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Looking for a second hand bike to cycle to work

  • 24-04-2013 1:15pm
    #1
    Cyrus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,475 ✭✭✭✭


    No idea where to start i have never cycled much, i need a decent bike to do a 7k each way trip to work along the n11.

    What should i be looking for, what should i look to pay for a second hand bike and what extras do i need? helmet obviously, what else


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  • #2
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,412 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    You could check out the Garda bikes auction. There's a link in the stolen bikes thread.


  • #3
    bogmanfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,709 ✭✭✭bogmanfan


    Either a hybrid or a road bike would be fine for this. A hybrid will have a more upright riding position, which some prefer for cycling in traffic. A road bike will be lighter, and quicker. One serious consideration is where will the bike be left at work and at home. If you can't keep it in a secure area then avoid buying anything too flashy or you won't have it for long.
    If it were me, I would buy a second-hand hybrid, something like a Trek 7.2 and see how you get on. You can easily upgrade to a better hybrid or a road bike if you get the bug. The main extra I would recommend is a luggage rack and panniers. Very cheap in Aldi/Lidl and make cycling to work much more comfortable than carrying a backpack.
    I started cycling to work a couple of years ago on a Trek hybrid. Now have 2 road bikes, and a large collection of lycra clothing :eek: It's a slippery slope...


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


    Get a single speed/fixie for 200-300.

    Trouble free, basic and not as attractive to thiefs.

    Adverts full of them.

    Just pick the right gear!

    Cyrus wrote: »
    No idea where to start i have never cycled much, i need a decent bike to do a 7k each way trip to work along the n11.

    What should i be looking for, what should i look to pay for a second hand bike and what extras do i need? helmet obviously, what else


  • #5
    12 sprocket
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 382 ✭✭12 sprocket


    Try Mc Cormack Cycles in Dorset Street. Dublin 1 Just around the corner from Gardiner Street, they usually have a good selection of suitable bikes for commuting.


  • #6
    petethedrummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    endacl wrote: »
    You could check out the Garda bikes auction. There's a link in the stolen bikes thread.
    They are usually rubbish bikes.


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  • #7
    route66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,012 ✭✭✭route66


    Cyrus wrote: »
    No idea where to start i have never cycled much, i need a decent bike to do a 7k each way trip to work along the n11.

    What should i be looking for, what should i look to pay for a second hand bike and what extras do i need? helmet obviously, what else

    Gears are always handy and I'd recommend you start off with a Hybrid. Maybe something like this: link ?


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