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cheap second hand commuter

  • 09-10-2014 9:40am
    #1
    sillybilly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I have an expensive racing bike but I'm too scared to park it in dublin for the day, so I'm looking for a cheap second hand commuter that will be less appealing to steal!

    Where are the best places to look? Should I stick with a bike store or try done deal etc.

    Should I be able to get something for 100-150 euro

    Anyone see anything lately?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    QueensGael
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 706 ✭✭✭QueensGael


    If your destination is anywhere near Drury Street, you could consider leaving it in the bike parking area there, with a good lock or locks on it. I use it all the time, never had a problem there

    It's the one opposite Brook's Hotel, scroll to the bottom for details
    http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-roads-and-traffic/getting-around-bicycle


  • #3
    Ole Rodrigo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,013 ✭✭✭Ole Rodrigo


    You could try Bolton Cycles, he has a stock of legitimate second hand bikes. Sound guy too.


  • #4
    Citroen2cv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 ✭✭Citroen2cv


    sillybilly wrote: »
    Hi,

    I have an expensive racing bike but I'm too scared to park it in dublin for the day, so I'm looking for a cheap second hand commuter that will be less appealing to steal!

    Thanks

    Dont be so sure that scumbags wont take an older, less expensive bike either. My ~ 10yr old bike (probably worth 100euro) was stolen earlier this week from Drumcondra. Was chained to a metal rail on a wall, scummers pulled the rail out of the wall.


  • #5
    slap/dash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭slap/dash


    Everyone tries rothar, so who knows what they have. Also little bikes on aughrim st in d7. Paddy is a sound dude and he keeps a couple bikes I think. I've deleted the app, but you'll find them on fb


  • #6
    Crippens1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 200 ✭✭Crippens1


    Give a thought to building your own from second hand parts. There's a lot of very good value to be had on places like Adverts.ie, etc. Look for clearance items in the local stores/online.

    I've been able to build a commuter based on a cheap but very good value mountain bike frame (sunn, aluminium triple-butted), predominantly Shimano parts (mix of deore, SLX, and XT) including hydraulic brakes for about €450.

    As well as good fun it'll hone your mechanics skills no end.


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  • #7
    sillybilly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭sillybilly


    fantastic thanks a million for your replies :)


  • #8
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    Because its much easier to get a cheap MTB frame. I like the idea of building a single speed MTB hack for the shops. A bike with the minimum of gear on it to be messed with and maintained if left in a exposed location. For a commuter though, if going any distance, I'd want gears.


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