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Buying a Bike

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  • 31-07-2007 12:10pm
    #1
    jackmccw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭


    Hey Guys,

    I've Owned 2 Giant Boulders over years (which were great but got stolen) and recently I had a bottom of the range Orbit...somethingorother which served me well before falling apart after 3 years.

    I don't really want another budget bike but I only have about €150 to spend... are there any good bikes for the road and a bit of fun off-road?

    Are second hand bikes worth the gamble?... I find most bike shops don't want to sell you them, they force new bikes on you even when looking for repairs.

    Jack


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    #2
    Ghost Rider
    Registered Users Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭Ghost Rider


    I'm afraid that with only €150 to spend, your best bet is to go second hand.

    Even then, I'd be recommending you spend at least €40 on a lock - preferably two of them...
    jackmccw wrote:
    Hey Guys,

    I've Owned 2 Giant Boulders over years (which were great but got stolen) and recently I had a bottom of the range Orbit...somethingorother which served me well before falling apart after 3 years.

    I don't really want another budget bike but I only have about €150 to spend... are there any good bikes for the road and a bit of fun off-road?

    Are second hand bikes worth the gamble?... I find most bike shops don't want to sell you them, they force new bikes on you even when looking for repairs.

    Jack


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    #3
    jackmccw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭jackmccw


    The two giants only had a U lock but I learnt my lesson and I have a great bendy lock now :)


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    Ghost Rider
    Registered Users Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭Ghost Rider


    I'd be inclined to use a u-lock as well as a "bendy". Two types of locks means stealing the bike requires two different tools.
    jackmccw wrote:
    The two giants only had a U lock but I learnt my lesson and I have a great bendy lock now :)


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    #5
    jackmccw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭jackmccw


    I need a bike first :D


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    Stereophonic
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    LOL Yeh, Halfords i'd recommend for that budget. I think Halfords bike are good for the money you spend.


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    Civilian_Target
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    Orbit Orion? I have one of them, seems to be indestructible to all intents and purposes.

    For e150, maybe try Buy and Sell, adverts.ie or ebay.


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    #8
    Ghost Rider
    Registered Users Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭Ghost Rider


    I know, but considering you've already had two nicked this would seem like a good time to reconsider your security plan...;)
    jackmccw wrote:
    I need a bike first :D


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