Wanted Town bike / tourer (Cambridge)

[admac]

I'm moving to Cambridge (from overseas) in 2 weeks. Need an everyday commuter/town bike, would prefer that to be something a bit retro/classic; steel frame, maybe internal hub gears, rack or mounts for one. Preferably not chrome rims (need some braking power in the wet!). I know there are stacks of bikes for sale in Cambridge, but it can be tricky to find the good bike/deal in the haystack of overpriced junk. Any leads or bikes on offer here would be appreciated!

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/btwin-triban-520-road-bicycle-medium-size.473683/

 

[hamster]

Beware that Cambridge is bike theft Ground Zero, most people seem to ride garbage unless they have somewhere secure to park it.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

What I linked to is probably too nice then

 

[admac]

Beware that Cambridge is bike theft Ground Zero, most people seem to ride garbage unless they have somewhere secure to park it.

Yes, so I’m looking for something old, basic, functional, not flashy or expensive but a bit satisfyingly old school.

 

[admac]

What I linked to is probably too nice then

I saw that one earlier and thought it looks cheap enough to be suspicious - maybe stolen.

 

[KermitGKona88]

@legrandefromage

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I saw that one earlier and thought it looks cheap enough to be suspicious - maybe stolen.

I thought it was a fair price not really cheap. If you're collecting it from a house unlikely I'd have thought.

 

[He9azy]

Hi Did you find any?
I'm looking for a fixie beater bike around Cambridge

 

[ibbz]

I’m regretfully selling my Raleigh Clubman if anyone is interested