Need a new bike.. again.

[gbb]

Are you on FB Reverend ?
There tend to be sellers sites on there, often bike related groups as well. While it's an obvious route for stolen bikes to be sold, I look at the seller, anyone selling bikes all the time I tend to avoid unless I know them, but we've sold two over the last 3 years via FB.

 

[annedonnelly]

I am based in Newcastle, UK. I had a look on eBay, gumtree and fb marketplace but can't seem to find anything good that is the right size, price or within a distance i can go to.



Had a look but nothing affordable or looking reliable on it in Newcastle so far from looking

In Newcastle check out Recyke y'Bike - in Byker & the city centre - for refurbished second-hand bikes.

And if you talk to Sara & Kev in the Newcastle shop they'll tell you how to look after it and advise on maintenance.

 

[biggs682]

In Newcastle check out Recyke y'Bike - in Byker & the city centre - for refurbished second-hand bikes.

And if you talk to Sara & Kev in the Newcastle shop they'll tell you how to look after it and advise on maintenance.

Sound advice and if you go in with a selection of cakes you will be remembered

 

[Soltydog]

A bit over budget, but AFAIK Ribble do 18 months 0% finance on all bikes. Hard to beat, for a value for money bike
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-7005-audax-sale/

 

[nickAKA]

Wiggle do interest free credit but you may have to up your budget, which, if it's a bike you can't afford to let you down, isn't a bad idea. Wait until after Christmas and look to pick up a bargain in the sales.
You've already had the "buy cheap, buy twice" mantra perfectly illustrated to you so think about what's really important before your next purchase.

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/cycle/urban-bikes/

 

[vickster]

Chain reaction often have some good end of line deals if you are happy to buy sight unseen. Presume they offer the same finance options as Wiggle?

 

[nickAKA]

Chain reaction often have some good end of line deals if you are happy to buy sight unseen. Presume they offer the same finance options as Wiggle?

A quick glance suggests CRC do PayPal credit, Wiggle VI2. Same bikes & prices or do CRC tend to stock older / cheaper models?

 

[vickster]

A quick glance suggests CRC do PayPal credit, Wiggle VI2. Same bikes & prices or do CRC tend to stock older / cheaper models?

I guess similar but maybe some differences, not looked lately

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

I've a feeling this isn't going to have a happy ending. Previous question asked and advice given. Advice ignored with predictable outcome. Now same question asked again and more advice given. Anyone like to predict the outcome this time??

 

[Rusty Nails]

If the op needs a decent used bike why not try this place or somewhere similar.

http://recyke-y-bike.org

I volunteer at a similar scheme in Cardiff and we sell fully serviced and roadworthy bikes with a three month guarantee (several sold to Uber Eats and Deliveroo riders).

 

[vickster]

If the op needs a decent used bike why not try this place or somewhere similar.

http://recyke-y-bike.org

I volunteer at a similar scheme in Cardiff and we sell fully serviced and roadworthy bikes with a three month guarantee (several sold to Uber Eats and Deliveroo riders).

He doesn’t have the cash to buy though, needs finance which presumably recycle coops don’t offer?

 

[Rusty Nails]

He doesn’t have the cash to buy though, needs finance which presumably recycle coops don’t offer?

You are probably right. Certainly no facility for credit in ours.

Edit: Apologies to annedonnelly for the repeat mention of recyke.

 

[Kempstonian]

I've a feeling this isn't going to have a happy ending. Previous question asked and advice given. Advice ignored with predictable outcome. Now same question asked again and more advice given. Anyone like to predict the outcome this time??

I would like to think a lesson was learnt and the good advice given here won't be ignored again. People here DO know what they are talking about and I expect some have made similar errors in the past. We all have to learn.

 

[Grant Fondo]

I would like to think a lesson was learnt and the good advice given here won't be ignored again. People here DO know what they are talking about and I expect some have made similar errors in the past. We all have to learn.

I wonder if we could set up a 'try before you buy' type arrangement on CC? Problem with LBCs is you never get much time on a bike, although The Bike Factory in Chester let me have a £4K Trek Madone for 'as long as I needed'.. Very trusting.

 

[Kempstonian]

I wonder if we could set up a 'try before you buy' type arrangement on CC? Problem with LBCs is you never get much time on a bike, although The Bike Factory in Chester let me have a £4K Trek Madone for 'as long as I needed'.. Very trusting.

Now its two years later and you haven't taken it back yet?

They must lose a lot of bikes if they are that trusting!