Cheap bike wanted

One of my mates (who has injured himself whilst running, which is apparently his favourite pastime) wants to do a bit of cycling and requires a second hand bike which will, in his words “do the basics”. He is a beginner and wants to pay about £150. I know it is a bit of a tall order, but can anyone assist?

11 Responses to “Cheap bike wanted”

  1. BenBlyth says:

    Alastair’s bike is rubbish, he will accept less than £150 I would have thought. I think Al got it from Argos in a sale so I’m not sure if your pal would even want it but it is worth asking him I guess.

  2. Alastair says:

    It’s OK, Ben. I have sent Doug a text message with a ‘bike’ recommendation. I think his friend is now sorted.

  3. Doug says:

    No, he hasn’t sorted it, Ben. My mate still needs a bike

  4. BenBlyth says:

    Glad his ‘friend’ is sorted. Hope he manages to get a good ‘ride’ in.

  5. BenBlyth says:

    Sorry Doug, just seen your comment. Trust Where is the Ham to make this descend in to vile, sexual innuendo’s. Tarnishing this clubs good name yet again.

  6. Alastair says:

    Tell your ‘mate’ to keep a lookout on the Bikeradar Forum. http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=40049

  7. BenBlyth says:

    He could even go to Amsterdam, apparently there are loads of cheap bikes over there…

  8. phil johnson says:

    hope its got mudguards on

  9. steve vaughan says:

    Hi Doug,I have a carrera MTB i might sell.It’s not ideal as i would assume he is looking for a road bike.How tall is your mate?I have a small 21″ frame bike i use for turbo but is very old.

  10. steve vaughan says:

    I a mountain bike i may sell.It’s not ideal as i assume you would want a road bike.I have a very old road bike that i use on my turbo with old fashioned down tube gear levers but it may be too old.

  11. Doug says:

    Thanks Steve. However, he is after a road bike. He is quite tall so your bike would be too small. I think he would need a 56cm, or at least 22.5 inch frame.

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