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Ok I have a 1998 Haro Zi BMX bike. It's only rusted on the chain and breaks need replacement. I should sell it, but quicker cash would be better.

It has a steel frame (non-stainless), cromoly fork and other parts,etc.

Will scrap yards in general take cromoly and if so, as what?

Also what would you guestimate I'd get if I stripped it to scrap? Just want to see of I should wait it out.



Although it would make picking up cans in the neighborhood easier, I just don't feel a BMX is big enough when I end up with 2 full bags 3+ miles away from my apartment.

Just want some general opinions on the subject. The wheels are stainless but most isn't, what I call magnetic friendly (aka ferrous or non-ferrous)

I wouldn't scrap it. It's only gonna be $15-20 scrapped but a few hundred if you sell it. If you don't absolutely need the cash, I'd put an ad on craigslist.

Originally Posted by Evan_O

Ok I have a 1998 Haro Zi BMX bike. It's only rusted on the chain and breaks need replacement. I should sell it, but quicker cash would be better.

It has a steel frame (non-stainless), cromoly fork and other parts,etc.

Will scrap yards in general take cromoly and if so, as what?

They'll take it as Light Iron - about 0.10/lb

Also what would you guestimate I'd get if I stripped it to scrap? Just want to see of I should wait it out.

about 0.10/lb

Although it would make picking up cans in the neighborhood easier, I just don't feel a BMX is big enough when I end up with 2 full bags 3+ miles away from my apartment.

Just want some general opinions on the subject. The wheels are stainless but most isn't, what I call magnetic friendly (aka ferrous or non-ferrous)

I get a lot of bicycle frames and wheels. The spokes are probably steel and the rims may be aluminum. A lot of frames are aluminum with iron parts ( connections, etc). I just throw them in as Irony Aluminum for 0.18/lb. Like Scrap man said - you'd do a lot better selling it as a whole bike. Stick it on CL and might be gone by tomorrow anyway.