Comments on: Tips for Buying a Second Hand Bike

By: Ecos

Ecos — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:01:50 +0000

Turn th bike upside down and see if they have filed off the serial numbers from the bike
check the wheels and tyres to see if the match check the seat to see if it matches the bike check the pedals as well basically stand and look at the bike to see it been cut and shut with another bike
But then again who cares you brought bike that’s nicked on the cheap if you follow the tips above to nick bike who to now any way weather the bikes nicked or not bike totally different now to what the owners purchase
Any way think of the money you saved by buying stolen bike you should have used
motorbike lock and not cable lock or just padlock the frame and get your wheels nicked inStead basically padlock it with two different locks and you come back to bike and not to

By: Henry

Henry — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:48:55 +0000

You missed a big one here. Check for chain wear. either with a chain checker tool (ideally), or simply by pulling the chain away from the chain ring. If there’s a big gap, it’ll need a new chain and rear sprockets soon. It might need a new chainset if the front gear teeth are worn too. Look for teeth worn into a sharkfin shape. This can be an expensive replacement on newer bikes, especially 10 speeds.

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:05:47 +0000

Most helpful thing I’ve found online. Thanks

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