What's So Hard About Buying a Used Bike Online?
Jun 08, 2021•45 min•Ep. 20
Episode description
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
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Used Bike Marketplaces and Forums:
Serial Number Searches:
Find Hidden Gems on eBay:
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