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Best place to buy / rent a bicycle ?

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  • 04-04-2012 2:06pm
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    kingtut
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    Hey everyone,

    I'm looking to get healthier and fitter and to make the most of the long evenings so I'm interested in getting a bicycle.

    Does anyone know where in Cork is the best place to get one (either rent or buy ... have not decided yet).

    Thanks in advance!


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    pwurple
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    Barbers I think is good. I only cycle for fun or to go into town though, not a competition cyclist.

    http://www.barberscork.ie/bicycles.html


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    [Deleted User]
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    You'd get a decent road bike 2nd hand on donedeal for a few hundred, so many people availed of the cycle to work scheme and got a bike worth a grand and used them very little :)

    I wouldn't spend anymore than a few hundred as you may not get the value out of it, if you really enjoy cycling you can always trade up in the future...

    You'll also get a new bike for a few hundred too of course :)

    The cycling forum may be worth a peak.


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    evilivor
    Registered Users Posts: 2,613 ✭✭✭evilivor


    kingtut wrote: »
    Hey everyone,

    I'm looking to get healthier and fitter and to make the most of the long evenings so I'm interested in getting a bicycle.

    Does anyone know where in Cork is the best place to get one (either rent or buy ... have not decided yet).

    Thanks in advance!

    Happy to recommend Kilgrews on Kyle Street, just off Cornmarket Street/North Main Street. Got good advice, great range and good service. Don't forget the Cycle to Work scheme if you qualify - you save a load of money.

    If you are interested in renting to just try it - there is a place on Barrack Street where you can rent for a week to see if you like etc. can't remember the name.

    It's a great way to get fit and just clear the head.


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    [Deleted User]
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    evilivor wrote: »
    .........there is a place on Barrack Street where you can rent for a week to see if you like etc. can't remember the name.............

    Rothar Cycles I think :)


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    Steve_hooo
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭Steve_hooo


    There is also The Bike Shed around Barrack Street that rents bikes


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    aujopimur
    Registered Users Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    I have a mountain bike in the garage that you can have FOC, the gears need sorting, but it should be a cheap fix.
    I'm in Cork city south.


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    opus
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    RoverJames wrote: »
    Rothar Cycles I think :)

    That used to be the place I always went but it's gone now, they've moved to Carrigaline I think. I've gone to Kilgrews (mentioned earlier) since & found them fine to deal with.


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    Knasher
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    I've always been fond of cycle scene at the bottom of blarney street. They also have a bike rental scheme, although I've never availed of it myself.


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    SomeFool
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    aujopimur wrote: »
    I have a mountain bike in the garage that you can have FOC, the gears need sorting, but it should be a cheap fix.
    I'm in Cork city south.

    Fair play!!


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    curly from cork
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    Barbers in Ballyphehane or the new place in the retail park next to Harvey Norman, maybe called The Edge. next to Smyths toys off the magic roundabout.


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    evilivor
    Registered Users Posts: 2,613 ✭✭✭evilivor


    curly from cork wrote: »
    Barbers in Ballyphehane or the new place in the retail park next to Harvey Norman, maybe called The Edge. next to Smyths toys off the magic roundabout.

    The Edge would not be the place for a beginner to pick up a cycle - it's a specialist shop for high end bikes.


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    kingtut
    Registered Users Posts: 6,487 ✭✭✭kingtut


    Thanks to everyone for the amazing responses and apologies for not getting online sooner.
    aujopimur wrote: »
    I have a mountain bike in the garage that you can have FOC, the gears need sorting, but it should be a cheap fix.
    I'm in Cork city south.

    Wow are you serious ?! :eek::eek::eek:
    That is the nicest thing I have ever heard :)

    I won't be in Cork this weekend but perhaps I could collect it on Monday evening? I have no problem giving you something for it of course :)

    Oh and can you send me your address / general area in a PM so that I can find out the best way of transporting it :)


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    Paulie Walnuts
    Registered Users Posts: 82 ✭✭Paulie Walnuts


    RoverJames wrote: »
    evilivor wrote: »
    .........there is a place on Barrack Street where you can rent for a week to see if you like etc. can't remember the name.............

    Rothar Cycles I think :)

    It's just off Barrack St, turn right up the small alley next to Nancy Spain's bar/off license. It's in on the left about 20 metres up.


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    aujopimur
    Registered Users Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    kingtut wrote: »
    Thanks to everyone for the amazing responses and apologies for not getting online sooner.



    Wow are you serious ?! :eek::eek::eek:
    That is the nicest thing I have ever heard :)

    I won't be in Cork this weekend but perhaps I could collect it on Monday evening? I have no problem giving you something for it of course :)

    Oh and can you send me your address / general area in a PM so that I can find out the best way of transporting it :)

    PM sent


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    Paulie Walnuts
    Registered Users Posts: 82 ✭✭Paulie Walnuts


    kingtut wrote: »
    Wow are you serious ?! :eek::eek::eek:
    That is the nicest thing I have ever heard :)

    Cycling folk are nice folk :)


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    kingtut
    Registered Users Posts: 6,487 ✭✭✭kingtut


    aujopimur wrote: »
    PM sent

    Unfortunately I have not received a PM, can you re-send it please? Thanks :)


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    aujopimur
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    PM resent, if it's not recieved send me a pm with your contact details.


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    kingtut
    Registered Users Posts: 6,487 ✭✭✭kingtut


    aujopimur wrote: »
    PM resent, if it's not recieved send me a pm with your contact details.

    Still did not get one from you but as requested I'll send you one :)


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    aujopimur
    Registered Users Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    kingtut wrote: »
    Still did not get one from you but as requested I'll send you one :)
    I got your PM, I'm in Ballyphehane, PM a contact no.


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    kingtut
    Registered Users Posts: 6,487 ✭✭✭kingtut


    aujopimur wrote: »
    I got your PM, I'm in Ballyphehane, PM a contact no.

    PM sent. thanks !


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