Originally Posted by
fietsbob
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mountain bikes are stressed by the conditions of trail riding, so of course used ones are in rough shape.
at some point a decision is made to sell the bike when next round of repair Bills add up too high..
Or someone upgraded and doesn't need the old bike anymore.
Or they decide they don't like mountain biking.
Or they need money to pay rent.
Or they get hurt and can't ride any more.
Or their kid outgrew the frame.
The idea that mountain bikes get sold only because they are too beat up to be of use is absurd. Many used mountain bikes are in decent if not great shape. And it doesn't take a professional inspection to figure out which ones are worth buying.