Buying a used bicycle in Chiang Mai

[jonesyb]

Can anyone help? I am not having much luck. Used bikes seem incredibly overpriced.

[Bill97]

They are cheap just look around a bit more.

[jonesyb]

They are cheap just look around a bit more.

OK, Thank you. Can you recommend any shops or specific places to look?

[FMFK86]

You could try that facebook group buy.sell.swap chiang mai, I see bicycles there regularly for around 10k baht.

[jonesyb]

You could try that facebook group buy.sell.swap chiang mai, I see bicycles there regularly for around 10k baht.

Great! thank you. I shall join there now. I have already joined the 2nd hand bike group on there but not found anything yet.

[Bill97]

They are cheap just look around a bit more.

OK, Thank you. Can you recommend any shops or specific places to look?

No I can not without knowing what kind and size bike you want and where you have looked and what you found that you considered expensive.

[jonesyb]

They are cheap just look around a bit more.

OK, Thank you. Can you recommend any shops or specific places to look?

No I can not without knowing what kind and size bike you want and where you have looked and what you found that you considered expensive.

Hi. I'm looking for a road/hybrid style bike. I am 5ft 10.

Can I post a Facebook link on here? I consider this fairly priced: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chiangmaiusedbikesforsale/permalink/875758199198265/

What I think is expensive is something similar, for twice the price.

[Dante99]

Link shows me no bicycle.

[MESmith]

Link shows me no bicycle.

It's a "closed" facebook group.

[jonesyb]

They are cheap just look around a bit more.

OK, Thank you. Can you recommend any shops or specific places to look?

No I can not without knowing what kind and size bike you want and where you have looked and what you found that you considered expensive.

Hi. I'm looking for a road/hybrid style bike. I am 5ft 10.

Can I post a Facebook link on here? I consider this fairly priced: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chiangmaiusedbikesforsale/permalink/875758199198265/

What I think is expensive is something similar, for twice the price.

Oh sorry. I forgot it was a closed or private group.

This is the bike: http://www.riteway-jp.com/bicycle/riteway/2013/9732514.html

Here is some information he posted about it.

"This is a Japanese-made 2012 Iron Shepherd. It's a 51 cm steel framed casual road/city bike. The bike has all Shimano components. It goes for about 70,000 Yen or 20,000 THB new, before import fees.

The brand, Riteway is the same company that makes Felt and Charge cycles, though this brand is generally only sold in Japan.

(http://www.riteway-jp.com/bicycle/riteway/2013/9732514.html)

It's a well-designed bike. It's has dual front and rear eyelets so one could attach both front and rear cargo racks and front and rear fenders. This makes it appropriate for short touring and a great commuter bike.

The are two braze on points to attach bottle cages. I've installed some Merida ergo grips in place of the original grips along with small horns to assist in hill climbing.

The bike frame is made from 4130 Cro-Moly steel. It's a strong bike and feels nice when you ride it. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/41xx_steel)

There are two chain rings in the front and 8 disks in the back. I've ridden the Samoeng Loop before with this bike and gone to the top of Doi Suthep. In all honesty though, it's not great for hills due to the gearing. It is a great bike for getting around town and moving between traffic. I rode it safely for a year in BKK. It's quick and responsive.

I'm about 175 cm and it just fit me, though it was on the small size. The 51 cm frame is normally recommended for riders from 165-180 cm. (That's about 5' 5" up to 5' 11")"

It is being sold for 6000 baht. For what it is, that is a fair price. Equal to what I would pay for something similar in England.

[Dante99]

Link shows me no bicycle.

It's a "closed" facebook group.

Thanks, too much trouble for me, I am out of here.

[elgordo38]

Try Craigslist, City Life classified, put in an article wanted add. Try Chiang Mai Christian Community, even Tesco has some high end bikes. If you want a used one you can as I stated put in an article wanted add in the above. There is also a site called Baht Sold or something. There is bike store inside the moat on the north side by Chiang Phuak gate that has quite a variety. Be careful of used they are usually being sold because of problems and the owners want almost new price or have when I have purchased used. Me personally I wheel a Tesco 2995 baht on sale special.

[jonesyb]

Try Craigslist, City Life classified, put in an article wanted add. Try Chiang Mai Christian Community, even Tesco has some high end bikes. If you want a used one you can as I stated put in an article wanted add in the above. There is also a site called Baht Sold or something. There is bike store inside the moat on the north side by Chiang Phuak gate that has quite a variety. Be careful of used they are usually being sold because of problems and the owners want almost new price or have when I have purchased used. Me personally I wheel a Tesco 2995 baht on sale special.

Brilliant! This is a big help for me. Exactly the sort of information I was seeking. Thank you