Need a cheap semi decent bike

eet fuk · 28-10-2017 1:01am #1

So bike got nicked today, and I’ll need something to get around until i can save up enough to buy something good.

I know it’s a long shot but can anyone recommend a non sh*t bike for under €200? I don’t mind if it’s a single speed or whatever, it’s mostly for getting about town. I was looking at Martello but I’ve heard they don’t have a great reputation... anyone using one that could advise?

magicbastarder · 28-10-2017 10:32am

at that price, are you considered seconhand?

might be worth popping in to the likes of rothar or the rediscovery centre in ballymun to see what they have in stock. not much use to you if you're not dublin based, though.

eet fuk · 28-10-2017 11:44am

magicbastarder wrote: »

at that price, are you considered seconhand?

might be worth popping in to the likes of rothar or the rediscovery centre in ballymun to see what they have in stock. not much use to you if you're not dublin based, though.

I’m in Dublin alright so I’ll give them a look. Thanks for the tip

benneca1 · 29-10-2017 8:14pm

Try cyclesuperstore they have sh bikes

29-10-2017 8:17pm

http://www.adverts.ie/fixies-singlespeed-bikes/giant-fixie-single-speed/14102836

eet fuk · 30-10-2017 11:19am

glasso wrote: »

http://www.adverts.ie/fixies-singlespeed-bikes/giant-fixie-single-speed/14102836

I had a bike before with the narrow handlebars - found it hard to steer in traffic and the strain on the back of my hands got a bit painful! Although I’m sure it’s easy enough to swap them for normal sized bars.

Mercifully my dad has agreed to let me use his bike for the time being as he doesn’t be on it much in the winter months

It is a fancy one though so I’m looking at getting a Vilano Rampage thru Amazon; a friend in work got one and he said it’s holding up pretty well so far!

fryup · 30-10-2017 11:31am

plenty on adverts and donedeal

AndrewJRenko · 01-11-2017 4:33pm

Try Rothar.Ie for a reconditioned bike

Type 17 · 02-11-2017 7:13pm

What size frame would suit? - I know of a good-quality single speed that's for sale, but you'd need to be at least 6' / 183cm for it to suit.

eet fuk · 02-11-2017 7:42pm

Type 17 wrote: »

What size frame would suit? - I know of a good-quality single speed that's for sale, but you'd need to be at least 6' / 183cm for it to suit.

I'm 185cm so I'd be interested alright. Is it in or near Dublin?

Type 17 · 02-11-2017 7:45pm

eet fuk wrote: »

I'm 185cm so I'd be interested alright. Is it in or near Dublin?

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Need a cheap semi decent bike

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