Any tips for finding a used bike in Melbourne?



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Hello to all cycling friends,

I'm looking for a used bike (MTB preferred) in Melbourne.
Perhaps I should mention, that I'm a german student, who will work in Melbourne for half a year, so if you know any good addresses of shops or could give me some hints for local newspapers or magazines which offer ads for used bikes or something like that, you would help me a lot.

I know I will miss my bike here at home as soon as I lift up from the ground next week to fly to Australia
and I can't imagine not doing my daily ride for half a year. :D

Thanks to all in advance.

Homer30
 
Homer30 wrote:
> Hello to all cycling friends,
>
> I'm looking for a used bike (MTB preferred) in Melbourne. Perhaps I should mention, that I'm a
> german student, who will work in Melbourne for half a year, so if you know any good addresses of
> shops or could give me some hints for local newspapers or magazines which offer ads for used bikes
> or something like that, you would help me a lot.
>
> I know I will miss my bike here at home as soon as I lift up from the ground next week to fly to
> Australia and I can't imagine not doing my daily ride for half a year. :D
>
> Thanks to all in advance.
>
> Homer30

U could always try the trading post http://www.melbournetradingpost.com.au

The print version of the trading post goes onsale weekly on Thursdays, I think it costs about $1.50
last I bought a copy about a year ago.. not sure how much it is these days.

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"Homer30" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> I'm looking for a used bike (MTB preferred) in Melbourne. Perhaps I should mention, that I'm a
> german student, who will work in Melbourne for half a year, so if you know any good addresses of
> shops or could give me some hints for local newspapers or magazines which offer ads for used bikes
> or something like that, you would help me a lot.

Buy a copy of "The Trading Post" from most supermarkets, newsagents, etc. It comes out on Thursdays
I think. It has a Bicycle section and various price ranges.

Or search their site online at: www.tradingpost.com.au

I found my track bike the other day using their online search facility.

Some bike shops sell second-hand bikes too. Where are you located? Someone could give you some
shops to try...

hth hippy
 
Thank you for the link, I will stay somewhere in St.Kilda or Elwood, haven't arranged an accomodation yet, but for the first week I will stay in an hostel (Enfield in St Kilda).

cheers

Homer30
 
Homer30 <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> Hello to all cycling friends,
>
> I'm looking for a used bike (MTB preferred) in Melbourne. Perhaps I should mention, that I'm a
> german student, who will work in Melbourne for half a year, so if you know any good addresses of
> shops or could give me some hints for local newspapers or magazines which offer ads for used bikes
> or something like that, you would help me a lot.
>
> I know I will miss my bike here at home as soon as I lift up from the ground next week to fly to
> Australia and I can't imagine not doing my daily ride for half a year. :D

Email me, and I can get you a bike much cheaper than anything you can buy out of the trading post.
$30-$40 will get you a bike that will last you 6 months, no probs!
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Originally posted by Deep Flayed Mar


Email me, and I can get you a bike much cheaper than anything you can buy out of the trading post.
$30-$40 will get you a bike that will last you 6 months, no probs!
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Thanks for your offer, could you plz give me your e-mail address that I can contact you when I'm in Melbourne.

cheers,

Homer30
 
Homer30 <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> Deep Flayed Mar wrote:
> > Email me, and I can get you a bike much cheaper than anything you can buy out of the trading
> > post. $30-$40 will get you a bike that will
last
> > you 6 months, no probs!
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> > DFM
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> Thanks for your offer, could you plz give me your e-mail address that I can contact you when I'm
> in Melbourne.
>

Sure, its deep floyd mars at yahoo dot co dot uk.
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Homer30 <[email protected]> wrote in message [email protected]
> Thank you for the link, I will stay somewhere in St.Kilda or Elwood, haven't arranged an
> accomodation yet, but for the first week I will stay in an hostel (Enfield in St Kilda).

Do *not* let your bike out of your sight in St Kilda.

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Originally posted by Homer30
Hello to all cycling friends,

I'm looking for a used bike (MTB preferred) in Melbourne.
Perhaps I should mention, that I'm a german student, who will work in Melbourne for half a year, so if you know any good addresses of shops or could give me some hints for local newspapers or magazines which offer ads for used bikes or something like that, you would help me a lot.

I know I will miss my bike here at home as soon as I lift up from the ground next week to fly to Australia
and I can't imagine not doing my daily ride for half a year. :D

Thanks to all in advance.

Homer30

You can also put a request on the websites with some of the mtb clubs around Melbourne such as:

Geelong Mtb club (www.gmbc.com.au)
Fat Tyre Flyers (www.ftf.com.au)

Just specify how much you would be willing to spend and someone might be able to help you out.

Cheers,
Troy
 
Thank you all for your help so far, and yes I'm sure I will need a good lock ;)

Just one week and I will be in Melbourne... unbelievable, perhaps we will meet one day on the road.. who knows :D

cheers,
Homer30
 
Homer30 <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> Thank you all for your help so far, and yes I'm sure I will need a good lock ;)
>
> Just one week and I will be in Melbourne... unbelievable, perhaps we will meet one day on the
> road.. who knows :D
>

Where are you now?
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Originally posted by Deep Flayed Mar
> Just one week and I will be in Melbourne... unbelievable, perhaps we will meet one day on the
> road.. who knows :D
>

Where are you now?
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In a part of 'old europe' (by G.W.Bush) :) ,
Germany, near Berlin in a very small town.

cheers

Homer30
 
Homer30 <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> Deep Flayed Mar wrote:
> > > Just one week and I will be in Melbourne... unbelievable, perhaps we will meet one day on
> > > the road.. who knows :D
> > >
> > Where are you now?
> > ---
> > DFM
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> In a part of 'old europe' (by G.W.Bush) :) , Germany, near Berlin in a very small town.
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You'll be welcomed in Melbourne. Moreso than G.W. Bush I dare say!

See ya soon! :eek:)
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