Apart from stolen bike parts , I want to add a warning to persons through 2 experiences I have had buying used through Bikehub: 1. Bought a used Momsen MTB several years ago for R11k. Not a bad bike at all I may add. HOWEVER when the seller told me the lockout cable had been disconnected because "he did not like it" and actually gave me the cable , I should have known the lockout system was in fact faulty - he would have simply not engaged lockout if "he did not like it" But I was in somewhat of a hurry (so try to also never be in a rush when buying) and got caught. Later on noticed the front wheel was a DT Swiss , but the rear a no-name brand . And also found some cheaper components on the bike. Comparing to others feel I should have paid max of R 8k for the bike. Recently I saw a DT Swiss rim for sale on Bikehub , bought it (to match above) for R 1 000 (seller wanted R 1 500 but thankfully I offered R 1 000) turns out was a missing titanium part which affected the working of the freewheel hub. The kit would have cost me around R 2 500 , luckily was able through a contact to source part for R 350 . (The seller played me along a few days until I gave up on chasing them). SO THE REAL POINT I AM MAKING IS BE EXTRA CAREFUL I HAVE BOUGHT TWICE AND CAUGHT TWICE admit now I think back and should have been more careful , so please anyone buying used THERE IS A VERY REAL CHANCE THE SELLER HAS SOMETHING TO HIDE USUALLY THE REASON WHY THEY SELL IN THE FIRST PLACE or they simply WILL CHARGE YOU MUCH MORE THAN YOU SHOULD PAY IF THEY CAN GET AWAY.
