Senior Staff Writer Tanner Bowden explains what's so difficult about buying used bikes online–and offers tips on making it much easier.
Episode Navigation:
- 01:20 – What's Hard About Buying Any Bike Online
- 05:10 – Why the Used Bike-Buying Process Is So Convoluted
- 07:20 – The Pandemic and Economic Issues Caused a Massive Bike Shortage
- 11:05 – Specific Elements That Complicate the Used Bike-Buying Process
- 12:10 – Some Dedicated Sites That Sell Used Bikes (And That You Can Trust)
- 13:30 – What You Should Know Before Starting Your Search
- 15:50 – Why Shopping Online for a Used Bike Is Harder Than Finding a Used Car
- 18:20 – Tips and Tricks for Buying Used Bikes From Different Websites
- 22:05 – How To Inspect a Used Bike In Person If You Aren't a Pro
- 24:10 – eBay-Specific Advice: Seller Ratings, Photos, and More
- 27:00 – Serial Numbers and How To Avoid Stolen Goods
- 29:30 – FatFingers.com May Help You Find Hidden Gems
- 32:35 – 'The Pro's Closet' Is The Best Way To Buy a High-end Used Bike
- 40:00 – Tanner's Most Important Advice: Ask Lots of Questions
Featured:
Shopping for a Used Bike? Here’s How to Get One on the Internet
The Internet Is the Best Place to Buy a Used Premium Bike
The Used Bikes We’d Buy Right Now Under $500
11 Awesome Bicycle Brands You Should Know
Complete Guide to Buying Your First Bike
Used Bike Marketplaces and Forums:
The Pro’s Closet
Pinkbike’s BuySell forum
Bicycle Blue Book
GearTrade
Serial Number Searches:
Bike Index
Project 529
Find Hidden Gems on eBay:
FatFingers
