second hand bicycles?

Post by **wenshidi** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:36 am

Do any of the experts have any advice on where to buy a second hand bicycle.
My thanks in advance.
Miss Mao Mian

Post by **Randy Cornhole** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:47 am

You do get some at 'pro bike' out near the PTT station past the Bangkok bank. As is often the case in Thailand though they are not far off the price of a new one. You can pick up a decent trek for about 10,000 bht a second hand one for about 7000.
There are the 'LA Bikes' but to be honest they are not up to much. Ok for a roll around town I suppose...

Post by **Cowtown Comedy** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 4:20 pm

I found the same problem with LA bikes. They look nice when you buy them, but soon after you discover you arent getting the quality you expected. After sales service is terrible. I paid 10,00 for a mongoose, mtn bike. The bottom braket was ceased in 1 week, and they told me I was riding the bike too hard and i should not take it off paved roads, eventhough its a mountain bike..TIT...live and learn

Post by **crazy88** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 5:06 pm

CC wrote

"I found the same problem with LA bikes. They look nice when you buy them, but soon after you discover you arent getting the quality you expected. After sales service is terrible. I paid 10,00 for a mongoose, mtn bike. The bottom braket was ceased in 1 week, and they told me I was riding the bike too hard and i should not take it off paved roads, eventhough its a mountain bike..TIT...live and learn"

Maybe try soi bintabaht

Crazy 88

Sorry could not resist

elem · Post by **elem** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:32 am

So what should I buy??
I only plan on going around town, and perhaps...a bit of track -but not much!
:roll:

Post by **Randy Cornhole** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:37 am

The Treks are the best value for the money, that is if you can run to about 10,000 baht. You can buy cheaper but you may be disappointed. 'Pro bike' may have a second hand one for about 6000 baht, you will have to go down there and see.
They are a good bunch of people with very good after sales service. I have no hesitation in recommending them...

VincentD · Post by **VincentD** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:35 am

Just for info, as this is in Bangers...

My brother-in-law picked up a secondhand re-conditioned bike imported from Japan at Klong Thom for less than 2,000 baht. A proper-sized one, not the half-pint things you see in most bicycle shops.