Questions tagged [used-bike]
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How to tell when it's time to give up on tires?
I work at a community organization that receives a lot of donations, including tires, in various condition. We inspect tires for obvious damage and wear, and signs of aging like hardening or cracking. ...
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Specialized Roubaix 2012 vs 2021 FujiSportif 1.1? [closed]
What is the tradeoff between a used Carbon bike vs a new aluminum bike? Would the answer be different if the carbon bike is less cost with better components?
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Possible damage in carbon fork of used road bike I'm about to buy
I'm about to buy this used Giant TCR (year?) road bike, but I noticed it has a raised mark on one side of the fork. The bike shop knows nothing about it and it seems structurally fine. May it look ...
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Is buying a used bike bad if you are not expert?
Is it a bad idea to buy a used bike that is somewhat expensive ($1000 range) if you don't know much about bike mechanics? Of course you can find a checklist online of what wear/damage to look for, ...
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Reasons NOT to buy a used groupset
I've spend covid times in Asia, and getting ready to go home soon.
For the last several months here, I rode an old Cannondale Synapse with a Claris groupset - not amazing, but I really liked the frame,...
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What are the times and costs involved in assembling a rideable bicycle from a salvaged frame?
Let's assume I bought a frame for XXX eur/usd/gbp. It usually is a steel frame from late '80s/90s, or an aluminium frame from the early '00s.
The frame is of decent quality, it does not present ...
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Chips in carbon frame - how worried should I be?
I am looking for a second hand road bike. This is to be my first mid-range bike, and my first introduction to carbon frames. I have done a bit of research, and am aware of the potential risks of ...
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Peugeot Milano, old steel
I found an old Peugeot bike, can this variant be restored ?, does is real chromoly or is it a kind of steel.
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Paint bicycle keeping stickers
I have seen a used bicycle for me to buy, which has got me mainly interested, but I don't like the fact it is white. Is it possible to paint it another color keeping the stickers?
Thanks.
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Learning how to build a bike: Is it better to buy a used bike and disassemble it?
As a summer project I decided to learn how to build a bike (from the comfort of my room). I have very little experience with bikes (I just ride a rented bike daily) and have no knowledge with fixing ...
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Commuting road bike build [closed]
After a bit of research, I decided to build a road bike in order to commute. I'm not looking into buying one since I don't find it that interesting and personal. What used bike and parts should I buy ...
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Nakamura bike brand?
I'm looking for information about bike brand "Nakamura". I know it is sold in Norway (intersport.no), France (nakamura.fr, intersport.fr), somewhere in Canada. However, the internet is relatively ...
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Help with an ID on this road bike
I found this road bike on Kijiji. The vintage road bike market in my area is terrible, so $125 for something in this condition is the cheapest I've seen.
Is this bike any good? I am looking for ...
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I want an old road bike to fix up that goes fast. Where do I start?
I would like to get into road biking with some co-workers who have fancy new road bikes. However, I prefer to buy an older bike from the 70s, 80s, or 90s because I like fixing up older stuff and I'm ...
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What photos should I include in an ad of a bike?
Now and then I have to sell a bike on an internet marketplace (e.g. Craigslist, Facebook).
What type of photos should I include in the posting to convey useful information to potential buyers?
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What is this ... electrical bike's setup? Is there a particular brand or model name for this? how to replace its battery?
Just bought it from someone, interested to get it fixed. he said it just needs to replace battery, I doubt it (after numerous experience with asking the sellers "what is wrong with the bike" and ends ...
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How do so many bicycles end up in the canals of Amsterdam?
I heard this peculiar story about 20,000 bicycles are fished from the canals.
Found a video that show how its fished out
It's tragic, why can't they be recycled?
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How would I find a LeMond head badge?
Looking to buy a used LeMond frameset. The price is right but it's missing its head badge. Anyone have advice about how I'd go about replacing it?
Thanks in advance!
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Can anyone identify the model/year of this Montgomery Ward bicycle?
Can anyone identify this Montgomery Ward bicycle? The only markings I've found are pictured.
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How do I buy a used bike? [closed]
Since we have a lot of questions asking about buying a used bike, I thought we could do a community wiki on how to buy used bikes as a be-all, end-all.
There are a few main questions:
1) How do I ...
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Is it worth buying a second hand classic road bike for commuting?
I am looking for a substitute for my commuting bike. It is a cheap second hand general store bike. It do the job but just don't worth keep maintaining. But at same time I have to keep my bike outside ...
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Can somebody identify my bike for me?
I got it as a sort of hand me down a couple of years ago. I think that it is from the late 90s or early 2000s. It is definitely a mountain bike and it is red and silver/gray. It is hard to pick out ...
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Is a used 1998 LeMond Buenos Aires worth $450? [closed]
This is the bike I'm interested in buying: http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?year=1998&brand=LeMond&model=Buenos+Aires. The bike is in good condition upon inspection and a ...
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How to evaluate used bicycle price?
Hey I am about to buy a used bicycle and recently I got offer for Peugeot bicycle. We both do not know the price to agree on...
The question is how to evaluate price of an used bicycle? (where to put ...
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How to avoid getting swindled when buying used cranks?
I'm looking for a cheap, used set of cranks for a bike that was fished out of the garbage :)
Because the cranks won't be on a bicycle when I go buy them, how can I tell if they're bent or not?
I'm ...
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Is this hub shot?
While inspecting a used road bike ($200) I pulled the rear wheel off to check the hub. I twisted the axle to see if there was any damage.
It wasn't at all difficult to turn it, but there was a bit of ...
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Brompton: where to find the higher supply of second-hand bikes in UK, or anywhere in Europe? [closed]
We are 2 french hitchhikers looking for 2 second-hands brompton folding bike (M6R, black).
We are ready to hitchhike to get them anywhere in UK, Belgium, NL or Germany for a "reasonable" price. ...
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What bike is better 2010 Trek FX 7.5 or 2015 Trek FX 7.2? [closed]
My budget allows for maxing out at $500. The LBS sells the new 2015 Trek FX 7.2 for $450. I also found an excellent condition 2010 Trek FX 7.5 for roughly the same price. Assuming the used bike is in ...
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Used-bike: How much to reserve for repairs/upgrades of total budget?
Let's say I have 500€ to buy a second hand bike. How much of that budget shall I keep for repairs and upgrades, and how much shall I spend on the bike itself?
Of course it depends on the condition ...
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Is it worth buying used bikes of old models?
I am going to buy a road bike, and my budget is about 1300$.
And I'm faced dilemma:
1) new 2015 (next year) road bike, for example Merida (aluminum frame, shimano 105, carbon fork)
2) used 2009-2010 ...
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how to chose the right frame size for touring bike?
I am going on a two week bike trip with a friend and I can only afford a second hand bike. My concern is that I will wind up buying a bike that I later discover was the wrong size for me.
I know that ...
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Is it a good idea to buy a 7-year-old MTB?
I'm a single speed rider and I'd like to buy an MTB.
My main purpose for MTB is hardcore forest riding(rocks and little downhills).
I thought of buying an used one and I saw today Marin Rock Springs ...
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What should I look for when buying a bike from an auction?
I'm going to an auction to look for cheap gems. Each bike is shown only very briefly and the bidding starts immediately. No hands-on inspection is allowed.
What should I pay attention to when trying ...
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How to compare old road bikes [closed]
I'm looking for a retro road bike and found a Gudereit T30 with a steel frame, 12 gears, and Mavic rims.
How can I compare this bike to more common bikes to figure out its value?
Comparing the ...
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Buying a used higher quality bike vs a lower quality new bike
I'm in the market for a new or used bike in the $1000 range and am trying to figure out whether it is worth it to buy a nicer bike with better components if they are already used and worn.
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What are some red flags to look for when buying a used road bike?
I will be buying my first road bike (after 15 years with the same mountain bike) and I have found many for sale on Kijiji. When I go look at the bikes, what should be some red flags that turn me away ...
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What components are recommended for entry level mountain bike?
I am looking for an entry level mountain bike. I plan on using it on real mountain bike trails, not just unpaved trails and greenways.
Specifically, here's what I'd like:
good shifters/derailleurs ...
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What do I need to know before buying a bike off of Craigslist? [duplicate]
I know absolutely nothing about bicycles yet I need to buy one in the next 7-9 days. I really can't afford to buy one new and my price range is in the $100-$150 area. Craiglist is my best bet for ...
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Bicycle production/sales figures?
Is there a way to find out how many of a particular bike model were produced and/or sold?
For example, "how many Schwinn LeTour bikes were produced in 1979?" The Schwinn LeTour question is just an ...
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How do I determine current value of a used bicycle?
I'm looking at purchasing a bike from a private seller. I know the price of the bike when it was brand new and the bike appears to be in almost new condition and contains all original equipment.
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Do shops that sell used bikes normally also sell used parts?
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I'd like to buy some used bike parts.
I don't want to shop online. I'm not very good at bike repair. I want to ask the seller if the part is the right shape and size to fit my bike. If ...
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How can you recognize a department store bike?
You can obviously avoid department store bikes by buying from reputable local bike shops, but how can you tell whether a used bike is a department store bike? Are there any telltale signs? I have a ...
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What do you think about the B-Twin bicycles? Is it better to buy a new B-Twin or an used bike by a more famous brand? [closed]
I was in a sports store the other day I've felt in love with this bike http://www.btwincycle.com/EN/rockrider-5-1-c1-2011-170478654/ What do you guys think? I'm gonna ride it mostly in the city, and I ...
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What can I do to be sure I'm getting a fair deal when buying a used bike?
I've been looking at used bikes but I'm worried that I will get taken advantage of because I don't know a lot about bikes. Are there key questions or things I should look for when shopping for a used ...
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What's the best way to fix up my used bike?
I bought a used bike on craigslist, for cheap, and while I wasn't expecting it to be great the brakes and changing gears don't work perfectly.
The front brakes are very tight and the back ones are ...
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Where to buy a used bicycle in Germany? [closed]
I would like to buy a cheap bicycle in Germany. Is there any place to search for a used bicycle (like a market or an internet site)? I don't speak German so places where people might speak English are ...
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What should I look for when buying a used bicycle?
I'm moving to a city where I can ride a bicycle to the grocery store, coffee shop etc. I want to purchase a decent used bicycle. I'm leaning towards a bike that's in between a "10-speed" or road-bike ...
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