Where is a good place to look for used bicycles online?

Question

I'm looking for a hot deal on a 59-60cm road bike.

Answer 1

This is a great idea for resale!

To fit your body, a test drive is absolutely required. That means a bike store.

Sometimes a 59-60cm road bike is traditional fit, sometimes it is a cross fit. It is no longer possible to tell the difference visually.

Traditional standover height measure does not work at all on modern "ergo" bikes and most bikes measured with a letter size (S, M, L, XL).

For instance, a size 58 Scott Speedster would probably fit you and a size 60 would turn out to be an awful slow bulky thing. Why? Looks like time trial, fits like cross bike--58 is XL for that one.

There is an entire size range difference in the results.

What could that matter?
Efficiency.
Notice the epic length seat posts of the Tour-de-France. That's the odd appearance of a modern bike in the correct size.

Standover height?
This common mistake is done on purpose when athletes buy a "trainer" as a drug-free approach to rapid strength gains. It is an ergo or cross fit or just a modern bike that is slightly overlarge from simply buying it in the same size as one would a traditional bike. This combines the road bike's high power output facilitation with the harsh inefficiency of absent leverage.

This is often done on accident, defeating the weekend warrier when he or she buys a larger frame in desire for an easier reach--because modern bikes have great increases in top tube length / distance between each frame size.

Specialized Roubaix (hot looks!!, hot speed!!) and Schwinn Super Sport are particularly nice examples of the modern style fit. The performance difference is only wheels. A similar Diamondback has similar performance, but probably not the appearance you'd like.

But the handlebars are too low?
Profile Designs H20 stem, or

A road-ish hybrid with 25.4" clamp size drop bars or flipped (wilted arrow) alloy north road, both drop bars, both wrapped, yet with the shifters near the stem, cyclocross style--add nice wheels and all-alloy crankset. This results in the exact same hot performance at a lower price range--if that would be of benefit.


Anyway, watch out!! On-line is no better than buying a Wal-Mart bike. Bike performance varies considerably by each sample. Test drives are extremely important.

The comparative test drive is most important.

This is where you select a bike that is fast (fit) comfortable (leverage) and well working (straight frame). Now you compare it against other bikes, testing it again, each time between selections.

Buy the winner.
Not on-line roulette with odds worse than a slot machine.

Answer 2

ebay.com or ask you local riding clubs. There is always someone locally that is selling something.

If not try the bike shop as some still sell used bicycles or know where to locate them.

Answer 3

No, no, no! Not on-line. Call your local Sheriff's. Police Dept. Ask when they will have their unclaimed property auction. You'll get an awe-sum bike for a great price.

Answer 4

Better off going to your local bike shop. If you don't know much about bikes that's the best way to go.

Answer 5

i got a haro f series f2 bmx bike if you are interested

here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&item=190021676089&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

Answer 6

you should try ebay. they have some good stuff every now and then.

Answer 7

craigslist