carni 10,094 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Hubb's Bike has finally fallen to pieces. We are looking for a used cycle in good reliable condition. The rider has tendencies to fall off at every opportunity, so the cycle needs to be sympathetic in nature, especially as the rider tends to make a grab for me and drags me off as well on his way down. If possible here are a few things we are hoping for... Not to expensive Mans Mountain Bike Approximately 18inch frame ( Rider 5ft 6inch) 18/21 gears We are happy to travel and view if anyone has a bike for sale. Thankyou. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 More gears than my wagon. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
... 1,411 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Might I suggest a pair of roller skates,you can tow him and save u Sen a few quid ,he'll not mind he can show the grandkids how trendy he is,just remind him though that hip op is not a medical procedure.you know how to break dance and talk da lingo Carnie has I recall from previous posts,Dear you gone sorted. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 The thought of all that excercise kills me ! I need to go & lie down. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 May be stating the obvious, but have you looked on ebay? It's got hundreds of 'em. http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l2632.R2.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xmountain&_nkw=mountain+bike&_sacat=7294 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Never gave EBay a thought. We will have a look now. Then we will have to work out how to use it! Thank you. It was worth a try on site. just in case? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,090 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 If he keeps falling off, would a trike not be better? Or stabilisers? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Trike sounds like a good idea, but we spend most of the time on the Canal Towpaths and they sometimes are narrow. I'll come clear. I exaggerated a bit about how often he falls off. It's not that much really!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Carni, here if you want to buy or sell something, you go on Craigslist. I looked on the internet for the Wolverhampton area to see if there was something similar, and came up with www.preloved.co.uk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Katyjay, Well Thank you Miduck. I'll just mash and then i'll sit down with a cuppa and investigate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Glad to be of assistance, hope you find what you're looking for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Get yersen a tandem Carni. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MELTONSTILTON 452 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I have an old one you can have for free, the only problem is you would have to collect, as transport from France is expensive, but if you did collect, you could ride it home :) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I'm afraid I have to decline your generous offer MELTONSTILTON. But it was very kind of you to offer. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,121 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 You can also try Gumtree.com Carni xxx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Melissa Thank you. I had never heard of Gumtree.com or www.preloved.co.uk, that Katyjay mentioned. I have just had a quick look at both and will check them out properly tomorrow. From what I can see so far, it looks as though there will be something out there for us. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sue B 48 1,226 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Gumtree is good, iv sold stuff on there and you can get your local area. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 It sounds interesting, I never heard of it before Melissa mentioned it! Must have had my head in the clouds again. We will definitely take a look tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I hate to tell you but somebody left a suberb new all singing and dancing, full suspension, disc brake, 21 gear mountain bike chained to a fence in the Country Park where I run the bike hire business. It remained there for two weeks, no-one, including the police were interested yet it was in the main entrance for all to see. Eventually the Park Rangers got sick of it, lent me a pair of bolt cutters and after a quick service I rode it home. So, my advice, always take a pair of bolt cutters with you or better still try the local police unclaimed property auction, you can buy bikes in bulk for next to nothing. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I hope you enjoy your bit of luck Firbeck. Chris has heard about the Police Auctions, but had forgotten about them. Another place to try. You can certainly pick up some good information on Nottstalgia. Thank you for the tip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 And don't forget the site "Freecycle" where people start their own on line site affiliated to freecycle, where folks sell or give away owt and everything!! They are all over the world too. Just do a search using "freecycle" as your search parameters. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Thank you Ayupmeducks Miduck. Will take a look tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 They have a Nottingham group, loads of stuff for sale of give away, I just checked. Didn't see any bikes, but only got up to page 10. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,121 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 No problem hope you find what you're looking for! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Get yer purse out & buy him one carni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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