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Advice on buying cycling gear needed

  • 21-01-2012 12:29pm
    #1
    Love_the_Void
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭


    I'm getting into cycling and wondering if anyone can recommend where to buy good value gear, either in Dublin city centre or online. I need to buy a helmet, illuminous jacket, gel saddle and bike lock and removable bike lights.
    Any advice appreciated. I havent cycled since the stabilisers cames off that many years ago, thanks.


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  • #2
    meercat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,828 ✭✭✭meercat


    hi love the void
    welcome to boards
    im a newbie to cycling too
    you could try the cycling adverts here
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1205
    but my advice is to go to your local bike shop
    you will pay more,but the advice and help you receive will be invaluable
    you may also get information on local cycle groups that go for regular spins too
    good luck


  • #3
    Darkglasses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,526 ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    Helmets and jackets frequently come up on the adverts forum here, just keep an eye out every few days. Bike locks and lights don't vary hugely in price, Mcdonald's on Wexford street is a quite good shop for that stuff in my opinion. If by any chance you're a TCD student, the SU shop there will be selling discounted kryptonite locks for students shortly. Are you sure you need a gel saddle? There's a pretty good chance you'll get used to what you've got!


  • #4
    Darkglasses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,526 ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    Oh, and welcome to the cycling board!


  • #5
    alexanderomahon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 601 ✭✭✭alexanderomahon


    Keep an eye on Aldi and Lidl. I got some grand cheap stuff from them. Jackets, base layers etc. If you stay on here you;ll here when they are for sale and also what stuff to buy.


  • #6
    Love_the_Void
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭Love_the_Void


    Thanks for the helpful replies. I would like to join a cycle group so good to know where I can find out about this, thanks Meercat. Unfortunately not a student anymore Darkglasses, but you're probably right about the gel saddle-I'll see how it goes :)


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  • #7
    cdaly_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    But whatever else you do, get a good heavy D-lock and learn how to lock your bike properly. None of the other locks will do as your primary lock...


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