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Cheap Kids Bikes

Hi,

my daughter's bike broke before school ended and I haven't had the money to get her a new one. She is 6 years old. Does anyone know of a place to get a cheap bike, I really wouldn't mind a second hand one if I knew where to get it.

Thanks!

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  • julesgr
    julesgr Posts: 657 Forumite
    We bought our bikes and or nephews bike from an auction house that was selling off bikes from the local constabulary. Might be worth finding out if your locals do the same.
    Weight loss since 01/08/07 - 72 lbs:j
  • Jakeysmum
    Jakeysmum Posts: 269 Forumite
    Where was the auction house?
  • julesgr
    julesgr Posts: 657 Forumite
    This one was in Ramsey nr Peterborough
    Weight loss since 01/08/07 - 72 lbs:j
  • tiff
    tiff Posts: 6,608 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Savvy Shopper!
    How about asking on your local Freecycle group if you dont mind second hand?
    “A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.” - Dave Ramsey
  • wifeforlife
    wifeforlife Posts: 2,735 Forumite
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    Hi Jakeys mum

    I bought my dd a brand new bike from ebay. A pink 16inch bike. It was £28 pounds. I collected it from a place in Mahon Ind Est in Portadown. I'll get you the details if you want. They do boys bikes too!

    Great quality bike and no problem building it or anything!

    Cate
  • Jakeysmum
    Jakeysmum Posts: 269 Forumite
    Cate,

    that would be great! i think I might have gotten a good deal on one from littlewoods direct. They had one reduced to £44 and then I used an £18 off code i got on this forum. Seems to have worked, i should know for definite in a few weeks.

    But my son is fast growing out of his bike so I would love the details of the place in portadown if you have them.
  • wifeforlife
    wifeforlife Posts: 2,735 Forumite
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    I'll drive past it in the morning and make sure they're still there and pm you the number asap

    I love the bike and I would only recommend something Im happy with

    will message you tomorrow

    Cate
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