$2.2k for a bike

[metz]

tankee:

Can't see how that bicycle in the picture is worth s$2.2k


And what a lousy answer - follow procurement procedure !!!

Exactly! Sometimes, tenders may not yield the best deals.

[metz]

daisyt:

They bought Bromptons. Bromptons are handmade in UK. The bike can be easily folded in 3 steps and push around after folding and bring up mrt or bus. There are 2 wheels that allow easy pushing after folding. So far, there are other branded folding bikes at $1k+, the Dahon but Dahon do not have wheels to push after folding. If the purpose is to allow cyclists to use the bike and easy access woth public transport, Brompton is a good choice.


http://www.brompton.co.uk/

However,there is time limitation on bringing folding bikes Up mrt and bus. Weekdays are from 9.30 to 4.30 and 8.30 till end of service. Weekends and public holidays all day access.

During sales, it's possible to get a foldable bike for just 99€ in France.

[corneyAmber]

limlim:

http://www.tnp.sg/content/nparks-bikes-too-costly


Is that the right way to spend taxpayers money..?

Gosh....are you kidding me? It looks exactly like my bike!!
I owned this kind of foldable bike since some 15 years ago and I bought it at S$200-300+. It was a high quality one but I forgot the brand. I have recently given it to my MIL. She must be laughing in her dreams now if she knows such bikes can cost 2.2k these days. :faint:

[metz]

ksi:

limlim:

http://www.tnp.sg/content/nparks-bikes-too-costly


Is that the right way to spend taxpayers money..?

Gosh....are you kidding me? It looks exactly like my bike!!
I owned this kind of foldable bike since some 15 years ago and I bought it at S$200-300+. It was a high quality one but I forgot the brand. I have recently given it to my MIL. She must be laughing in her dreams now if she knows such bikes can cost 2.2k these days. :faint:

Looks like a good business opportunity has just presented itself. :rubhands:

[corneyAmber]

chamonix:

ksi:

[quote=\"limlim\"]http://www.tnp.sg/content/nparks-bikes-too-costly


Is that the right way to spend taxpayers money..?

Gosh....are you kidding me? It looks exactly like my bike!!
I owned this kind of foldable bike since some 15 years ago and I bought it at S$200-300+. It was a high quality one but I forgot the brand. I have recently given it to my MIL. She must be laughing in her dreams now if she knows such bikes can cost 2.2k these days. :faint:

Looks like a good business opportunity has just presented itself. :rubhands:[/quote]Ya boy, you are in France right? You need a partner here? :evil:

[metz]

ksi:

chamonix:

[quote=\"ksi\"]

Gosh....are you kidding me? It looks exactly like my bike!!
I owned this kind of foldable bike since some 15 years ago and I bought it at S$200-300+. It was a high quality one but I forgot the brand. I have recently given it to my MIL. She must be laughing in her dreams now if she knows such bikes can cost 2.2k these days. :faint:

Looks like a good business opportunity has just presented itself. :rubhands:

Ya boy, you are in France right? You need a partner here? :evil:[/quote]Let's prosper together! :celebrate:

[zeemimi]

tankee:

Can't see how that bicycle in the picture is worth s$2.2k


And what a lousy answer - follow procurement procedure !!!

Must check on that person who approved the purchase. Maybe same situation as the SCDF and Gay case. :evil:

[corneyAmber]

chamonix:

ksi:

[quote=\"chamonix\"]

Looks like a good business opportunity has just presented itself. :rubhands:

Ya boy, you are in France right? You need a partner here? :evil:

Let's prosper together! :celebrate:[/quote]Huat ah! legally.... :celebrate:

[isetan]

daisyt:

They bought Bromptons. Bromptons are handmade in UK. The bike can be easily folded in 3 steps and push around after folding and bring up mrt or bus. There are 2 wheels that allow easy pushing after folding. So far, there are other branded folding bikes at $1k+, the Dahon but Dahon do not have wheels to push after folding. If the purpose is to allow cyclists to use the bike and easy access woth public transport, Brompton is a good choice.


http://www.brompton.co.uk/

However,there is time limitation on bringing folding bikes Up mrt and bus. Weekdays are from 9.30 to 4.30 and 8.30 till end of service. Weekends and public holidays all day access.

I am a little doubtful......why need folding bikes when:--

A) NParks staff do not need to take folding bikes to MRT;
B) speed of folding bikes loose out to racing bikes or mountain bikes;
C) is there a parking space problem in NParks that need folding when not in use?
D) for the same price I can buy a good mountain bikes.

[concern2]

isetan:

I am a little doubtful......why need folding bikes when:--

A) NParks staff do not need to take folding bikes to MRT;
B) speed of folding bikes loose out to racing bikes or mountain bikes;
C) is there a parking space problem in NParks that need folding when not in use?
D) for the same price I can buy a good mountain bikes.

my sentiments when I read about them being foldable - although you are more precise than my bemusement allowed me to be.