Originally Posted by
clydeosaur
Why don't you ask if you can meet him @ a local shop & pay to have it looked over (at your cost)? I don't think it's unreasonable to ask for the money you are putting down, and you are getting an unbiased judgement on things like frame condition, rim/tire wear, chain wear, bb, etc....
I don't live anywhere close to the buyer, otherwise I'd take your advise.
I definitely will bring the bike into the shop once I receive it to get 2nd opinion, etc. I will also test ride a few times to make sure there are no problems. The bike is returnable per ebay's policy if I find anything "UNTRUE".
Thanks,