goose11
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- North London
Unfortunately this week I have had my name added to the long list of cyclists who’ve had their bike stolen. Very disappointed, obviously – stolen whilst locked up, with just the wheels left. No useful CCTV so it’s a goner.
But every cloud…I now need to get a new bike.
I’d really appreciate people’s opinions on where I should be shopping around. I’m based in London and happy to buy online. I’ve had a look, but the buying threads on here seem to be for all gear, and focusing on new, not used.
The previous bike was a Specialized Allez 09, bottom of the range with a Sora gearset etc etc. I’m keen to upgrade a little on spec next time around. As this is an unplanned cost I don’t really want to go over £400-450. I know this isn’t very much so am looking to buy used, maybe something a year or so old that’s lighter, better gears and hopefully something considerably better suited to climb.
I’ve been on Craigslist, Gumtree etc to see what there is and seen a couple of bikes that look like absolute bargains, but have been too late to buy.
Could anyone offer some pointers to where else I should be keeping an eye out online or good second hand bike shops? Anything that you have seen that could suit?
Thanks all - hoping to be back on the wheels soon.
But every cloud…I now need to get a new bike.
I’d really appreciate people’s opinions on where I should be shopping around. I’m based in London and happy to buy online. I’ve had a look, but the buying threads on here seem to be for all gear, and focusing on new, not used.
The previous bike was a Specialized Allez 09, bottom of the range with a Sora gearset etc etc. I’m keen to upgrade a little on spec next time around. As this is an unplanned cost I don’t really want to go over £400-450. I know this isn’t very much so am looking to buy used, maybe something a year or so old that’s lighter, better gears and hopefully something considerably better suited to climb.
I’ve been on Craigslist, Gumtree etc to see what there is and seen a couple of bikes that look like absolute bargains, but have been too late to buy.
Could anyone offer some pointers to where else I should be keeping an eye out online or good second hand bike shops? Anything that you have seen that could suit?
Thanks all - hoping to be back on the wheels soon.
if it does get nicked, it's not that big a deal.
