Anyone know know where to get a used bicycle in Bogota?

Gator says on Dec 14, 2007, 19:08:

Try the flea markets in the Centro Internacional takes over a parking lot alongside the Museo de Arte Moderno, on Sunday. Any where around Calle 24 to Calle 32, between Carreras 5 and 14,

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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la campiña says on Dec 14, 2007, 19:15:

also in the south but ask a colombian to go their

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miamimike says on Dec 14, 2007, 20:55:

Try Mercadolibre.com

http://www.mercadolibre.com.co/

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.

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Marielle says on Dec 15, 2007, 10:02:

You can get new, but inexpensive bikes on Calle 13, around Carrera 15 and 16. Just keep your eyes open while you´re there, or bring a friend with you if you can :) There´s also a Transmilenio stop right there, maybe the 2nd stop or so after Jimenez on one of the F lines.

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Lowell says on Dec 15, 2007, 15:44:

Try the local pawn shops, They always seem to have bikes. How good, I don't kinow.

Alfred E. Newman. "What. Me Worry?"

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David Pristupa says on Dec 15, 2007, 19:18:

If you do buy a bike keep the receipt. It
is my understanding that the police
spot check cyclists for ownership. If
you don't have a receipt it could be confiscated. Would someone correct me
if I'am in incorrect.

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Robert Jorge says on Dec 16, 2007, 01:34:

I have heard the same thing David, but I also can't tell you of one verifiable source where they actually had their bike taken by the police. People talk about it - but I have never seen or heard of it happening "for real". I wouldn't be surprised if it was a Colombian urband legend. Think about it: Do you think DAS is up to investigating every bicycle rider they see? 25% of them, 5% of them? And who the hell rides regularly with a reciept or title to a bike in their pocket?

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David Pristupa says on Dec 16, 2007, 05:43:

The story sounds far fetched. I ha many
bikes stolen in Toronto and in the states.
its probably the same in most other
places. I keep the serial number on hand
and at home if it is ever needed.

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David Pristupa says on Dec 16, 2007, 05:44:

The story sounds far fetched. I had many
bikes stolen in Toronto and in the states.
its probably the same in most other
places. I keep the serial number on hand
and at home if it is ever needed.

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miamimike says on Dec 16, 2007, 09:03:

Run a "Bike Wanted" Ad in Craigslist.com!

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Lowell says on Dec 16, 2007, 10:24:

I licensed my bike when I bought it. I've seen bike checks in Cartago. No license, by by bike to impound.

Alfred E. Newman. "What. Me Worry?"

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webmanco says on Dec 16, 2007, 10:44:

For bikes an other items look at El Tiempo for "Venta de Garage", or maybe Capitan Centella left his bicicle for sale. :-)

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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capitan_centella says on Dec 16, 2007, 21:24:

Nope.

I have a UNICYCLE for sale!. . .

jio jio jio jio . . .

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You can buy a fairly good bikes on calle 68 with 30. You´ll see a bridge from west to east, take it and there you go.

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miamimike says on Dec 17, 2007, 07:00:

Here's one in Craigslist Colombia: http://colombia.en.craigslist.org/bik/483881706.html

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vicshere says on Dec 17, 2007, 07:18:

colombia is not a good place to use rollerbaldes...i would understand "her ass hurts"

listo

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vicshere says on Dec 17, 2007, 07:25:

right when they close certain streets...no problem

listo

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dwmte7 says on Dec 19, 2007, 15:04:

a.k. go to the thread above 'peter'. go to the end of the thread and GIB's comment on how he's to be burried....you might find an abandoned bike parked in the cheeks of his ass. and at that, it'ld be free.... the tire might stink awhile, but, shucks, it's colombia, lotsa things stink there.

dwmte

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