Touring Bicycle shopping in Chiang Mai

[David P]

Hi guys,

I'm desperately seeking a serious touring bike like a Surly or a Dawes here in Chiang Mai, yeh I know now I should have brought one with me?

Velocity has a Canadian brand, Japanese copy, made in China bike but they only have a smaller size than I'd like. I'm guessing I might have to get one imported in a 56 or 58?

Anybody throw some light on this for me, it'll be very much appreciated?

[fdimike]

There is a Surly distributor in Bangkok. I ordered my LHT from my LBS. The distributor in BKK shipped it free to me here in Udon Thani. They are listed in the bicycle thailand site.

www.piriya-international.com

[fdimike]

Newbie

I ran into a local cyclist here today in Udon Thani who wants to sell his 2010 Surly LHT for 39,000THB. He told me it is a 56" frame with 700c wheels. Let me know if you're interested and I'll try to hook you guys up.

Mike

[David P]

Thanks Mike, I tried Priiya, but to no avail. I eventually Tracked down a 58 frame in Km8 bicycle and I'm hopeful of getting a complete bike made up with an STI Tiagra modification, rather than the standard touring shifters. Otherwise I'd be asking for the guy in Udon's number, though he's asking quite a bit too much, I was quoted 42.500 for a new one.

[fdimike]

I agree he's asking too much but I'm pretty sure that is just a starting price. I would suspect the price would end up at 30,000THB. In any event good luck with the new bike.

[David P]

Yeah Mike I'd be interested at that price if it's in really good condition, I can't get this one sorted?

Thanks again, I'll post if I'm successful.

[fdimike]

I haven't seen the bike but I suspect it's in good condition. Probably fewer kms than what I have on my 2011 LHT. Let me know if I can help.

Mike

[David P]

Do you have a 700 wheeler Mike?