Racing Bicycle

[mareht123 11]

Got a yen to purchase a racer for excersize purpose while in town, and leave it chained up at the GFs place for her use when I'm not. Any ideas on where to purchase said boneshaker? Cheers!

[Grandpollo 366]

I think the hospitals sell them as a way of getting new patients.

 

Search here on bicycle or bike. There are threads about where the bike stores are in Pattaya.

[MONKEY01 2]

I would buy a exercise bike and live a bit longer

[jacko 8,822]

I would buy a exercise bike and live a bit longer

Yeah, doubt you would get bit by a rabid dog on one of those.

[packhike 13]

I have a dream that one day all people will know how to use GOOGLE

 

http://bicyclethailand.com/bike-stores/

 

http://www.bangkok.com/cycling/recommended-bike-shops.htm

 

If you want a good "real" racing bike you're going to have to go to Bangkok and be prepared to spend some serious cash....

 

I have a cervelo S5 and that set me back $4000 US.

[Kev 178]

GOOGLE, what is that?

[DrPat 423]

GOOGLE, what is that?

 

Google it to find out.

Edited August 28, 2012 by DrPat

[mareht123 11]

Wish I had the time to spend my evenings googling, but sadly not retired and blessed with the sedate lifestyle yet. As for the safety aspect, the missus lives out of town on the way to Rayong and there are scores of traffic free dirt tracks to navigate. Have to karry a stick for the rabid dogs I s'pose. As for make, quality, no. Not after a "real" racing bike. Claude Butler can keep his. Just looking for something to knock out my usual 20k on. Here I ride a Flightline Harro. Paid about £300 for it and does the job. Cheers. Afterthought: What about Big C or Tesco Lotus? Are they into leisure gear?

[Feileacan 32]

I have a dream that one day all people will know how to use GOOGLE

 

http://bicyclethaila...om/bike-stores/

 

http://www.bangkok.c...-bike-shops.htm

 

If you want a good "real" racing bike you're going to have to go to Bangkok and be prepared to spend some serious cash....

 

I have a cervelo S5 and that set me back $4000 US.

 

No you don't.

 

The best shop to buy a racing bike is in naklua. It's on the main sukhumvit road up by the hospital. It's on the right hand side as you leave pattaya. Might be difficult to find, If you are looking for someone to cycle with and show you some good cycling routes, then maybe take a trip to Jomtien to these lads

 

https://sites.google.com/site/jomtiencyclingclub/home

[mareht123 11]

No you don't.

 

The best shop to buy a racing bike is in naklua. It's on the main sukhumvit road up by the hospital. It's on the right hand side as you leave pattaya. Might be difficult to find, If you are looking for someone to cycle with and show you some good cycling routes, then maybe take a trip to Jomtien to these lads

 

https://sites.google...yclingclub/home

 

Hey, thanks for that. The club looks great apart from the early starts lol. (on hols, right?). Still, I've saved it and will give it a go later if not sooner. Have to sort out the bike first. Can't remember the name of the shop can you? If not tilak may know it with a bit of luck. Cheers!

[jacko 8,822]

: What about Big C or Tesco Lotus? Are they into leisure gear?

Yes they do.... but high end bikes no. Basic models, yes, cheap too.

[packhike 13]

Wish I had the time to spend my evenings googling, but sadly not retired and blessed with the sedate lifestyle yet. As for the safety aspect, the missus lives out of town on the way to Rayong and there are scores of traffic free dirt tracks to navigate. Have to karry a stick for the rabid dogs I s'pose. As for make, quality, no. Not after a "real" racing bike. Claude Butler can keep his. Just looking for something to knock out my usual 20k on. Here I ride a Flightline Harro. Paid about £300 for it and does the job. Cheers. Afterthought: What about Big C or Tesco Lotus? Are they into leisure gear?

 

Really??? You don't have the 2 seconds it took me to type in Bike store bangkok into google and the 2nd link down was the one listing all the bike stores.

I mean come on it would of been quicker to google then it would of been to start this thread...

[kaiser71 30]

Probably get more for your money with a used bike.

http://www.bahtsold.com/en/quicksearch?co=Thailand-1&c=1006&ca=25&pr=NULL&submit=

[mareht123 11]

Really??? You don't have the 2 seconds it took me to type in Bike store bangkok into google and the 2nd link down was the one listing all the bike stores.

I mean come on it would of been quicker to google then it would of been to start this thread...

 

Not as much fun though, and 'er, I don't want to buy a bike in Bangkok thanks. I stay in Patts. Always use a local man when you can.

[Feileacan 32]

Can't remember the name of the shop can you? If not tilak may know it with a bit of luck. Cheers!

 

Can't remember it, but i remember how I got there. I travelled down the Railway road, went under the overpass. When you see the very first sign that says "Naklua" (it's a small sign, but you shouldn't miss it. Turn left here and keep going until you intersect with Sukhumvit. You can't go right here, due to it being a one way, so park up before you come to the intersection. The bike shop is about the 3rd unit up on the right.

[mareht123 11]

Probably get more for your money with a used bike.

http://www.bahtsold....pr=NULL&submit=

 

Good site. I saved it!

[mareht123 11]

Yes they do.... but high end bikes no. Basic models, yes, cheap too.

 

Basic and cheap? Me all over lol. cheers!

[mareht123 11]

Yes they do.... but high end bikes no. Basic models, yes, cheap too.

 

How much you reckon I need to set aside for a basic mountain bike or drop handled racer mate? Only has to be good enough for me to work up a sweat on in the mornings, and to get her down to the Suk to jump a white baht bus into town when her motorcycle finally gives up the ghost. Cheers!

[rightsaid 44]

Wish I had the time to spend my evenings googling, but sadly not retired and blessed with the sedate lifestyle yet. As for the safety aspect, the missus lives out of town on the way to Rayong and there are scores of traffic free dirt tracks to navigate. Have to karry a stick for the rabid dogs I s'pose. As for make, quality, no. Not after a "real" racing bike. Claude Butler can keep his. Just looking for something to knock out my usual 20k on. Here I ride a Flightline Harro. Paid about £300 for it and does the job. Cheers. Afterthought: What about Big C or Tesco Lotus? Are they into leisure gear?

 

If you are planning to predominately ride on traffic free dirt tracks why are you thinking of getting a racing bike? You'd be much better off getting a mountain bike.

[mareht123 11]

If you are planning to predominately ride on traffic free dirt tracks why are you thinking of getting a racing bike? You'd be much better off getting a mountain bike.

 

You prob right...but they are pretty flat dirt tracks.

[jacko 8,822]

How much you reckon I need to set aside for a basic mountain bike or drop handled racer mate? Only has to be good enough for me to work up a sweat on in the mornings, and to get her down to the Suk to jump a white baht bus into town when her motorcycle finally gives up the ghost. Cheers!

There are really cheap Chinese ones for about 4000 baht, and they can obviously go up as high as you want.

I only have a cheap one for her to nip to the nearby market on the back roads.

If you live off a main rd, the general way round it is to have the phone numbers of the nearest M/C taxi gang.

[Gary 4,119]

A bicycle is even more dangerous than a motorbike. At least a motorbike can pretty much keep up with traffic and outrun dogs.

[losgrad 264]

A few years ago, I bought one of the better mountain bikes at Big C for around 4-5000 baht. It lasted a few months before getting pretty shaky as parts wore out. I then bought a used one from LA Bikes on Therrapasit road Jomtien for 6000 baht. It still rides great with lifetime of free adjustments. I have since bought another used one for 8,000 and this bike is fast for me and rides strong. I ride the 6k bike daily to the gym 20 minutes each way and every other day I ride the 8k bike from Central Pattaya to various areas around town (alternating days walking and riding) or through East Pattaya or Jomtien and beyond - not a lot of KM for real bicyclists, but good for a novice or casual rider.

 

I still have the original bike I bought at Big C and its ok for riding to the store and back, so usage and budget are important.

 

Oh, I always wear a lightweight motorcycle helmet, bright clothing and have lights; but we take our chances. I know it sounds counter, but I feel safer riding my bicycles than I do riding my 200 cc motorcycle here. I am a very experienced motorcyclists owning more than a dozen from dirt bikes to big cruisers and riding a few hundred thousand miles all over the USA, but in heavy traffic here I can go faster than traffic, go between vehicles motorbikes cannot and just ride on the far left out of the way of fast moving vehicles (watching for car doors to open), but hopefully I won't regret it :). Ive read the reports of guys hitting bicyclists and motorcyclists with pipes with the intent to rob, but I've seen these reports years ago in Hua Hin and Chiang Mai so I am extra careful and prepared when riding in more remote locations.

 

Enjoy and take care.

 

 

 

[mareht123 11]

A few years ago, I bought one of the better mountain bikes at Big C for around 4-5000 baht. It lasted a few months before getting pretty shaky as parts wore out. I then bought a used one from LA Bikes on Therrapasit road Jomtien for 6000 baht. It still rides great with lifetime of free adjustments. I have since bought another used one for 8,000 and this bike is fast for me and rides strong. I ride the 6k bike daily to the gym 20 minutes each way and every other day I ride the 8k bike from Central Pattaya to various areas around town (alternating days walking and riding) or through East Pattaya or Jomtien and beyond - not a lot of KM for real bicyclists, but good for a novice or casual rider.

 

I still have the original bike I bought at Big C and its ok for riding to the store and back, so usage and budget are important.

 

Oh, I always wear a lightweight motorcycle helmet, bright clothing and have lights; but we take our chances. I know it sounds counter, but I feel safer riding my bicycles than I do riding my 200 cc motorcycle here. I am a very experienced motorcyclists owning more than a dozen from dirt bikes to big cruisers and riding a few hundred thousand miles all over the USA, but in heavy traffic here I can go faster than traffic, go between vehicles motorbikes cannot and just ride on the far left out of the way of fast moving vehicles (watching for car doors to open), but hopefully I won't regret it :). Ive read the reports of guys hitting bicyclists and motorcyclists with pipes with the intent to rob, but I've seen these reports years ago in Hua Hin and Chiang Mai so I am extra careful and prepared when riding in more remote locations.

 

Enjoy and take care.

 

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[MM 6,562]

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