Bikes - to bring or not to bring, that is the question!!

Radnor


Joined: 10/04/2009
Posts: 28

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 00:18

Hi all



My partner and I are planning a move out there later this Summer and and are wondering whether we would be able to buy a couple of decent bikes out there, or whether we would be better to bring our own. Any suggestions please?



Thanks



Lisa

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 00:49

Bicycles or Motorbikes?

chinaeyes


Joined: 13/02/2009
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 10:53

Hi Radnor,if you meant mountain bikes bring them out with you.Although I wouldn't advise riding on the main roads,there are plenty of back lanes on the sea side from Girne to Karsiyaka you can cycle along at a snails pace.Loads of forest tracks and the reservoir at Getcikoy is great fun.

I would stress you need to bring your bike helmets,loads of pot holes.If you have room in your container and spare cash why not bring a few bikes out and sell them for a little more,you would make a profit and the buyer would get a decent bike without having to break the bank out here!

Good luck with the move,just be positive.

Radnor


Joined: 10/04/2009
Posts: 28

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 13:38

thanks chinaeyes



I did mean mountain bikes and the idea of bringing a few extra is a great one - take it there are no great bike shops there then??

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 13:49

I bought cycle out last may with CTA it was pat of my luggage allowance and no charge at the Birmingham end

I just took the pedals off and a nice baggage handler bought it through the curtains at Ercan without a mark on the bike.The biggest pain in cycling is the dammed speed bumps nailed to the road

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 13:50

I have not seen a good mountain bike shop in the trnc yet, however there may be one somewhere.



There is a bike shop just over the border not far from Alphamega.

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 16:05

Hi Radnor



Definately bring your bikes - I cycle most days and really enjoy it.

A bike rack for your car would also be very useful as a lot of the best rides are up in the hills - the ridge road up by Five Finger mountain is very pleasant. Cycling up from the coast road into the mountains is really hard graft hence my recommendation for using the car to get you to your start point.

I ride on the coast road most days and have found the TC drivers to be very considerate. Most lorries will give you a blast on their horn to let you know that they are behind you and then give you plenty of room when they pass - I feel safer on the bike than in the car !!!!

Happing cycling

Regards

Paul

mitsybrian


Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 17:52

I would bring your bikes over, but If you require a very good bike shop I use AKCAN Bisiklet in Lefkosa main agent for all top makes Treck,Shimano,Sigma,Kron, and Giant. A good guy and very fair, contact details

H AKCAN, 4Semsemttin Gunaltay sok, Kumsal, Lefkosa. Tel 0392 22 76 112 Mob 0542 852 09 87

http://www.akcanbisiklet.com # akcanbisiklet@yahoo.com

regards

Brian

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 18:03

My son had 2 mountain bikes out here, they were as new, he sold them to the Bike shop in one of the side roads leading down to the harbour. He didn't get alot for them, had limited room going back so had to sell them quickly.Pity we didn't have internet and Cyprus 44 then to advertise them for sale.

cattywatty


Joined: 09/02/2008
Posts: 78

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 19:45

We are bringing out 1 mountain bike and an old racing bike next week. Anyone on the forum flying from Standsted 12.45 flight 502 Wednesday 13th. Does anyone know if there is a left luggage facility at Ercan, as I dont think the bikes and our luggage will fit in our Pinin.



Any idea on where we might buy a bike rack to fit on the back of the door over the spare wheel.

Radnor


Joined: 10/04/2009
Posts: 28

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 09:10

Thanks everyone - some great advice and can't wait to get over. Just need to get my bloody house in the UK sold and then we are on our way!!