Are you planning on living a healthier life,cheaper and but want a relatively fast mode of transportation for getting around Glasgow? Well have I got a solution for you. BUY A BICYCLE! Hahaha cause that's what I did.
I recently moved to the South Side and am constantly looking for more economical ways of moving around the city. Taking the train is ok but if you add up the costs of going to-and-fro from my flat to the the centre to work etc, I could easily afford buy more food with that money!!!
The Bike Station is awesome. They refurbish preloved bicycles and sell them off. They get all kinds of bikes, from fixies to mountain bikes and to city bikes! They range from 60quid to 500quid.
They usually get an amount of bicycles that would legitimately fill up the whole ground floor of their workshop, which means it's A LOT, but stocks are constantly changing, like every week. The staff member told me that by Saturday afternoon, 90% of their bikes will be sold off until their next stock the week after. So ideally, if you see a bike you love, get it immediately!
Tip : Go on a Thursday or Friday to see a variety of bikes! They usually sell out by Saturday.
You can get your locks, helmets, neon vest and all kinds of accessories from here too! I'd personally get my accessories online though because they don't have the biggest variety and it could be a tad bit more expensive, but it's up to you.
Bicycles however, to me, are affordable! My city bike was 85quid, came with gear and the back saddle rack thinggy to put stuff on. It looks brand new! Breaks work perfectly and chains were oiled up. Pretty damn happy with my new baby! Hehe
Staff members were helpful
Anyway, def check out Bike Station if ya wanna get a new bike! read more