How do i claim a presumed abandoned bicycle l in Dublin city

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I have seen an old bicycle that I would like to restore looking abandoned while locked to a post in an un-useable state. Does anybody know how I can claim this bike?
This is my first post.

Thanks in advance.

endacl

You don’t. It belongs to somebody else.

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Thanks for the reply.
Ok, so it is abandoned in City Centre. I Feel it has been abandoned. there is a shabby chain on it. I would even buy it from the owner if could be found. I have seen it there for a while, has not moved. and has a broken derailleur, bent dropout not usable condition.
if it is abandoned is there a way that I could legally claim it. its on a public place.

Fake Scores

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Thanks for the reply.
Ok, so it is abandoned in City Centre. I Feel it has been abandoned. there is a shabby chain on it. I would even buy it from the owner if could be found. I have seen it there for a while, has not moved. and has a broken derailleur, bent dropout not usable condition.
if it is abandoned is there a way that I could legally claim it. its on a public place.

You could take it for safe keeping and then restore it for the benefit of the owner. Put an ad in a newspaper to help reunite owner and bike.

Be aware it could be construed badly if you're caught beside the bike with a pair of snips.

JustAThought

Fake Scores wrote: »

You could take it for safe keeping and then restore it for the benefit of the owner. Put an ad in a newspaper to help reunite owner and bike.

Be aware it could be construed badly if you're caught beside the bike with a pair of snips.

You can’t just steal something you see often, no matter how much you fancy it. Peoples moral values are in the toilet these days. Get a grip OP.

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Hahahahahaha
Yep! I hear ya.
However, is there a way to claim it? I know the Dublin city counsel have a system for eventually removing them and holding them for a few weeks then either destroying them or giving them to some place if the owner does not claim the bike.

Does anybody know of a legal way to claim it before it goes to waist.

sheesh

bikes were abandoned near my house I called the guards they said to bring them down they said I could claim them after a year and a day had passed

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sheesh wrote: »

bikes were abandoned near my house I called the guards they said to bring them down they said I could claim them after a year and a day had passed

Thanks for that, I will contact the Garda station so, I have no problem waiting a year to get it.

elperello

There are lot's of decrepit bikes around, what's so special about this one?

Have a look at Adverts and you will probably pick up something suitable for very little money and no complication re. ownership.

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elperello wrote: »

There are lot's of decrepit bikes around, what's so special about this one?

Have a look at Adverts and you will probably pick up something suitable for very little money and no complication re. ownership.

The age, style, eara. I would consider it a classic. it would be worth the hassle. none of these on advert!

elperello

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The age, style, eara. I would consider it a classic. it would be worth the hassle. none of these on advert!

I've seen some lovely restoration jobs on classic bicycles.

A well worthwhile project, you could try a want ad.