wanted: basic 2nd hand bicycle

[Mr-Zedd]

Does anyone have a basic (Thai style 1 speed) bike for sale? Or one they are not using they may want to get rid of? Either men's or women's frame is ok.

I've looked around town and found a few shops selling used bikes (very few are available) but they only had the 24 speed mtn bike type costing 5-6000b.

I am just looking for a basic 1 speed Thai style as the roads are flat here anyway. If I end up getting a fancy bike then I need to worry about it getting stolen.

I saw Tesco has them new for about 3000b, which is ok, but still more than I really want to pay for a basic bike that will just be used to get food in the nearby village. Back in Canada you can get used bikes for 800-1200b... not sure about here, that's why I'm asking.

Thanks.

Mr Zedd

[medsai]

i have one bicycle been use it for go market near my home before , but use only one week because it not easy to ride on street have many cars pass near my home. now park long time in home , it have basket and still look new. u can take it put air in tires then can ride good. i sale only 1600 baht. u can call for ask more 087-8485072

[Takiap]

If I end up getting a fancy bike then I need to worry about it getting stolen.

It would have to be a VERY fancy one indeed, around the 1000,000 THB mark. Have you seen some of the bikes the Thais are riding? I don't think many thieves would be interested a 10,000 K bike anymore.

[Mr-Zedd]

Hello,

medsai,
- Your bike sounds very close to what I would like. I will call you tomorrow (Aug 3rd) and arrange to come look at it.

Sorry I haven't answered you earlier, I have not been on-line for 1 week.

Ace
- you are probably right, some of the more well-to-do "locals" seem to have some nice bikes indeed.

Thanks everyone.