Buying a (custom) bike in Dublin

C.J.

Hi all

I want to but a new bike, under the bike to work scheme and I want something a little different

I'd like something like a single-speed 'style' bike, simple lines etc. but with a 3 or 5 speed hub. This can be fitted afterwards if possible as a customisation.

Does anyone know of any bike shops in the Dublin area that would sort me out in this respect?

Thanks!
Ciaran

OldBean

A good few shops are stocking Pashley's. The Guvnor, Countryman or Speed 5 could be up your alley. They are rather pricey though.

If you wanted something a little bit cheaper and didn't mind not using the BTW scheme, there's a chap on Adverts selling restored old frames that might appeal. He seems to be pretty handy with chopping and changing parts too (No connection to him other than a friend of mine purchased a bike and I was tempted) His Adverts profile is here - http://www.adverts.ie/member/598105

Lumen

http://www.beecycles.net/

Dara posts here sometimes. He's unreasonably passionate about Sturmey Archer and builds excellent wheels.

nak

Lumen wrote: »

http://www.beecycles.net/

Dara posts here sometimes. He's unreasonably passionate about Sturmey Archer and builds excellent wheels.

Has he moved? Shop has been closed last few times I've been past.

happytramp

nak wrote: »

Has he moved? Shop has been closed last few times I've been past.

Nope. I was in with him earlier. He made me coffee..... or I should say, offered to make it and then told me to make it myself.

C.J.

Yeah the Pashley Countryman is amazing looking, but waaay too pricy.

Also been told to check out http://thebikeinstitute.ie/

Thanks for all the reply.