Originally Posted by
esellers
Blue, great input! I have been shopping in the used market for a while now and am slowly coming to the conclusion that I will buy new.
I have been eyeing that Giant Rincon also, but I want to get a nicer bike. How would I know whether the bike needs a new fork? I would assume by putting pressure on the front end??
I've seen two or three REALLY good deals on CL in the last couple weeks. But that's not many for that time frame. You have to watch often, know what to look for, and be really fast in the purchase. If you don't have the free time for it, new really is a better way to go.
As for forks, it can be tricky. A used fork may be on its last leg, work just fine when you buy the bike, and then blow out on your first ride. Have to be careful. It definitely shouldn't bottom out when you bounce on it, although if you're a heavy rider it may just need a stiffer spring or more air, depending on fork type.
If you're willing to go used on a bike, go used on a fork as well. I got a like new PIKE for $185. Same condition Domain for same price.
A Tora 289 could prob. be snagged for $150 or less.
I've been looking for a used Fox for some time now. Have yet to find a deal that makes it worth the risk. I'm too worried Ill have to rebuild it, so it would have to be like the deal you got...$200 or so. But everyone wants $400+ for their used Fox.