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Second hand bikes, how much, and where?

  • 16-11-2010 1:19am
    #1
    Capt Blackadder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 96 ✭✭


    I'm looking to buy a second hand bike in Galway City. Can anyone reccommend a place to get one please?

    Also, how much should I expect to spend on it?

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Xiney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,085 ✭✭✭Xiney


    I'm selling my bike on account of moving, haven't had a chance to put it up on adverts but I will later

    I paid 125 when I bought it (second hand) but I figure with the recession & needing a quick sale I'd let it go for 80.


  • #3
    muppetkiller
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,200 ✭✭✭muppetkiller


    What kind of money are you willing to spend ?
    I've a racer I paid a grand for and have used about 20 times since I bought it :D Would sell for the 500 Euro range..


  • #4
    Lockstep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,031 ✭✭✭Lockstep


    If you just want a cheap getting-around bike, the Gardaí in Mill Street are a great place. They sell on unclaimed bikes for next to nothing (around €20).

    THe bike shop in the Corn Store sells bikes for around €100.


  • #5
    Boardnashea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 868 ✭✭✭Boardnashea


    Corn store shop is long gone. Best value in On Yer Bike on Prospect Hill off Eyre Square


  • #6
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    http://www.adverts.ie/showcat.php?cat=all&si=galway+bike&sort=1


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  • #7
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,063 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    http://www.adverts.ie/321651/bikes/hybrid-trek-71-fx-price-drop/

    Thats a savage bike for 300 OP, I honestly dont think you'll do any better than that anywhere including up North and its in galway, dont spend 100-200 on a piece of crap, you'll use it a few times then stick it in the shed.


  • #8
    moonflower
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭moonflower


    kickoutthejams wrote: »
    If you just want a cheap getting-around bike, the Gardaí in Mill Street are a great place. They sell on unclaimed bikes for next to nothing (around €20).

    Do they have a set date they sell off the bikes, or can you just go in at any time and see what they have, do you know?


  • #9
    inisboffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,398 ✭✭✭inisboffin


    Ah there used to be a little man by the Crane who sold bikes for sixpence! ;)


  • #10
    Lockstep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,031 ✭✭✭Lockstep


    moonflower wrote: »
    Do they have a set date they sell off the bikes, or can you just go in at any time and see what they have, do you know?


    AFAIK, they have them on set dates, but they're fairly regular.
    You're best bet is to swing into Mill Street and ask what the story is.


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