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Brompton fold up bike-Budget €1000

  • 04-09-2018 4:59pm
    #1
    billyhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,266 ✭✭✭✭


    I am going to see if I can get one of these on the BTW scheme. I was wondering would anyone know if a retailer in Dublin sells them for around my budget of €1000?


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  • #2
    Cetyl Palmitate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 605 ✭✭✭Cetyl Palmitate


    billyhead wrote: »
    I am going to see if I can get one of these on the BTW scheme. I was wondering would anyone know if a retailer in Dublin sells them for around my budget of €1000?

    http://www.adverts.ie/15916135

    Consider second hand?


  • #3
    TheBlaaMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,472 ✭✭✭TheBlaaMan


    billyhead wrote: »
    I am going to see if I can get one of these on the BTW scheme. I was wondering would anyone know if a retailer in Dublin sells them for around my budget of €1000?

    You shuold be able to get the Brompton S-Type 2speed from CSS for under €1000 with a BTW.......with a bit of persuasion.

    https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=121716

    You need to find another €300 to get the next cheapest, the M-Type 6speed


  • #4
    billyhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,266 ✭✭✭✭billyhead


    Cetyl Palmitate wrote: »
    http://www.adverts.ie/15916135

    Consider second hand?

    Wont be able to use the BTW scheme on adverts


  • #5
    what_traffic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,182 ✭✭✭what_traffic


    billyhead wrote: »
    I am going to see if I can get one of these on the BTW scheme. I was wondering would anyone know if a retailer in Dublin sells them for around my budget of €1000?

    No (Dublin or rest of Ireland)- you will need to go over that budget or else go second hand.


  • #6
    what_traffic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,182 ✭✭✭what_traffic


    Cetyl Palmitate wrote: »
    http://www.adverts.ie/15916135

    Consider second hand?

    It is a bit pricey? Asking for €850 considering it is 2002 is a bit cheeky (looks in great nick though).


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  • #7
    Cetyl Palmitate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 605 ✭✭✭Cetyl Palmitate


    what_traffic wrote: »
    It is a bit pricey? Asking for €850 considering it is 2002 is a bit cheeky (looks in great nick though).

    Bit frothy alright!

    In saying that there is no reason they shouldn't hold their value once maintained well.


  • #8
    tomasrojo
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    TheBlaaMan wrote: »
    You shuold be able to get the Brompton S-Type 2speed from CSS for under €1000 with a BTW.......with a bit of persuasion.

    https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=121716

    You need to find another €300 to get the next cheapest, the M-Type 6speed

    Why isn't the 3-speed cheaper than the 6-speed? The 6-speed has hub gears and a derailleur, while the 3-speed only has the hub gears.


  • #9
    Miklos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 985 ✭✭✭Miklos


    Hollingsworth up in Stillorgan/Kilmacud do them and offer BTW. Been thinking about it myself.


  • #10
    what_traffic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,182 ✭✭✭what_traffic


    TheBlaaMan wrote: »
    You shuold be able to get the Brompton S-Type 2speed from CSS for under €1000 with a BTW.......with a bit of persuasion.

    https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=121716

    You need to find another €300 to get the next cheapest, the M-Type 6speed
    Lime Green would not be the best seller I'd say.
    With a decent trade in ya might get the higher spec M-Type 6speed for €1,000


  • #11
    rodneyTrotter.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 315 ✭✭rodneyTrotter.


    Cycle superstore have them alright
    Right in front of you when walking in

    I saw the world championships in London a few weeks ago . Lots of tweed and dicky bows on display .


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  • #12
    what_traffic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,182 ✭✭✭what_traffic


    Cetyl Palmitate wrote: »
    Bit frothy alright!

    In saying that there is no reason they shouldn't hold their value once maintained well.

    Have a 2006 Brompton (from the old factory) - will last a lifetime if giving a bit of care alright.


  • #13
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,386 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Have you considered an ebike? I would guess many getting fold up bikes are using public transport as the commute is too long or they have no shower facilities etc. A decent ebike would cost more initially but you are not paying for public transport, and the overall commute time might be far less. If you properly factor in waiting times at luas/train stops etc.


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