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I would buy a 2nd hand...  

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  1. 1. I would buy a 2nd hand...

    • Alu bike without warranty
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    • Alu bike with carbon bits without warranty
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    • Carbon bike
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Posted

Hi All

 

I have an opportunity to buy a alu bike with carbon rearstay

(dual-suss), no warranty cause its 2nd hand...and I am in two minds about it.

 

Any thoughts?
Solstice2009-07-14 11:55:47
Posted

How old is the bike?

How well has it been maintained?

Is the seller willing to let you take the bike to a reputable shop to have the bike inspected?

 

Posted

Bought an alu hardtail with carbon chain stays. Lasted more than a year before I fell and cracked the carbon.

 

Replaced it with a Yeti ASR (with carbon).

 

As far as I'm concerned you just need to check out the bike for any cracks before buying and you should be fine. Also check for reviews on the bike to see if there is any issues.
Posted

American fs MTBs normally only have a 2 year warranty. And they are not covered in a fall anyway. Get insurance if you are scared it will break.

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