Buying on Craigslist... any worry about bike being "hot"
I am currently in the market for a bike. I've been visiting bike shops and check Craigslist daily. Recently a very nice bike (Trek 7.7) appeared in a listing. The seller says the bike was bought last fall and only ridden 50 miles. He is supposedly moving to Africa and must sell the bike to raise some funds. The bike is not cheap ($1,900 list and he is asking $1,300.) I am considering making an offer. My fear is that it may be stolen. I hate the thought of taking it in for service and having it confiscated as a hot bike. Should I have this concern? What are some things I could do in making sure this bike and seller are on the up-and-up? A $1,000 plus purchase via Craigslist makes me nervous. Thanks, Tom