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imported>CaptainCookie: /* Buying a Bike */ Removed a link to the Swapfiets page.

2020-01-07T10:48:43Z

Buying a Bike: Removed a link to the Swapfiets page.

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	== Buying a Bike ==		== Buying a Bike ==
	There are countless bikes for sale in Eindhoven at any given time, through many different channels. It's also possible to get a bike from [[Swapfiets]] for a monthly fee. They offer a service that guarantees you will have a working bike, as long as your subscription is active. If you prefer to buy your own bike, there are several options. Traditional bike stores can be found all over the city, and most have similar prices depending on the types of bikes they sell. You can also buy bikes second hand, by looking around on Facebook buy/sell groups, or a number of websites for second hand items. When buying a bike second hand, it's important to make sure you're not paying too much. Make sure that at the very least, the breaks work on your bike and that there are no obvious structural damages (such as broken spokes or damage to the frame). A basic second hand bike will usually cost between 50-100€.		There are countless bikes for sale in Eindhoven at any given time, through many different channels. Traditional bike stores can be found all over the city, and most have similar prices depending on the types of bikes they sell. You can also buy bikes second hand, by looking around on Facebook buy/sell groups, or a number of websites for second hand items. When buying a bike second hand, it's important to make sure you're not paying too much. Make sure that at the very least, the breaks work on your bike and that there are no obvious structural damages (such as broken spokes or damage to the frame). A basic second hand bike will usually cost between 50-100€.

	Bike stores in Eindhoven:		Bike stores in Eindhoven:

imported>CaptainCookie: Added Swapfiets to this page.

2020-01-07T10:45:19Z

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	*[https://www.marktplaats.nl/ MarktPlaats]		*[https://www.marktplaats.nl/ MarktPlaats]
	*[https://open-market.nl/ Open Market]		*[https://open-market.nl/ Open Market]

			== Renting a bike ==

			[http://swapfiets.nl/en Swapfiets] offers a service where you can rent a bike for a monthly fee, and in return Swapfiets guarantees that you will have a working bicycle while your subscription is active. If your bicycle breaks, they will come to your location and provide you with a working bicycle within 12 hours. Swapfiets is an especially good choice for exchange students, as purchasing a used bike may potentially cost more than a Swapfiets subscription for your whole stay, and you won't have to worry about repair costs or selling your bike before you leave.

	== Repair ==		== Repair ==

imported>Eetu n: /* Security */

2018-06-17T19:31:35Z

Security

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	== Security ==		== Security ==
	"You haven't been in Netherlands long enough, if you haven't had a bike stolen." With this quote in mind, it's best to buy a bike that doesn't look impressive, or you can afford to lose. More importantly, always lock your bike to a stationary object, and preferably in a public area with lots of pedestrians and other locked bikes. [http://road.cc/content/buyers-guide/213477-beginners-guide-bike-securityhow-stop-bike-thieves-and-protect-your-bike Here] is a guide to locking your bike properly. A thief with the proper tools can break most common locks easily. Thus, it's important not to lock your bike perfectly, just to lock it better than everyone else. A thief will steal the bike that's easiest to steal.		"You haven't been in Netherlands long enough, if you haven't had a bike stolen." With this quote in mind, it's best to buy a bike that doesn't look impressive, or you can afford to lose. More importantly, always lock your bike to a stationary object, and preferably in a public area with lots of pedestrians and other locked bikes. [http://road.cc/content/buyers-guide/213477-beginners-guide-bike-securityhow-stop-bike-thieves-and-protect-your-bike Here] is a guide to locking your bike properly.

			A thief with the proper tools can break most common locks easily. Thus, it's important not to lock your bike perfectly, just to lock it better than everyone else. A thief will steal the bike that's easiest to steal.

	== Buying a Bike ==		== Buying a Bike ==

imported>Eetu n: /* Security */

2018-06-17T19:31:22Z

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	== Security ==		== Security ==
	"You haven't been in Netherlands long enough, if you haven't had a bike stolen." With this quote in mind, it's best to buy a bike that doesn't look impressive, or you can afford to lose. More importantly, always lock your bike to a stationary object, and preferably in a public area with lots of pedestrians and other locked bikes. [http://road.cc/content/buyers-guide/213477-beginners-guide-bike-securityhow-stop-bike-thieves-and-protect-your-bike ~~Guide~~ Here] is a guide to locking your bike properly. A thief with the proper tools can break most common locks easily. Thus, it's important not to lock your bike perfectly, just to lock it better than everyone else. A thief will steal the bike that's easiest to steal.		"You haven't been in Netherlands long enough, if you haven't had a bike stolen." With this quote in mind, it's best to buy a bike that doesn't look impressive, or you can afford to lose. More importantly, always lock your bike to a stationary object, and preferably in a public area with lots of pedestrians and other locked bikes. [http://road.cc/content/buyers-guide/213477-beginners-guide-bike-securityhow-stop-bike-thieves-and-protect-your-bike Here] is a guide to locking your bike properly. A thief with the proper tools can break most common locks easily. Thus, it's important not to lock your bike perfectly, just to lock it better than everyone else. A thief will steal the bike that's easiest to steal.

	== Buying a Bike ==		== Buying a Bike ==

imported>Eetu n: Fixed formatting again

2018-06-17T19:29:48Z

Fixed formatting again

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	[[Category: Transport]]		[[Category: Transport]]

	Biking will most likely be your primary form of transport in Eindhoven. If you've never ridden a bike before, it might be a good idea to practice before you get here, or have someone teach you how on arrival. Most places you'll be visiting in Eindhoven will be reachable in 5-20 minutes by bike, depending on where you live.		Biking will most likely be your primary form of transport in Eindhoven. If you've never ridden a bike before, it might be a good idea to practice before you get here, or have someone teach you how on arrival. Most places you'll be visiting in Eindhoven will be reachable in 5-20 minutes by bike, depending on where you live.

imported>Eetu n: Fixed formatting

2018-06-17T19:29:30Z

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	[[Category: Transport]]		[[Category: Transport]]

	~~= Bikes =~~
	Biking will most likely be your primary form of transport in Eindhoven. If you've never ridden a bike before, it might be a good idea to practice before you get here, or have someone teach you how on arrival. Most places you'll be visiting in Eindhoven will be reachable in 5-20 minutes by bike, depending on where you live.		Biking will most likely be your primary form of transport in Eindhoven. If you've never ridden a bike before, it might be a good idea to practice before you get here, or have someone teach you how on arrival. Most places you'll be visiting in Eindhoven will be reachable in 5-20 minutes by bike, depending on where you live.

imported>Eetu n: Added Swapfiets, intro paragraph, repair, and categories.

2018-06-17T19:28:45Z

Added Swapfiets, intro paragraph, repair, and categories.

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			[[Category: Transport]]

	= Bikes =		= Bikes =
			Biking will most likely be your primary form of transport in Eindhoven. If you've never ridden a bike before, it might be a good idea to practice before you get here, or have someone teach you how on arrival. Most places you'll be visiting in Eindhoven will be reachable in 5-20 minutes by bike, depending on where you live.

			Biking can either be just a form of transport for you, or you can get fairly involved and start biking long distance or repairing/modifying bikes as a hobby. This page has resources on getting a bike, repairing your bike and general tips for cycling culture in the Netherlands.

			==Types of Bikes==
			Picking a bike is mostly a matter of personal preference. Most opt for a [https://www.google.nl/search?q=city+bike&tbm=isch city bike], which is comfortable for short distances and are low maintenance. [https://www.google.nl/search?q=racing+bike&tbm=isch Racing bikes] are lighter and faster, but some find the small seats and forward leaning position uncomfortable.

			If possible, try a few bikes before you pick the one you want. A useful guide can be found [https://lifehacker.com/the-beginners-guide-to-picking-the-perfect-bicycle-1782443592 here], though in the end, if a bike feels good to you and you can afford it, you'll most likely be happy.

			== Security ==
			"You haven't been in Netherlands long enough, if you haven't had a bike stolen." With this quote in mind, it's best to buy a bike that doesn't look impressive, or you can afford to lose. More importantly, always lock your bike to a stationary object, and preferably in a public area with lots of pedestrians and other locked bikes. [http://road.cc/content/buyers-guide/213477-beginners-guide-bike-securityhow-stop-bike-thieves-and-protect-your-bike Guide Here] is a guide to locking your bike properly. A thief with the proper tools can break most common locks easily. Thus, it's important not to lock your bike perfectly, just to lock it better than everyone else. A thief will steal the bike that's easiest to steal.

	== Buying a Bike ==		== Buying a Bike ==
	~~"You haven't been~~ in ~~Netherlands long enough~~, ~~if you haven~~'~~t had~~ a bike ~~stolen~~.~~" With this quote in mind~~, ~~it's best to buy bikes that do not look impressive and to always lock~~ your ~~bike to a stationary object~~. ~~There are two ways~~ to buy a bike, ~~through internet or through a store~~. ~~There are many new and secondhand~~ bike stores ~~around Eindhoven that~~ can be ~~easily~~ found ~~by searching in Google Maps (These stores also fix bikes~~ most of ~~the time)~~. To buy ~~a bike from the internet you can look into~~ Facebook groups or ~~Buy & Sell~~ websites.~~<br/>~~		There are countless bikes for sale in Eindhoven at any given time, through many different channels. It's also possible to get a bike from [[Swapfiets]] for a monthly fee. They offer a service that guarantees you will have a working bike, as long as your subscription is active. If you prefer to buy your own bike, there are several options. Traditional bike stores can be found all over the city, and most have similar prices depending on the types of bikes they sell. You can also buy bikes second hand, by looking around on Facebook buy/sell groups, or a number of websites for second hand items. When buying a bike second hand, it's important to make sure you're not paying too much. Make sure that at the very least, the breaks work on your bike and that there are no obvious structural damages (such as broken spokes or damage to the frame). A basic second hand bike will usually cost between 50-100€.
	~~How to lock~~ a bike:
	*http://road.~~cc/content/buyers-guide/213477-beginners-guide-~~bike~~-securityhow-stop-~~bike-~~thieves-and-protect-your-bike~~

	Bike stores in Eindhoven:		Bike stores in Eindhoven:
	*https://~~bit~~.ly/~~2sPgQXu~~		*[https://goo.gl/maps/TRFMgdxDhVt Google Maps Results]

	Facebook Groups:		Facebook Groups:
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	*[https://www.marktplaats.nl/ MarktPlaats]		*[https://www.marktplaats.nl/ MarktPlaats]
	*[https://open-market.nl/ Open Market]		*[https://open-market.nl/ Open Market]

			== Repair ==

			Most bike stores will fix your bike for a small fee, but most small repairs can be performed by anyone for just the price of materials. For instance, repairing a flat tire may cost 10€, but a repair kit for a flat tire will cost around 1€ per repair. Most repairs are easier than they might seem, and countless guides can be found online for most basic repairs. Though of course if you don't have time or the interest, bike repair stores offer excellent service, and are by no means ripping you off by charging for repairs.

	== Cycling in Netherlands ==		== Cycling in Netherlands ==
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	*Cycle on bike paths.		*Cycle on bike paths.
	*Signal with your hand when you want to turn.		*Signal with your hand when you want to turn.
	~~Here~~ is a useful website that answers frequently asked questions regarding cycling [http://www.holland-cycling.com/tips-and-info/safety/traffic-rules-and-regulations-for-cyclists Holland Cycling].		Holland Cycling is a useful website that answers frequently asked questions regarding cycling: [http://www.holland-cycling.com/tips-and-info/safety/traffic-rules-and-regulations-for-cyclists Holland Cycling].

imported>Aggariyo at 13:43, 11 June 2018

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	= Bikes =		= Bikes =
	=== Buying a Bike ===		== Buying a Bike ==
	"You haven't been in Netherlands long enough, if you haven't had a bike stolen." With this quote in mind, it's best to buy bikes that do not look impressive and to always lock your bike to a stationary object. There are two ways to buy a bike, through internet or through a store. There are many new and secondhand bike stores around Eindhoven that can be easily found by searching in Google Maps (These stores also fix bikes most of the time). To buy a bike from the internet you can look into Facebook groups or Buy & Sell websites.<br/>		"You haven't been in Netherlands long enough, if you haven't had a bike stolen." With this quote in mind, it's best to buy bikes that do not look impressive and to always lock your bike to a stationary object. There are two ways to buy a bike, through internet or through a store. There are many new and secondhand bike stores around Eindhoven that can be easily found by searching in Google Maps (These stores also fix bikes most of the time). To buy a bike from the internet you can look into Facebook groups or Buy & Sell websites.<br/>
	How to lock a bike:		How to lock a bike:
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	*[https://open-market.nl/ Open Market]		*[https://open-market.nl/ Open Market]

	=== Cycling in Netherlands ===		== Cycling in Netherlands ==
	There are more bicycles than residents in The Netherlands and in cities like Amsterdam and The Hague up to 70% of all journeys are made by bike.		There are more bicycles than residents in The Netherlands and in cities like Amsterdam and The Hague up to 70% of all journeys are made by bike.
	The general rules of cycling in the Netherlands are:		The general rules of cycling in the Netherlands are:

imported>Aggariyo at 13:42, 11 June 2018

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	=== Buying a Bike ===		=== Buying a Bike ===
	"You haven't been in Netherlands long enough, if you haven't had a bike stolen." With this quote in mind, it's best to buy bikes that do not look impressive and to always lock your bike to a stationary object. There are two ways to buy a bike, through internet or through a store. There are many new and secondhand bike stores around Eindhoven that can be easily found by searching in Google Maps (These stores also fix bikes most of the time). To buy a bike from the internet you can look into Facebook groups or Buy & Sell websites.<br/>		"You haven't been in Netherlands long enough, if you haven't had a bike stolen." With this quote in mind, it's best to buy bikes that do not look impressive and to always lock your bike to a stationary object. There are two ways to buy a bike, through internet or through a store. There are many new and secondhand bike stores around Eindhoven that can be easily found by searching in Google Maps (These stores also fix bikes most of the time). To buy a bike from the internet you can look into Facebook groups or Buy & Sell websites.<br/>

imported>Aggariyo: /* Bikes */

2018-06-11T12:24:00Z

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	=== Buying a Bike ===		=== Buying a Bike ===
	"You haven't been in Netherlands long enough, if you haven't had a bike stolen." With this quote in mind, it's best to buy bikes that do not look impressive and to always lock your bike to a stationary object. There are two ways to buy a bike, through internet or through a store. There are many new and secondhand bike stores around Eindhoven that can be easily found by searching in Google Maps (These stores also fix bikes most of the time). To buy a bike from the internet you can look into Facebook groups or Buy & Sell websites.<br/>		"You haven't been in Netherlands long enough, if you haven't had a bike stolen." With this quote in mind, it's best to buy bikes that do not look impressive and to always lock your bike to a stationary object. There are two ways to buy a bike, through internet or through a store. There are many new and secondhand bike stores around Eindhoven that can be easily found by searching in Google Maps (These stores also fix bikes most of the time). To buy a bike from the internet you can look into Facebook groups or Buy & Sell websites.<br/>