Buying bicycles in Bangkok

LouDub

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Member since 13 May 2013

London

LouDub

13 May 2013 19:46:59

LouDub

13 May 2013 19:46:59

London

Hi, good afternoon I'm currently trying to plan a trip to the area and was wondering about buying bicycles in Bangkok.

My price range would be around £150/ 7000 baht.

Ideally I'm looking for a touring bike with big wheels that will take a beating on dirt roads.

I want to see the whole area through cycling. Any help is greatly appreciated, I'm still unsure whether to bring a bike or buy one in Bangkok.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

MaikHH

Member

Member since 12 April 2013

Bangkok-Thonglor

MaikHH

13 May 2013 22:22:26

MaikHH

13 May 2013 22:22:26

Bangkok-Thonglor

Be careful and prepared of the street dogs. Riding bicycle in Bangkok can be very "funny"! Especially when you leave the main roads.

thetefldon

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Member since 20 July 2008

Phitsanulok

thetefldon

14 May 2013 07:04:44

469

thetefldon

14 May 2013 07:04:44

469

Phitsanulok

Quality cycles are about the same price here as the UK and I fancy more expensive than in the USA.

There are plenty of cheap(4000-7000Baht) models, mostly made in China.

If you are doing some serious cycling expect to pay 14000 Baht for a decent import like Trek for example.

Sadly as in most places you get what you pay for.

BTW some airlines will carry cycles for free in the hold and even supply packaging you just remove wheels and deflate tyres. Worth checking if you have a good bike already.

GuestPoster542

22 May 2013 21:51:12

GuestPoster542

22 May 2013 21:51:12

Why don't you find a reantal bike here? Cuz My job field is related to the bikes.

Most bikes here are TREK. And you will know the several routes of your preference. I'm not cheering my company I work for. Just give you one choice.