Pawn shops are evil-- if you're bike gets jacked, it will be pawned for dope money.


Pawn shops actively support drug addiction, alcoholism and crime. The crappier the 'hood, the more pawn shops. Please don't support this trash.

I used to be a bigger fan of used bikes, but ebay has really raised the prices. In Seattle, good used bikes sell are often a rotten deal -- keep in mind that you can get a new Kona Smoke for $350 or less-- plus tons of bike shop support.

Not that I wouldn't turn down a good used bike at the right price, but buying a used hardtail MTB for $200 is not a good deal-- not when you would have to buy street tires , fenders and a rack. I'd rather just get a new Kona (or Trek 730 maybe).