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What kind of Bike for me?

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  • #32
    Ky Abu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 282 ✭✭Ky Abu


    I suppose its just up to me to decide.. Im adding about 100euro onto the price of whatever bike I buy for the extra bits il need with it.

    I would gladly buy a good second hand Bike if I saw something appealing but nothin so far anyway.

    Iv checked donedeal.ie, adverts.ie, gumtree.ie, ebay.ie And nothin vert interesting...


  • #33
    madrabui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 423 ✭✭madrabui


    Hi KY Abu,

    I guess by the Merida in Jim Caballs that you are based in Tralee.

    If you are not 100% on a new bike, I'd get slick tyres for your mountain bike (if you can lock the suspension) and have a look around. You can alter your present bike just moving the saddle and handlebars.

    Wait a month or three and you'll see a good few for sale after the Ring of Kerry cycle.

    Check out the stickies at the top of the forum for resources - LOTS OF THEM!!!


  • #34
    Ky Abu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 282 ✭✭Ky Abu


    madrabui wrote: »
    Hi KY Abu,

    I guess by the Merida in Jim Caballs that you are based in Tralee.

    If you are not 100% on a new bike, I'd get slick tyres for your mountain bike (if you can lock the suspension) and have a look around. I can't fault the Merida, but I prefer the Giant. Wait a month or three and you'll see a good few for sale after the Ring of Kerry cycle.

    Check out the stickies at the top of the forum for resources - LOTS OF THEM!!!


    Im down in South Kerry actually but went into Jim's yesterday looking. My mountain bike hasnt got a suspension, and from a bit of cycling i did today on a road bike, I think il get used of one quick enough.


  • #35
    madrabui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 423 ✭✭madrabui


    Ky Abu wrote: »
    Im down in South Kerry actually but went into Jim's yesterday looking. My mountain bike hasnt got a suspension, and from a bit of cycling i did today on a road bike, I think il get used of one quick enough.

    I'm south Kerry too. So you've no suspension at all on the mountain bike. I'd by a road bike quickly so to make the most of the long evenings! What about posting a request on the Ring of Kerry facebook page? I know a fair few were going to sell their bikes after the day to upgrade.


  • #36
    Ky Abu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 282 ✭✭Ky Abu


    Madrabui! great idea! Never knew they had a facebook page even. So your South Kerry, which part??


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  • #37
    Ky Abu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 282 ✭✭Ky Abu


    Hey... Im coming towards the end of the search. Howr these for Prices.. Thinking of buying tomorrow, so replies asap please would be great :)

    1. Giant Defy 4 599 euro
    2. Track Pump - 28 euro
    3. Mini Pump - BMP 4C 22 euro
    4. Cycle Computer - BBB or Union 20 euro
    5. Spare Tubes 6 euro
    6. Tyre Levers - BBB 3.50 euro
    7. Saddle Bag - BBB 18 euro
    8. Helmet - Met Cosmo or BBB 40 euro
    9. Gloves - Gel Lined 18 euro
    10. Shorts / Jersey (Team Jerseys' Astana etc and BBB Shorts) 90 euro
    11. Bottle Holder - Aluminium 12 euro

    Total Price - 790 euro.. Good or bad? Im thinking good.


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