Bicycle Playing Cards

Main Plain Cards by nim.ble @ 23, Jun 2006
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The price is perfect for the greatness of these cards. I can get 9 packs for $13.00 Canadian here at a local store. The appearance is pretty spiffy too like a work of ancient art:). Me and my buds use them all the time when we play poker and they are pretty darn durable and clearly common. I always use bikes for magic because they don't look suspicious and they're so cheap. I use them in magic and flourishing when I am adapting to a certain trick. Very good cards, one of my favourites.

Rider Bikes by Midget Drummer @ 20, Dec 2005
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Great cards. They handle well, they are a common site to all, the back design is nice and they are so cheap to buy. Doing magic and flourishes with these cards is great and since they are so cheap is doesn't matter if they are damaged or lost. These cards are well worth the investment.

Bikes by TheEMan @ 11, Dec 2005
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These are really good for practicing XCM, they look good and they are durable. very good for playing poker and XCM. since this deck is pretty cheap i can recomend it to averyone.

The Big Daddy. by Barnzee @ 03, Dec 2005
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Bicycle cards quite simply one of man's greatest inventions; they are durable, good quality cards with a reasonable pricetag and will last along time if looked after.Get some bikes and see for yourself, they have good prices here at 21ace.

most common cards by andy @ 25, Sep 2005
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bikes are pretty much the best for every day handling as well as magic. they are very versatile and are common to most people. I use them the most out of other cards.

Best there are by Tom @ 19, Sep 2005
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In my opinion, it's extrememely difficult to beat a pack of Bikes. The look, the feel, the alround excellence is breath-taking. Here you can pick up a pack for about £1.50 which, compared to other rubbish cards is fantastic. The first time I got into magic about 5 years ago, I read about Bicycle Playing Cards on the net and decided to buy a pack or two from eBay. When they got here I was blown away with how easy it was to fan, single-hand-cut, do magic and just about anything else there is to do with a pack of cards. If you're a poker player, you'll love these cards too. I always have a pack on me incase I should need to stun a spectator with a dazzling trick, or win a few bob in a poker game. Bikes are fantastic.

Bicycle by amhso @ 11, Sep 2005
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These are extremely cheap cards at costco, 13 dollars or so for a dozen, that's like a 1.10 a pack. These are the nicest feeling cards I pulled out from a box. The only thing I don't like about these, is that after shuffling, bridging, waterfall, anything like those a lot, the cards wear out fast, but last longer than bees. The design on the cards is a lot nicer looking than the simple diamond back bees too.

a necessity by fattyonadiet @ 01, Sep 2005
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i reckon these are a must have for any card player. no matter whether your playing poker or doing magic these cards will help. they aren't too expensive and their appearance isn't too bad, but what makes these cards great are their easy to handle feel. Bicycle cards improved the look of many of my flourishes because they just glide over one another. they also last (in my opinion) longer, i've tried using tally-ho's and i believe they didn't last nearly as long.

Bicycles by TheGlide33 @ 31, Aug 2005
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Well these are the best cards you can buy. Durable, and easy to handle. A great deck of cards to have.

Your basic cards by Marpenothi @ 31, Aug 2005
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These cards are classic...they've been around forever and still very commonly used today. These are the best cards you will get for the money. They are cheap but high quality, and perfect for both the beginner and advanced card expert. If you are a magician, these cards are best to use because people will least suspect gimmicks or tricks inside the deck. For manipulators and flourishers...these cards work well for anything you want to learn.

My Favorites by Andy @ 30, Aug 2005
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Bike cards have always been my favorites. They're the ones we always bought when we needed a deck, and they lasted for a pretty glong time for their price. Once i got into magic, I realized they were good for that too. These cards are the best for their price in my mind.

Bang on by endeffects @ 08, Aug 2005
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Alright what can I say about these cards? Do I hate them? Why yes I do, I've never dropped a single brand of playing cards as much as I have bikes. Quality wise there is only one other brand I would use before Bikes. Blue is always better. The back design is interesting but not visually stunning when used for Flourishing because the cards are so popular. For magic they're great, people dont always expect gimmicked or cheater cards because Bicycles are so popular. IMO they're affordable, dispensable, and all around great cards for poker, magic, and card flourish practice. Just treat them with more respect than I show for them.

All around Favourites by Jonjo @ 03, Aug 2005
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Bicycle Cards are the magic industry standard and have been for any years, recognised by everyone in the US and many people in europe thye are a decent quality card that doesn't scare the audience. They come a very close second to Tally's for flourishing and have loads of nice colours and index sizes to choos from. Available from about $1 per pack (standard versions) they really can't be beaten for value and quality at that price not to mention there available almost everywhere and almost the gimmicked decks out there are bikes. Great cards, i have almost every concievable colour and they are my card of chosice for day in day out practice and performance!

Affordable / durable by User125 @ 18, Jul 2005
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Bikes can be very cheap if you purchase them in bulk on ebay. I got mine for 1.60 AFTER shipping and tax ( I had to purchase 48 decks though) I felt that the Bikes are great for cuts including sybil, I had no problem doing fans w/ them. And they last longer than my tally-hos. Its great for magic (My friend only uses bikes for his routine) and its great for poker.

Nice, Cheap, Fantastic! by Ice1719 @ 08, Jun 2005
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These cards are the epitome of in-your-face impromptu magic. I don't know how many times I've been at the store, bought a deck of Bicycle cards (For usually less than a dollar) and massacred an audience with an array of impromptu magic. Nothing is stronger than buying the deck in front of the witness, and no deck is cheaper than the Bicycle when it comes to easy-to-do, smooth cards cuts, flourishes and manipulation.

Bikes by StandardAce @ 04, Jun 2005
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Ok bikes are great, I got two packs of them at my house, one pack for magic, the other for poker. Like u guys have said these cards are great for anything. Plus you can always go to your local wal-mart and buy 2 packs for 2 dollars. Woo Hoo

Cards for every purpose by Shadow @ 13, May 2005
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Bicycle cards are quite well known in States but you can get them easily even if you don't live there. If I compare them with European paper cards I used, Bicycle cards have much better quality and their price is even lower sometimes. The overall handling is really good - shuffling, cuting, manipulations, magic - Bicycles can be used for everything. Their finish ensures perfect fanning and spreading. They are good for playing poker too but they won't last as long as the plastic cards. The appearance is also nice. The cards are printed and cut well. If you haven't tried these cards yet, buy some and try them.

Bicycle Card Review by Niiro13 @ 10, May 2005
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One of the most commonly used cards, this brand can be used for both poker play, magic, and flourishes. While they usually don't last that long, they still are recognized by most laymen, as these are probably what they have.

Bicycle Card Review by Eric @ 10, May 2005
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Bicycle Cards are very inexpensive. They only cost about $2 per pack. The appearance is good, they are well known. They don't last too long for poker but they are so inexpensive that it doesn't really matter. Many poker players buy them in bricks or packs of 12 so that when a pack gets worn out it can be replaced quickly. The magic quality on these is good. They are not slippery like the plastic cards. They have a nice feel to them.

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...so i found the Bicycle cards i been looking high and low for and i noticed the price was SG$8.90(US$5.30)quite expensive for a normal bunch of cards izzit worth the buy???

first of all, they aint just a bunch of cards, they are the SUPREME cards
Second, yes they are worth it Smile

Glad to help Smile

Sreen

Damn $$5.30 US? That is quite expensive. Here in Canada i get em in packs of two for $6.63 canadian. Otherwise they're like 4 bucks Can. each. Are they the regular blue and red ones?

if the ones you currently have are satisfying your needs stick with em

bikes are very nice but here in the us can be sold for as low as 2 dollars in some stores

so pretty much your getting ripped off

if you have the money to buy, i suggest you get it otherwise you'll be ok with your current ones

what do you need em for XCM or magic?? mayb that could help you decide

If you live in Singapore, then don't you use Aladdins? Those are better than Bicycles in my opinion.

Freeko

If your doing magic then you don't 'need' Bicycles. They are popular because is the US and Europe they're cheap and of good quality. They're also used because people recognise the brand and don't get suspicious.

If you really want then it will work out much cheaper to buy a brick (12) and pay the postage once rather than $5-$6 per pack.

If I were you id find some good quality paper cards nearby while you're practicing.

Or speak to larrylum he seems to know where to get cheap bikes.

Jonjo

I'll tell you my secret: buy 'em in bulk on ebay, i bought like six packs for 8 dollars.

Just watch out for shipping.

Ebay is cool for UK and US but people will take the michael on international shipping. Which is what Freeko was asking about

Jonjo

I usually get Bicycles for about 3$ - 4$ (shipping is included in this prize), but these cards are really worth of it.

I just saw the 2/3.00 pack at Wal-Mart two days ago. They were at the check out line. They also sell them in single packs. If your WalMart does not carry them then you should speak to the manager. I am sure they would be willing to bring in a few for a valued customer (smile). Bicycles are very nice, but I have to agree that at 4 dollars someone is taking you for a ride (some where in the chain someone is making a huge profit at your expense).

Like everyone else is saying, buy them in bulk to save on the shipping/handling charges.

yea im still trying to find cheaper prices. like i said im paying 1.60 per deck but i had to buy 48 of them.. I want to find a place that has it for cheaper but without me having to pay a whole load of money upfront. \

dam/ 1.50 for a pack of bikes thats fn cheap, its hard for me to find a pack for 2 bucks

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