chris414 Posted November 25, 2008 Share I'm buying a second hand bike from Avron's on Friday. I've already seen the bike and there's nothing glaringly wrong with it, but i was just wondering whether there were tricks to finding stuff that might be wrong with the bike that isn't so obvious... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted November 25, 2008 Share Check chain, cassette and chainring wear. Make sure about the size. Check the shifters are in good working order. Check the price of a new one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bustthesickness Posted November 25, 2008 Share agreed! get a chain wear tool. If the chain is really stretched, and the gears seem to shift fine without jumping, then there is a good chance you will need to replace the cassette, blades and chain, which can be costly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbreath Posted November 26, 2008 Share Frame! Check the welds for any signs of fatigue. Make sure the wheels run true. If its an integrated headset turn the handlebars from side to side and make sure that it turns smoothly. If this is gone you might as well toss the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFishy Posted November 26, 2008 Share On the HUB we normally look at the presentation...at the couch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted November 26, 2008 Share get a full service history... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFishy Posted November 26, 2008 Share Look at the seller's sister... GFishy2008-11-26 01:11:29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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