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Looking for a Bicycle (and a tricycle)

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  • 09-10-2009 2:36pm
    #1
    shanethemofo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,514 ✭✭✭


    As per title. I'm a broke student, far from home, looking for a free or pretty cheap bicycle.

    Is anyone here able to help me out or point me in the direction of somewhere i could source a cheap bike in galway?

    Thanks in advance


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    dmcg90
    Registered Users Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭dmcg90


    Adverts.ie should sort you out. Try the free section or the wanted sections.


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    FouxDaFaFa
    Registered Users Posts: 6,850 ✭✭✭FouxDaFaFa


    If adverts.ie doesn't work our for you it might be worth having a look in the Galway Advertiser. You never know, you might get one reasonably cheap.


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    An earlier thread with suggestions.
    Another here.
    Happy biking :)


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    #5
    teepee
    Registered Users Posts: 267 ✭✭teepee


    Try the railings at saint nicholas Church opp st. Pats school , have your pick just bring a bolt cutters or a con saw with a steel blade .
    Or is that called stealing :confused:


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    Fey!
    Registered Users Posts: 4,184 ✭✭✭Fey!


    There's a place in Liosban called (I think) Nigels Cycles. He tends o be popular amongst enthuasiasts.

    He may have some decent second hand bikes to fit the budget.

    Don't forget to get lights ad a reflective vest (sometimes available in Aldi). And don't let your jacket/bag block your back light!!!


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    Perrin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 219 ✭✭Perrin


    Anyone know what the prices are like in nigels cycles?


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    odonovanconor
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭odonovanconor


    I've a bike i want to get rid off. It could do with a good cleaning. But it's free if you want it.


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    quietobserver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 546 ✭✭✭quietobserver


    Perrin wrote: »
    Anyone know what the prices are like in nigels cycles?


    depends what you want to buy. Style, grade of bike etc. Its like buying a car or any other item there are many variants that effect price.

    Best to go in and have a look.


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    Perrin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 219 ✭✭Perrin


    odonovanconor wrote: »
    I've a bike i want to get rid off. It could do with a good cleaning. But it's free if you want it.

    Its definately goin for the right price anyway,add me to the queue.


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    #11
    elcy86
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40 ✭elcy86


    I'll take that bike if Shane doesnt!! :)


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    Perrin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 219 ✭✭Perrin


    Seems like theres a queue forming might even escalate into a bidding war...


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    civis_liberalis
    Registered Users Posts: 3,772 ✭✭✭civis_liberalis


    I'll double the asking price! :D


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    shanethemofo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,514 ✭✭✭shanethemofo


    i've sent you a PM odonovanconor.

    Thanks


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    shanethemofo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,514 ✭✭✭shanethemofo


    hey odonovanconor. still have that bike?


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    #16
    dec25532
    Registered Users Posts: 809 ✭✭✭dec25532


    I feel that this bike could have a price tag. This is what is called the market place!


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    #17
    claireeney
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭claireeney


    i went looking for a bike myself a couple of months ago. thankfully my brother gave me his old one for nothing but i still had to get a seat, tyres etc. from what i seen bikes are gone fierce expensive! it must be a combination of people dumpin their cars due to recession/bad traffic/ no parking. anyways by the time i got the tyres, tubes, seat, new chain, lights, reflective gear i'd say id the price of a good bike spent. to make matters worse i hardly use the flippin thing cos the traffic is so scary! :(


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    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,942 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Traffic in Galway isn't scary, just stay out of the roundabouts and its a lovely safe place to cycle around, touch wood.

    I just ordered this today:

    http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_551221_langId_-1_categoryId_212377

    Sound man in Halfords in Castlebar ordered it in for me over the phone even though they're not supposed to do that anymore, going to take the bus up and cycle it back down on Tuesday week, 41 miles :eek:


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    JJRocket
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭JJRocket


    Sorry to hijack thread but im seeking a kids tricycle. Something thats in the garage for dumping, but you just havent got around to it yet! Its a prop for a Halloween costume! :confused:


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    claireeney
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭claireeney


    JJRocket wrote: »
    Sorry to hijack thread but im seeking a kids tricycle. Something thats in the garage for dumping, but you just havent got around to it yet! Its a prop for a Halloween costume! :confused:

    Jigsaw???:pac:


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    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,942 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    My first thought aswell:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKFpFmQSeGs&feature=player_embedded

    :p

    See if you can buy one in Argos then return it when you're done before the 16 days expires.


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    claireeney
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭claireeney


    Thargor wrote: »
    My first thought aswell:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKFpFmQSeGs&feature=player_embedded

    :p

    See if you can buy one in Argos then return it when you're done before the 16 days expires.

    that is classic!


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