Buying a used mountain bike almost certainly saves money compared to purchasing new, though there are some drawbacks. Obviously you’re not getting the latest and greatest tech, and then there’s the question of how well the bike has been maintained. Still, for many the rewards outweigh the risk.
If you’ve purchased a used bike, tell us how it went in the comments below. And if you’ve sworn to never buy used, tell us why!
With minor alterations, a used bike that catches a fella’s imagination can be freakin’ awesome.
That used bike unleashes adventure like no other.
People that lack imagination don’t realize the friendship a bicycle has to offer!
I bought a way better bike than my budget could afford by buying used. The seller was a mechanic at my LBS, who built bikes and sold them to friends after he got a year or two out of them. I paid about 1/3 of what the bike would have cost new, and because I knew the seller, I had no worried about surprises. Rides great and looks awesome.