Push bike repairs close to Kad Suan Kaew Central

[elgordo38]

I posted this topic sometime ago and now my brakes on my and my g/f's bike are in need of repair and well they are vital. I received only 2 replies and one was a long list of "Bike" repair shops. On calling some of them they either are big motorbike shops or have "quit" doing push bike repairs. I have run into some hole in the wall repair shops over time but they seem to open and close on a weekly basis. Sooo anything new or updated or suggestions. I would prefer a hole in the wall shop as they seem not to charge Gringo (Farang) prices. Close to Kad Suan Kaew would be a bonus for this 77 year old aging body but I still do bike. Also getting the name of a place that sells bike parts especially brakes would help as my best to date bike mechanic says he cannot find the parts (I think he is BSing me) I know there are some really smart TV members especially on electronics. For those keyboard warriors(Ye gads sometimes I think I am becoming one trying to stop) I already know the drill. At 77 your to old to be riding a bicycle its to dangerous blah blah blah. I have heard them all but if you care to repeat them have at it.

Edited July 4, 2015 by elgordo38

[daveAustin]

Probably best to head up to Velocity, which is between Nim junction and Canal rd on the left. For a smaller place, I always liked Chaitawat in the old town, southeast ish though may have to wait longer. Do a quick search for either for numbers. Wouldn't bother being reamed or patronised by Jackie.

Oh, and don't listen to the dolts, 77 is nowt for a cyclist.

[CharlieH]

MOVED TO CHIANG MAI FORUM for local knowledge.

[MESmith]

I use this shop on Thipanet road, https://www.google.co.th/maps/@18.777675,98.981035,3a,75y,264.39h,88.7t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s_2ijHfM2a13gABQi60Y4wQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en-GB

South of "old city". Speaks decent English. His father also has a bike shop just to west of Chiang Mai gate, on inside of moat. Also recommended by others.

Edited July 4, 2015 by MESmith

[CNXBKKMAN]

Another option. Go to Chang Phueak Gate and go north up Chotana road. About 100m from the gate is a thai bike shop on the left hand side. They should be able to fix the brakes.

[Asiantravel]

I recommend Top Gear on Chang Moi Road to the west of the old city

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Edited July 4, 2015 by Asiantravel

[suzannegoh]

If it's a cheap "market" bike I'd take it to LA Bike or Cacti to save a few baht; if it's a bike that you want finely tuned I'd go to TCA or Velocity.

[junglechef]

Top Gear has been sold and has moved a few doors down and renamed Moogs or something like that. Stuart, from Canada and his lovely Thai wife run the place and I highly recommend it.

I've heard that TCA is now only an importer/wholesaler but that might depend on the day.

[MESmith]

Top Gear has been sold and has moved a few doors down and renamed Moogs or something like that. Stuart, from Canada and his lovely Thai wife run the place and I highly recommend it.

I've heard that TCA is now only an importer/wholesaler but that might depend on the day.

"Mong" bikes