Possible purchase

[swampyseifer]

Hey all...

just been looking on ebay seeing as my cyclescheme has fallen through...how does this ebay bike sound as a stand in till I can afford a decent bike or until my employer decides to do one!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270975449697?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I mean it sounds alright for the price, assuming the seller isnt stretching the truth about the tyre tread

 

[MattHB]

Hey swamps you'd need to check all the normal stuff.

Found this article which should guide you.

http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/transportation/stories/how-to-buy-a-great-used-bicycle

Don't hand over any cash until youre 100%

 

[HovR]

Looks a good deal to me, if the bike is sound (it certainly looks well looked after)!

It's worth remembering that whilst the odd issue with the bike isn't a deal breaker, and may only cost a few quid to fix, if there are multiple things wrong with it, it can all add up very quickly.

One of the checks that I consider the most important is checking for play in the wheels.If wheels have been run for a while with incorrect tension on the bearings (play in them), then it is very likely that there could be damage to the hubs which can be very expensive to fix.