I bought this bike today for 350 euros which seems to be an absolute steal to me. It has some scratches on it but other than that very very nice. What should I look out for to make sure it’s safe?
Check tires, see if they’re bald, damaged, or if the rubber is aged.
Check brake pads, brake cables status
Check chain, see if it’s too worn
Check rims for eventual cracks or damage
Check frame, stem for cracks or damage
I think that’s about it. If there are other issues they will show up eventually, but shouldn’t be safety issues.
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1. corrosion under bartape in tops area
2. loosen bolts
3. rims wear indicator
4. frame cracks
5. repairing jobs due to crash (by comparing painjob with online photos)
6. brake cables and shifting cables wear status (check the head in the shifters), not pleasant when the cable snaps during a ride and you have to ride 40km on 50-11 ahah.
7. loosen cassette (also not fun)
8. worn chain, cassette, chainring, brakepads
Also if you have a torque wrench you could check with that too. Hope it helps
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Check tires, see if they’re bald, damaged, or if the rubber is aged.
Check brake pads, brake cables status
Check chain, see if it’s too worn
Check rims for eventual cracks or damage
Check frame, stem for cracks or damage
I think that’s about it. If there are other issues they will show up eventually, but shouldn’t be safety issues.
1. corrosion under bartape in tops area
2. loosen bolts
3. rims wear indicator
4. frame cracks
5. repairing jobs due to crash (by comparing painjob with online photos)
6. brake cables and shifting cables wear status (check the head in the shifters), not pleasant when the cable snaps during a ride and you have to ride 40km on 50-11 ahah.
7. loosen cassette (also not fun)
8. worn chain, cassette, chainring, brakepads
Also if you have a torque wrench you could check with that too. Hope it helps