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Private Classified => Wanted => Topic started by: Darragh on January 25, 2015, 07:34:14 PM

Title: Wanted: Decent commuting bike
Post by: Darragh on January 25, 2015, 07:34:14 PM

Hi,

Well I need to replace my commuter bike which seized up this winter unfortunately. I'm looking for something durable and tough, preferably steel with flat handlebars... I'm quite tall, 6ft 2". I'm thinking more mountain bike type frame (not suspension though) so I could use it both for commuting and getting into the hills. Budget around £200 or so.

Also if you just wanted to sell the frame that would be fine.

Thanks

Darragh

I'm Edinburgh based, could travel a little bit but not too far. Happy to pay for postage.

Title: Re: Wanted: Decent commuting bike
Post by: Relayer on January 27, 2015, 07:49:42 AM

Hi Darragh

Just in case you aren't aware, you might find something suitable and within your budget here ...

http://www.thebikestation.org.uk/opening-hours/

good luck anyway

Jim

Title: Re: Wanted: Decent commuting bike
Post by: julk on January 27, 2015, 11:00:53 AM

Darragh,
I bought a suitable second hand bike from Dave, might be worth contacting him to see it he has anything.
Dave is based at Aberdour just across the Forth Bridge from you.
http://www.davesbikeshed.co.uk/home (http://www.davesbikeshed.co.uk/home)
Strongly recommended.
Julian.

Title: Re: Wanted: Decent commuting bike
Post by: Darragh on February 01, 2015, 10:20:48 AM

Thanks guys, I got sorted with a GT Mountain bike from Common Wheel in Glasgow. Would really recommend them to anyone, very friendly and an excellent community project.... check it out! http://www.commonwheel.org.uk/