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| | Buying a Bike Online
| An article from Bikes and Bike Helmets
| | Buying a bike online is a great way to save money on your bike purchase, but you need to take care and do your research on the new or used online bike
market before you buy.
First make sure you know what type of bike you want. See our article What type of bike to choose for information on the
types of bikes that are available. Take into account how you intend to use the bike - is it for racing, the daily commute, weekend fun or a for a
longer holiday trip.
Secondly research the brands of bikes available, read reviews and product specifications and make a short list of the bike brands that you think would
suit you.
Once you have a good idea of the type and brand of bike you want you need to decide on the size. See our article on Road Safety Tips for advice on how to measure yourself correctly to get the right size bike for you.
Do you want a new or used bike. There are advantages and disadvantages to each choice. A used bike will be cheaper, but will not come with any
guarantees, and could be quite worn if the seller has used it daily. If you're buying from ebay check out the seller's rating and feedback, this will
give you a good idea if the seller is reputable, also study the photos carefully for signs of wear and if you have any doubts or questions contact the
seller by email - most are more than willing to answer questions.
A new bike will be more expensive but will come with a guarantee and you can return it if there are any problems or the size is wrong. It will be
ready to ride and there should be no problems like worn chains or tyres.
In conclusion, if you do your research and take care where and how you buy a bike online you can get a bargain that you will use for many years. | |
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