Is buying a used MTB worth it?

[Bomberman]

.... who here has second hand bikes?

I have "2" 

 

May be it will help you if the guys show hands.

[BBN]

Yes if you know what to look for...If you don't take along a mate who knows what to look for.

I have got excellent used bike buys .

1.Check frame and seat-post for cracks and more than the usual wear and tear.

2.check crank and BB assembly  there should be no play.

3.Check headset for play

3 .check components for wear ...gears change through the gears,wheels spin freely without wobbles or grating noises.Brakes bite and release smoothly.

4 check shocks for oil leaks and  scratched stanchions,if it has,check the settings lockout ,etc [/size]

Know what the replacement bits are going to cost you...chain cluster chainrings,brakepads,Bike service,shock service[/size]

Hope you find that dream bike[/size]

Maybe Admin could put a BUYER'S CHECKLIST together in a printable format, so peeps have a guideline to go through when checking a bike?

[Johny Bravo]

I could get a deal on a 2nd hand S-works Stumpjumper fsr. My dream bike, it was at a bike shop, absolutely mint. New one R107 000, I could get it for R70 000. I did not buy it, because frames break, and there is no warranty on a 2nd owner bike. If that frame breaks, a new one is about R45 000. So I bought what I could afford new. But thats just me.

[Fruity]

.... who here has second hand bikes?

I have "2" 

 

May be it will help you if the guys show hands.

I bought my MTB 2nd hand.. the first bike I bought 2nd hand, and I'm still happy with it.

[dirtypot]

My mountain bike I bought 2nd hand.  Love it.

[scubes]

yes.

 

i bought a few that got me into mtb'ing.

 

then got a new bike.

 

sometimes i think a used good bike/frame is the way to go and just upgrade components 

[Hairy]

.... who here has second hand bikes?

I have "2" 

 

May be it will help you if the guys show hands.

Currently have 1 x full second hand buy and 1 x built bike from second hand parts and a new fork.

 

Over the years .... many a bike build from second hand goodies.

 

OP, best thing is to have cash in hand when you are looking so that you can snap up a great deal before some other riff raff buys it before you.

 

My Rocky was advertised in the morning, I called first and bought it that evening .... there were others just as keen wanting to buy the bike. I know this for sure as I met one of the guys interested a couple of days later .... he was hoping I would fall through on the deal.

 

Great little bike that I own and really enjoy riding.

[popcorn_skollie]

I have only ever bought second hand bikes and frames.

Never ever bought new. I bought parts new when I couldn't get what I wanted or when I was impatient. Not all parts though. General wear and tear bits I prefer to buy new: brake pads, chains, pivot bearings, headsets, bbs. Parts like cassettes, chain rings, brake discs and tyres really just depend on the condition.

 

At one point I had 4 bikes all second hand. But I've downsized to 2 bikes for now.

Maintanence is expensive

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

I could get a deal on a 2nd hand S-works Stumpjumper fsr. My dream bike, it was at a bike shop, absolutely mint. New one R107 000, I could get it for R70 000. I did not buy it, because frames break, and there is no warranty on a 2nd owner bike. If that frame breaks, a new one is about R45 000. So I bought what I could afford new. But thats just me.

One word. Insurance. 

[Johny Bravo]

One word. Insurance. 

I have a better cheaper word. Warranty.

[porqui]

Another way of getting a good deal is to speak to LBS around about Sept/Oct ask for the prices of last years models.

Bought a 2011 model TranceX2 in 2012 just after the 2013 model was released. 1/3 off original price and warranty in tact.

[Guest notmyname]

I've only ever had 1 brand new bike. It's a lekker feeling knowing you're the first to hammer it.

[Wyatt Earp]

Buying a well used secondhand mountain bike is like renting your girlfriend out for sex .

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

I have a better cheaper word. Warranty.

Doesn't protect against theft and JRA!

[Suidwes Boytjie]

GUYS, THIS IS THE BIKE IM INTERRESED IN... Your advice???

 

I'am selling my Scott Spark 920 with some great upgrades.

 

If upgrade the following:

Rear derailleur from Shimano XT to Shimano XTR with clutch.

Brakes from Shimano SLX to Shimano XT.

Wheelset from Syncros Rims with SLX hubs to ZTR Arch EX with Hope hubs.

Syncros handlebar to Raceface Carbon 720mm.

Syncros Stem 90mm to Easton Stem 90mm.

Syncros Saddle to Selle Italia saddle.

 

 

 

I'll be fitting a new Shimano 10 Speed Cassette and chain for the buyer.

 

All the pivots had a service 2 weeks ago.

 

Front fork and rear shock will be service in the week.

 

Bike is in great condition with small race mark.

 

It's bean services on a regular.

 

Will give the Shimano SLX front shifter, front derailleur and the 2 Shimano XT blades (38/24) and the 17T cassette ring with the purchase.

 

Reason for selling my bike, is that I want to go back to a hard tail.

KEY SPECS

 

Model Year 2014

Frame size Large

Wheel Size 29"

COMPONENTS

 

Frame Scott Spark 920 Carbon Main Frame and Alloy Rear

Fork Fox 32 Float Evolution CTD, 3 modes, 15 mm Thru Axle

Rear shock Fox Nude, CTCD 3 modes technology

Wheels ZTR Arch EX with Hope Hubs

Rear derailleur Shimano XTR 10 Speed

Shifters Shimano SLX Shifter

Brakes Shimano XT - upgrade from SLX

Crankset Shimano XT with 32T Raceface Narrow wide blade

Cassette Shimano XT 10spd with Wolftooth 40T and 17T out

Seatpost Syncros

Saddle Selle Italia

Stem Easton - upgrade from Syncros

Handlebars Race Face Next Carbon 720mm - upgrade from Syncros

Pedals Shimano XT

Other 2 Lezyne Bottle holders, 2 New Maxxis Ikon tyers

[Johny Bravo]

Doesn't protect against theft and JRA!

Mine are only insured against theft, and damage caused while transporting them. I have a Epic, a Stumpjumper expert, a Camber Evo expert, and a carbon Roubaix. Can you imagine how much insurance I would pay if I had all risk cover on all of them.