Originally Posted by
folder fanatic
I do not recommend to buy a used one. A new one has a warranty, some parts/labor/legal protection for it's new owner, and will last for years like mine did with just a little care on your part. You do not know what the previous owner did with the bike for sure.
I really don't understand the draw of a used bike with better options available with a new one. The prices are not too far off comparing used with new.
One certainly pays a price for buying used. But one does use less cash in the process. And a little patience usually results in pretty big discounts, IMO.