The price of mountain bikes can be a barrier to entry for a lot of people, and depending on your financial situation it might be the right choice to purchase second-hand. A great bike, for a great price, right? Anna Cipullo shares her tips on how you can navigate buying a second-hand MTB so you can get a bargain that will bring you fun on the trails!
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 – Intro
0:20 – Be Careful Of Con Artists
01:05 – Check For Frame Damage
01:49 – Look Out For Braking Issues
02:27 – Inspect The Drivetrain
3:05 – Make Sure It’s The Right Bike For You
3:35 – Double Check The Wheels
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22 Comments
All my bikes are second. I own 4 DH bikes with different set ups, 3 trail bikes with different set ups and 3 hard tails with different set ups and have numerous frames, forks and other comonents, 95% of which are all second hand.
My Kona hardtail was an absolute bargain but 1 year down the line and I had spent as much on upgrade parts as the bike cost me. I don't regret it though, you learn what you want from a bike by riding one and upgrading it over time to suit your needs is a great way to lower the upfront cost.
Great vid apart from the chain section…….Seen brand new chains at near .5 🤷,I always change at .75 ,been doing that for lots of years , usually 4-5 chains to a cassette
She just called my bike bad in 50 different languages 😂😂
just check it over obviously
I picked up a dual sus recently. Things I picked up:
1. Hub service had to be done
2. Groupset was way too heavy and we changed out to XTR
3. Rear wheel wasn't true and had to be done correctly
4. Worn tyres – replaced them
5. Brake discs were worn
I knew all of this and negotiated price down 🙂 It's now a way better machine than when I got it.
I think if you know a lot about bikes and can make the repairs you can find good deals now.
I have always bought used, I haven't owned a factory fresh bike since childhood. I have even sold a couple of bikes, and I always do 4 things for a potential buyer's peace of mind. 1) give a full list of stock and replaced parts. 2) list as much detail about the make and model, sizing etc and include the serial number in both writing and in photos. 3) include as many photos as possible, including those that reveal the bike's true condition. And 4) list an honest reason for sale. It's not necessary but it can ads a talking point. The last bike I sold was an old hybrid that I wasn't using any more because I have a road touring bike for commuting and shopping and it was just getting in the way. Now I don't have to worry about my wife and I's MTBs taking up too much space in the basement.
3 weeks ago i bought a 2021 stumpjumper comp evo, on first sight it looked great and rides decent. took it home and wanted to adjust the gears becous the gearing wasnt 100%. from then on it only got worse and worse, took it to a Specialized dealer and apearantly the only thing that wasnt damaged or needed replacement was the front shock …. got a second opinion somewhere else, same thing. so im doing an almost complete rebuild right now, with the parts that i want. on the positive side, next time when buying a used bike i know what to look for :p
I got probably the best deal in Panama… a 2016 Canyon Strive FC Race 9.0 Blue with the ShapeShifter tech for $950 because the guy was migrating. SRAM drivetrain in incredible condition, brakes biting so well and that PIKE up front feels absolutely plush! Came with Maxxis Minions with maybe 60% life on it still!
I've had it 6 months now, and I still can't believe it. SUCH a gorgeous bike in blue! I'm going to do some proactive maintenance on it next week just to make sure it stays being a great deal. What a bargain, and it feels amazing to ride!
Same as buying new, I just bought a ransom, fork full of metal shavings steerer a m3ss chunks out the frame bikes a wreck. Brand new
I bought 9000$ Canadian Yeti SB140 2022 for 3100$ used 2 or 3 times. The guy just had too many bikes. Best luck of my life for bikes. I have been riding for 38 or 39 years, I am 43 now. I was unable to buy a bike for the last 10 years and I had a good budget then found that. I will buy a used DH soon when my foot isn't injured anymore. Got muscle strain from work
I would buy the new one but no one is offering 2x these days
I mean trail/enduro spec
I've gotten back into riding bikes the past few years, and in doing so, I've become a bike builder. The bikes I've bought, even the used ones,most people would consider them cheap. A lot of cheap aftermarket parts will provide good performance and durability, or will be better than the parts that originally come on a bike stock. With that being said, I buy bikes with the thought in mind that I'm probably going to modify or change most of the parts on the bike. So as long as the bike has a good foundation to build off of, which to me is a good frame design and solid wheelset, everything else is a matter of preference and budget.
I got two older mid range hard tail mountain bikes out of a skip bin from some neighbours who just sold their house. One I don’t think had ever been ridden at all. It had a totally seized chain. Penetrating lube, two pairs of pliers, and a lot of elbow grease got it back to as good as new. My kids wouldn’t ride it because it was out of a skip so I gave it away to a work colleague who appreciated it. Now I get to hear about their adventures on the bike. That’s now four mechanically sound old 2nd hand bikes I have given away. They’re always hard to part with, so many memories in those scratches but It’s is great to hear about your old bikes getting new life.
Thank you dear for taking us along. Can't wait what the kislux queen picked up at Fendi
I felt this wonderful feeling in my mind, body and soul when she said “I prefer kislux
New bikes are just too expensive. Buying used, examine what to replace and how soon, if mostly everything can be used for another 1000 km. of light use, than its a good candidate. Or if buying really expensive used bike, take it for examination to the repair center.
Wadafak.. had to watch 1:20 several times :D:D
My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.
#ASK GMBN hey Anna and friend's i recently found out that my local police department sells off their older decommissioned police bikes. after watching this particular auction i noticed when ever they had one of like, 20 used police bikes to sell around $250 CAD they sell out incredibly fast even if its missing parts and not fully functioning. so next one that came up i picked one up that was fully complete, a 2017 Trek Police Edition hardtail($300 slightly better parts). it came from the city i live in so i didn't think much of it and did some quick once over checks and bought it. i was told it had hydraulic disc brakes(the other ones were cable disk brakes) to which i saw but after a few months of it sitting around i finally got around to messing with it and noticed after washing it that it was hydraulic cable brakes (mechanical)? don't get me wrong the bike stops really well and rides very well and i like it so far but now its got me curious as to which is better cable/hydraulic disk brakes or actual full hydraulic disc brakes ? all my other bikes have full hydraulic disk brakes so i have even contemplated swapping over to full hydraulic brakes.
You don't look like a con artist with that fake mustache and round glasses. What you really need is a white suit jacket, Hawaii shirt with a popped collar, a gold chain and bracelet, and lots of hair gel.