Anyone know of a good shop at which to buy a quality used bicycle for a decent price?
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Where to buy a used bike
Jun 26, 2007 @ 12:20
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Anyone know of a good shop at which to buy a quality used bicycle for a decent price?
Thanks!
jmkernJun 26, 2007 @ 12:20
Thanks!
jmkernJun 26, 2007 @ 12:20
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Jun 26, 2007 @ 14:27
No seriously, look in the GHI newspaper (it's free and comes out on Wednesdays), check out the WRG website.
I don't know the bike shops but I'm sure someone else does.
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No seriously, look in the GHI newspaper (it's free and comes out on Wednesdays), check out the WRG website.
I don't know the bike shops but I'm sure someone else does.
MarmarK, Jun 26, 2007 @ 14:27
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Jun 26, 2007 @ 23:46
SOLD in Carouge, go to their website for directions: www.sold.ch
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SOLD in Carouge, go to their website for directions: www.sold.ch
eva77, Jun 26, 2007 @ 23:46
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Jun 27, 2007 @ 00:25
you can also check out www.ricardo.ch wich has good deals as not sold from a shop and you propose the price you want.
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you can also check out www.ricardo.ch wich has good deals as not sold from a shop and you propose the price you want.
Michel D, Jun 27, 2007 @ 00:25
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Jun 27, 2007 @ 12:08
In GoL's market section! (nt)
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Jun 27, 2007 @ 17:12
I don't mean to condone bike theft, but there are often deserted bicycles with really old vignettes that the city removes from time to time to make space in the bike racks. What I did was found a frame and some bent wheels and essentially fixed up a bike from parts scattered around the city. Any parts I needed (a seat for example) I bought from the little bike shop in Artamis. In the end I had a great single speed city bike for about 20 CHF.
My checklist goes something like this:
1. The bike has a vignette from at least a few years ago
2. The bike (or part) is not locked
3. The bike (or part) is obviously deserted - flat/destroyed tires, rusted chains, missing parts, bent wheels.
Sometimes you find a bicycle in a pile of junk from people moving out. In my opinion, these are fair game. Plus it's great to recycle. The main thing is you don't want to steal someone's bike. That is bad.
And of course it helps if you know how to fix bicycles...
My checklist goes something like this:
1. The bike has a vignette from at least a few years ago
2. The bike (or part) is not locked
3. The bike (or part) is obviously deserted - flat/destroyed tires, rusted chains, missing parts, bent wheels.
Sometimes you find a bicycle in a pile of junk from people moving out. In my opinion, these are fair game. Plus it's great to recycle. The main thing is you don't want to steal someone's bike. That is bad.
And of course it helps if you know how to fix bicycles...
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I don't mean to condone bike theft, but there are often deserted bicycles with really old vignettes that the city removes from time to time to make space in the bike racks. What I did was found a frame and some bent wheels and essentially fixed up a bike from parts scattered around the city. Any parts I needed (a seat for example) I bought from the little bike shop in Artamis. In the end I had a great single speed city bike for about 20 CHF.
My checklist goes something like this:
1. The bike has a vignette from at least a few years ago
2. The bike (or part) is not locked
3. The bike (or part) is obviously deserted - flat/destroyed tires, rusted chains, missing parts, bent wheels.
Sometimes you find a bicycle in a pile of junk from people moving out. In my opinion, these are fair game. Plus it's great to recycle. The main thing is you don't want to steal someone's bike. That is bad.
And of course it helps if you know how to fix bicycles...
dmorr, Jun 27, 2007 @ 17:12
My checklist goes something like this:
1. The bike has a vignette from at least a few years ago
2. The bike (or part) is not locked
3. The bike (or part) is obviously deserted - flat/destroyed tires, rusted chains, missing parts, bent wheels.
Sometimes you find a bicycle in a pile of junk from people moving out. In my opinion, these are fair game. Plus it's great to recycle. The main thing is you don't want to steal someone's bike. That is bad.
And of course it helps if you know how to fix bicycles...
dmorr, Jun 27, 2007 @ 17:12
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Jun 27, 2007 @ 17:26
Artamis is the alternative culture site of Geneva. You will find there a small bike shop that recycles a lot of things, for decent prizes (also for repairs). It's the shop mentionned by Dmorr (above).
Good luck, and don't forget the Vignette!
Syd.
Good luck, and don't forget the Vignette!
Syd.
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Artamis is the alternative culture site of Geneva. You will find there a small bike shop that recycles a lot of things, for decent prizes (also for repairs). It's the shop mentionned by Dmorr (above).
Good luck, and don't forget the Vignette!
Syd.
Syd_Brown, Jun 27, 2007 @ 17:26
Good luck, and don't forget the Vignette!
Syd.
Syd_Brown, Jun 27, 2007 @ 17:26
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Jun 29, 2007 @ 16:34
you're not the person who "borrowed but forgot to return" my beloved saddle from my bike.....
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you're not the person who "borrowed but forgot to return" my beloved saddle from my bike.....
addaxnat, Jun 29, 2007 @ 16:34
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Jul 1, 2007 @ 13:00
My friend just bought herself a fabbo bike chf50 cheaper than the price advertised as she 'haggled'!
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My friend just bought herself a fabbo bike chf50 cheaper than the price advertised as she 'haggled'!
tash
tash, Jul 1, 2007 @ 13:00
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Jul 3, 2007 @ 23:10
nope, that sucks. but they're only 6 francs at peclot 13, i've found some real beauties there.
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nope, that sucks. but they're only 6 francs at peclot 13, i've found some real beauties there.
dmorr, Jul 3, 2007 @ 23:10
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Dec 6, 2012 @ 20:04
Hi! I'm selling my beloved bicycle which I used for about 8 months, during my stay in Geneva. It's a beautiful vintage female city bike by Bianchi equipped with Compagnolo groupset (gears), a leather saddle and a mechanical headlight.
Price: 200 CHF (a lock is included)
If you are interested,feel free to contact me hereby or by tel. 41788 30 14 39
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Hi! I'm selling my beloved bicycle which I used for about 8 months, during my stay in Geneva. It's a beautiful vintage female city bike by Bianchi equipped with Compagnolo groupset (gears), a leather saddle and a mechanical headlight.
Price: 200 CHF (a lock is included)
If you are interested,feel free to contact me hereby or by tel. 41788 30 14 39
Mariia Iavorska, Dec 6, 2012 @ 20:04
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Dec 6, 2012 @ 20:21
No seriously, look in the GHI newspaper (it's free and comes out on Wednesdays), check out the WRG website.
I don't know the bike shops but I'm sure someone else does.
Jun 26, 07 14:27
Just for info, WRG went national and became WRS five years ago.
R.
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