I'm going to view a second hand bike tonight (my first road bike! ) and I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on buying second hand. The things I've thought of so far are:
1. Does the bike fit.
2. Is the frame cracked.
3. Does everything work.
4. Are wheels straight/any broken spokes.
5. Are the hubs/bearings ok (take wheel off and check for play).
6. Is BB ok (check for play).
7. Is the cassette worn.
8. Are chainrings worn.
9. Is there any play in the headset (could be a set-up issue?).
Any other advice would be appreciated. I'm leaving at 7.30 tonight but I imagine any replies could be useful for people buying second hand in the future.
1. Does the bike fit.
2. Is the frame cracked.
3. Does everything work.
4. Are wheels straight/any broken spokes.
5. Are the hubs/bearings ok (take wheel off and check for play).
6. Is BB ok (check for play).
7. Is the cassette worn.
8. Are chainrings worn.
9. Is there any play in the headset (could be a set-up issue?).
Any other advice would be appreciated. I'm leaving at 7.30 tonight but I imagine any replies could be useful for people buying second hand in the future.