Questions tagged [used-bike]

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What photos should I include in an ad of a bike?

Now and then I have to sell a bike on an internet marketplace (e.g. Craigslist, Facebook). What type of photos should I include in the posting to convey useful information to potential buyers?
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What can I do to be sure I'm getting a fair deal when buying a used bike?

I've been looking at used bikes but I'm worried that I will get taken advantage of because I don't know a lot about bikes. Are there key questions or things I should look for when shopping for a used bike?
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Used-bike: How much to reserve for repairs/upgrades of total budget?

Let's say I have 500€ to buy a second hand bike. How much of that budget shall I keep for repairs and upgrades, and how much shall I spend on the bike itself? Of course it depends on the condition of the bike, but I was wondering if there is some…
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What bike is better 2010 Trek FX 7.5 or 2015 Trek FX 7.2?

My budget allows for maxing out at $500. The LBS sells the new 2015 Trek FX 7.2 for $450. I also found an excellent condition 2010 Trek FX 7.5 for roughly the same price. Assuming the used bike is in excellent condition with less than 300 miles of…
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