smartecosse Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 looking for one of these or similar. Anyone know somewhere that stocks them? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenbead Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 What is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 (edited) It is a 'mobile basinet' that bicycle enthusiasts can use to bring small kids along while biking I think we called them "burley's" in the US Edited April 2, 2007 by jdinasia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkmadness Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 (edited) Do people take their kids out on the road in these things? Looks kind of dangerous to me. Edited April 2, 2007 by bkkmadness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_hippo Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 There's a dealer for Burley child trailers in Singapore - Bike Story PTE LTD (Burley trailers and recumbent) No 43 Jalan Pari Kikis 488573 Singapore Tel: 65 9111 2266 / Fax: 65 6457 5657 email: [email protected] Alternatively if you have a good bike shop in Phuket, they may be able to order one for you or try probike in Bangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiveTalker Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 looking for one of these or similar. Anyone know somewhere that stocks them? Thanks You'll also need somewhere that will customise and add a roll cage, bullet proof windows etc for the rush hour fun in Phuket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 You could ride all through my village ... only crossing th main road would ever be an issue <unless you park it at 2am in front of my house > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuandchris Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I wouldn't even put the wife in one of those in Phuket ! Mind you I hate my kids lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartecosse Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 they can also be used as strollers / joggers as they can have a wheel added to the front, so it can be fine for behind the bike at the beach and used as a decent "pram" as well i have emailed bike story several times but have never had a reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartecosse Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 with the "pram" front on and the "jogger" front one of the main ideas behind getting one apart from the bicycle aspect is that the pavements here are not exactly pram friendly and the one we have is getting beaten to death. These things are a lot more rugged with the larger pneumatic tyres etc plus have a lot more uses. just need to find one now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozymandious Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 The Best Bike Shop in Town IMHO is the Talang Bike shop. The Shop is run by K. Pai-toon. The bike shop is frequented by most of the serious bikers and Triathleates on the island. He also runs the bike tent during the Laguna Phuket Triathlon. His shop is in Talang on the outbound side going towards the airport after the traffic light. There's a sign out side that says 'Talang Bike Shop'. On the opposite side of the road you will see a long wall in front of Gov't Buildings, painted pinkish. As the wall comes to an end the bike shop is located opposite it. I have not seen the model you're looking for in stock but he could probably be able to order it. I know for sure and have purchased for my wife and daughter, he has the more classical model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartecosse Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 thanks for that, not up that way much but will make the trip to see ofinally phoned the singapore shop. they are twice the recomended retail price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozymandious Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 thanks for that, not up that way much but will make the trip to seeofinally phoned the singapore shop. they are twice the recomended retail price OUCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_hippo Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 The Best Bike Shop in Town IMHO is the Talang Bike shop.The Shop is run by K. Pai-toon. The bike shop is frequented by most of the serious bikers and Triathleates on the island. He also runs the bike tent during the Laguna Phuket Triathlon. His shop is in Talang on the outbound side going towards the airport after the traffic light. There's a sign out side that says 'Talang Bike Shop'. On the opposite side of the road you will see a long wall in front of Gov't Buildings, painted pinkish. As the wall comes to an end the bike shop is located opposite it. I have not seen the model you're looking for in stock but he could probably be able to order it. I know for sure and have purchased for my wife and daughter, he has the more classical model In my opinion, that type of child seat can be dangerous for a number of reasons. If the child is lively enough, he/she can affect the stability of the bike. More importantly, in the event of a spill, the child no chance of protecting themselves. smartecosse, just a thought for you. Look at the bottom of this page http://www.bikesandtrailers.com/children/index.html The Burley Solo with the jogger kit works out about about £290 (UK price less VAT) I don't know how much shipping will cost but it may be cheaoer than Singapore price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartecosse Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 smartecosse, just a thought for you. Look at the bottom of this page http://www.bikesandtrailers.com/children/index.htmlThe Burley Solo with the jogger kit works out about about £290 (UK price less VAT) I don't know how much shipping will cost but it may be cheaoer than Singapore price. i'd thought of having on shipped from there or the US but I could just see it sitting at customs with some "mafia" guy wanting 20K to release it or thinking that they will just kkep it for themselves. Singapore seemed good cos I could pick it up but not at twice the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 looking for one of these or similar. Anyone know somewhere that stocks them? Thanks Don't know if there's any stock in Thailand but you might want to try: www.alibaba.com and do a search. alibaba is an organazation who's bringing buyers and sellers throughout Asia and 'the West' together and is very reliable for all kinds of merchandise. Good luck LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartecosse Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 had a look at that site thanks but it seems to be more for finding someone who will manufacture you a nbulk orderrather than buying one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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