FIVE TOP TIPS FOR BUYING A USED BIKE

If you’re getting a new ride from a dealer or private seller, ensure you carry out these five essential checks 1 Inspect every inch of rubber Check pressures and tread depth as you should anyway, but also rotate the wheels and examine the whole tyre for any damage, foreign objects or dodgy repairs you may have missed in the excitement of buying the bike. Dodgy rubber has left many a new owner at the side of the road surveying the wreckage and wondering what went wrong. 2 Check it’s not a chain fail A cleaned, lubed and adjusted chain is a must. But examine the chain up close – search out the soft or split link. Ensure it is correctly assembled, rivets are securely peened over or the clip is…

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