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first post on the site 
I just moved to zurich and i'm looking to buy a used bike maybe a road bike or a city bike it doesn't realy matter
do anyone have a bike for sale in zurich area ? or can anyone direct me to a good shop or market where i can buy one?
thank you
have a nice day
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There are quite a few threads on here already about this topic, but they all boil down to the same thing.
a) know what you want:
You seem to know this, but of course you have to be specific. In this case, obviously only location and prices elude you.
b) Where to get it:
In Zurich?
I'd start at the Fleamarkets on a Saturday. Go to either Helvitiaplatz (tram 8, Helvitiaplatz stop.... or Bus 32, down Langstrasse) from early morning to 3pm.
or
Bürkliplatz fleamarket (same day. But walk back to Staufacher and ride the tram 2, or 9 to the Bürkliplatz stop at the top of the Zurich lake).
Occassionally there are "Velomarkts" (also Helvitiaplatz, as indicated above), It's a BIG bike sale, but expect starting prices around 200chf if you rock up after 10am.
This forum sells the odd bike as well.
c) What to pay?
Honestly, don't rush into this...... have a few weeks scooting around checking out bikes you like and what their worth to get the feel for the price. Personally, I was shocked at the prices of second hand bikes, but you can get good deals....... you can get your fingers burnt as well with defects so be warned.
What you want to pay is entirely up to you.
In conclusion,
I'm also on the lookout for a new "deadly treadly" to scoot around town on, but this time I want more of an upgrade.
I'm about to sell my current "Iron Steed" (which is just a crap road bike) if you're interested.
She has a few faults, and won't ever hit top speed ever again, but I don't have anything to hide if you have questions.
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