question about buying a bike in NYC

[lapsedmodernist]

My friend wants to buy a bike in NYC for under $200. What are good places to do that? I only had one bike when I lived there, my baby blue Schwinn, and I bought it from that place right next to the BQE on Lorimer. But I imagine quite a few of you know more options than that. I am thinking in particular of never_the_less, labrujah, capricornia--any suggestions would be awesome!

Comments

[never-the-less.livejournal.com]

That place on Lorimer St is kind of a ip off if you're not careful. A friend of mine got a bike there and didn't know what she was doing, and it was totally all wrong for her and I think she paid like $150. I think that sometimes they will sell some quality old bikes there, but they also pedaled a lot of junk -- though all of this is three year old info at this point.

I think that Recycle-a-Bicycle in Dumbo and the EV might be better? I know a few people who have unreservedly recommended Bicycle Station in Prospect Heights, but I'm not sure if they sell used bikes.

But Craigslist is probably the best! Sadly though, I will leave it up to people who actually still live in NYC....

[labrujah.livejournal.com]

yeah craigslist...

[already2late.livejournal.com]

I'm not in NY, but I got an awesome Raleigh on Craigslist for $150 in Philly.

[bing-crosby.livejournal.com]

craigslist, yes, and Recycle-a-Bicycle is a good way to go too.

[capricornia.livejournal.com]

i suggest actually putting an ad up for what she wants on craiglist (size, style, what she's willing to pay). this worked for me.