned a car.

Another thought is that a donation to a registered charity may have tax benefits for you.