Advice on buying used fork?
02-01-06, 07:28 PM
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Advice on buying used fork?
I have decided to try to buy a decent fork used for as cheaply as possible to get by until I can upgrade my whole bike. I've been looking on ebay and it looks like there are some deals to be had. Is there anything I should be watching out for when buying a used fork? Anywhere online that sells refurbished ones, or something like that?
Which models do you guys think offer the most value in a used fork?
Thanks!
Which models do you guys think offer the most value in a used fork?
Thanks!
02-01-06, 07:37 PM
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i wouldnt touch used forks... especially on ebay
i've heard of people getting ripped off by sellers with 100 percent approval rating or whatever it is
i do not think you should buy a used fork.
i've heard of people getting ripped off by sellers with 100 percent approval rating or whatever it is
i do not think you should buy a used fork.
02-01-06, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by FF 6800
i wouldnt touch used forks... especially on ebay
i've heard of people getting ripped off by sellers with 100 percent approval rating or whatever it is
i do not think you should buy a used fork.
i've heard of people getting ripped off by sellers with 100 percent approval rating or whatever it is
i do not think you should buy a used fork.
what a joke.. if you havent done it dont sully ebays rep
i bought a used fork of ebay ... no problems.. make sure that you ask questions first. and make sure you pay attention to their ratings
02-01-06, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Tag1
I have decided to try to buy a decent fork used for as cheaply as possible to get by until I can upgrade my whole bike. I've been looking on ebay and it looks like there are some deals to be had. Is there anything I should be watching out for when buying a used fork? Anywhere online that sells refurbished ones, or something like that?
Which models do you guys think offer the most value in a used fork?
Thanks!
Which models do you guys think offer the most value in a used fork?
Thanks!
A) dumb
B) don't know what price they can get a new one for
C) really, really just want to win!!!!
D) stupid
E) all of the above
just do your homework
watch for the cut length of the fork stem...make sure its not too short
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