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Looking for commuter bike, advice please!

  • 16-01-2013 6:35pm
    #1
    Adam
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    Hi all, I'm looking to get a bike for cycling in and out of college in Dublin, however that wonderful keyword "college" explains my predicament - a small budget.

    So knowing nothing about bikes (apart from how to ride them), what can I look at in the circa 200 euro market, including second hand options. I was looking at the hybrids in Halfords, maybe that's sacrilege in the cycling community? :) I looked at adverts too but obviously wouldn't know what's a bargain and what's scrap! Any help would be much appreciated, cheers!

    EDIT: I'm 5'7 in me socks, so smaller frames are for me!


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  • #2
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    Try dublinbikeman.com and rothar.ie.
    Also consider a fixie/single speed. Very low maintenance
    Figure some type of reliable lighting front and back and a lock in to to your budget.
    You should be able to get something half decent, picked up a semi built fixie myself and total cost after fitting new crankset and chain with lights was €190. Lovely bike to cycle.

    Adam wrote: »
    Hi all, I'm looking to get a bike for cycling in and out of college in Dublin, however that wonderful keyword "college" explains my predicament - a small budget.

    So knowing nothing about bikes (apart from how to ride them), what can I look at in the circa 200 euro market, including second hand options. I was looking at the hybrids in Halfords, maybe that's sacrilege in the cycling community? :) I looked at adverts too but obviously wouldn't know what's a bargain and what's scrap! Any help would be much appreciated, cheers!

    EDIT: I'm 5'7 in me socks, so smaller frames are for me!


  • #3
    Adam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,866 ✭✭✭Adam


    Fixie...I know that word from looking at adverts. They tend to be colorful, which I do like! What is the story with single speed, seems like a lot of hard work having no gears?


  • #4
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    If for use around city only, and you pick one with reasonable gear they a joy to cycle.
    The chain, because it isn't made small to fit on a derailleur, is heavier more durable and because in a straight line lasts a long time.
    Try the shops I mentioned and test drive a few.
    I have three bikes, the fixie is by far the cheapest but I was hooked on first spin.
    Enjoy the search

    Adam wrote: »
    Fixie...I know that word from looking at adverts. They tend to be colorful, which I do like! What is the story with single speed, seems like a lot of hard work having no gears?


  • #5
    ezra_pound
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,497 ✭✭✭ezra_pound


    E50 over budget but a good deal:

    http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_892919_langId_-1_categoryId_212377


  • #6
    Adam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,866 ✭✭✭Adam


    ezra_pound wrote: »
    E50 over budget but a good deal:

    http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_892919_langId_-1_categoryId_212377
    One of the very ones I was looking at, it seemed like a good price alright but I was only guessing!


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  • #7
    ezra_pound
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,497 ✭✭✭ezra_pound


    Adam wrote: »
    One of the very ones I was looking at, it seemed like a good price alright but I was only guessing!

    I'm not an expert on bikes but i think this bike was discussed on boards last few weeks as as bargain . Looks like a good buy to me especially if you can get online reduction as well.


  • #8
    route66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,012 ✭✭✭route66


    ezra_pound wrote: »
    I'm not an expert on bikes but i think this bike was discussed on boards last few weeks as as bargain . Looks like a good buy to me especially if you can get online reduction as well.

    It was. In fact, I was in Halfords this evening and saw this bike on display. It's a very decent entry-level bike and great value for the money.

    If you're buying it and are new to cycling, leave room in your budget for a decent lock, lights, helmet, mud guards, pump, lights, clothes, puncture repair kit and some tools (you mightn't need all these).

    You might get something better secondhand but I've just had a quick look in adverts.ie and there isn't anything there that appeals. Good stuff comes up there sometimes - you just have to keep an eye out,


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