how to buy a used bike

[FameAppeal]

Thanks so much for the honest, sincere video, just tweeted your video check me out at @fameappeal

[killsomething2]

thank you! this helped me! :)

[bwong811]

very useful information on buying bikes on criagslist =)

[kimadawest]

Thank you, this was very helpful. I haven't owned or ridden a bike in at least 20 years and was thinking it might be worth having one since I don't have a car. After seeing this I'm so overwhelmed I've decided not to buy a used bike. And since I can't afford a new one I think I'll just keep taking the bus if I have to go farther than I can walk.

[zazenzach]

thanks :)

[gurielzeigerman]

Actually the standover method is horribly inaccurate when measuring bike fit. You have to sit on the bike, ride it, make sure your legs are slightly bent when the pedal is in the lowest position, and make sure you're not too stretched out reaching for the handlebars and not to squished in.

[Charlestonthedrummer]

if theres play in the bottom bracket thing what do i do?! someone helllppp!

[razorhand]

@Charlestonthedrummer If there is play in your bb, overhaul it. 1 of 3 things are going to happen:

1. you may discover that you have a cartridge style bb, then you'll just have to put in a new one

2. you or the mechanic may pull apart your bb and discover that the whole mess is shot to hell with pits etc, then you'll jest have to put in a new one.

3. the bb looks fine from the inside, simply add fresh grease and ball bearings and adjust appropriately

[Charlestonthedrummer]

@razorhand thankyou, the bike is only a few weeks old and its making dodgy knocking noises

[mustang19ms]

what about rust on the wheels, is that a bad sign?

[waitin4snowfall]

awesome! I was looking for this exactly. thanks!

[rapter666r]

good advice, but alot of those problems are fixable in no time. rims that are loose and wobble when you try to move them side to side you just have to tighten the bering cone and lock nut. just make sure you dont over tighten them.

[sateIIitepilot]

useful info...the end is gay tho

[amando96]

you can fox these up by yourself

loose bottom bracket

wheel true

hub adjustment

head set adjustment

brake adjustment

takes you like half a day, and for free...

[alljoules]

wonderful job guys. I'm gonna write up a checklist based on this video when I go to look at used bikes.

Thanks!

[FSoTa]

That is a great video!!!!

[randumgrrrl]

God, this is so useful...I would have completely forgotten to check a lot of that stuff and gotten screwed! thanks!

you have a really cute voice, by the way.

[harobikes3three3]

I second the cute comment

[magicianmule]

thanks, useful

[jus10y]

Thanks. Solid quick overview.... Not sure what's up with the nasty comments.

Great job!

[ChinaSaxon]

Nice video! Thank you for the information.

[FranzKlam]

Good video, helped me address a lose back wheel hub. Next time, grab a flood light for better view of the bike. Thanks for the free advice.

[aleterra]

very nice video !

[shalimarshalimar]

Great Post. Very informative.

[zyanide]

Great vid.

Next time, please do it outside so we would have enough light. :)

[pawses]

good video. It's showing what it's supposed to, when considering buing an older cheap bike.

[minivuvu]

what a bike pro.. ;d

[dakdh]

very helpful.thanks

[dumbassman455]

what the fuck what if u have disk brakes

[apatheticanarchy]

good video

[trevman9735]

She put this online as a service, the poo flinging comment is well just poo flinging, keep it to yourself

[highway6southbound]

very good video. could do with better lighting maybe. how come you guys have all those bikes?

[vanoogle]

I work on bikes for a living, and I sell used bikes in the shop. I think this is a great video. Thanks!

[p0ptartss]

that is a very very good video for beginers but for people like me id rather watch a monkey fling poo