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Does anyone know about the Salthill Surrey bikes?

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  • 26-08-2016 9:47am
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    Greaney
    Registered Users Posts: 1,247 ✭✭✭


    Hey Folks, does anyone know what happened to the Surrey cycles that used to be in Salthill (back in the 70's). I'd love to see if I could get one restored as a community art project. Any leads?

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    boatman1
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭boatman1


    Hi there,
    Have you got one of these bikes
    I could help with restoration.
    My first job at the age of 14/15 was bike mechanic for both operators of these bikes in late 80s
    Mike Lennon, had older ones with like a tiller handle to steer, other guy Joe? had the ones with steering wheels and ran out of a shed down the side of Lonegans.
    Give me a buzz and we chat about it fixin one up.


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    Greaney
    Registered Users Posts: 1,247 ✭✭✭Greaney


    I don't have one yet Boatman, but Wow! I'd love some help if I find one. Thank you for those leads, I'm going to follow up what you shared there, look into it further and see if we can find one! Thank you so much :D


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    Greaney
    Registered Users Posts: 1,247 ✭✭✭Greaney


    Right, I had a rumor of one, followed it up, and alas, the person who inherited the cycle want's to keep it, so I'm still looking. Refurbed one's online are just too expensive so.... the hunt continues. If anyone has any leads, I'd be mighty obliged.


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    Whereisgalway
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,470 ✭✭✭Whereisgalway


    Lovely bikes, super idea,keep us updated


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    Greaney
    Registered Users Posts: 1,247 ✭✭✭Greaney


    Will do, pictures 'n all :D


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    GatsbyGal
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    Unfortunately the only place I've seen them in is in Jesolo in Italy. They brought back fond memories for me when I saw them.


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    Greaney
    Registered Users Posts: 1,247 ✭✭✭Greaney


    Update...

    So I rang around all the bike shops and businesses in Galway, nawthin'
    I posted on done deal.... Nawthin
    I've just put a call out on Galway Bay FM... we'll see
    I'm going to post something on Adverts... fingers crossed

    :)


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    Greaney
    Registered Users Posts: 1,247 ✭✭✭Greaney


    Applied for a grant to see if we could import one from England... no dice... still stewing on it quietly....;)


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