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Giant Rapid 3 2012 (53.5cm) for sale/swap

  • 19-04-2012 02:02PM
    #1
    mlmcelligott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 249 ✭✭


    Hi

    I bought a Giant Rapid 3 in the cycle super store about 3 weeks ago and have only put 100km on it. The straight bars are not as comfortable as I'd like and want to change to a road bike with drop bars.

    The bike is black, white and red with front carbon fork and is model 8401203. http://www.dalescycles.com/2012-giant-rapid-3-ml-p2278

    Add ons that I also bought include:
    Saddle bag
    Detachable mudguards
    Velo wireless speedo
    Replacement tube and telescopic pump
    Bike stand

    Prefer a straight swap for a road bike of same value but don't mind adding in money for something better. Id be interested if someone wants to convert the straight bar to drop bar too for a reasonable price.
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Comments

  • #2
    mp31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 815 ✭✭✭mp31


    Why not go back to the shop and see what they can do for you.


  • #3
    mlmcelligott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 249 ✭✭mlmcelligott


    mp31 wrote: »
    Why not go back to the shop and see what they can do for you.

    I rang them and they quoted 300 to get it changed to a road bike set up. Gonna try and go the swap route first. Maybe there's someone out there that has a road bit that would like a hybrid instead.


  • #4
    merc230ce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 274 ✭✭merc230ce


    If the swap doesn't work out, try Little Sport in Fairview. They quoted me €150 to convert mine.


  • #5
    Soarer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 8,366 ✭✭✭Soarer


    How much are you looking for it?


  • #6
    mlmcelligott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 249 ✭✭mlmcelligott


    Soarer wrote: »
    How much are you looking for it?

    I paid 700 for just the bike and another 150 for accessories. Any reasonable offer would be considered.

    @merc230ce I rang little sport and they quoted me 150 to get the bar changed. I'm waiting on a call back to see if they have the parts in stock. If they do Ill go with them and hold onto it.


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  • #7
    jaqian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,724 ✭✭✭jaqian


    is that 150 just to change the handle bars or convert the whole: bike gears, drivetrain etc?


  • #8
    merc230ce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 274 ✭✭merc230ce


    jaqian wrote: »
    is that 150 just to change the handle bars or convert the whole: bike gears, drivetrain etc?

    Bars, STI levers, cables, tape. Don't think brakes were mentioned.


  • #9
    mlmcelligott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 249 ✭✭mlmcelligott


    jaqian wrote: »
    is that 150 just to change the handle bars or convert the whole: bike gears, drivetrain etc?

    I think they said 150 to change everything. The guy on the phone said they get people who want to convert their road bike to a hybrid so they have parts in stock that they took off other bikes. I assume I would get shifters, brakes and bars off someone else's bike and then they hold onto my old hybrid parts. They supply new cables and bar tape though.


  • #10
    mp31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 815 ✭✭✭mp31


    mlmcelligott wrote: »
    I rang them and they quoted 300 to get it changed to a road bike set up. Gonna try and go the swap route first. Maybe there's someone out there that has a road bit that would like a hybrid instead.

    Would they be willing to accept the bike as a trade in against a drop bar bike e.g Giant Defy? I would have thought that they could sell your bike on quickly if it's still looking like new.


  • #11
    Easy123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭Easy123


    what size is it?
    mlmcelligott wrote: »
    Hi

    I bought a Giant Rapid 3 in the cycle super store about 3 weeks ago and have only put 100km on it. The straight bars are not as comfortable as I'd like and want to change to a road bike with drop bars.

    The bike is black, white and red with front carbon fork and is model 8401203. http://www.dalescycles.com/2012-giant-rapid-3-ml-p2278

    Add ons that I also bought include:
    Saddle bag
    Detachable mudguards
    Velo wireless speedo
    Replacement tube and telescopic pump
    Bike stand

    Prefer a straight swap for a road bike of same value but don't mind adding in money for something better. Id be interested if someone wants to convert the straight bar to drop bar too for a reasonable price.


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  • #12
    mlmcelligott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 249 ✭✭mlmcelligott


    Easy123 wrote: »
    what size is it?

    53.5cm (21 inch)


  • #13
    Easy123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭Easy123


    mlmcelligott wrote: »
    53.5cm (21 inch)

    sorry i didn't see that, pity its to small for me good luck with the sale


  • #14
    mlmcelligott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 249 ✭✭mlmcelligott


    Just got the bike back from Little Sport in Fairview. They converted it to drop bars for €170. Really happy with it too. Well done Little Sport, you just gained yourself a repeat customer.


  • #15
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 78,525 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Does that mean it's withdrawn from sale?


  • #16
    mlmcelligott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 249 ✭✭mlmcelligott


    Beasty wrote: »
    Does that mean it's withdrawn from sale?

    yip, you can lock it up


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