Posted 2008-07-16 20:00:04
 frenchFARANGbkk, on 2008-07-16 01:53:00, said:
girlx, on 2008-07-15 19:10:02, said: hmm what time were you there? i was there about 1:00-2:00 today... thanks for the tips too, i think i will go back and get one...
Hi,
I was there also today, late afternoon, the most expensive is 27000 thb (back of the shop) but it seems that you can get a good one for 6000 (aluminium, around 11 kg).
I haven't seen any different folding system, so I guess that any is ok ?
At Carrefour Ratchada they sell a brand new one that doesn't look so good for 3000 thb, so I think that I will go back to MBK and buy one of these second hand (does anybody know how much cost the 6000 thb (at the MBK shop) when you buy it brand new somewhere else? Does the Mbk shop sell half price?).
I think a folding bike is better than a usual one to ride in the city as you don't have to come back by riding if you are tired, too far, or if it's raining, just take it in the taxi with you and go home!
Thanks.
Probably the new 3000 baht one has no gears - must make sure your folder has gears and these put the price up. I bought a new taiwan made folder with gears for 6000 baht but it's not very good but OK for short distances. Dahon are good and sold second hand in that shop - new ones cost from 10,500 baht at Probike, with gears. Peugot and Giant are also good. Most of the ones in that shop are made in taiwan and China and haven't heard of many of the brands but I guess you have to try and take a chance. Make sure u give it a short ride at least before buying - they will probably let u cycle around the market floor with it if u pay a deposit. Let us know how you get on if you buy one.
Posted 2008-07-19 12:12:13
A very worthwhile investment, my only concern would be the lack of reflectors. The motorcycle taxi drivers might not see me while pulling it along the pavement after dark. 
Sir_Sanuk, on 2008-07-15 11:23:39, said: Quote Is the basket on the front of those free or do you have to pay extra? Been thinking about getting one for trips to 7/11
Get yourself a granny bag. The chicks dig 'em.
Posted 2008-07-23 04:16:19
Hmm a sholley, for the discerning gent about town.
I heard that thai girls will go wild for a guy who has the confidence to pull one of these off 
Posted 2008-08-27 22:42:40
Horror stories about farangs on motos beeing targetted as rolling ATMs by the BIB lead me back to using a bicycle around BKK, maybe not so much in the centre but in the stcks to get from digs to BTS or grocery shopping. Since the BIB can 'fine' you for driving or jaywalking, are they likely to target farangs on bicycles too? Anyone received similar treatment on a bicycle as the motorbike drivers seem to get (repeated pullovers, fine/bribe)?
Cheers,
K.
Posted 2008-08-27 22:49:39
the biggest hazard is not the police but getting chased by dam_n soi dogs everywhere...
Posted 2008-08-28 03:53:00
Sir_Sanuk, on 2008-08-27 22:49:39, said: the biggest hazard is not the police but getting chased by dam_n soi dogs everywhere...
Okay... chainmail cycling trousers then...
Posted 2008-08-28 10:01:24
There was (is?) a Cannondale bike shop along Sukhumvit Soi 3 (Nana Nuea - or North Nana). From Sukhumvit Road, head north about 1/2 Km. Ths shop will be on the left side of the Road (same side as with Bamrungrad Hospital.
Cannondale bikes are kind of expensive (30 to 60 K Baht). Probike might be a better deal for you.
Tyke, on 2008-07-08 22:20:11, said: mr_hippo, on 2008-07-02 18:17:31, said: Tyke, on 2008-06-24 10:21:49, said: Well, in Thailand bicycles full stop are seriously uncool. You should see the Thais laughing at me on mine, with all my protective gear on, especially the motorbike taxi drivers.
Laughing at you or smiling at you? I normally do about 40/60 kms a day - more at the weekends and holidays and I've never been laughed at. I usually stop at motor cycle taxi stands for a rest and am always welcomed - if I have been on that circuit for a few days or just cycle past, they will normally ask why I am ignoring them!
I know the difference between a mocking laugh and a welcoming smile
Posted 2008-08-28 11:02:45
I've never had any problems with the police when I am cycling - in fact, they have been known to stop the traffic for me.
There are no soi dogs in my immediate area but the ones I do meet on my travels normally stop chasing after a few metres. If you are bothered by dogs then there are two things you can do:-
1) Get off the bike and place it between you and the dog(s) as if you were standing at a garden gate and then swing it at the dog(s), they will either get fed up or someone will 'rescue' you!
2) Carry a water pistol filled with a mixture of vinegar and pepper.
toybits, on 2008-08-28 10:01:24, said: There was (is?) a Cannondale bike shop along Sukhumvit Soi 3 (Nana Nuea - or North Nana). From Sukhumvit Road, head north about 1/2 Km. Ths shop will be on the left side of the Road (same side as with Bamrungrad Hospital.
It moved about 12 months ago to Cannondale Centre map
Posted 2008-09-05 13:38:28
toybits, on 2008-08-28 10:01:24, said: There was (is?) a Cannondale bike shop along Sukhumvit Soi 3 (Nana Nuea - or North Nana). From Sukhumvit Road, head north about 1/2 Km. Ths shop will be on the left side of the Road (same side as with Bamrungrad Hospital.
Cannondale bikes are kind of expensive (30 to 60 K Baht). Probike might be a better deal for you.
Sweet. Might just check the shop out cause im currently looking for this bike.
2008 Cannondale Chase 3.
Posted 2008-09-05 13:51:28
Quote 1) Get off the bike and place it between you and the dog(s) as if you were standing at a garden gate and then swing it at the dog(s), they will either get fed up or someone will 'rescue' you!
2) Carry a water pistol filled with a mixture of vinegar and pepper.
the only time i have ever had problems with soi dogs is if i am walking alone at night and come upon a pack of them (and for some odd reason, in temple yards!)
individually, if you are calm and talk softly and reach your hand out for the dog to sniff you first, they should be ok. they can sense if you are up to no good or not.
but then, dogs love me and tend to follow me around anyway, so maybe others will have a different experience.
Posted 2009-03-10 00:36:59
So what kind of bike did you end up buying Girlx??
Posted 2009-03-10 09:14:07
I bought a high end Cannondale, but they refused to put a shopping basket on the handlebars.
Like the Fitness Centre that pays me not to wear their T-shirt.
Posted 2009-03-10 13:21:01
Is that a trials bike or a downhill bike? The seat looks like it was configured as a downhill bike. But the crank doesn't look big enough for a downhiller.
cgbartz, on 2008-09-05 13:38:28, said: toybits, on 2008-08-28 10:01:24, said: There was (is?) a Cannondale bike shop along Sukhumvit Soi 3 (Nana Nuea - or North Nana). From Sukhumvit Road, head north about 1/2 Km. Ths shop will be on the left side of the Road (same side as with Bamrungrad Hospital.
Cannondale bikes are kind of expensive (30 to 60 K Baht). Probike might be a better deal for you.
Sweet. Might just check the shop out cause im currently looking for this bike.
2008 Cannondale Chase 3.
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